Nitisha Chauhan

Sharing my Summer cooler......
Perfect for lunch in summers:

FETTUCINE ALA BASCAIOLA -

Boscaiola in Italian means "woodcutter." or "lumberjack" (Or since it's feminine, historically the term is often used to refer to the woodcutter's wife) . The dish is said to have been originally inspired by mushrooms, herbs and vegetables that pieces of wood brought home from the forest.

Ingredients

For the Pasta:
400g Fettuccine
Salt for the boiling water [1]

For the Boscaiola Sauce:
250g mushrooms , thinly sliced
200g Bacon diced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2-3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 cup (250 ml) thickened cream
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil.

Add the fettuccine and cook until sift ( Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.

Heat the olive oil in a large, deep frying pan over medium heat.

Add the diced bacon and cook for about 4–5 minutes until it begins to turn crispy and golden.

Add the chopped onion, garlic, and mushrooms to the pan.

Cook for 5–7 minutes until the onions soften and the mushrooms are tender and golden brown.

Pour in the white wine and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to burn off the alcohol and scrape up any flavorful brown bits from the bottom of the pan.

Reduce the heat to low and pour in the thickened cream .

Let the sauce gently simmer and thicken for about 2-3 minutes

Add the cooked fettuccine and a splash of the reserved pasta water directly into the pan.

Toss everything vigorously for 1 minute so the pasta absorbs the sauce.
Stir in the grated cheese and fresh parsley, then season with salt and pepper to taste.

PAN SEARED CHICKEN IN LEMON CREAM SAUCE

Golden-fried chicken breasts resting on flavored creamy sauce with garlic, lemon and Rosemary.


Ingredients:

Chicken breasts: 2 large pieces, halved horizontally into 4 thin cutlets
All-purpose flour: ¼ cup, for light dredging (helps the sauce cling)

Olive oil & Unsalted butter: 1 tablespoon oil and 3 tablespoons butter, split.
Garlic: 3 cloves, finely minced.
Chicken broth: 1¼ cups, to deglaze the skillet.
Heavy cream: ¾ cup.
Fresh lemon juice: 3 to 4 tablespoons (adjust to taste).
Parmesan cheese: ¾ cup, freshly grated (adds umami and helps thicken).
Seasonings: Salt, black pepper, and fresh chopped parsley for garnish.
Instructions
Season the chicken cutlets on both sides with salt and pepper.

Lightly coat each piece in flour, shaking off the excess.

Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Cook the chicken for 3 minutes per side until deeply golden and cooked through.

Reduce the heat to medium.

Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the pan.

Sauté the minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Pour in the chicken broth, heavy cream, and lemon juice.

Use a wooden spoon to scrape up all the delicious browned bits from the bottom of the pan.

Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. Let the sauce simmer rapidly for 3 minutes until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.

Return the chicken and its rested juices back into the skillet.

Turn to coat the cutlets evenly in the sauce.

Garnish with fresh parsley and extra lemon slices.

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Nitisha Chauhan

CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAP!
Whether its an effort to minimize carbs or not, these chicken lettuce cups are a great weeknight meal option! And with a bit of spice, which harks to some Korean influence, the ground chicken is a tasty morsel in each bite!
Korean-style chicken lettuce cups assembled with Spicy minced chicken and White rice on lettuce while eating. It is so much fun!!!

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Found this recipe. Trying it out...
Others cook good too ☺️

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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Tomato Spaghetti

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories per serving: ~600 kcal

Ingredients:

For the Pasta:

12 oz spaghetti
Water for boiling
1/2 tsp salt
For the Sauce Base:
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, drained

For the Creamy Cheese Sauce:

1/2 cup heavy cream
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

For the Seasoning:

1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
To Garnish:
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Add the drained diced tomatoes and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally until slightly softened.

Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream and softened cream cheese. Mix until the cream cheese melts and the sauce becomes smooth.

Add the shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir continuously until the cheese melts and the sauce becomes creamy and well combined.

Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss until every strand is coated in the creamy tomato cheese sauce.

Cook for another 1–2 minutes to allow the pasta to absorb some of the sauce.

Serve hot and sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the top before serving.

