Featured Recipes – March 2009 Archive (26)

Roasted Chicken Breasts with Easy BBQ Glaze

This is a popular recipe from the February 2009 issue of the Everyday Gourmet. Considering the amount of requests I get for chicken recipes I figure I'd post it. If you like BBQ chicken, you'll love this.

ROASTED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH EASY BBQ GLAZE (serves 4)

4 chicken breast halves, on the bone (approximately ½ to ¾ lb. each)

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

3-4 tbsp canola oil

Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

For the glaze:

¾ C… Continue

Added by Kirk Leins on March 30, 2009 at 8:58pm — 1 Comment

Lemon Butter Cod Fillets

LEMON BUTTER COD FILLETS

Serves four

1/3 cup butter

1 lemon, juiced

3/4 tsp. salt

3/4 tsp. ground black pepper

1/4 tsp. minced parsley (or dried)

2 cloves garlic, minced

4 (4 ounce) cod fillets

1 Tbs. lemon pepper

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F

Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Mix in lemon juice, salt, pepper and garlic. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir about 10 minutes, until thickened.

Arrange cod… Continue

Added by Mignon Leins on March 27, 2009 at 8:00pm — 3 Comments

Miso Soup

TRADITIONAL MISO SOUP (serves 4-6)

Miso soup, like most Japanese soups, starts with stock known as Dashi.

For the Dashi:

8 C water

1 6”x3” piece of Kombu or Konbu (dried kelp)

50 grams (1½ oz.) dried bonito flakes

For the Miso Soup:

8 C Dashi stock

Approximately 8 level tbsp of red miso paste

Shitake mushrooms, stems removed and sliced

Silken tofu, ½-inch dice

Chopped scallions for garnish

In a stockpot, heat water… Continue

Added by Kirk Leins on March 24, 2009 at 11:30pm — 2 Comments

Spaghetti Amatriciana

This is my recipe for the classic Roman staple. If you like bacon, tomatoes and pasta, this is your dish. Enjoy.

SPAGHETTI AMATRICIANA

1 lb. DeCecco Spaghetti

½ lb. Pancetta, diced small (you can also use quality smoked bacon)

2 medium onions, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

(1) 28 oz. can whole San Marzano tomatoes, Broken up by hand

¼ Tsp crushed red pepper

¼ C reserved pasta cooking water

¼ C Pecorino-Romano cheese, grated

2-3 Tbsp extra… Continue

Added by Kirk Leins on March 20, 2009 at 12:08am — No Comments

Breakfast Bruschetta

It may say "Breakfast" in the title, but it's also great for dinner.

BREAKFAST BRUSCHETTA (serves 2 to 3)

- 4 to 5 large eggs

- 1 12 to 14-inch French baguette

- 2-3 tbsp of sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil), drained and chopped

- 1 heaping tbsp store-bought pesto sauce

- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

- 1 tbsp unsalted butter

- 1 5-ounce package of goat cheese

- salt and pepper to taste

Heat oven to 400 degrees.

In a small… Continue

Added by Kirk Leins on March 17, 2009 at 5:30pm — 1 Comment

Nice and Easy Pasta Salad

1 bag of Eliconi pasta (swirly pasta)
1 bottle of Italian Salad Dressing
Parmesan Cheese

Cook pasta and leave out to cool down. Add a tiny bit of butter to make sure the pasta doesn't stick. Once the pasta has cooled down add a regular size bottle of Italian Salad Dressing. Mix in thoroughly. Sprinkle some parmesan cheese on top and Voila! If you're having a party to make this nice and pretty I suggest buying the confetti pasta instead of the plain kind. Enjoy!

Added by Kiki Pruitt on March 16, 2009 at 11:24pm — 4 Comments

Guinness Cheese Spread (for St. Patrick's Day)

This is a super easy recipe and a great appetizer to bring along to any St. Patty's Day party. It's also the perfect spread for the beer bread posted by my mom a few days ago.

