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Quick Sweet Potato Chips

by on January 25, 2009 in Articles

Ingredients

  • 1-2 medium sweet potatoes/yams
  • 1 Tbls olive oil
  • salt
  • spices (I use a cuban spice rub, with a touch of garlic)

Directions

  1. Wash, peel and thinly slice sweet potatoes.
  2. Place 1 Tbls olive oil in a bowl with salt and whatever spices you want, mix well.
  3. Toss sweet potatoes and oil mixture together.
  4. Place slices on a microwave safe plate in a single layer.
  5. Microwave on high for 2 minutes, turn and repeat.
  6. Take the chips and place on a paper towel to cool.
  7. Enjoy!!
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Articles

Spaghetti and Meatballs

by on December 27, 2008 in Articles

This recipe for Spaghetti and Meatballs is a simple and delicious recipe that the whole family will love.

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 x onion, peeled then grated on a cheese or potato grater
  • 2 x garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 1 x egg yolk
  • 1 x small bunch of parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • A pinch of nutmeg
  • Olive oil
  • 2 cups or so of tomato sauce
  • 1 lb. package of spaghetti

Directions:

  1. Toss the breadcrumbs into a small bowl and pour the milk over them. Stir to combine then set aside the mixture until the crumbs have absorbed all the milk.
  2. Place the ground beef into a large bowl and add the grated onion, minced garlic and egg yolk. If you like add the optional Parmesan. Add the breadcrumb mixture, nutmeg and parsley. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg and mix well. Form into 8 large meatballs.
  3. Pre-heat a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. When it’s hot add a splash of olive oil, enough to cover the bottom. Add the meatballs. Patiently sear them until they are well browned on all sides. Drain off any excess fat. Add the tomato sauce of your choice and simmer until the meatballs have cooked through about 15 to 20 minutes. Cook the spaghetti in lots of boiling salted water, drain without rinsing and serve with the meatballs.
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Food

Hot Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches

by on February 17, 2004 in Food

Preperation Time: 10 min
Total Time: 12 min
Makes: 4 servings.

You need:

  • 4 pieces, 6 ounces each, boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika, 1 /3 palm full
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/3 palm full
  • A drizzle extra-virgin olive oil
  • Sauce for chicken:
    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • 1/2 cup, 4 ounces, cayenne pepper sauce, preferred brand Frank’s Red Hot
  • Bib or leaf lettuce leaves
  • 4 crusty rolls, split
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 4 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 pound blue cheese, crumbled
  • Small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 8 ribs celery, cut into sticks
  • 2 large carrots, peeled and cut into sticks

Preparation

  1. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika and chili powder. Drizzle breast with a little extra virgin olive oil to coat. Pan grill chicken breasts 5 minutes on each side.
  2. Heat a metal or oven safe glass bowl over low heat and melt butter in the bowl. Add hot sauce to the butter and combine. When the chicken breasts are done, remove from pan and add to the bowl and coat evenly with hot sauce mixture.
  3. Place chicken breasts on bun bottoms and top with crisp lettuce. Combine sour cream, scallions and blue cheese and slather bun tops with blue cheese sour cream. Affix bun tops on sandwiches and serve with remaining sauce for dipping your veggies. Arrange Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches on dinner plates with red onion, celery and carrot sticks.
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