Cornflake Crusted chicken

• Beet and Goat Cheese Salad
• Cornflake Crusted Chicken
• Upside-Down Apple Pie
• White Beans with Bacon and Spinach

Beet and Goat Cheese Salad

Yield: 4
Ease of Preparation: Easy

Ingredients:

Beet and Goat Cheese Salad

• 4 x large beets, washed and ends trimmed
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup goats cheese
• Olive oil for drizzling
• Balsamic vinegar for drizzling
• 1 bunch of chopped Italian parsley
• Fresh ground pepper

Directions:

Beet and Goat Cheese Salad

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Place beets on a sheet of tin foil and drizzle with olive oil and salt and pepper.
3. Wrap tightly and place on a baking sheet.
4. Roast for about an hour, or until easily pierced with a fork.
5. Unwrap and when beets are cool enough to handle, peel them and slice into even wedges.
6. Place in a salad bowl and drizzle with olive oil and vinegar to taste.
7. Crumble goat cheese over top and garnish with parsley and fresh ground pepper.
8. Toss to combine and enjoy!

Cornflake Crusted Chicken

Yield: 4

Ease of Preparation: Easy

Ingredients:

Cornflake Crusted Chicken

• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 2 x eggs
• 1 x Heaping spoonful Dijon mustard
• 2 cups cornflakes, lightly crushed
• 4 x boneless skinless chicken breasts
• Salt and pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Curry Sauce

• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup 35% cream
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tbsp curry powder
• Salt

Directions:

Cornflake Crusted Chicken

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Put flour into a medium sized bowl.
3. In another bowl, put in eggs and mustard and whisk well.
4. In a third bowl, place cornflakes.
5. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and then coat them with flour.
6. Shake off any excess flour then dip into the egg mixture.
7. Allow the excess egg to run off then dip into the cornflakes and press to coat well.
8. Place the breasts on an oiled baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes, or until crust is crispy and chicken is cooked through.
9. Serve with Curry Sauce or your favourite condiment.

Curry Sauce

1. Pour stock and cream into a small pot over medium heat.
2. Stir cornstarch into water and then whisk into the stock mixture.
3. Add curry powder and continue to whisk until sauce is thickened.
4. Season to taste with salt.

Upside-Down Apple Pie

Yield: 4

Ease of Preparation: Easy

Ingredients:

The Pastry

• 1 cup pastry flour
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup frozen butter
• 4 tbsp ice water

The Apples

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 x golden delicious apples, cored and sliced into 6 pieces each

Directions:

The Pastry

1. Put flour into a large bowl and whisk in sugar and salt.
2. Grate in frozen butter and blend lightly with fingertips.
3. Add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time and stir until dough comes together. Pat into a flat disc and refrigerate for at least a half hour.

The Apples

1. Melt butter in an ovenproof skillet and add sugar.
2. Swirl pan around to help dissolve sugar and then let it caramelize.
3. Add apple slices in an attractive pattern and let them cook until they begin to brown and get soft.

Assembly

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Roll dough into a 10-inch round and lay it over the apples in the skillet, tucking edges around apples.
3. Bake for 30 minutes, until pastry is golden.
4. Invert onto a serving platter while tart is still warm.

White Beans with Bacon and Spinach

Yield: 4
Ease of Preparation: Easy

Ingredients:

White Beans with Bacon and Spinach

• 1/2 lb. bacon, chopped
• 2 x onions, chopped
• 8 x cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
• 2 x cups dried navy beans, soaked in cold water overnight
• 3 x bay leaves
• 2 x sprigs fresh rosemary
• Fresh ground pepper
• A few handfuls of baby spinach

Directions:

White Beans with Bacon and Spinach

1. Brown the bacon in a saucepan over medium-high heat then pour off most of the fat before adding the onions.
2. Stir and cook until the onions soften and begin to brown.
3. Add the garlic and stir for a few minutes before adding the soaked beans.
4. Add bay leaves, rosemary and pepper. Add just enough water to cover the beans.
5. Simmer until the water has been absorbed and the beans are tender, about 45 minutes.
6. Stir in the baby spinach and serve.

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Risotto and Prosciutto Pesto Chicken

• Meringue Tarts with Marmalade and Strawberries
• Parmesan, Parsley and Pea Risotto
• Pesto Stuffed Chicken Wrapped in Prosciutto

Meringue Tarts with Marmalade and Strawberries

Yield: 4

Ease of Preparation: Easy

Ingredients:

Meringue Tarts

• 4 x egg whites
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch cream of tartar
• 1 cup sugar

Kumquat Marmalade

• 3 cups kumquats
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup orange juice

Directions:

Meringue Tarts

1. Preheat oven to 275°F.
2. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Whip egg whites and vanilla with a hand beater or stand-up mixer until they reach soft peaks.
4. Add cream of tartar and then start adding the sugar, one-quarter cup at a time and continue to whip until the whites form stiff peaks.
5. Spoon the meringue into a large Ziploc bag, or a piping bag and cut off one corner.
6. Pipe 4-inch round 'nests' onto the prepared baking sheet.
7. Put in oven and bake until meringue is dry and slightly golden, while still soft in the center, about 1 hour.
8. Let the meringues cool then top with your favourite marmalade, jam or jelly and fresh fruit.
9. Try using homemade kumquat marmalade with sliced strawberries!

