My aunt was visiting a few months ago and I pulled out my Kitchen Aid mixer to make some dinner rolls. She asked me if I knew the mixer was great for shredding cooked chicken. To be honest, I had never thought of this. The next time I needed to shred a couple of chicken breasts I gave it a try.
I have to agree, it works great. I've tried both the mixing paddle and the dough hook and both do the job.
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
Chicken Pizza Crist
Ingredients:
2 C. cooked, shredded chicken breast
2 C. mozzarella, shredded
1 T. parsley, dried
1 t. basil
1/2 t. onion powder
1/2 t. garlic powder
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Process chicken and cheese together. Mixture will resemble a meal/thick, dense crumb consistency. (I use my Ninja blender to accomplish this)
- Press chicken/cheese mixture on parchment paper on a cookie sheet.
- Top with parsley, basil, onion and garlic powder.
- Bake for 12 minutes.
- Let cool for five minutes.
- Top with sauce, cheese, and then toppings.
- Bake for 6-8 minutes more, or until toppings are melted.
- Let cool for five minutes.
- Slice and serve.
Friday, May 30, 2014
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Ingredients:
4 chicken breast fillets
4 thick or 8 thin slices of ham
4 thick or 8 thin slices of Swiss cheese (provolone can be substituted)
2 eggs, beaten
4 T. butter, melted
2 C. Panko bread crumbs
Dijon mustard
Toothpicks
Salt
Pepper
Directions:
4 chicken breast fillets
4 thick or 8 thin slices of ham
4 thick or 8 thin slices of Swiss cheese (provolone can be substituted)
2 eggs, beaten
4 T. butter, melted
2 C. Panko bread crumbs
Dijon mustard
Toothpicks
Salt
Pepper
- Use a meat hammer to pound chicken breasts to approximately 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick.
- Sprinkle with salt/pepper.
- Top each breast with ham and cheese.
- Roll tightly, secure with toothpick.
- Combine eggs and butter.
- Dredge chicken roll well then roll in Panko bread crumbs until completely coated.
- Bake at 375 degrees F. for 30 to 35 minutes, with seam side down.
- Remove toothpicks.
- Serve with Dijon mustard.
Albondigas
Ingredients:
1 lb. ground beef
1/2 C. uncooked rice
1 t. salt
1 t. cumin
3 cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed
3 qt. chicken broth
4 stalks of celery, chopped
3 white onions, cut into quarters
1 bunch cilantro, leaves only
4 large carrots, peeled and chopped or sliced
2 C. greens (mustard, spinach or other)
2 t. oregano
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 t. cumin
Directions:
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
1 lb. ground beef
1/2 C. uncooked rice
1 t. salt
1 t. cumin
3 cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed
3 qt. chicken broth
4 stalks of celery, chopped
3 white onions, cut into quarters
1 bunch cilantro, leaves only
4 large carrots, peeled and chopped or sliced
2 C. greens (mustard, spinach or other)
2 t. oregano
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 t. cumin
- Mix ground beef with rice, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1 teaspoon of salt and the crushed garlic.
- Form 1 1/2 tablespoons into meatballs, do this until all meat/rice is formed into meatballs.
- Bring broth to a boil in a large pot.
- Turn down to a slow simmer (where there are hardly any bubbles) and add in meatballs.
- Simmer gently for 20 minutes
- Add in the carrots, onion, cilantro, remaining spices, garlic and celery.
- Simmer for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until rice in the meatballs is cooked trough.
- Add in the greens and simmer for an additional 15 minutes.
- Serve hot with fresh flour tortillas
Cook Time: 2 hours
Saturday, May 24, 2014
Oven Baked Chicken
Ingredients:
3 lbs. chicken parts
1 T. oil
1 T. onion powder
1 1/2 t. Italian Seasoning
1 t. salt
1/2 t. garlic powder
1/2 t. paprika
Directions:
Makes 8 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 - 50 minutes
3 lbs. chicken parts
1 T. oil
1 T. onion powder
1 1/2 t. Italian Seasoning
1 t. salt
1/2 t. garlic powder
1/2 t. paprika
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Brush chicken with oil.
- Mix seasoning in a small bowl.
- Coat chicken evenly with seasoning mixture.
- Place chicken in shallow baking dish.
- Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 - 50 minutes
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Jell-o Popsicles
Ingredients:
Directions:
1 small box Jell-o gelatin (any flavor)
1 C. boiling water
1/3 C. sugar
1 1/3 C. cold water
Directions:
- Add gelatin and sugar to boiling water.
- Stir until powder dissolves
- Add cold water and stir.
- Pour into popsicle molds
- Freeze 6-8 hours
Monday, May 5, 2014
Detangling Conditioner
Ingredients:
1 T. apple cider vinegar
1 cup water
spray bottle
Directions:
1 T. apple cider vinegar
1 cup water
spray bottle
Directions:
- Add apple cider vinegar a clean spray bottle with water.
- Spry damp hair and massage in thoroughly with hands.
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