oregano Archives - Cooking Classy with a sprinkle of fancy Thu, 05 Sep 2024 17:11:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 44235149 Sausage and Peppers https://www.cookingclassy.com/sausage-and-peppers/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/sausage-and-peppers/#comments Fri, 28 Jun 2024 03:37:36 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=72259 Italian Sausage Peppers and Onions is a hearty and rich dish made with seasoned Italian sausages, vibrant bell peppers and onions, and it's all simmered in a zesty tomato and herb flecked sauce.

It's delicious filling for sandwiches or doubles as a topping over potatoes, rice or pasta.

Sliced Italian sausage, peppers and onions in a skillet. Shown with hoagies to the side as a serving suggestion.

Homestyle Sausage with Peppers and Onions

Sausage and peppers is a simple Italian style dish that's packed with bright fresh ingredients an abundance of comforting, satisfying flavor. It's an enjoyable lunch or dinner entree that is easy to make and it's fun to serve a variety of ways.

It begins with rich sausages that are beautifully browned, then they simmer briefly nestled with the sautéed peppers and onions, while the sauce simmers down and lightly thickens for a nice base. To finish the sausages are sliced into bite size coins and it's all coated with a fair sprinkle of parmesan, because why not? It adds that last touch of perfectly enhancing flavor.

There's so much crave-able goodness in every bite. Truly you'll want to use bakery fresh hoagies only (no stale hoagies buns from the shelf) for something this delicious!

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Sausage and peppers shown served in small hoagie buns.

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Zucchini Pizza Boats https://www.cookingclassy.com/zucchini-pizza-boats/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/zucchini-pizza-boats/#comments Mon, 10 Jun 2024 15:21:03 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=12418 Zucchini Pizza Boats are a healthier yet delicious way to enjoy the tempting flavors of crave worthy homemade pizza without a heavy pizza crust. They are made with fresh zucchini halves, tomato-rich pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese and savory mini pepperoni. A total upgrade on vegetables!

Zucchini Pizza Boats on a large baking sheet with a green cloth to the side.

Easy Zucchini Pizzas!

These are one of the tastiest things you can make with fresh zucchini! Plus in the summer aren't we always looking for more ways to cook with zucchini?

They come together quickly, they taste so similar to the real thing, and it's a great way to boost your veggie intake for the day.

You'll actually find these to be quite hearty and filling thanks to all that cheese, and they are a good option if you are trying to cut some carbs.

You can switch them up and try other toppings, make them spicy by finishing with a fair dose of red pepper flakes, and keep them simple by using shortcuts like a store-bought sauce.

Simply put these are such fun summery take on traditional pizza and I'm nearly certain you'll love them!

Close up photo of zucchini pizza boats on a parchment lined baking sheet.

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Blackened Chicken https://www.cookingclassy.com/blackened-chicken/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/blackened-chicken/#comments Tue, 28 May 2024 04:50:23 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=71739 Blackened Chicken is a quick chicken dish made with lean chicken breasts generously coated with a spicy cajun style seasoning, and it's pan seared in a hot cast iron pan for a light blackened char. And for a hint of richness we finish them with butter!

Row of blackened chicken breast on a white oval platter over a marble surface with a green cloth to the side.

Fast and Easy Blackened Chicken

Smoky, spicy, highly flavorful seasoned chicken kissed with a blackened exterior that envelops a juicy tender interior. It's a tastebud tantalizing recipe to make any day of the year!

It's so simple to make and cooks quickly. It's just a brisk mixing of spices, then generously seasoning the chicken and from there cooking in a super hot skillet for that beautiful finish.

There's a plethora of delicious sides to pair with it (lots of ideas below), and there's also so much you can do with this chicken. My personal favorites for serving are pairing with coconut rice, corn, and mango avocado salsa (for a bit of that sweet + heat) but there's endless options.

And it doesn't just need to be served solo. Try it in tacos, add it to pasta (like creamy alfredo), or toss into a salad.

Blackened chicken breasts with serving suggestion of corn salad, mango and avocado.

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Grilled Chicken Salad https://www.cookingclassy.com/grilled-chicken-salad/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/grilled-chicken-salad/#comments Mon, 20 May 2024 04:32:55 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=71341 A refreshing fully loaded Grilled Chicken Salad! Includes marinated grilled chicken breast, tender romaine lettuce, bright red onion, crisp salty bacon, charred grilled corn, vibrant fresh tomatoes, tangy feta, and creamy avocado. It's truly an ideal summer salad!