Kumquat Marmalade

1. Cut kumquats in half and remove seeds.
2. Place in a medium saucepan and add sugar and orange juice.
3. Bring to a simmer and continue cooking until the mixture reduces and thickens.
4. Pour into a clean jar and store in the refrigerator.

Parmesan, Parsley and Pea Risotto

Yield: 4

Ease of Preparation: Easy

Ingredients:

Parmesan, Parsley and Pea Risotto

• 8 cups chicken stock
• 3 x onions, peeled and chopped
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 2 cups Arborio rice
• 1 cup white wine
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 bunch chopped parsley
• 1 cup grated Grana Padano Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper

Directions:

Parmesan, Parsley and Pea Risotto

1. Heat chicken stock in a saucepan.
2. In another medium saucepan, sauté the onions with the olive oil over medium high heat until softened.
3. Add garlic and Arborio rice and stir until the grains are well coated with oil and slightly toasted, about 3 minutes.
4. Add wine.
5. Stir until the wine has been absorbed by the rice.
6. Begin adding the heated stock, one ladle-full at a time, allowing it to be absorbed by the rice, before adding more.
7. Continue adding stock, stirring frequently until the risotto is tender and creamy.
8. Season with salt and pepper and add peas, parsley and cheese. Stir well.

Pesto Stuffed Chicken Wrapped in Prosciutto

Yield: 4

Ease of Preparation: Easy.

Ingredients:

The Pesto

• 1 bunch large bunch fresh basil
• 1 cup pine nuts
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt
• Olive oil

The Chicken

• 4 x boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 8 slices prosciutto

Directions:

The Pesto

1. Puree the basil, pine nuts, cheese and olive oil in a food processor.
2. Season to taste with salt.

The Chicken

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Lay 2 slices of the prosciutto flat onto a work surface, overlapping them slightly along their long edge, to form a large rectangle.
3. Place a chicken breast lengthwise at the short end and slit it open along one side to create a wide pocket. Spoon in some of the pesto and then wrap the prosciutto neatly around it. Repeat for the other 3 breasts.
4. Place on a baking sheet, seam side down and bake until golden and cooked through, about 15 minutes.

1. Lay 2 slices of the prosciutto flat onto a work surface, overlapping them slightly along their long edge, to form a large rectangle.
2. Place a chicken breast lengthwise at the short end and slit it open along one side to create a wide pocket.
3. Spoon in some of the pesto and then wrap the prosciutto neatly around it.
4. Repeat for the other 3 breasts.

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Salsa Chicken

• BLT Salad
• Corn Fritters
• Jello Berry Shooters
• Maple Butter
• Salsa Cheddar Chicken

BLT Salad

Yield: 4

Ease of Preparation: Easy

Ingredients:

BLT Salad

• 10 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 heads iceberg lettuce, washed and roughly chopped
• A few handfuls of mixed baby greens or baby spinach, washed
• 1 x pint cherry tomatoes, washed
• Half a baguette, cut into one-inch cubes

The Dressing

• 2 tbsp cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp honey
• 4 tbsp oil
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper

Directions:

BLT Salad

1. Fry the bacon until is brown and crispy, pour off all the fat. Drain on paper towels.
2. Put lettuce, greens and tomatoes into a large salad bowl.
3. Add bacon bits and baguette.

The Dressing

1. Place dressing ingredients into a small bowl and whisk until emulsified.
2. Pour over salad and toss well.

Corn Fritters

Yield: 4

Ease of Preparation: Easy

Ingredients:

Corn Fritters

• 3 ears fresh corn, kernels removed from cobs
• 3 x eggs
• 3 tbsp flour
• 3 tbsp cornmeal
• Salt and pepper
• 2 x green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Directions:

Corn Fritters

1. Whisk corn and eggs in a large bowl.
2. Add flour, cornmeal, salt and pepper and mix well.
3. Stir in green onion and cheddar.
4. Heat oil in a large skillet over a medium heat then add batter by the spoonful and flatten to form a pancake.
5. Cook until golden, flip and cook other side.
6. Serve with Maple Butter (recipe from this episode).

Jello Berry Shooters

Yield: 6

Ease of Preparation: Easy

Ingredients:

Jello Berry Shooters

• 1 1/2 cup apple or white grape juice
• 1 tbsp powdered plain gelatin (1 package)
• 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
• 1/2 cup frozen raspberries

Directions:

Jello Berry Shooters

1. Pour 1/4 cup of the apple juice into a small pot and heat.
2. Pour 1/4 cup of the remaining apple juice into a small bowl.
3. Sprinkle gelatin over it and stir.
4. Pour in the remaining apple juice and stir.
5. Place frozen berries into 6 glasses.
6. Fill with juice and refrigerate until they set, about 1 hour.

