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  1. Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe

    September 14, 2010 by Daniel

    Another good chicken recipe for the grill…

     

    HONEY GARLIC CHICKEN

    Serves: 4 Difficulty Level: 2 (of 5) Prep Time: 10 Minutes Ready In: 20 Minutes (after marinating)

     

    INGREDIENTS:

    •1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast halves
    •1/4 cup lemon juice
    •1/4 cup honey
    •2 Tbsps. soy sauce
    •2 cloves garlic, minced

    PROCEDURE:

    •Arrange chicken breasts in a baking dish.
    •Combine remaining ingredients in a bowl. Pour over chicken and turn to coat. Marinate 40 minutes.
    •Prepare the grill.
    •Arrange chicken on grill.
    •Grill 5 minutes per side, basting occasionally with marinade, or until chicken is opaque throughout

    Happy Cooking,
    Chef Phil

     A little potato salad and some last of the season corn on the cob will complete this dish.


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  2. Tex-Mex Cornbread Salad Recipe

    September 14, 2010 by Daniel

    Here’s a new twist on a Southwestern themed salad…

     

    TEX-MEX CORNBREAD SALAD

    Serves: 6 Difficulty Level: 1 (of 5) Prep Time: 45 Minutes Ready In: 2 Hours

     

    INGREDIENTS:

    •1 package cornbread mix, prepared as directed, or scratch-made if you prefer
    •2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans , drained
    •3 tomatoes,seeded and chopped
    •1 bunch green onion, chopped
    •1 small green pepper, diced
    •2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced
    •12 strips bacon, cooked crisply and crumbled
    •2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded
    •34 ounces whole kernel corn, drained (about 3 ears if using fresh)
    •1 cup sour cream
    •1 cup salsa
    •1 cup mayonnaise
    •1 package dry ranch dressing mix

    PROCEDURE:

    •Use a deep glass bowl or small punch bowl.
    •Crumble half of the baked cornbread in the bottom of the bowl.
    •Top with half of the beans.
    •In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, onions, green pepper, and jalapeno peppers.
    •Spread half of the tomato mixture over the beans, then sprinkle with half the bacon, half the cheese and half of the corn.
    •In another small bowl, stir together the sour cream, salsa, mayonnaise and Ranch dressing mix.
    •Spread half of the sour cream mixture over the corn (drop by spoonfuls and spread gently).
    •Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients.
    •Cover and chill for several hours before serving.
    •Garnish with a little shredded Cheddar cheese if desired.

    Happy Cooking,
    Chef Phil

     A cold cerveza or a pitcher of Margarettas complete this interesting salad.


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  3. Breakfast Pizza Recipe

    September 13, 2010 by Daniel

    Guarantee the kids will be looking forward to breakfast !

     

    BREAKFAST PIZZA

    Serves: 6 Difficulty Level: 1 (of 5) Prep Time: 15 Minutes Ready In: < 30 Minutes

     

    INGREDIENTS:

    •1 1/2 cups Original Bisquick® mix
    •1/3 cup hot water
    •8 eggs
    •1/4 cup milk
    •1/8 teaspoon pepper
    •1 cup diced pepperoni (from 6-oz package)
    •2 medium green onions, sliced (2 tablespoons)
    •1 tablespoon butter or margarine
    •1/2 cup pizza sauce (from 8-oz can)
    •1 1/2 cups finely shredded Italian cheese blend (6 oz)

    PROCEDURE:

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    •Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 12-inch pizza pan with cooking spray. In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix and hot water until soft dough forms. Press dough in bottom and up side of pan, using fingers dipped in Bisquick mix, forming rim at edge.
    •Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
    •Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat eggs, milk and pepper with wire whisk or fork until blended. Stir in pepperoni and onions. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add egg mixture; cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until firm but still moist.
    •Spread pizza sauce over baked crust. Top evenly with egg mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 3 to 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and pizza is hot.

