Lemon Roast Chicken - Crock Pot

Ingredients:

Chicken whole

1 dash Salt

1 dash Pepper

1 teaspoon Oregano

2 Cloves minced garlic

2 tablespoons Butter

1/4 cup Water

3 tablespoons Lemon juice

Directions:

Wash chicken,pat dry, season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle 1/2 oregano and garlic inside cavity. Melt butter in large frying pan. Brown chicken on all sides. Transfer to crock pot. Sprinkle with oregano and garlic. Add water to fry pan, stir to loosen brown bits. Pour into crock pot. Cover. Cook on LOW 8 hours. Add lemon juice in the last hour of cooking. Transfer chicken to cutting board. Skim fat. Pour juice into sauce bowl. Carve bird. Serve with some juice spooned over chicken.

 Recipe By The Gourmet Mom

Lisa Montalva

GINGER CHICKEN PIZZA

Ingredients:

2 T. minced or pressed garlic

2 T. minced fresh ginger

1 1/2 C. finely chopped scallions, including tops

1 tsp. olive oil

2 T. soy sauce

2 C. shredded boned, skinned cooked chicken

3 firm-ripe Roma tomatoes

1 (12-inch) baked pizza crust

1/2 C. pizza or marinara sauce

1 C. shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions:

In a 10- to 12-inch nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat, stir garlic, ginger, scallions and oil just until onions are limp, about 5 minutes. In a bowl, mix soy sauce with chicken. Rinse and core tomatoes; cut crosswise into 1/8- to 1/4-inch thick slices. Place pizza crust in a 12-inch pizza pan or on a 14 x 17-inch baking sheet. Spread crust evenly with sauce, then scatter chicken mixture and onion mixture over sauce. Sprinkle pizza with cheese, and arrange tomato slices evenly over the surface. Bake in a 350ºF oven until cheese is melted and pizza is hot in center, 12 to 15 minutes. Cut into wedges to serve.

 Recipe By The Gourmet Mom

Lisa Montalva

Tip: Lemon Air Freshner

Few slices lemon, orange or grapefruit 1 pot of water

Put slices of fruit into the pot of water. 

Let simmer gently for an hour or so.

Ziti with Chorizo and Chick Peas

Ingredients:

1  lb. ziti pasta

1  can chicken broth

5  chorizos, sliced

1  can chick peas

½  tsp. salt

½  tsp. garlic powder

¼  tsp. pepper

1  tbsp. olive oil

1  medium onion, diced

Directions:

1.  Bring ziti to boil in salted water.

2.  In medium fry pan heat oil and add in onions and cook until clear and soft.  Now add in the chorizo and cook until deep dark red.  Add in the chick peas and can of chicken broth.  Simmer until ½ cup of broth is left.  Add in salt, pepper and garlic powder.

3.  Drain pasta and place in serving bowl.  Pour over chorizo mixture and toss well.  Serve with crispy bread.

Garlic Rolls and Knots

Ingredients:

1 batch of NY Style Dough

Garlic Mixture:

1/2 lb. butter

1 tablespoon granulated garlic

2 tablespoons Italian Parsley, finely chopped Romano Cheese

Directions:

For Garlic Rolls:

Stretch and shape dough evenly into an 18" circle. Distribute 1 tablespoon oregano over dough surface. Using a pizza cutter, cut dough into 16 equal pieces by cutting it as if you were cutting a pizza. Starting with the outer edge, roll each dough piece towards the middle. Place on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Cover with plastic and allow to proof for 1 hour. Cook in a preheated 500F oven until browned. Remove and brush with garlic mixture. Sprinkle desired amount of Romano cheese over all.

For Garlic Knots:

Stretch and shape dough into a 16" square. Distribute 1 tablespoon oregano over dough surface. Using a pizza cutter, cut dough into 1/2" X 4" strips (they can actually be any size you want). Tie in a knot. Place on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Cover with plastic

and allow to proof for 1 hour. Cook in a preheated 500F oven until browned. Remove and brush with garlic mixture. Sprinkle desired amount of Romano cheese over all.

 Recipe By The Gourmet Mom

Lisa Montalva

Super Easy Crock-Pot Roast

Ingredients:

1 beef roast, any kind

1 package dried brown gravy mix

1 package dried Italian salad dressing mix

1 package dried ranch dressing mix

1/2 cup water

Directions:

Place beef roast in crockpot. Combine the dried mixes together in a bowl and sprinkle over the roast. Pour the water around the roast. Cook on low for 7-9 hours.

 Recipe By The Gourmet Mom

Lisa Montalva

Grilled Caribbean Chicken Salad

Ingredients:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

1/2 cup terriaki marinade (store bought)

4 cups chopped iceberg lettuce

4 cups chopped green leaf lettuce

1 cup chopped red cabbage

5.5 oz. can pineapple chunks in juice, drained tortilla chips

PICO DE GALLO:

2 medium tomatoes, diced

1/2 cup diced Spanish onion

2 tsps. chopped fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and de-ribbed

2 tsps. finely minced fresh cilantro pinch of salt

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Cover and chill.

HONEY LIME DRESSING:

1/4 cup Grey Poupon dijon mustard

1/4 cup honey

1-1/2 Tbsps. sugar

1 Tbsp. sesame oil

1-1/2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar

1-1/2 tsps. lime juice

Directions:

Blend all the ingredients in a small bowl with an electric mixer, Cover and chill. Marinate the chicken in the teriyaki for at least two hours. Use a resealable plastic bag. Put in fridge. Preheat outdoor or indoor

grill. Grill the chicken for 4-5 mins. per side or until done. Toss the lettuces and cabbage together and divide into 2 large serving size salad bowls. Divide the pico de gallo and pour in equal portions over the two bowls of greens. Divide the pineapple and sprinkle on salads. Break tortilla chips into large chunks and sprinkle on salads. Slice the grilled chicken into thin strips and divide among bowls. Pour the dressing into two small bowls and serve with the salads.

Roadhouse Chili Pizza

Ingredients:

1 pizza crust

1/2 lb. ground beef

1/2 onion, chopped

8 oz. canned chili with beans

7 oz. canned diced tomatoes, drained

Hot pepper Jack cheese, shredded

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 450ºF. Spray or grease a pizza pan or stone. In a large skillet, brown ground beef and onion over medium heat; drain. Add chili and tomatoes; mix well. Spread the mixture equally over crust and top with

cheese. Bake on the bottom rack of preheated oven for 8-12 minutes or until cheese is melted and crust is piping hot.