four and twenty blackbirds baked in a pie

four and twenty blackbirds baked in a pie: Asparagus-Stuffed Chicken Cordon Bleu With a Cream...

2012-04-27T14:35:00.001-07:00

four and twenty blackbirds baked in a pie: Asparagus-Stuffed Chicken Cordon Bleu With a Cream...: SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 2012 this is from i blog i follow my favorite things...

Asparagus-Stuffed Chicken Cordon Bleu With a Creamy Wine Sauce

2012-04-27T14:34:00.001-07:00

SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 2012

this is from i blog i follow my favorite things still packing trying to use up some things i have in the freezer and cupboards all i needed was the asparagus so its a winner in my book and it sounded good thanks miranda

Asparagus-Stuffed Chicken Cordon Bleu With a Creamy Wine Sauce

Ingredients:

6 chicken breasts , skinless and boneless
18 fresh asparagus spears , trimmed
1 (6 ounce) package seasoned stuffing mix (Stove Top )
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/8 tespoon white pepper
1/4 cup butter , melted
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves , finely chopped
1/4 cup dry white wine
6 slices deli smoked ham , sliced thin
6 slices of deli aged-swiss cheese , sliced thin
1 cup seasoned dry bread crumb

White Wine Sauce:

2 tablespoons butter
2 shallots , chopped finely
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes (rub between fingers to waken flavor)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Wash the chicken and pat dry with paper towels. Place between 2 pieces of waxed paper; pound with the flat side of a wooden mallet to about 1/4-inch thickness. (Cook's Tip: Meat should be thin, but be careful not to tear.).

Snap off tough bottoms of asparagus. Place in boiling water and cover for 1 minute. Shock in cold water, drain and pat dry. Set aside.

Prepare stuffing mix as directed on package; set aside.

In a small mixing bowl, combine the salt, pepper, butter, mustard, garlic and wine. Lay out the chicken breasts, brush the inside of each chicken breast with the melted butter mixture.

Place 3 asparagus spears on the buttered side of the chicken breast (arrange so that the asparagus tips peek out when the chicken breast is rolled up), and 1 slice each of ham and swiss cheese. Starting from the narrow end, roll each chicken breast up tightly to enclose the filling. (If necessary, secure with toothpicks.)

Brush outside of each chicken breast with the remaining butter mixture and then roll in bread crumbs. Place the rolls in a 13x9-inch greased baking dish, seam side down, and top with the prepared stuffing.

Bake for 40 minutes, or until the chicken is browned and juices run clear.

Meanwhile, prepare the sauce that will accompany this delicious dish.

White Wine Sauce:

Over low heat, melt the butter in a medium-size saucepan, add the shallots; cook 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add the cream, wine, flour, salt, pepper, onion powder, and parsley. Stir all together bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until the sauce is thickened. (Makes about 1 1/2 cups).

Recipe shared from: http://www.food.com/recipe/asparagus-stuffed-chicken-cordon-bleu-with-a-creamy-wine-sauce-384590#ixzz1sjDlXWUZ

Chicken and Gruyère Turnovers

2012-04-25T15:47:00.001-07:00

as you know by now im moving and im trying to use things up in the freezer i saw this in a real simple magazine and it came together tonight for dinner

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1 1/2 cups grated Gruyère
1 cup frozen peas
2 sheets (one 17.25-ounce package) frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 large egg, beaten
1/4 cup Dijon mustard

Directions

Heat oven to 400° F. In a medium bowl, combine the chicken, Gruyère, and peas.
Cut the 2 sheets of puff pastry in half to form 4 rectangles and place on a baking sheet. Dividing evenly, top half of each rectangle with the chicken mixture. Fold over and seal the turnovers; brush the tops with the egg. Bake until golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve with the mustard. as seen in real simple magazine

four and twenty blackbirds baked in a pie: chicken fried pork chops with a honey soy sauce