Notes & Variations:

Add grilled chicken for extra protein.

Stir in sautéed spinach, mushrooms, or broccoli for more vegetables.

For a smokier flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika to the sauce.

You can substitute part of the mozzarella with cheddar for richer cheese blend.

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Crispy Garlic Lemon Broccoli Chickpea Bites

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients:

1 head broccoli, cut into florets

1 cup soaked overnight. boiled chickpeas

2 tbsp olive oil

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp lemon zest

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp Black Pepper
1/4 cup Breadcrumbs ( Preferably Panko)

Instructions:

1. Boiled the Chickpeas till soft. Drain and keep aside.

2. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

3. In a large bowl, combine broccoli florets, chickpeas, olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Toss until well coated.

4. Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.

Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the top.

5. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the broccoli is crispy and chickpeas are golden brown.

Serve hot and enjoy!

Optional:

1. You can squeeze fresh lemon juice over the bites before serving for an extra burst of citrus flavor.

2. Can Stir fry on pan too if not baking!

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Cucumber Sandwiches are a traditional finger sandwich for luncheons or teas but they’re also a sandwich we love to enjoy at picnics or for lunches!

Cream cheese and fresh herbs are combined to make the perfect spread and it’s topped with fresh sliced cucumbers for a refreshing bite.
Cucumbers are a summertime staple and perfect for refreshing Creamy Cucumber Salads, creating delicious dips (like Greek Tzatziki) and of course delicious Cucumber Sandwiches! These little sandwiches have been around for as long as I can remember… paper thin cucumbers, dill and chive cream cheese spread sandwiched between crustless bread.

These Cucumber Sandwiches are so easy to make. I start with cream cheese, mayonnaise and fresh herbs. While I use garden fresh dill and chives, you can use your favorites or whatever you have on hand. If you don’t have fresh herbs, you can substitute dried and use mayonnaise instead of cream cheese.
Once the spread is all mixed up, you’ll want to thinly slice your cucumbers. English cucumbers are my favorite for this recipe as the seeds are small and delicate. I personally prefer peel on for color but they also can be peeled. I add a some extra herbs and pepper on top for flavor.

We love these best on white bread with the crusts removed but you can certainly make cucumber sandwiches on any kind of bread if you’d like!

This cucumber sandwich recipe can be made up to 24 hours in advance.

If you make sure the bread is covered with the dill cream cheese spread, they will not get soggy.   Once made and sliced, place in a container and seal well. Store in the refrigerator. I like to leave them at room temperature for about 20 minutes before serving

Makes 30 Tea Sandwiches

Prep Time-15minutes
Cook Time - 0minutes
Total Time- 15minutes

Ingredients

250gm cream cheese softened

3 tablespoons mayonaise

2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill

1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives

¼ teaspoon garlic powder

salt and black pepper to taste

1 Cucumber thinly sliced

1 loaf white bread or bread of choice, crusts removed

Instructions 

With a hand mixer, mix cream cheese and mayonnaise in a small bowl until smooth. Stir in herbs, garlic powder and salt and pepper to taste.

Spread the cream cheese mixture onto one side of each piece of bread.

Thinly slice cucumbers. Layer over half of the bread slices. Top with additional herbs if desired.

Top with remaining bread slice, remove crusts if desired and cut each sandwich into 3 pieces.

Serve immediately or cover and store up to 24 hours.

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Hello Friends! thanks for connecting with my channel. Started my channel as I start my journey of exploration of three basic elements for survival. yes you got it right! Roti (bread) Kapda (Clothes) and Makaan ( House). These three basic elements of Survival or keeping us ALIVE!!
A foodie by heart I love to cook love stories. A nature lover too by heart I have a little home outside my house, though people call it garden, its my second Home
I love to dress up the beauty of life as has been bestowed on me.... Particularly love theme dressing
Embracing the three elements makes me GO!!!
Living life to the fullest as it comes.No one is gonna come out of it alive after all!! So stay connected as I take you down the trail of these lovely element: cooking, gardening and living life!
So what makes this channel so special???? its about exploring and finding ways best for the tastebuds, for the blooming life around you and fun and frolic with family and friends...

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