    Happy Cooking,
    Chef Phil

     Rather unique way to get the young ones to eat a good breakfast, but I am sure they will enjoy the break from toast and cereal…


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  4. Homemade Fruit Granola Recipe

    September 13, 2010 by Daniel

    Now that school is back in session it is time to think “after school snacks”. Here is one they can help make, and be more apt to eat…

     

    HOMEMADE FRUIT GRANOLA

    Serves: 6 Difficulty Level: 1 (of 5) Prep Time: 5 Minutes Ready In: < 45 Minutes

     

    INGREDIENTS:

    •2 cups rolled oats
    •1 cup pecans, chopped
    •1 cup slivered almonds
    •1/2 cup whole unsalted almonds
    •pinch salt
    •1/2 cup canola oil, plus more for the pan
    •1/4 cup honey
    •1 cup mixed dried fruits, such as dried plums and cranberries

    PROCEDURE:

    •Position a rack in the bottom third of the oven and preheat to 325°F.
    •Coat a baking sheet with canola oil OR use a silpat baking mat.
    •In a large bowl, combine the oats, pecans, slivered and whole almonds (or other nuts) and the salt and stir. Set aside
    •Combine the maple syrup, canola oil and honey in a saucepan and heat over medium heat until just bubbling.
    •Pour the maple syrup mixture over the oat mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until the mixture is thoroughly coated.
    •Spread the oats onto the baking sheet in an even layer. Bake 30 minutes. Using a metal spatula, turn the granola over and bake 10 minutes more.
    •Remove the pan from the oven. Sprinkle the dried fruit into the granola. Let cool completely in the pan. Pour into a jar with a tight-fitting lid.

    Happy Cooking,
    Chef Phil

     Remember, this is for the after school crowd…


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  5. Penne Pasta w/ Chicken & Peas Recipe

    August 26, 2010 by Daniel

    Interesting pasta recipe, think I’ll have this for dinner tonight…

     

    PENNE PASTA w/ CHICKEN and PEAS

    Serves: 4 Difficulty Level: 2 (of 5) Prep Time: 30 Minutes Ready In: 30 Minutes

     

    INGREDIENTS:

    •2-1/2 cups penne or other tube pasta
    •1/2 cup chicken stock
    •1 cup frozen green peas, thawed (divided}
    •1 Tbsp. olive oil
    •1 clove garlic, minced
    •1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
    •3/4 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
    •1/4 cup Romano or Parmesan cheese, grated

    PROCEDURE:

    •Cook pasta in a large pan of boiling water 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain and set aside.
    •Combine stock and 1/2 cup peas in a food processor or blender and process until smooth. Set aside.
    •Heat oil in a heavy nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Sauté garlic 30 seconds.
    •Add bell pepper and chicken and sauté 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until chicken is cooked throughout.
    •Add pea purée, whole peas and salt and pepper to taste. Stir well.
    •Stir in pasta and bring to a boil. Cook 2 minutes, or until mixture thickens, stirring constantly.
    •Stir in cheese and toss well before serving.

    Enjoy!
    Chef Phil

     


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  6. Baked Peach French Toast Recipe

    August 25, 2010 by Daniel

    What to do with all those peaches ? Save some for this breakfast treat…

    BAKED PEACH FRENCH TOAST

    Serves: 8 Difficulty Level: 1 (of 5) Prep Time: 10 Minutes Ready in: < 45 Minutes

     

    INGREDIENTS:

    •6 1-Inch thick slices of whole-grain bread
    •1 8 Ounce package cream cheese
    •6 Sliced fresh peaches
    •1/2 Cup pecans, chopped
    •1/2 Cup whole milk
    •1/2 Cup buttermilk
    •1/3 Cup maple syrup
    •3 Large eggs
    •2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
    •1 Tablespoon sugar
    •1 Teaspoon cinnamon
    •1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
    •1 Tablespoon Kahlua coffee liqueur (optional)

    PROCEDURE:

    •Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.
    •Lay bread slices in a casserole dish or other baking dish.
    •Prick bread 3-4 times with sharp knife and spread a layer of cream cheese on top of each slice of bread Arrange peach slices on top of bread to cover.
    •Sprinkle pecans over peaches.
    •Combine remaining ingredients well and pour over bread, trying not to dislodge nuts too much from the peaches.
    •Bake 20 – 30 minutes, or until bread is no longer "soggy" and just begins to brown on the edges.

    Enjoy!
    Chef Phil

     


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  7. Crock Pot Pork Chops Recipe

    August 24, 2010 by Daniel

    Had such a good response from last crock pot recipe, lets fire it up again… goes well with mashed potatoes and green beans.

     

    CROCK POT PORK CHOPS RECIPE

    Serves: 4 Difficulty Level: 1 (of 5) Prep Time: 5 Minutes Ready In: 8 Hours

     

    INGREDIENTS:

    •4 pork chops
    •1/4 Tsp. salt
    •1/4 Tsp. pepper
    •1/4 Tsp. garlic powder
    •1/4 Tsp. onion powder
    •2 Tbsps. olive oil
    •2 cans golden mushroom soup

    PROCEDURE:

    •Sprinkle both sides of pork chops with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
    •Heat a large saute pan on medium-high heat.
    •Pour olive oil in the heated skillet. Brown pork chops on each side for about one minute.
    •Remove pork chops and place in crockpot.
    •Pour soup over pork chops. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.

