Southern Fried Chicken

Southern Fried Boneless Chicken Breasts Southern Fried Chicken======================Cut a chicken into 8 or 10 pieces. Season flour with with garlic powder, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, sage and thyme. Beat together eggs with a bit of milk. Dip the chicken pieces into the egg mixture then into the seasoned flour. Repeat this process so that the…

Spicy Chicken Cakes with Horseradish Aioli

Chicken Cakes Chicken Cakes Turkey Cakes These are so good. And very simple I’ve also made them with ground turkey breast. Spicy Chicken Cakes with Horseradish Aioli==========================================Source: doucanoe 2 (1 1/2-ounce) slices whole wheat bread1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast1/4 cup chopped fresh chives3 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning1/4 teaspoon salt2 large egg whites2…

Thai – Spiced Cilantro Chicken

Thai – Spiced Cilantro Chicken==============================Adjusted from recipe in the Creative Cooking Thai Cookbook 4 boneless/skinless chicken breasts2 garlic cloves3 tablespoons cilantro1 fresh green chili, deseeded3/4 inch piece fresh gingerfinely grated rind of 1 lime3 tablespoons lime juice2 tablespoons light soy sauce3/4 cup coconut milk1/4 cup chicken broth. Using a sharp knife, cut 3 deep slashes…

Chicken on the Grill

I presalted a chicken on Wednesday with the intentions of roasting it yesterday. Plans changed. I cooked the prawns yestersday instead so that left the chicken for tonight’s dinner. I split it up the back and layed it out flat on the grill. Chicken was rubbed with fresh garlic, and lots of fresh ground black…

Spicy Asian Prawns

Nice and spicy and served over steamed rice, these local spotted prawns were delicious. Home Cookin Chapter: Recipes From Thibeault’s Table Spicy Asian Prawns================== Peanut oil1 pound Prawns cleaned with tails left on2 to 3 tablespoons cornstarch4 to 5 green onions sliced on the diagonal2 to 3 cloves of garlic1 teaspoon Asian Chili Garlic Sauce…

Sourdough Baking

I’d been neglecting my sourdough “Mother” and hadn’t fed it in a month. It should be fed at least once a week, even when I’m not using it. But it is very forgiving. Before I could use it again I needed to feed it, which I did on Sunday and again on Monday. By then…

Almond Cake From Albufeira, Portugal

This cake is a long time favourite. I’ve been making it for over 30 years. I think I still have the original Bon Appetit Magazine from 1977. Almond Cake From Albufeira, Portugal ==================================== Bon Appetit, November 1977 1 Cup all purpose flour 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 tsp.  baking powder 1/2 Tsp. baking soda 1/4…

Apple Cake – Torta Di Mele Al Burro

Apple Cake – Torta Di Mele Al Burro===================================Buttery Apple Cake Source: Savoring Italy by Michele Scicolone 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter3 Apples (Golden Delicious) peeled, cored, and cut into slices 1/4 inch thick2/3 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt2 whole eggs, plus 1 egg yolk1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cups granulated sugar1/2…

Apple Crisp

Apple Crisp Preheat oven to 375°F Grease a 1 1/2 quart square or round baking dish 6 apples peeled and sliced and place in baking dish. Cream together 1/3 cup butter 1 1/4 cups lightly packed brown sugar Stir in  until crumbly a mixture of: 2/3 cups Flour 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon Sprinkle with crumbs over…

Apple Galette

Apple Galette=============(Galette Grand-mere)An Apple Cake Adapted from The Cuisine of the Rose 2 1/2 teaspoons dry yeast1 tablespoon sugar1/4 cup warm water1 egg1/2 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon butter1 1/2 cups all purpose flour Topping 2 Tablespoons butter softened1/2 cup brown sugar1/4 cup white sugar1 teaspoon cinnamon1 apple peeled, cored and thinly sliced.Dissolve the yeast in 1/4…