Category Archives: Poultry, Fish & Seafood

Fettuccine with Sambuca and Cranberries

This is one of our favourite pasta dishes for entertaining.

Fettuccine with Sambuca and Cranberries
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Ingredients
  1. 1/4 cup butter
  2. 2 whole boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  3. 2 garlic cloves, minced
  4. 3 cups (750 ml) whipping cream
  5. 1/4 cup Sambuca liqueur
  6. 1/4 cup orange juice concentrate
  7. 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  8. 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
  9. salt & pepper to taste
  10. 1 – 14 oz. can (398 ml) artichokes, drained & chopped
  11. 3 oz. pkg. (85 g) dried cranberries
  12. 1 lb. fettuccine
  13. chopped fresh parsley & orange zest for garnish
Instructions
  1. In a large frying pan, heat butter and saute cubed chicken and garlic until barely cooked (do not over cook!). Remove chicken from pan and set aside. Add whipping cream, Sambuca and orange juice to pan and stir well. Add Parmesan, nutmeg, salt and pepper, stirring until smooth. Simmer for 5 minutes. Add chopped artichokes, cranberries and chicken; simmer and stir for 10 minutes. That’s it for the sauce! Now, cook the fettuccine according to package directions. Carefully fold sauce into pasta and garnish with parsley and orange zest. Serve with garlic toast. Serves 6-8
  2. Book Reference – The Best of the Best – Vol. 1 (Page: 134), That’s Trump (Page: 115)
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Chicken Stew with Dumplings

Chicken Stew with Dumplings.  Here it is – that old standard!

 

 

Chicken Stew with Dumplings Here it is – that old standard – and it’s exactly what you’d expect – comfort food!
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Ingredients
The Stew
  1. 5 cups chicken broth
  2. 14 chicken thighs, skinned
  3. 7 medium carrots, peeled and cut in chunks
  4. 4 potatoes, peeled and cut in 1″ cubes
  5. 2 cups boiling onions, peeled
  6. 3 Tbsp. butter
  7. 3 stalks celery, chopped
  8. 1 onion, chopped
  9. 8 oz. (250 g) small button mushrooms
  10. 1/3 cup flour
  11. 1/2 – 1 tsp. dried thyme or tarragon
  12. salt and pepper to taste
  13. 1/2 cup frozen peas
  14. 1/4 cup whipping cream
  15. The Dumplings
  16. 1 1/2 cups flour
  17. 2 tsp. baking powder
  18. 1/2 tsp. salt
  19. 2/3 cup milk
  20. 2 Tbsp. oil
  21. 1 egg, slightly beaten
  22. 1 Tbsp. chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
  1. To Make Stew: In a large dutch oven, bring broth to a boil. Add chicken, cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 30 minutes. Transfer to a plate and cool. Cut meat into bite-sized pieces. Add carrots and potatoes to broth; cover and cook for 10 minutes. Add onions and simmer, covered until onions are tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer vegetables to a plate. Pour broth into a large measuring cup, adding more broth if necessary to make 5 cups. Using the same pot, melt butter and cook celery, onion and mushrooms, stirring often until softened. Add flour, thyme, salt and pepper. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in broth and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, stirring often, for about 5 minutes. Return chicken and juices to pot. Stir in vegetable mixture, peas and cream.
  2. To Make Dumplings: In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Mix milk, oil and egg together and add to flour mixture. Stir until dry ingredients are just moistened. Drop dumpling dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto boiling stew, leaving space around each. Reduce heat, cover tightly (don’t peek!) and simmer 15 minutes, or until dumplings are fluffy and no longer doughy on bottom. Serves 8.
Instructions
  1. To Make Stew: In a large dutch oven, bring broth to a boil. Add chicken, cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 30 minutes. Transfer to a plate and cool. Cut meat into bite-sized pieces. Add carrots and potatoes to broth; cover and cook for 10 minutes. Add onions and simmer, covered until onions are tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer vegetables to a plate. Pour broth into a large measuring cup, adding more broth if necessary to make 5 cups. Using the same pot, melt butter and cook celery, onion and mushrooms, stirring often until softened. Add flour, thyme, salt and pepper. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in broth and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, stirring often, for about 5 minutes. Return chicken and juices to pot. Stir in vegetable mixture, peas and cream.
  2. To Make Dumplings: In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Mix milk, oil and egg together and add to flour mixture. Stir until dry ingredients are just moistened. Drop dumpling dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto boiling stew, leaving space around each. Reduce heat, cover tightly (don’t peek!) and simmer 15 minutes, or until dumplings are fluffy and no longer doughy on bottom. Serves 8.
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My wife comes with instructions – lots of instructions.

