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Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Sauteed shrimp

 
Servings
4
 
Preparation Time
15 mn
 
Cooking Time
15 minutes
 
Recommended Wine
Pouilly Fuissé
 
Ingredients
7 oz. gray shrimp, wine white, minced parsley, chopped shallots, 1 onion, chopped, peppercorns, 1 bay leaf
Preparation Instructions
Place a few drops of oil in a frying pan and sauté the shrimp. When they begin to turn brown, add a small amount of white wine. Add parsley, shallots, and bay leaf. Just before serving, top with onion and peppercorns.

Caesar Salad With Parmesean Twill

 
 
Ingredients
1 head of romaine hearts ½ cup finely grated reggiano parmasean cheese 2 slices double smoked bacon 2 cups of balsamic vinegar 1 tbs honey
 
Preparation Instructions
Trim and wash romaine lettuce leaves. Pat dry with paper towel. On a baking sheet lay out your Parmesan cheese, lengthwise, about 8 inches by 1 inch. Place cheese in 350 degree F oven, for 6 to 7 minutes, until melted and slightly browning. Remove from oven, let cool for 30 seconds. Using tongs or a palette knife remove the strip of cheese from the baking tray and roll around a mug or glass, being sure to put the seam underneath the weight of the glass, while it rests, making sure it adheres, and let cool. On the same baking tray, lay out your two pieces of double smoked bacon flat. Place another baking tray of equal size on top, and bake in the oven for approximately 10 minutes at 350 degrees F. Remove from the oven and take the top tray off. Lay bacon out on paper towel and pat dry excess grease. Bacon should be dark, fully cooked and after one minute out of the oven should be crispy.

Monday, March 12, 2012

Grilled Mustard Chicken Breasts

Servings
4-6
 
Preparation Time
5 minutes, plus 2-4 hours to marinate
Cooking Time
6-8 minutes
Difficulty Level
Average
 
Ingredients
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup coarsely ground mustard
1/4 cup German mustard
1 1/2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp. freshly grated lemon zest
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/3 cup apple juice
1 shallot, peeled and sliced
1 small clove garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. coarse ground black pepper
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 1 lb. total)

Preparation Instructions
Mix all the ingredients together, except the meat, in a shallow bowl. Add chicken and turn once or twice to coat.
Cover bowl and chill for 2-4 hours to marinate, turning occasionally.
When ready to grill, remove chicken from bowl. Discard marinade.
Place chicken on lightly oiled, preheated grill. Cook until meat is no longer pink inside, about 3-4 minutes on each side.

CROCK POT ROAST

Servings
8
 
Cooking Time
 
8 - 8 1/2 hours
Difficulty Level
Easy
 
Ingredients
 
3 lb. boneless pork loin roast
2 garlic cloves (thinly sliced)
6 potatoes (cubed)
1 onion (sliced)
¾ cup beef, chicken, or vegetable stock
1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water

Preparation Instructions
 
Cut slits along the top of the roast and place the garlic slices in them. Place the roast under the broiler until golden.
Place the potatoes in the crock pot. Add half the onions. Add the roast. Add the remaining onions.
In a mixing bowl, combine stock and soy sauce. Pour this mixture over the roast. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
Using slotted spatulas, remove the roast and the vegetables from the crock pot.
In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water. Pour into the crock pot. Cook on high until thickened. Pour over the roast and vegetables before serving.

CAKE WAFFLES

4 eggs
1 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. cardamom (optional)
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 c. milk
1/2 c. melted butter
 
Beat eggs and sugar. Add cardamom and vanilla. Sift flour, soda, and baking powder. Add milk and mix until batter is smooth. Cool shortening before adding. Bake in preheated waffle iron greased slightly.