Maple Butter

Ease of Preparation: Easy
Yield: Half a cup

Ingredients:

Maple Butter

• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1/4 cup maple syrup

Directions:

Maple Butter

1. Whisk together until smooth.

Salsa Cheddar Chicken

Yield: 4

Ease of Preparation: Easy

Ingredients:

Salsa Cheddar Chicken

• A splash of vegetable oil
• 4 x boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup or so of salsa
• 1 cup or so of cheddar cheese, grated

Directions:

Salsa Cheddar Chicken

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat.
3. Add oil and when it just starts to smoke, add chicken.
4. Sear it until it is well browned, flip and sear the other side.
5. Place browned chicken in a 9" x 13" baking pan.
6. Spoon the salsa over the breasts.
7. Sprinkle the cheddar over top and bake for 15-20 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and cheese has melted.

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• Blue Cheese-Crusted Filet Mignon
• Horseradish Smashed Potatoes
• Pavlova with Orange Marmalade and Orange Whipped Cream
• Roast Tomatoes with Baby Spinach

Blue Cheese-Crusted Filet Mignon

Yield: 4

Ease of Preparation: Easy.

Ingredients:

Blue Cheese-Crusted Filet Mignon

• 4 x x six-ounce filet mignons
• Salt and pepper
• Olive oil
• 8 ounces blue cheese
• 2 x slices whole grain bread, cubed
• Half stick butter
• 2 x sprigs fresh rosemary
• Fresh ground pepper

Pan Sauce

• 1 cup red wine
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions:

Blue Cheese-Crusted Filet Mignon

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Season the filets and rub with olive oil. Place in the hot pan and sear for 1 minute on each side.
4. Place on a cooling rack fitted over a baking sheet. Reserve the pan.
5. Puree the blue cheese, bread, butter, rosemary and pepper in a food processor until smooth.
6. Pack blue cheese crust onto the tops of the filets and bake in oven until meat is medium-rare, about 8-10 minutes.
7. The meat and crust may be prepared in advance, refrigerated, then baked just before serving. If so, add a little more baking time.

Pan Sauce

1. Add the wine to the searing pan over medium-high heat.
2. Scrape loose the brown bits and reduce the wine to a syrup-like consistency.
3. Whisk in the cream and continue to reduce until the mixture thickens to a sauce like consistency.
4. Season and serve with the filets.

Horseradish Smashed Potatoes

Yield: 4 servings with leftovers.
Ease of Preparation: Easy

Ingredients:

Horseradish Smashed Potatoes

• 8 x small or 4 large Yukon gold potatoes, unpeeled, washed and cut into quarters
• 1 x cup milk
• 1 x stick butter
• 2 x heaping spoonfuls prepared horseradish
• Salt and pepper

Directions:

Horseradish Smashed Potatoes

1. Steam potatoes in a stovetop steamer or a pot with a tight fitting lid and an inch or so of water.
2. Cook for 15-20 minutes until tender when pierced with a knife.
3. Meanwhile heat the milk, butter and horseradish in a small pot.
4. Place potatoes in a bowl and pour in hot milk mixture.
5. Smash well and season with salt and pepper.

Pavlova with Orange Marmalade and Orange Whipped Cream

Yield: 6

Ease of Preparation: Easy.

Ingredients:

Pavlova

• 6 x egg whites
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 tbsp white vinegar
• 1 tbsp cornstarch

Topping

• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tbsp Grand Marnier orange liqueur
• 1/4 cup orange marmalade

Directions:

Pavlova

1. Preheat oven to 275°F. Fit a piece of parchment paper onto a baking sheet.
2. Beat the egg whites in a stand mixer until they reach soft peaks.
3. Gradually add the sugar, a half a cup at a time and continue to whip until the whites form stiff peaks.
4. Fold in vinegar and cornstarch.
5. Spoon mixture onto the baking sheet, forming a large round evenly shaped mound. Think of an extra large hockey puck.
6. Bake for 1 hour, until the Pavlova is crispy on the outside and has a soft, marshmallow center.

Topping

1. Evenly spread the marmalade onto the top.
2. Whip the cream with the Grand Marnier and spread it on the marmalade. Enjoy!

Roast Tomatoes with Baby Spinach

Yield: 4

Ease of Preparation: Easy.

Ingredients:

Roast Tomatoes with Baby Spinach

• 8 x roma tomatoes
• 2 x onions, peeled and chopped
• 6 x garlic cloves, sliced
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• 1 lb. baby spinach

Directions:

Roast Tomatoes with Baby Spinach

1. Preheat oven to 375° F.
2. Toss the tomatoes, onions, garlic and oil together in a roasting pan and season with salt and pepper.
3. Toss well and roast until caramelized, about 45 minutes.
4. Place spinach into a salad bowl and pour in hot tomatoes, along with any juices.
5. Toss well to wilt spinach and serve immediately.

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