by Kathy Douglas | Sep 19, 2018 | Entrees
Loaded with oven roasted Brussels sprout leaves, applewood smoked bacon, and Parmesan cheese over an onion jam base – it’s the perfect fall Friday night pizza or the perfect food to warm up on the cooler nights.
INGREDIENTS
6 slices thick cut applewood smoked bacon, we prefer Neiman Ranch
2 tablespoons Maple Sugar or Cane Sugar
3 cups Brussels sprouts
Olive oil
Kosher Salt
½ pound Pizza Dough, store bought, at room temperature
3 tablespoons Onion Jam, high-quality store-bought or homemade
½ cup finely shredded low moisture mozzarella cheese
¼ cup finely shredded parmesan cheese
INSTRUCTIONS
To prepare the bacon, preheat the oven 450˚ F. Place the bacon on a cooling rack set over a foil-lined sheet tray. Sprinkle with the sugar, then bake for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven, cool slightly, and then cut each strip into 10 pieces. Leave the oven on.
While the bacon cooks, using a small paring knife, continue slicing off small pieces of the stem of a Brussels sprout to remove all the leaves from the sprout; cut the remaining small center in half. Add to a bowl until you have 3 cups. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and ½ teaspoon salt. Toss to combine and set aside.
Set the oven temperature up to 525˚ F. Roll out the pizza dough into a 12” circle.
On the stovetop, heat a 12” cast iron pan over medium-high to just hot. Remove from the heat and add 1½ tablespoon of olive oil. Using a pastry brush, spread to cover the pan bottom then sprinkle with ½ teaspoon salt. Carefully add the dough to the hot pan and press to cover the bottom and slightly up the side. Lightly brush the dough, especially the edges where the crust will form, with olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Top with the onion jam, spreading evenly in the center leaving a 1” border. Add the mozzarella cheese, then the Brussels sprout leaves, followed by the bacon. Top the pizza with the Parmesan cheese, place in the oven, and bake for 10 -12 minutes or until the crust is golden brown. Remove from the oven and immediately remove from the cast iron pan. Rest 5 minutes before cutting into 8 servings.
by Kathy Douglas | Sep 17, 2018 | Entrees
With all the flavor of the season, our farm-fresh dinner will soon be your fall favorite. Oven roasted, crispy skin chicken breasts are served with a cider lemon butter sauce alongside sweet sautéed apples, creamy cheddar polenta with fresh corn, and tangy mustard greens. With these easy to make recipes, you can pick your favorites or prepare them all.
Pan Seared Chicken with Cider Lemon Sauce
INGREDIENTS
4 boneless, with skin, chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
½ cup white wine
1 cup chicken sodium free chicken stock
½ cup boiled cider
½ cup fresh lemon juice
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat the oven to 400˚F.
Preheat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, until the surface of the pan is very hot. With paper towels, dry the chicken breasts then season well with salt and pepper. Add the oil to the pan and heat until the oil is just moving in ripples. Place the chicken, skin side down, in the pan and cook until the skin is golden about 4 minutes. Turn the chicken breasts skin side up, add a tablespoon of butter and place the skillet in the oven. Cook for 15-20 minutes until an instant-read thermometer registers 165˚F when inserted into the thickest part of the chicken. Transfer the chicken to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
Pour off all fat remaining in the skillet and place over medium-high heat. Add the wine and deglaze while scraping up any browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Add the stock and bring to a boil and cook until it thickened about 6 minutes. Whisk in the remaining 4 tablespoons butter, boiled cider, and lemon juice. Cook 3-5 minutes until thickened, adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, and serve with the chicken
Caramelized Apples
INGREDIENTS
3 tablespoons butter
4 large apples, Fuji, Honey Crisp, or another sweet firm apple, peeled, cored, cut into 16 wedges per apple
2 tablespoons Lyle’s Golden Cane syrup
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Pinch of salt
INSTRUCTIONS
Melt the butter in a large nonstick sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the apples, syrup, lemon juice and salt, and sauté until tender and the edges are lightly browned about 9 minutes. Cover and serve warm.
Cheddar Polenta with Fresh Corn
INGREDIENTS
2 ears of corn, husks and silks removed, cut off of cob
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup of Polenta
Chicken stock, the amount per polenta packaging directions
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
¼ cup cream
INSTRUCTIONS
Sauté the fresh corn over medium heat in 1 tablespoon butter for 7-8 minutes, remove and set aside.
Follow the directions on the packaging of polenta using the chicken stock for the liquid. When cooked, add the corn, cheddar cheese, 2 tablespoons remaining butter and cream to the polenta; stirring to combine to a smooth consistency. Serve immediately.
Sautéed Mustard Greens
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed with a garlic press
2 bunches mustard greens, stemmed and chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chicken stock
INSTRUCTIONS
In a large sauté pan with straight sides, heat the oil on medium heat. Add the garlic to the hot oil and sauté for 30 seconds. Add the mustard greens, season with salt and pepper, and sauté while tossing to until they wilt. Add the chicken stock and heat to a simmer. Lower the heat and cook for about 5 minutes more until the stock as almost evaporated. Serve warm.
by Kathy Douglas | Sep 12, 2018 | Appetizers
You will be bringing your “A” game when you serve these crunchy, spicy, potato wedges at your next Tailgate or Football Watch Party. Crispy and drenched in a buttery Buffalo Hot Sauce, they are perfect for dipping in our cool Cilantro Ranch Dressing.