GUINNESS CHEESE SPREAD (makes 2 cups)

1/2 lb. sharp cheddar cheese, cut into chunks

2 oz. blue cheese, cut into chunks

3 oz. cream cheese

1 tsp. caraway seeds

1 tsp paprika

1/2 C Guinness beer

Place cheeses into a food processor and pulse until the are… Continue

Added by Kirk Leins on March 15, 2009 at 12:50pm — No Comments

Easy Tortilla Soup

1 Bunch of Cilantro
6 garlic cloves
1 onion
1 large can of whole pealed tomato's
1-3 Chipotle peppers
1 48oz box of chicken broth

Place cilantro, onion, garlic and tomato's in blender pour in to a pot, add the chicken broth then place the whole chipotle peppers in the pot (they are pretty spicy). Let simmer for about a half hour then add: avocados, sour cream, cheese and chips to your liking....Quick and easy hope you enjoy:0)

Added by Heather McClain on March 15, 2009 at 9:01am — 1 Comment

How to Host a Party: Hummus & Stuffed Mushrooms

Here's a video I did last December on how to host a holiday party. I know the holidays are over, but there are some great recipes and tips that can apply to any party throughout the year. Check it out...

There's no doubt that you've attended plenty of holiday parties in your life, but have you ever thought about hosting one? C'mon, it's not so scary. I'll make you a deal. Click the link to this article and I'll share some tips and recipes, as well as my… Continue

Added by Kirk Leins on March 14, 2009 at 8:30pm — 2 Comments

Beer Bread for St. Patrick's Day

BEER BREAD

Perfect for St Patrick’s Day Dinner

3 cups self rising flour

3 Tps. sugar

1 can of your favorite beer (12 oz.)

Mix ingredients together and pour into greased 9X5 loaf pan

Bake at 350° for 1 hour

You can add shredded cheese, chile pepper or herbs to kick it up a notch.…

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Added by Mignon Leins on March 12, 2009 at 3:16pm — 2 Comments

Broccoli Salad

This sounds like a strange combination of ingredients, but TRUST me...it's awesome.

3 cups of broccoli floweret’s’ (cut really, really small)

½ red onion diced

¾ cup golden raisins

¾ cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded

½ cup of bacon bits

Mix together & set aside.

For the Dressing, mix the following together in a separate bowl:

1 cup mayonnaise

2 TBSP (white) vinegar

2 TBSP sugar

Mix all ingredients together, cover… Continue

Added by Kimberly on March 10, 2009 at 6:07pm — 2 Comments

Chicken Cacciatore

If you've got an hour, you've got enough time to make this delicious Italian chicken stew.

CHICKEN CACCIATORE (serves 4)

2½ lbs chicken thighs and legs

1 large onion, diced

1 large bell pepper (red or green), diced

8 mushrooms, quartered

5 cloves garlic, chopped

3/4 cup dry red or white wine

(1) 28 oz. can chopped tomatoes in juice

¾ cup canned chicken broth

5 sprigs fresh thyme

2 bay leaves

2-3 tbsp extra virgin olive… Continue

Added by Kirk Leins on March 10, 2009 at 3:41pm — No Comments

Salsa

Ok Tony P here you go....and no I didn't take any pictures but I will the next time I make it. A photo of you eating it.

I got this recipe from a friend and liked it. I did spice it up a bit by adding a few things. I'll put down both ways.

You will need:

8 tomatoes

1 small onion

15 Jalapenos

15 Serrano's

2 Habanaro's (I added, they are the HOT HOT HOT ones)

3 green tomatillos

Salt

2 Small garlic Cloves (I love the garlic! I use… Continue

Added by Barbara Anderson on March 10, 2009 at 2:19pm — 2 Comments

Polynesian-Style Sweet and Sour Chicken

Trust me when I say you will not have to try too hard to get your kids to eat this dish. These sweet and sour drumettes also make for a great potluck or party offering.