2012-04-22T15:19:00.001-07:00

four and twenty blackbirds baked in a pie: chicken fried pork chops with a honey soy sauce: Chicken Fried Pork Chops 6 center loin pork chops, well trimmed Sift together: 1 cup flour 2 tsp salt 2 tsp black pepper 1 1/2 tbsp groun...

chicken fried pork chops with a honey soy sauce

2012-04-22T15:18:00.001-07:00

Chicken Fried Pork Chops

6 center loin pork chops, well trimmed

Sift together:

1 cup flour
2 tsp salt
2 tsp black pepper
1 1/2 tbsp ground ginger
1 tbsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp ground thyme
1 tsp ground sage
1 tbsp paprika
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

Make an egg wash by whisking together:

2 eggs
4 tbsp water

i found this recipe on pinterest from rock recipes im always looking for a new way to try pork chops and this really sounded good as im in the middle of moving im down to the bare neccessities in the kitchen hope yall enjoy this as much as i did awesome recipe thanks for sharing
Season the pork chops with salt and pepper, then dip the chops in the flour and spice mixture. Dip the chop into the eggwash and then a final time into the flour and spice mix, pressing the mix into the chop to get good contact.

Heat a skillet on the stove with about a half inch of canola oil covering the bottom. You will want to carefully regulate the temperature here so that the chops do not brown too quickly on the outside before they are fully cooked on the inside. I find just below medium heat works well. I use a burner setting of about 4 1/2 out of 10 on the dial and fry them gently for about 4 or 5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.

Drain on a wire rack for a couple of minutes before dipping the cooked chops into the Honey Garlic Sauce. Serve with noodles or rice.

Honey Garlic Sauce

In a medium saucepan add

2 tbsp olive oil
3 – 4 cloves minced garlic

Cook over medium heat to soften the garlic but do not let it brown. Add:

1 cup honey
¼ cup soya sauce
1 tsp ground black pepper

Simmer together for 5-10 minutes, remove from heat and allow to cool for a few minutes. Watch this carefully as it simmers because it can foam up over the pot very easily.

four and twenty blackbirds baked in a pie: chicken divan

2012-04-18T15:36:00.001-07:00

four and twenty blackbirds baked in a pie: chicken divan: and this is mt granddog we traveled this weekend to look for a new home so things are hectic made a simple dinner Servings: ...

chicken divan

2012-04-18T15:34:00.000-07:00

and this is mt granddog we traveled this weekend to look for a new home so things are hectic made a simple dinner Servings:

Units: US | Metric

2 bunches broccoli
2 -4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup half-and-half
1/3 cup sherry wine
1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese (or more to taste)
salt and pepper
nutmeg or curry i used a little of both

Directions:

1

Preheat oven to 325.
2

Steam broccoli for 5 minutes until crisp-tender. Alternatively, place broccoli in a shallow bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave for 2-5 minutes (depending on the strength of your microwave) until crisp-tender. Drain in colander.
3

In a medium frying pan, saute chicken breasts in olive oil until lightly browned, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove from heat and drain on paper towls.
4

In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to eliminate the taste of raw flour. Then gradually whisk in chicken broth, sherry and milk or half and half, until incorporated. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer until the sauce is the consistency you desire. Add just a dash of nutmeg. Add 3/4 of the cheese blend and whisk until combined. Add salt and pepper to taste.
5

In a 9x13 dish arrange chicken breasts (either whole or sliced) and broccoli. Pour sauce over top and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover with aluminum foil. Make several slits in the aluminum foil to allow the steam to escape.
6

Note: At this point, the dish can be frozen or refrigerated.
7

Bake in the oven for 30-45 minutes, taking off the aluminum foil for the last 10.

i serve with brown rice

four and twenty blackbirds baked in a pie: chicken and artichokes and feta

2012-04-11T15:36:00.001-07:00

four and twenty blackbirds baked in a pie: chicken and artichokes and feta: SICILIAN CHICKEN WITH ARTICHOKES AND FETA This Sicilian classic made with chicken, tomatoes, artichokes, peas and feta is the perfect ...