Cilantro Ranch Dressing
INGREDIENTS
¾ cup sour cream
½ cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
¼ cup chopped fresh chives
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
Whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, cilantro, chives, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl until well combined. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
Buffalo Sauce Potato Wedges
INGREDIENTS
3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, medium size
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for the pan
Kosher salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
¼ cup hot sauce, we prefer Uncle Franks
¼ cup unsalted butter
2 teaspoons white vinegar
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon garlic powder
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 400˚F.
Cut each potato into 6 wedges, place in a large bowl, and toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil; add 1 teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper and toss again. Grease a baking sheet with olive oil and place the potatoes, cut side down, on the baking sheet leaving space between the wedges. Place in preheated oven and bake 20 minutes. Turn the potatoes, so the other cut side is down and cook 10 minutes longer or until golden. Turn the oven off.
While the potatoes bake, combine the hot sauce, butter, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon salt in a small saucepan and place over medium heat. Whisk the sauce while bringing to a to a simmer. Continue cooking for 5 minutes, then remove from the heat, cover, set aside and keep warm.
Combine the warm pepper sauce and hot potatoes in a large heatproof bowl and gently toss to coat evenly. Place the bowl of potatoes back in the warm oven and rest for 5 minutes. Remove and carefully toss again. Serve warm with the Cilantro Ranch Sauce.
by Kathy Douglas | Sep 10, 2018 | Appetizers
This beefy dip appetizer will upgrade your Tailgate or Football Watch Party to the championship level. While the charm of Sloppy Joes is the messy sandwich, when it comes to partying this easy recipe makes a neat little dip. Serve with mini bun pieces (made from hot dog buns) and/or crunchy kettle chips for dipping. Serves 8-10 appetizer portions.
INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef, 80% lean, 20% fat
½ medium onion, small dice
½ green bell pepper, small dice
2 garlic cloves, minced
Kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper
½ teaspoon Ancho chili powder
¼ cup tomato sauce
¾ cup ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons blackstrap molasses
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons pickle relish
For Serving:
Toasted bun slices, recipe follows
Kettle chips
INSTRUCTIONS
Heat the oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high. Add the beef and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until browned on all sides but not thoroughly cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl with a slotted spoon, leaving the remaining fat in the pan.
Reduce the heat to medium, put the pan back on and add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic, stirring, until tender but not browned, 6–8 minutes; season with a few pinches of salt and a pinch of black pepper. Add the Ancho chili powder and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire, mustard, molasses, and the beef along with any accumulated juices back into the pan. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring and scraping up any brown bits, until mixture is thick and saucy, about 15 minutes; season to taste with salt and pepper. Top with the shredded cheese and cover to melt the cheese, about three minutes. Top with the pickles and serve with toasted bun pieces and kettle chips for dipping.
Toasted Bun Slices
INGREDIENTS
6 uncut hot dog buns, sliced into ⅜” pieces
4 tablespoons butter, melted
Kosher salt
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Lay the bun slices on a parchment lined sheet tray. Brush lightly with the melted butter and sprinkle with salt. Bake for 10 minutes until toasted. Serve warm with the dip.
by Kathy Douglas | Sep 3, 2018 | Desserts
Revive those sweet memories of summer with this root beer float layered treat. Root beer flavored dark chocolate brownies are topped with a rich cream cheese vanilla “ice cream” layer that is topped with chocolate ganache. It’s the perfect way to say goodbye to summer.
INGREDIENTS
Brownies
2 sticks unsalted butter, cut into chunks, plus more for the pan
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
8 ounces chopped dark semi-sweet chocolate
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon root beer extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
Cream cheese filling
8 ounces cream cheese
1 ½ teaspoons flour
Pinch salt
¼ cup cream
5 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract
1 large egg
Chocolate ganache topping
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 350˚ F. Line a 9-inch square metal pan with foil and butter the foil. Using a double boiler, melt the butter, unsweetened chocolate, and chocolate together until the mixture is melted and smooth.
Add the granulated sugar to the melted chocolate mixture and combine; set aside. In another bowl, whisk together the brown sugar with the eggs then whisk in the root beer extract. Slowly temper the chocolate gradually into the egg mixture until well combined.
In another bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder. Fold in flour mixture into the chocolate mixture until smooth and well combined. The batter should be glossy and shiny. Scrape the brownie batter into the pan and smooth the top. Set aside while you make the cream cheese filling.
Using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese, flour, salt, and cream together for 5 minutes. Make sure the mixture is very smooth and fluffy with no lumps. Add the sugar and continue beating until very smooth. Add the extract and beat until well combined. Add the egg and mix until the egg is fully incorporated. Top the brownie layer with the vanilla cream cheese mixture and smooth the top. Place in the oven and bake on center rack for 40-45 minutes or until the cream cheese is lightly brown around the edges and a cake tester comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and cool the brownies to room temperature, then cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
To make the ganache topping:
Heat the cream in a saucepan until the mixture begins to steam. Place the chocolate in a bowl. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate. Let sit for 5 minutes then stir until the chocolate is completely melted. Spread evenly over the brownies and refrigerate until set.
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