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CHILI'S® CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA
Ingredients
1/2 box penne
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut thin)
1 tbsp. Cajun seasoning
3 tbsp. butter, divided
1 pt. half-and-half
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup plus 3 tbsp. freshly grated parmesan cheese, separated
1 tomato, diced
1 tsp. sliced flat-leaf parsley
Directions
Cook penne according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Pat chicken dry with a paper towel and dust both sides with Cajun seasoning until thoroughly coated. In a large sauté pan over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add chicken, cooking through completely, about 5 to 6 minutes for each side. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
Add remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to skillet, along with half-and-half, garlic powder, salt, pepper and 1/3 cup of parmesan. Stir until combined and remove from heat.
Toss pasta in sauce and divide onto plates. Slice chicken and place on top of pasta. Sprinkle each with remaining parmesan, diced tomatoes and parsley.
CHIPOTLE® GUACAMOLE
Ingredients
2 ripe Hass avocados
2 tsp. lime juice
2 tbsp. cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup red onion, diced
1/2 jalapeño (including seeds), diced
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
Directions
Cut the avocados in half, remove pits carefully and scoop the avocados into a bowl.
Toss and coat with lime juice.
Add salt and mash until smooth.
Fold in the remaining ingredients and mix.
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MCDONALD’S® FRENCH FRIES
Ingredients
Canola oil
Soybean oil (can substitute with safflower oil)
Corn oil
1/4 cup ice
1/2 cup unsalted beef stock
1/4 cup soy milk
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 bag of shoestring potatoes (26 ounces)
Directions
Heat oil to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Combine ice, beef stock, soy milk and baking powder in a bowl, and mix until combined.
Place fries into the brine and remove after a few seconds.
Put brined fries back into the freezer for 5 minutes.
Drop fries into oil and cook for 2 minutes, or until they reach your desired doneness.
OLIVE GARDEN® ITALIAN SALAD DRESSING
Ingredients
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup mayonnaise
Juice of 1 lemon
1 packet Italian seasoning
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp. freshly grated Pecorino Romano or parmesan cheese
Kosher salt
Directions
In a small bowl, whisk together ingredients and season with salt.
STARBUCKS® VANILLA BEAN FRAPPUCCINO
Ingredients
1 cup ice
1 1/2 cups milk
3 scoops vanilla bean ice cream
1 tsp. sugar
1/8 tsp. vanilla extract
Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
Blend all ingredients, except whipped cream, until smooth. Transfer to serving cup and top with whipped cream, if desired.
CHILI’S is a registered trademark of Brinker International Payroll Company, L.P.; CHIPOTLE is a registered trademark of CMG Pepper, LLC; OLIVE GARDEN is a registered trademark of Darden Concepts, Inc.; MCDONALD’S is a registered trademark of McDonald’s Corporation; STARBUCKS is a registered trademark of Starbucks Corporation; and are not affiliated with Horace Mann.