chicken and artichokes and feta

2012-04-11T15:35:00.001-07:00

SICILIAN CHICKEN WITH ARTICHOKES AND
FETA

This Sicilian classic made with chicken, tomatoes, artichokes, peas and feta is the perfect dish to serve at a family gathering

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14 ounces) diced no-salt-added tomatoes with juice
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 can (13 3/4 ounces) artichoke hearts in water, drained and chopped
1 cup frozen peas thawed
1/3 cup heavy cream, optional
2 boneless and skinless chicken breast halves, slightly pounded
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 2 ounces)
Preparation Time: Approximately 20 minutes
Cook Time: Approximately 30 minutes

Heat the oven to 450°F.

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir the onion for 3 to 4 minutes or until softened. Add the garlic, and cook for another minute while stirring. Mix in the tomatoes, basil, oregano and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Add the artichoke hearts, peas and cream, if desired, and simmer for 5 minutes more.

Arrange the chicken breasts, spaced apart, in a shallow baking pan. Top chicken breasts with the hot tomato sauce. Bake for 30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through (registers 160°F on an instant-read thermometer). Top with feta cheese.

Servings: 4 i found this recipe on cooks.com it sounded good

four and twenty blackbirds baked in a pie: egg ham and cheese strata

2012-04-11T07:43:00.001-07:00

four and twenty blackbirds baked in a pie: egg ham and cheese strata: 2 cups cooked ham cubed 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese 1 roasted red pepper 6 -8 french bread slices , torn in pieces ...

egg ham and cheese strata

2012-04-11T07:41:00.000-07:00

2 cups cooked ham cubed
8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
1 roasted red pepper
6 -8 french bread slices , torn in pieces or cubed
6 eggs , slightly beaten
2 cups milk
salt and pepper
1 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary
1 shallot minced
4 oz mushrooms sliced sauteed with shallot till shallot is tender
1 teaspoon dry mustard
three pats of butter about one tablespoon

Directions:

1

Add milk to eggs.
2

Mix egg mixture, salt and pepper together. add rosemary and mustard
3

Spray a 2 quart inch pan with cooking spray.
4

Put bread pieces in bottom of pan.dot with butter
5

Sprinkle ham over bread

add the mushrooms shallot and pepper
6

Pour egg mixture over all. cover cook for 35 minutes in a 350 oven uncover sprinkle the cheese on top
7

Bake at 350 degrees for an additional 15 minutes till set and cheese is melted and lightly browned

four and twenty blackbirds baked in a pie: corn cakes

2012-04-09T10:52:00.001-07:00

four and twenty blackbirds baked in a pie: corn cakes: Fresh corn kernels from 2 ears corn 1 large egg 1/4 cup milk 1 tablespoon butter, melted 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup yellow or white c...

corn cakes

2012-04-09T10:51:00.001-07:00

Fresh corn kernels from 2 ears corn
1 large egg
1/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup yellow or white cornmeal
1/3 cup of your favorite cheese i used swiss
1 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
1 small onion diced
1/2 teaspoon salt
A few good turns of freshly ground pepper

combine first ingredients in a large bowl add the dry ingredients add onion and thyme salt and pepper heat a large non stick skillet over a medium high heat add enough olive oil to coat pan spoon the mixture into five equal portions cook on one side about 4 minutes flip and cook until golden brown

four and twenty blackbirds baked in a pie: Easter dinner

2012-04-09T08:24:00.001-07:00

four and twenty blackbirds baked in a pie: Easter dinner: orange glazed spiral sliced ham 1 8 to 10 lbs spiral sliced ham fully cooked one zest from one orange and 1/4 cup juice 1/4 cup honey ...