POLYNESIAN-STYLE SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN (serves 2)

- 16 chicken drumettes

- Non-stick spray

- 4 Tbsp water

- 2 Tbsp cornstarch

- ½ C brown sugar

- ½ C dark soy sauce

- ¼ C distilled or white wine vinegar

- (1) 20 oz. can of pineapple chunks (packed in juice), drained and juices… Continue

Added by Kirk Leins on March 9, 2009 at 4:30pm — No Comments

German Meatballs in White Wine Sauce

This is an authentic version of a traditional German dish that I grew up eating. I hope you and your family love it as much as I do.

KÖNIGSBERGER KLÖPSE

For meatballs

- 1 lb. ground turkey chuck (not 100 per cent breast meat)

- 1 large egg white

- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

- ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce

- 1 large clove garlic, chopped fine

- 1 tsp herbs d’ Provence

- 1/3 to a quarter cup bread crumbs

- kosher salt and freshly ground… Continue

Added by Kirk Leins on March 5, 2009 at 10:46pm — No Comments

Potato and Spring Onion Soup

This is an easy an inexpensive solution to a cold evening. If you like potatoes, you'll love this soup.

POTATO AND SPRING ONION SOUP (serves 4)

-3 russet potatoes, peeled and quartered

-2 bunches of scallions. White parts roughly chopped. Green parts finely chopped and set aside.

-1 medium yellow onion

-4 cups low-sodium, canned chicken broth

-1/3 cup heavy cream

-4 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

-Freshly grated nutmeg to taste

-Kosher salt… Continue

Added by Kirk Leins on March 4, 2009 at 3:49pm — No Comments

Pollo Saltado

This is my recipe for an authentic version of the Peruvian staple. You'll be hard-pressed to find anyone who won't like this dish.

POLLO SALTADO (serves 2)

2 large boneless/skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4 “ inch pieces

3 Tbsp soy sauce

¼ Tsp paprika

1/8 Tsp ground cumin

2 C frozen French fries

½ of a red onion, sliced

2 garlic cloves, chopped

1 medium-sized tomato (ripe but firm), cut into wedges

¼ C cilantro leaves, plus… Continue

Added by Kirk Leins on March 4, 2009 at 3:09pm — No Comments

Steak au Poivre

Alright beef eaters, here's the classic French preparation for steak with peppercorns. It's a surprisingly quick easy recipe that can be made with different cuts of steak.

STEAK AU POIVRE (serves 2)

-1 well marbled strip steak, roughly 1 lb. and 1½-inches thick, cut into two equal portions. Or, two filet mignons, roughly 6 oz. each and 1½ inches thick

-2 Tbsp. mixed, whole peppercorns

-Herbs de Provence (optional)

-Kosher salt

-1 Tbsp. canola oil

-1 Tbsp… Continue

Added by Kirk Leins on March 4, 2009 at 12:02pm — No Comments

Rigatoni with Zucchini and Fontina Sauce

This is a recipe that comes from my aunt, Marie-Terese, in Germany. If it looks like an Italian dish that's because it is. She's married to my uncle, Tino, and you guessed it - he's Italian. This is one of her go-to dishes and I have to say that it's pretty spectacular. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their zucchini.

RIGATONI WITH ZUCCHINI AND FONTINA SAUCE (serves 4)

1 lb. rigatoni pasta

1 lb. fresh zucchini, roughly chopped

½ large onion, roughly… Continue

Added by Kirk Leins on March 3, 2009 at 5:41pm — No Comments

Texas Hash

Here's another one of my childhood favorites. It's an easy casserole your whole family is sure to love.

TEXAS HASH (serves 4)

2 tbsp vegetable oil

1 clove garlic, minced

1 medium onion, chopped small

1 green pepper, seeded and chopped small

1 lb. ground beef or turkey

1 15 oz. can chopped tomatoes

1 8 oz. can tomato sauce

1½ tsp chili powder

½ tsp ground cumin

¼ tsp. red pepper flakes

1 tsp. salt

½ tsp. pepper

2 cups… Continue

Added by Kirk Leins on March 3, 2009 at 4:25pm — No Comments