Chicken Curry

Chicken Curry
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Ingredients
  1. 4 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 8 chicken breast halves) cut crosswise in 1/2″ pieces
  2. 3 Tbsp. oil
  3. 3 cups chopped onion
  4. 1/4 cup minced fresh ginger
  5. 3 cloves garlic, minced
  6. 3 Tbsp. curry powder (more if some like it hot!)
  7. 1 tsp. cumin
  8. 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
  9. 2 Tbsp. flour
  10. 1 cup plain yogurt
  11. 3 Tbsp. tomato paste
  12. 3 cups chicken broth
  13. 1 cup applesauce
  14. 12 oz. pkg. (340 g) frozen peas
  15. 1/2 cup sour cream
  16. 1/2 cup coconut milk
  17. Condiments
  18. mango chutney, diced cucumber, diced bananas, currants, shredded coconut and chopped peanuts
nstructions
  1. In a large frying pan, brown chicken in oil; remove and set aside. Add onion and saute until golden. Add ginger and garlic and saute about 1 minute. Add curry, cumin and cinnamon and mix well. Cook for 1 minute. Add flour, yogurt and tomato paste, whisking until sauce is smooth. Pour in broth and applesauce and simmer, uncovered, until mixture thickens (approximately 30 minutes). Add browned chicken (and any juice), frozen peas, sour cream and coconut milk. Simmer another 15 minutes. Serve over basmati rice with a variety of condiments. Serves 6-8.
  2. Book Reference – The Rest of the Best – Vol. 2(Page: 204)
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Classy Chicken

This is really easy – definitely a family favourite! We called it Classy because it contains asparagus. The kids aren’t always into “classy” – they like broccoli. Don’t argue!!

Classy Chicken
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Ingredients
  1. Classy Chicken
Ingredients
  1. 3 chicken breasts, skinned & boned
  2. 1/4 tsp. pepper
  3. 3 Tbsp. oil
  4. 1 – 10 oz. (280 g) pkg. frozen asparagus or broccoli
  5. Fresh is even better
  6. 1 – 10 oz. (284 ml) can cream of chicken soup
  7. 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
  8. 1 tsp. curry powder
  9. 1 tsp. lemon juice
  10. 1/2 – 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
Instructions
  1. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and sprinkle with pepper. Saute quickly in oil over medium heat just until opaque (don’t overcook – the chicken will get tough! Drain. Cook asparagus or broccoli until crunchy. Drain and arrange in bottom of buttered casserole. Place chicken on top. Mix together soup, mayonnaise, curry and lemon juice and pour over chicken. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and bake, uncovered, at 350F (180C) for 30-35 minutes. Serves 6
Instructions
  1. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and sprinkle with pepper. Saute quickly in oil over medium heat just until opaque (don’t overcook – the chicken will get tough! Drain. Cook asparagus or broccoli until crunchy. Drain and arrange in bottom of buttered casserole. Place chicken on top. Mix together soup, mayonnaise, curry and lemon juice and pour over chicken. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and bake, uncovered, at 350F (180C) for 30-35 minutes. Serves 6
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Jerk Chicken with Pineapple Rum Glaze

Great for grilling – in shorts or a parka – it’s that good!

Jerk Chicken with Pineapple Rum Glaze
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Ingredients
Rub
  1. 1 Tbsp. dark brown sugar
  2. 1 1/2 tsp. coarse salt
  3. 1 tsp. coriander
  4. 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
  5. 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
  6. 1/2 tsp. onion powder
  7. 1/2 tsp. allspice
  8. 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  9. 1/4 – 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
  10. 8-10 chicken legs, rinsed and patted dry
  11. 1 1/2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  12. 2 garlic cloves, minced
  13. 2 green onions, minced
Pineapple Rum Glaze
  1. 1/4 cup butter
  2. 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  3. 1/4 cup dark rum
  4. 1/4 cup pineapple juice
Instructions
  1. To make rub: Combine ingredients and set aside.
  2. Place chicken in a 9×13″ pan and drizzle with oil, rubbing over chicken on all sides. Sprinkle rub, garlic and onions on the chicken, patting rub into meat with your fingers. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
  3. To make glaze: combine ingredients in heavy saucepan and simmer 7-10 minutes over medium-high heat.
  4. Oil the grill and heat barbecue to high. Arrange chicken on grill. Brush with glaze and cook, turning frequently, until brown and no longer pink in the middle. Serve drizzled with any remaining glaze
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Roasted Salmon Salad w Honey Vinaigrette

Delicious and healthy too!

