Thursday, October 31, 2013

How To Make Uncooked Pizza Sauce

How To Make Uncooked Pizza Sauce


28 oz. of crushed tomatoes
3 oz. of tomato paste
4 tbsps. Pecorino Romano
1 tsp Oregano
2 tbsps. minced fresh garlic
1 tbsp. black pepper
3 tsps sugar
2 teaspoons of basil

Uncooked Pizza Sauce
Uncooked Pizza Sauce

How To Prepare Uncooked Pizza Sauce

Whisk all together. Allow flavors to blend for one hour
before using.

How to Make Cooked Pizza Sauce

How to Make Cooked Pizza Sauce


2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1/4 Cup Chopped Onions
1 Tablespoon minced Garlic
3 Italian Plum Tomatoes, Finely Chopped
3 oz. Tomato Paste
2 1/2 Tablespoons Italian Seasoning
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
Black Pepper
1/2 Stick Unsalted Butter, Cut in Pieces

Cooked Pizza Sauce
Cooked Pizza Sauce

How to Prepare Cooked Pizza Sauce

Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add onions and saute
1 minute. Stir in garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning;
season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil and simmer,
stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and
add butter pieces, stirring. When butter is half melted, remove
skillet from heat and continue stirring until thoroughly incorporated.
Yield: 1 1/3 cups

How to Make Garlic Rolls and Knots

How to Make Garlic Rolls and Knots


1 batch of NY Style Dough

Garlic Mixture:
1/2 lb. butter
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
2 tablespoons Italian Parsley, finely chopped
Romano Cheese

Garlic Rolls and Knots
Garlic Rolls and Knots

How to Prepare Garlic Rolls and Knots

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.

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

APPLEBEE’S FIESTA LIME CHICKEN

HOW TO MAKE APPLEBEE’S FIESTA LIME CHICKEN


1 cup water
1/3 cup teriyaki sauce
1/2 cup lime juice
3 cloves garlic - minced
1 teaspoon tequila
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 lb. boned, skinned chicken breasts
1/4 cup real mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoon spicy, chunky salsa
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon Cajun blackening spice
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
1/8 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/8 teaspoon cumin
1 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese
2 cups corn chips - crumbled

HOW TO MAKE APPLEBEE’S FIESTA LIME CHICKEN
HOW TO MAKE APPLEBEE’S FIESTA LIME CHICKEN

HOW TO PREPARE APPLEBEE’S FIESTA LIME CHICKEN

1.   Whisk together the first 8 ingredients, coat chicken in mixture, and marinade for at least 2 hours.
2.   Whisk together the next 9 ingredients, cover, and chill until needed.
3.   Grill the marinated chicken breasts for 35 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Discard marinade.
4.   Brush grilled chicken with reserved dressing, sprinkle with cheese, and broil until cheese has melted.
5.   Serve the chicken over a bed of crumbled chips.


* Serve with Spanish rice and salsa

APPLEBEE’S BABY BACK RIBS

HOW TO MAKE APPLEBEE’S BABY BACK RIBS



1 lb. racks pork baby back ribs cut in half
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoon dark brown sugar
3 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
1/2 teaspoon salt

HOW TO MAKE APPLEBEE’S BABY BACK RIBS
HOW TO MAKE APPLEBEE’S BABY BACK RIBS

HOW TO PRAPARE APPLEBEE’S BABY BACK RIBS


1.   Place ribs in a large pot and fill pot with enough water to cover ribs.
2.   Bring water to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour, or until ribs are fork tender.
3.   While ribs are boiling, combine remaining ingredients in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
4.   Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring often, for 30 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
5.   Place boiled ribs, meat side down, on a broiler pan.
6.   Brush with half the sauce mixture and broil 4"to 5" from heat for 6-7 minutes.
7.   Turn ribs over, brush with remaining sauce, and broil additional 6-7 minutes, or until edges are
slightly charred.
Serves 3.

* If you like your ribs falling off the bone,
add 1 cup of apple cider vinegar to water before placing ribs to
boil.

HOW TO MAKE APPLEBEE’S BACON

HOW TO MAKE APPLEBEE’S BACON SCALLION MASHED POTATOES


2 lbs. potatoes  peeled, cut into 1" cubes
4 cloves garlic  peeled
5 strips bacon  cut into 1/2" pieces
1 cup thinly sliced scallions
1/2 cup low fat milk  warmed
1/2 cup low fat sour cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

HOW TO MAKE APPLEBEE’S BACON SCALLION MASHED POTATOES
HOW TO MAKE APPLEBEE’S BACON SCALLION MASHED POTATOES

HOW TO PREPARE APPLEBEE’S BACON SCALLION MASHED POTATOES


1.   In a large pot, cover potatoes and garlic with lightly salted water.
2.   Boil until potatoes are fork tender.
3.   Fry bacon in skillet until crisp; drain on paper towels.
4.   Pour out all but 1 teaspoon bacon grease from pan.
5.   Add scallions to grease, sauté until soft, but not brown. Add bacon.
6.   Drain potatoes and return to pot.
7.   Mash potatoes with milk, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Stir in bacon and scallions.
8.   Reheat, if necessary, before serving