Easter dinner

2012-04-09T08:22:00.001-07:00

orange glazed spiral sliced ham
1 8 to 10 lbs spiral sliced ham fully cooked
one zest from one orange and 1/4 cup juice
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup orange marmalade

place ham in a heavy bottomed roasting pan combine next ingrediants brush all over ham cover pan with tinfoil heat oven to 325 bake covered 1 hour

prosciutto wrapped asparagus spears
1 lb asparagus spears snap the bottoms off
4 slices prosciutto halved lengthwise
olive oil
black pepper
one half a lemon

heat oven to 400
add asparagus spears olive oil pepper to a jelly roll pan roast about 8 minutes shaking and moving the pan after 4 to five minutes remove from oven when they are cool enough to touch wrap bunch of 5 in the prosciutto drizzle with lemon juice

i made steamed cabbage steamed green beans and sweet potatoes baked whole then i added butter a little brown sugar and cinnamon

2012-04-05T16:53:00.001-07:00

shopping today so a nice cold plate of Italian goodies to munch on with some wine

four and twenty blackbirds baked in a pie: homemade easy chicken noodle soup

2012-04-05T10:30:00.001-07:00

four and twenty blackbirds baked in a pie: homemade easy chicken noodle soup: 1 woke up in the middle of the night with a topsey turvey tum tum so i decided to make a pot of chicken noodle soup its better for you than ...

homemade easy chicken noodle soup

2012-04-05T10:28:00.001-07:00

1 woke up in the middle of the night with a topsey turvey tum tum so i decided to make a pot of chicken noodle soup its better for you than canned and this is an easy recipe ready in less than an hour its my go to when im feeling under the weather

2 boneless chicken breasts cut into one inch cubes
4 carrots peeled and diced
4 stalks celery diced
1 onion diced
1 cup frozen peas
salt and pepper to taste
1 box low sodium chicken broth
2 cups water
2 teaspoons fresh thyme
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
noodles rice orzo or rice cooked according to package directions cook separably

in a large stockpot or dutch over add the chicken the broth and water bring to a boil add the vegetables salt and pepper and thyme and bring to second boil then down to a simmer for about 20 25 minutes till veggies are tender remove from heat add the parsley

in a soup bowl add the drained noodles or pasta or rice and ladle the soup over it i don't add mine to the soup because it soaks up all the broth and i find it better to freeze some for another time without the pasta enjoy hope everyone has a really nice day

four and twenty blackbirds baked in a pie: shrimp and grits

2012-04-04T16:21:00.001-07:00

four and twenty blackbirds baked in a pie: shrimp and grits: shrimp and grits 3 cups and 1&2 low fat milk 1 cup water 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 teaspoon salt divided 1/4 teaspoons blac...

shrimp and grits

2012-04-04T16:17:00.001-07:00

shrimp and grits

3 cups and 1&2 low fat milk

1 cup water

1 tablespoon butter

1/2 teaspoon salt divided

1/4 teaspoons black pepper

1 cup uncooked grits

1/2 cup grated real parmesean cheese

4 slices apple-wood smoked bacon

1 pound peeled deveined large shrimp tails intact

1 cup vertically sliced onion

2 cups grape tomatoes sliced in half

1 teaspoon tabasco or chipotle chile canned in adobo

1/8 ground teaspoon ground or flack red pepper

1/4 cup green onion strips

combine the milk and the water butter and black pepper in a medium saucepan over med high heat careful not to burn reduce to a simmer over med heat slowly add the grits stirring the whole time cook about 4 to 5 minutes till thickend and bubbly add cheese remove immediately from heat while the grits are hanging out on the back burner set to off ..

heat a skillet to medium high heat and cook the bacon till crisp i usually start with this and lower the bacon temp turning it over a few times that's just me drain bacon on paper towels reserve 2 teaspoons drippings add the shrimp to the pan and cook on each side 2 minutes remove the shrimp to a plate add white onion cook about 2 minutes more or till onion is tender crumble bacon add to pan with the tomatoes remaining salt and pepper saute 2 minutes stirring occasionally add shrimp pepper sauce and the red pepper cook 1 more minute serve over the grits

this is a recipe i found in the docs office when i was going through the cancer treatments and something i had had more than one time living in the south this is a lower calorie version of a southern classic i love this recipe for something to make out of my Frigidaire hope you enjoy i am having a nice tossed salad with a champagne vinaigrette

four and twenty blackbirds baked in a pie: oven fried chicken and melon soup

2012-04-03T15:32:00.001-07:00

four and twenty blackbirds baked in a pie: oven fried chicken and melon soup: its a really beautiful very hot day here in south Florida would have been a good beach day but i had a lot of errands to run stopped by t...