    Enjoy the meal & a cooler kitchen!
    Chef Phil

    We sell top brands in Hoshizaki Commercial Refrigeration here at J.E.S. Restaurant Equipment

     


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  8. Szechwan Beef Stir-Fry Recipe

    August 18, 2010 by Daniel

    For a little oriental flare, I say "wok this way"…. Serve with a side of white rice and your fortune cookie will say: "YOU HAVE VERY HAPPY FAMILY"

     

    SZECHWAN BEEF STIR-FRY RECIPE

    Serves: 4 Difficulty Level: 2 (of 5) Prep Time: 15 Minutes Ready In: 25 Minutes

    INGREDIENTS:

    • 1 lb. beef flank steak
    • 2 Tbsps. lite soy sauce
    • 1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. Oriental sesame oil
    • 1-1/2 tsps. sugar
    • 1 tsp. cornstarch
    • 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 Tbsp. fresh ginger, minced
    • 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1 inch pieces
    • 1/2 lb. frozen corn, thawed
    • 1/4 lb. snow peas, thawed if frozen

    PROCEDURE:

    • Cut beef lengthwise into 2 pieces. Cut each strip across the grain into 1/8 inch thick strips and place in a shallow dish.
    • Combine soy sauce, half the oil, sugar and cornstarch in a bowl and pour over meat strips, tossing to coat.
    • Heat remaining oil in a wok or heavy nonstick skillet over high heat.
    • Add red pepper, garlic and ginger and sauté 30 seconds.
    • Add bell pepper, corn and snow peas and stir fry 3 minutes.
    • Remove vegetables from pan.
    • Stir fry beef strips 2-3 minutes, in batches if necessary, until cooked throughout.
    • Return vegetables and beef to pan and heat through before serving.

    Enjoy!
    CHEF PHIL


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  9. Rolled Flounder w/ Lemon & Broccoli Recipe

    August 13, 2010 by Daniel

    A nice, refreshing “all-in-one” meal for the family… A simple tossed salad makes this your complete meal for the evening.

     

    ROLLED FLOUNDER w/ LEMON & BROCCOLI

    Serves: 6 Difficulty Level: 2 (of 5) Prep Time: 15 Minutes Ready In: 35 Minutes

    INGREDIENTS:

    • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
    • 1/3 cup lemon juice
    • 1/4 tsp. pepper
    • 1/8 tsp. paprika
    • 1-1/3 cups cooked brown rice, or white rice
    • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese\grated, shredded
    • 1/2 lb. fresh broccoli, stemmed and coarsely chopped
    • 2 lbs. flounder or sole fillets
    • toothpicks

    PROCEDURE:

    • Preheat oven to temperature 375°F.
    • Combine first 4 ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
    • Combine cooked rice, cheese and broccoli in a separate bowl. Add 1/4 cup lemon butter to rice mixture.
    • Use some of the lemon butter to coat a shallow oven-proof baking dish and set the remainder aside.
    • Lay fillets flat on a sheet of wax paper. Divide the rice stuffing equally and place portion on the wide end of each fillet.
    • Gently roll up, secure with toothpicks, and place seam side down in prepared baking dish.
    • Pour remaining butter sauce over rolled stuffed fish. Bake 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
    • Remove toothpicks before serving.

    Enjoy!
    CHEF PHIL


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  10. Crockpot Meatloaf Recipe

    August 12, 2010 by Daniel

    Facebook follower is craving meatloaf but not the heat from the oven so lets fire up the crock pot…

    CROCKPOT MEATLOAF
    Serves: 6-8 Difficulty Level: 1 (of 5) Prep Time: 10 Minutes Ready In: 6-8 Hours

    INGREDIENTS:
    • 1 1/2 Pounds very lean ground beef (90/10 mix)
    • 1 egg
    • 1 cup finely chopped onion
    • 1 cup soft torn bread crumbs
    • 2 teaspoons prepared mustard
    • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
    • 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
    • 1 cup ketchup, divided

    PROCEDURE:
    • Spray crockpot with cooking spray (If crock pot comes with wire rack use it)
    • In a large bowl, combine ground beef, onion, egg, mustard, bread crumbs, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, and 1/2 cup ketchup.
    • Shape mixture into a ball and place in slow cooker.
    • Spread remaining ketchup over top of loaf.
    • Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours.

    Enjoy!
    CHEF PHIL

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