Grilled chicken salad with chicken, bacon, tomatoes, corn, avocado, romaine, red onion and feta.

Summery Grilled Chicken Salad

This ultimate grilled chicken salad is piled high with all the best ingredients, each one adding to it's well balanced fusion of flavors and satisfying variety of textures.

And I think you'll appreciate that the dressing also doubles as a chicken marinade so you won't need to make a separate seasoning for the grilled chicken.

This salad is a perfectly filling, ideal entree for a lunch get together but it also makes for an exceptional dinner salad as well.

You can also easily adjust it to use up what you have by substituting different vegetables or create a new flavor profile by using different fresh herbs in the dressing (basil or cilantro would be welcomed options).

If you are looking for a salad people will remember this is it! It includes that trio people just can't get enough of - chicken, bacon and avocado.

And here everything is highlighted by an unapologetically lemony dressing to really make it sing. It will get compliments all around!

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Grilled Chicken Margherita https://www.cookingclassy.com/grilled-chicken-margherita/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/grilled-chicken-margherita/#comments Fri, 26 Apr 2024 04:05:33 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=71331 Exceptionally flavorful Grilled Chicken Margherita! Made with hearty chicken breasts soaked in a simple balsamic marinade and grilled over hot flames, then they're topped a trio of fresh mozzarella, fresh pesto and fresh tomatoes for a striking finish.

Grilled chicken margherita made with grilled chicken breasts, homemade pesto, fresh mozzarella and grape tomatoes.

A Vibrant Grilled Breast Chicken Recipe

Here you get lightly charred chicken breasts with gorgeous grill marks blanketed with melty mozzarella, vibrantly green basil pesto, and it's highlighted with glistening crowning finish of fresh tomatoes atop. This Italian style recipe is the ultimate upgrade to plain chicken!

Inspired by margherita pizza, chicken margherita is made including those same flavors while being more heavy with the fresh basil (thanks to the plentitude of homemade pesto).

This is a summery chicken dish with gourmet flavor that will undoubtedly impress, yet it doesn't require a whole lot of effort. And if you don't own a grill or if it's too chilly out you can also pan sear the chicken (see note below).

It's fair to say this is most definitely a chicken recipe you don't want to pass by, especially with grilling season upon us. What better way to welcome the warm weather than celebrating it with this flawless chicken margherita?

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Avgolemono Soup (Greek Lemon Chicken Soup) https://www.cookingclassy.com/avgolemono-soup/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/avgolemono-soup/#comments Thu, 01 Feb 2024 17:43:30 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=70225 Avgolemono Soup is a traditional Greek soup made with tender chicken, hearty white rice, an abundance of vibrant lemon, and broth blended with rich eggs for a creamy base. It's a delicious weeknight soup or great for when you are feeling under the weather. 

Avgolemono Soup in a turquoise soup bowl.

Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

Avgolemono soup is one of the quickest, easiest and freshest tasting soups you can make! It's a humble soup made with basic ingredients yet it packs so much bright flavor thanks to all the fresh lemon in it.

It has a nice light herbiness to it and it gets it's creaminess from the starches of the rice and the use of eggs blended into the broth.

We love it paired with a side salad and fresh made pita bread, but fresh rustic bread drizzled with good olive oil is also another tasty pairing option for a basic yet delicious, hearty and carby, get feeling better meal.

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Greek Meatballs (Keftedes) https://www.cookingclassy.com/greek-meatballs-keftedes/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/greek-meatballs-keftedes/#comments Sat, 27 Jan 2024 03:11:45 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=70176 Greek Meatballs also called Keftedes - Are juicy tender meatballs made with ground beef, minced onion, earthy spices and fresh flavorful herbs. They are such a comforting mediterranean food and there are so many different ways to serve them.

Looking for more ways to make meatballs? Also try my super popular Italian Meatballs and the healthier Turkey Meatballs.

Greek meatballs shown served with tzatziki and greek salad.