oven fried chicken and melon soup

2012-04-03T15:31:00.001-07:00

its a really beautiful very hot day here in south Florida would have been a good beach day but i had a lot of errands to run stopped by the market on the way home and they had cantaloupe on sale i was like mmmmm cold soup hot day so i decided to make some cantaloupe soup with mint as a starter and some oven fried chicken , goat cheese and herb mashed potatoes, and a green of choice

for the soup 1 cantaloupe peeled and chunked dash of kosher salt about 8 mint leaves give it a whirl in the blender and a few leaves for garnish serve chilled

Ingredients

1 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1 whole chicken cut up
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon sage
1 teaspoon cayenne if u like zippy or one teaspoon paprika
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

In a large bowl mix together the buttermilk with the hot sauce. Add chicken and turn to completely coat. Let sit in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. or up to overnight

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a large zip top bag combine the breadcrumbs, spices, and salt and pepper, to taste. Remove chicken pieces from buttermilk and drain excess liquid. Place the chicken in breadcrumb mixture a few pieces at a time and shake to coat completely. Remove chicken from bag and place on a nonstick baking sheet spayed with olive oil and bake for about 50 minutes turning over after 25 minutes until breadcrumbs are golden brown and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 175 degrees F. or chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear

four and twenty blackbirds baked in a pie: filet mignon with a beer reduction and homemade st...

2012-04-02T06:52:00.001-07:00

four and twenty blackbirds baked in a pie: filet mignon with a beer reduction and homemade st...: enjoyed a beautiful day at the beach with my dog yesterday took the day off from blogging so im posting last nights dinner this an eas...

filet mignon with a beer reduction and homemade steak fries

2012-04-02T06:51:00.001-07:00

enjoyed a beautiful day at the beach with my dog yesterday took the day off from blogging so im posting last nights dinner this an easy go to recipe for the weekend when your out having fun but want something a little special to come home too and its very easy to make we are med rare people but it can be adjusted for a more well done steak just increase the cooking times
2 teas Montreal steak seasoning
2 filet mignon steaks about an inch and a half to three quarter inch thick
s thick
1 teas olive oil
1 bottle lager beer i used Guinness lager black label
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons blue cheese crumbled
2 large baking potatoes cut into wedges
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic sea salt
preheat over to 450 peel potatoes and cut into wedges toss with rosemary oil and salt arrange on a jelly roll pan lined with parchment and spayed with pam arrange potatoes in a single layer bake in oven for 15 minutes total time around 25 min

meanwhile combine the beer and sugar in a bowl heat a skillet over med high heat sprinkle the seasoning on steaks add the steaks and cook for about 5 minutes this recipe will render steaks medium rare turn the steaks over and cook for 2 minutes on other side remove from skillet and add to the jellyroll pan in the oven off the parchment continue cooking potatoes and steak for another 6 minutes or so meanwhile add the beer mixture to the skillet and reduce to thick and syrupy over a high heat top the steaks with the beer mixture and the blue cheese serve with the fries and salad of choice i like to serve with a buffalo salad fresh mozzarella basil tomato dressed with a dab of olive oil and balsamic vinegar

four and twenty blackbirds baked in a pie: whole wheat buttermilk pancakes with strawberries

2012-04-01T06:54:00.001-07:00

four and twenty blackbirds baked in a pie: whole wheat buttermilk pancakes with strawberries: its a beautiful Sunday morning here in south Florida i woke up very hungry this am so i thought i would whip up something for breakfast bef...