Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Cajun Chicken Fettuccine

Ingredients:
8 ounces uncooked Fettuccine
1 large sweet onion, halved and sliced
1 medium green pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 jar (15 ounces) Alfredo sauce
1/2 cup spaghetti sauce
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:
-Cook Fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion and peppers in oil until tender. Add the chicken, Cajun seasoning and garlic; heat through. Transfer to a large bowl. Drain Fettuccine; add to chicken mixture. Stir in Alfredo and spaghetti sauces.

-Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheeses. Cover and bake at 375° for 15 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until golden brown.

Yield: 8 servings.

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Vernick Food & Drink: International Delights

Chef and owner Greg Vernick brings his experience as cook in fine establishments around the world to this charming little eatery. Settle in for your meal with a cocktail or glass of wine from their extensive selection and sumptuous starter like Creamy Eggplant & chanterelles, Fromage Blanc & kumquats, Beef Tartare with fresh Horseradish, or Island Creek Oysters with ginger & citrus. The entrée menu offers up Grilled Black Sea Bass with fire-roasted tomato sauce, Steamed Halibut with sweet potato, miso & Manilla clam broth, Pork Blade Steak with onion marmalade & sautéed mustard greens, and Braied Veal Ossobuco with preserved lemon. Desserts include Roasted Date Cake with coconut gelato and Carrot Cake with vanilla bean cream cheese. Open for dinner Tuesday through Sunday.

Vernick Food & Drink
2031 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(267) 639-6644
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Celebrate Spring With Raspberry-Pineapple Chia Popsicles

Ingredients:
1 cup frozen raspberries
1 cup frozen pineapple
1/3 cup chia seeds
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup water

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The Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie

Ingredients:

1 cup salted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 Tbsp vanilla
2 3/4 cups all purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp coarse sea salt
1 (12 oz) bag mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

How to Make:

-Cream butter and sugars together in stand mixer for about 2 minutes on medium speed, until fluffy and light. Add in eggs and vanilla and continue mixing until incorporated.
-Turn mixer to low and add in flour, baking powder and soda and coarse sea salt.
-Mix on low until evenly incorporated.
-Stir in all chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
-Cover dough with cling wrap and refrigerate overnight, or up to 48 hours.
-When ready to bake preheat oven to 350°
-I used a 3 Tbsp cookie scoop and placed the dough 2 inches apart on baking sheet.
-Bake for 9-10 minutes until edges are golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool on baking sheet for 2-3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling. Do this carefully, as the cookies might not be completely set in the center.

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Baked Penne with Chicken and Sun-dried Tomatoes

Ingredients:
1/2 pound penne
1 boneless, skinless chicken breast
1 tablespoon Spicy Grill seasoning
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup flour, plus 1 tablespoon
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups milk
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, in oil, diced
1 cup mozzarella
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1/4 Italian seasoning bread crumbs

Directions:
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Spray a 2-quart baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Cook your penne in a large pot of boiling salted water about 3 minutes, just short of al dente. Drain and return to pot.

Dice chicken into bite size pieces and toss with grill seasoning. Cook until cooked throughout.

In a large heavy pot or dutch oven, melt butter over medium. Add flour and garlic, whisk and cook for 1 minute. Gradually add milk while whisking and bring to a simmer, whisking frequently until sauce thickens, about 6-8 minutes. Add tomatoes, cook for 1 minute. Take off heat and add mozzarella and 1/4 cup Parmesan.

Add chicken and pasta to sauce and season with salt and pepper. Pour mixture into baking dish and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan and bread crumbs. Bake for about 25 minutes until golden and bubbling.

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Spicy Sriracha Chicken Cheeseballs

Ingredients:
3 cups Original Bisquick mix
1 pound ground chicken
2-3 tablespoons sriracha sauce
4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon oregano

Directions:
-Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line baking sheets with silicone baking mats or parchment paper.
-In a large bowl combine all the ingredients, using your hands or a large spatula.
-Form mixture into one and half balls.
-Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until nice and golden brown on the outside.

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Stroll Down Elfreth’s Alley, America’s Oldest Residential Street

Elfreth’s Alley in Old City is the oldest, continually-inhabited residential street in the U.S. The 32 homes on this quaint lane were built between the 1720s and 1830s, and most are still private residences today. The Elfreth’s Alley Museum is located at house numbers 124 and 126, and it offers a peek at the lives of early American families.

Elfreth’s Alley is named for Jeremiah Elfreth, an 18th-century blacksmith and property owner. His neighbors included tradesmen and their families, including glassblowers, silver and pewter smiths, and furniture builders. The Georgian- and Federal-style houses and cobblestone pavement were common in Philadelphia during this era.

Tours are $5 for adults, $2 for children 6-12, and free for children under 6.

From April to December, the museum is open Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sundays, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. From January to March, the museum is open Thursdays through Sundays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Elfreth's Alley
Between Front and Second streets, just north of Arch Street
(215) 574-0560
elfrethsalley.org
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Cookies n’ Cream Peanut Butter Bark

What you will need…

Bottom layer:
24 whole Oreo cookies
1/4 cup melted unsalted butter

Peanut Butter Filling:
1 cup creamy peanut butter
4 tablespoons butter, softened to room temperature
1 cup powdered (confectioners) sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt

Chocolate Topping:
5 ounces semisweet melting chocolate, like Bakers or Ghirardelli brands

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Fruit Pizza

Ingredients:

Refrigerated crescent roll dough, cream cheese, sugar, pineapple tidbits, strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, bananas and cornstarch.

Directions:

– Start by unrolling your tubes of crescent roll dough onto an ungreased jelly roll pan.
– Then press the seams together and creep it up the sides a bit.
– Bake it according to the package instructions
– Strain the pineapple tidbits, making sure to save the juice.
– Mix 2 Tablespoons of pineapple juice and 1/2 cup sugar in with the cream cheese. Mix it well.
– Start plopping it around your cooled pizza crust. Then smooth it all out.
– Start putting the fruit on the pizza
– Once all your fruit is on, or while you are baking the crust, you'll need to prepare the glaze drizzle. Take the remaining pineapple juice, add 2 Tablespoons of corn starch, and cook it over medium low heat, stirring often, until the mixture thickens.
– Drizzle glaze over pizza

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Grilled Salmon Kabobs

Ingredients:
-2 tbsp chopped fresh oregano
-2 tsp sesame seeds
-1 tsp ground cumin
-1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
-1-1/2 lbs. skinless wild salmon fillet
-cut 1-inch pieces 2 lemons, very thinly sliced into rounds
-olive oil cooking spray
-1 tsp kosher salt
-16 bamboo skewers soaked in water 1 hour

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