Roasted Salmon Salad w Honey Vinaigrette
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Ingredients
  1. Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
  2. 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  3. 1/2 cup water
  4. 2 Tbsp. dried cranberries
  5. 8 dried apricots, sliced
  6. 2 tsp. dijon mustard
  7. 2 tsp. honey
  8. 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  9. Salad
  10. 1 lb. salmon fillet, cut into 4 equal portions
  11. 1/2 tsp. salt
  12. 1/4 tsp pepper
  13. 8 cups spinach leaves, stems removed and washed
  14. 2 cups sliced yellow peppers
  15. 2 cups sliced red peppers
  16. 3 Tbsp. chopped toasted pecans
Instructions
  1. To make vinaigrette: In a small saucepan, combine balsamic vinegar, water, cranberries and apricots. Set pan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes. Strain and reserve liquid and fruits. Combine liquid with mustard, honey and oil. Set aside.
  2. Preheat oven to 425 F. Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper and transfer to baking sheet. Bake for 5-7 minutes, until fork tender.
  3. Divide spinach among 4 plates. Top with yellow and red peppers. Place a cooked salmon fillet on top of each salad and sprinkle with toasted pecans. Drizzle dressing over and add some of the reserved fruit.
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Sweet and Spicy Cashew Chicken

A delicious and colorful stir-fry. Serve over rice on a large platter or take the wok right to the table.

Sweet and Spicy Cashew Chicken
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Ingredients
  1. Sauce
  2. 1/2 cup ketchup
  3. 4 tsp. soy sauce
  4. 1/2 tsp. salt
  5. 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  6. 3 Tbsp. sugar
  7. 1 1/2 tsp. sesame oil
  8. 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
  9. 1/2 cup chicken broth
  10. The Rest
  11. 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
  12. 1/2 tsp. sugar
  13. 1/4 tsp. salt
  14. 3 whole boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
  15. 1/4 cup oil
  16. 2-3 Tbsp. minced fresh ginger
  17. 1 Tbsp. minced garlic
  18. 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  19. 2 red peppers, cut in strips
  20. 2 carrots, thinly sliced on diagonal
  21. 2 cups snow peas
  22. 1 1/2 cups cashews
  23. sprinkling of sesame seeds, toasted
Instructions
  1. Combine sauce ingredients and set aside. In a bowl, combine cornstarch, sugar and salt. Add chicken and toss. Heat wok or frying pan to highest heat. Add oil. Heat to hot, not smoking. Add chicken, ginger, garlic and onion. Stir until chicken is opaque (about 1 minute). Add peppers and carrots. Stir 2-3 minutes. Add peas and sauce. Cook until sauce comes to a boil. Add cashews and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve immediately. Serves 6.
Instructions
  1. Combine sauce ingredients and set aside. In a bowl, combine cornstarch, sugar and salt. Add chicken and toss. Heat wok or frying pan to highest heat. Add oil. Heat to hot, not smoking. Add chicken, ginger, garlic and onion. Stir until chicken is opaque (about 1 minute). Add peppers and carrots. Stir 2-3 minutes. Add peas and sauce. Cook until sauce comes to a boil. Add cashews and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve immediately. Serves 6.
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Chicken in Wine

One of our all-time favourites!

Chicken in Wine
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Ingredients
  1. 3 lb. cut-up chicken pieces
  2. 1/2 cup seasoned flour
  3. 6 Tbsp. oil
  4. 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
  5. 1 Tbsp. butter
  6. 1 – 10 oz. can mushroom soup
  7. 1/2 cup chicken broth
  8. 1/2 cup orange juice
  9. 1/2 cup dry white wine (or vermouth)
  10. 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
  11. 1/2 tsp. salt
  12. 4 carrots, sliced
Instructions
  1. Wash and pat dry chicken pieces. Put flour in plastic bag and shake chicken in it. In frying pan, heat oil and brown chicken. Remove chicken to large casserole. Cook mushrooms in butter and add to casserole. Combine remining ingredients; pour over chicken and mushrooms and bake at 350 F. for 1 hour. Serve over rice with a fresh green salad.
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