Hmmm. I seem to have a chicken-and-fruit Thing. Oh well, here's another one!
1 tsp salt
1 tsp paprika
1/2 cup flour
2 1/4 lb chicken pieces - can use chicken breast strips
1/2 c shortening (I just use as little vegetable oil as I can get away with)
1 c orange juice
2 T brown sugar
2 T vinegar
1 t basil
1 tsp ground nutmeg
1 1/4 cup sliced peaches
Combine salt, paprika and flour, lightly coat chicken. Heat shortening or oil in a skillet with a lid, brown chicken on all sides.
Mix OJ, brown sugar, vinegar, basil, and nutmeg, pour around chicken in the skillet. Cover and simmer 30-40 minutes.
Add peaches, simmer 5 more minutes.
Sunday, April 1, 2007
Lemon Chicken
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 T oil
1 T sesame seeds
2 T butter
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 t cornstarch
1 T water
Heat the oil, flatten the chicken breasts and brown on both sides. Top with sesame seeds and set aside, keep warm.
Melt the butter, add sugar and cook until caramel color. Add the water and the juice, bring to a boil.
Dissolve cornstarch, add to the sauce and boil again, pour over chicken.
3 T oil
1 T sesame seeds
2 T butter
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 t cornstarch
1 T water
Heat the oil, flatten the chicken breasts and brown on both sides. Top with sesame seeds and set aside, keep warm.
Melt the butter, add sugar and cook until caramel color. Add the water and the juice, bring to a boil.
Dissolve cornstarch, add to the sauce and boil again, pour over chicken.
Hoisin-Glazed Barbecue Ribs
Mmmmmmmmmmmmm. Health food they're not, but hey, you only live once!
6-8 lbs meaty pork back ribs
1 c hoisin sauce
3/4 c ketchup
1/3 c honey
1/4 c fresh lemon or lime juice
1/4 c rice vinegar
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 T chopped fresh ginger
1 T sesame oil
1 t oriental chili paste (or 1/2 hot pepper flakes, or a few drops of hot pepper sauce)
Cut ribs into serving-sized pieces, cover with water in a large pot, boil and simmer at least 45 minutes. Drain well. Whisk all other ingredients together, brush on both sides of ribs and marinade for 4-24 hours, setting aside some of the marinade for basting and dipping if you like. Half an hour before cooking, remove from refridgerator and allow to come to room temp. Preheat barbecue to medium, oil the grill and cook ribs meaty side down. Cook 10 minutes, until crisp and glazed.
6-8 lbs meaty pork back ribs
1 c hoisin sauce
3/4 c ketchup
1/3 c honey
1/4 c fresh lemon or lime juice
1/4 c rice vinegar
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 T chopped fresh ginger
1 T sesame oil
1 t oriental chili paste (or 1/2 hot pepper flakes, or a few drops of hot pepper sauce)
Cut ribs into serving-sized pieces, cover with water in a large pot, boil and simmer at least 45 minutes. Drain well. Whisk all other ingredients together, brush on both sides of ribs and marinade for 4-24 hours, setting aside some of the marinade for basting and dipping if you like. Half an hour before cooking, remove from refridgerator and allow to come to room temp. Preheat barbecue to medium, oil the grill and cook ribs meaty side down. Cook 10 minutes, until crisp and glazed.
Monday, March 12, 2007
Cowboy Cookies
A family recipe, Dad's favourite!
Beat until smooth:
1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup shortening, or butter is better!
Beat in 2 eggs and 1 tsp vanilla.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine:
2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups oats
Add dries to wets, mix well.
Spoon onto cookie sheets, bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes.
Beat until smooth:
1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup shortening, or butter is better!
Beat in 2 eggs and 1 tsp vanilla.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine:
2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups oats
Add dries to wets, mix well.
Spoon onto cookie sheets, bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes.
Sunday, February 18, 2007
Cheryl's Bread
So good toasted with tea. Use your KitchenAid mixer, or not.
Dissolve in a warmed bowl:
2 cups lukewarm water
1 tsp sugar
1 tbsp traditional yeast
Melt 1/4 cup butter or margarine, add to bowl. Add:
2 cups whole wheat flour
2 cups white flour
2 tsp salt
1/4 cup sugar
If you're using a mixer, put it on speed 2 until it forms a ball, then add more white flour until it's not so sticky. Don't add too much flour, it's supposed to be nice and moist. Let it knead for a few minutes. If you're not using a mixer, turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes.
Let it rise in a greased bowl in a warm place for an hour, punch it down. Split it in half, roll it out and shape it into two loaves. Let it rise again in greased loaf pans, then bake at 400 for 30 minutes. When it comes out, I spray the tops with non-stick spray so they're soft.
Dissolve in a warmed bowl:
2 cups lukewarm water
1 tsp sugar
1 tbsp traditional yeast
Melt 1/4 cup butter or margarine, add to bowl. Add:
2 cups whole wheat flour
2 cups white flour
2 tsp salt
1/4 cup sugar
If you're using a mixer, put it on speed 2 until it forms a ball, then add more white flour until it's not so sticky. Don't add too much flour, it's supposed to be nice and moist. Let it knead for a few minutes. If you're not using a mixer, turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes.
Let it rise in a greased bowl in a warm place for an hour, punch it down. Split it in half, roll it out and shape it into two loaves. Let it rise again in greased loaf pans, then bake at 400 for 30 minutes. When it comes out, I spray the tops with non-stick spray so they're soft.
Cheesecake
Nobody will guess how quick and easy this is!
Buy a premade Keebler graham crust and a can of fruit pie filling.
Mix until smooth:
2 8oz packages of cream cheese, softened
2 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
Phew! That was tough. Pour it into the crust and bake at 350 for 40 minutes. Enjoy!
A shot or two of Bailey's in there is nice, as I imagine Amaretto or chocolate liqueur would be too. These make nice little gifts.
Buy a premade Keebler graham crust and a can of fruit pie filling.
Mix until smooth:
2 8oz packages of cream cheese, softened
2 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
Phew! That was tough. Pour it into the crust and bake at 350 for 40 minutes. Enjoy!
A shot or two of Bailey's in there is nice, as I imagine Amaretto or chocolate liqueur would be too. These make nice little gifts.
Thursday, February 15, 2007
Mediterranean Chicken and Sausage Stew
Make this one on a cold day, serve with steamy garlic bread and cold milk. It's a favourite of ours.
Modified from Chatelaine magazine.
Brown and set aside:
4 big sausages, sliced (Italian or mild Italian are best)
2 chicken breasts, cut in 1" cubes
Saute:
1/2 each green and red pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 cups sliced mushrooms
Place meat and veggies in a biggish soup pot, and add:
2 cups chicken broth
1 28 oz can diced tomatoes with juice
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
Bring to a boil. Add:
2 potatoes, cubed, (Yukon gold won't go to pieces, but whatever)
Simmer 20-25 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste.
Modified from Chatelaine magazine.
Brown and set aside:
4 big sausages, sliced (Italian or mild Italian are best)
2 chicken breasts, cut in 1" cubes
Saute:
1/2 each green and red pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 cups sliced mushrooms
Place meat and veggies in a biggish soup pot, and add:
2 cups chicken broth
1 28 oz can diced tomatoes with juice
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
Bring to a boil. Add:
2 potatoes, cubed, (Yukon gold won't go to pieces, but whatever)
Simmer 20-25 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste.
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