If you have ever tried to make risotto you know it is a long process. Typically, you must constantly stir the rice while it absorbs all the liquid of your broth – which could take 30-45 minutes. I don’t know about you, but I cannot stand in the kitchen for 45 minutes, STIRRING CONSTANTLY! Who has time for that? NOT ME. After testing Cook’s Illustrated’s version of “Almost Hands-Free Risotto,” I can assure you, this process is much easier. You still need patience, but it is not as labor-intensive. Leeks are a great risotto accompaniment. You do not have to add the chicken to this dish. Leave out the chicken…
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Chicken Parmesan
You will need: Panko bread crumbs, olive oil, Italian seasonings of your choice, chicken cutlets, eggs, flour, marinara sauce, fresh basil leaves, mozzarella cheese, salt and pepper. Spread panko bread crumbs onto a sheet pan. Sprinkle bread crumbs with your favorite Italian seasonings (I like oregano, basil and thyme), finally sprinkle on salt and pepper. Drizzle olive oil over the bread crumbs and using your fingers just mix up the oil, to lightly coat the bread crumbs. Spread the bread crumbs back out onto the same sheet pan and roast them at 350º for about 8 minutes. Remove from oven and allow them to cool. Meanwhile, take the chicken cutlets…
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Friday Night Stir-Fry
Stir-fry was a success! Excited about using a wok on the Big Green Egg, Doug wanted to prepare stir-fry and serve it with fried rice. I began by prepping the vegetables, taking care to make each piece uniformly the same size. I prepared zucchini (fresh from our garden), carrots, sweet onions, broccoli florets, snap peas, green bell pepper and red bell pepper. After the vegetables, I sliced chicken tenders, making each piece about the same thickness as the vegetables. All prep work complete; Doug brought the Big Green Egg to temp (400º). After spraying a non-stick olive oil spray to his wok, he began adding the vegetables, over direct heat. …
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The Easiest Party Appetizer Ever!
This is the easiest and tastiest party appetizer I have ever made. Make this, allow it to chill, and I promise it will be a hit at any gathering you attend. My husband and I have even made this a meal during the summer months when we did not really want to cook anything. Chicken Cheeseball Appetizer This recipe was given to me, by a neighbor, over 10 years ago. She was surprised, I had never heard of this delicious treat. Using three pantry staples, anyone can make this and be a hit at the next friendly get-together. I allow mine to chill for at least three hours for…