Greek Keftedes

Keftedes are a popular Greek dish made with ground beef, lamb or pork, bread crumbs (dried or fresh) with a liquid to soak, egg to bind, and to flavor they include onion and fresh herbs such as mint and parsley. Traditionally they are pan fried in oil but for a healthier alternative they can be oven baked (I've included both methods in the recipe).

They have delicious rich meaty flavor paired with fresh herby notes, they are beautifully browned, and you'll find them to be incredibly hearty and filling (5 meatballs may not seem like much but it's quite a generous serving).

These can be served bowl style as a main dish combining them with other sides, or stuffed in a sandwich, or you can opt to serve them as of an appetizer on a mezze platter. See serving suggestions below.

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Greek Chicken Bowls https://www.cookingclassy.com/greek-chicken-bowl/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/greek-chicken-bowl/#comments Wed, 17 Jan 2024 17:39:50 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=69987 A loaded Greek Bowl with pan seared chicken, nutritious quinoa, a healthy Greek salad, tangy feta, plus creamy tzatziki and hummus. It's an excellent dinner while any extra will be awaiting for lunch the following day.

Close up photo of healthy Greek bowl.

Greek Chicken Bowl

I've shared Greek chicken bowls before but they called for marinated and grilled chicken. I wanted a simpler weeknight and winter friendly version that was just as delicious, so created this stovetop variation.

They are still brimming with flavor, abundant in fresh goodness, and it's all about those sauces (they include both tzatziki and hummus and it makes all the difference).

It's a one bowl meal you can feel great about serving as it includes a whole grain, a complete protein, healthy fats (olive oil and avocado), and a tons of vegetables. And of course we throw some cheese in there because feta adds so much flavor.

Also try the other variations I've shared below (you can swap out things like quinoa for rice, avocado for olives, and parsley for mint). It's a versatile Greek bowl that's sure to satisfy without leaving you feeling weighed down.

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Stuffed Chicken Breasts https://www.cookingclassy.com/stuffed-chicken-breast/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/stuffed-chicken-breast/#comments Fri, 22 Dec 2023 22:07:13 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=69758 Abundantly flavorful Stuffed Chicken Breast - Made with tender chicken breasts that have been filled with a pocket of fresh spinach, herbs, zesty sun dried tomatoes, tangy feta and rich mozzarella. Worthy of holidays or especially welcome for weekend dinners.

Stuffed chicken breasts with spinach, feta, mozzarella, and sun dried tomatoes.

Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast

This hearty stuffed chicken recipe is easier than you'd think yet always completely impressive.

It includes vibrant Mediterranean cuisine inspired ingredients that will leave you craving more.

It's brimming with spinach and includes so many other satisfying flavors to compliment it. The feta and sun dried tomatoes are two key components here that add so much to the dish.

The chicken breasts are carved with a deep pocket in each is generously filled with this fresh, complexly flavorful mixture.

From there it's pan seared for a beautiful golden brown finish and baked off in the oven to cook it all the way through. Serve it with the little bit of drippings in the pan and if you want more just add a splash of chicken broth and a few dabs of butter for a quick, savory pan sauce.

Stuffed chicken breasts on a platter with a side salad.

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Caprese Christmas Tree https://www.cookingclassy.com/caprese-christmas-tree/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/caprese-christmas-tree/#comments Wed, 13 Dec 2023 22:43:18 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=69684 A beautiful and colorful festive Caprese Christmas Tree! Made from fresh soft mozzarella, flavorful herby basil, vibrant tomatoes, and a sweet and tangy balsamic glaze.

Caprese Christmas tree with fresh mozzarella, tomato slices, fresh basil leaves, balsamic glaze and sea salt flakes.

Easy Caprese Salad Christmas Tree Appetizer

Caprese salad is one of the easiest, tastiest Italian side dishes to prepare. And its natural colors just happen to be so perfectly Christmasy too so it only makes sense to bring the two things together for a deliciously festive dish making this cheery "Christmas tree".

This tasty "tree" is party perfect, makes enough for a crowd, doesn't require any special kitchen skills, and only needs a handful of ingredients. It's just a quick and simple, edible art project that will be the talk of the holiday gathering.

It's also a fun thing to do together if you've got friends or family around to help. Someone can slice while the other person assembles. Even kids can help with the layering assembly.

So many reasons to add this easy Christmas side dish to your holiday menu!

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