Traditional chicken soup is the closest recipe I can find to original Jewish Penicillin, that good old-fashioned medicine for every ailment. A great comfort food and it tastes fantastic. Ingredients 1 whole (3-4 pounds) Empire chicken (the best, but any fresh chicken will do) 1 medium turnip, quartered 2 leeks white part only, cleaned thoroughly and quartered 3 ribs of celery with leaves halved 12 parsley stems 2 large carrots, quartered 2 large onions, quartered 8 peppercorns crushed (A tip when crushing peppercorns to stop them from rolling all over the kitchen is to spread … [Read more...]
Thai Chicken Soup
Thai Chicken Soup is a unique type of chicken soup that brings the favor of the orient to your table. Easy to make, delicious to eat. This recipe is a big favorite with my family because the coconut milk adds a special taste. Ingredients 2 inches of galanga root 5 stalks (the bottom 6 inches) of lemon grass 5 loation leaves (these smell like cilantro and look like dandelions) 5 kaffir (lime) leaves (try lemon balm) some small green chilis 2 cups of angle mushrooms (these look like oysters) 4 cups of coconut milk 1 lb chicken breasts, cut in bite-sized pieces fish sauce 1 … [Read more...]
Thai Chicken Cakes and Fish Cakes
Thai Chicken Cakes and Thai Fish Cakes is a "two-for" because you can use this same recipe for Thai fish cakes. Fish cakes are the most ordered starter in all Thai restaurants. Ingredients 1 small tin of coconut milk 1/2 red bell pepper (capsicum) 2 cloves garlic Equivalent amount of ginger (fresh) 1 pound (450 grams) chicken breast or fillet fish for fish cakes 3 Tbsp chili sauce (not sweet chili) 1 can of coconut milk 1 egg 6 scallions (Spring onions) 1 bunch cilantro (coriander) Plain flour Vegetable oil Instructions De-pip the bell peppers and cut into strips; put in … [Read more...]
Swiss Chicken
Swiss Chicken is one of the very best European crock pot chicken recipes. Ingredients 6 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless 6 slices Swiss cheese 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1/4 cup milk 2 cups stuffing mix 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted Instructions Lightly grease slow cooker or spray with cooking spray. Place chicken thighs in pot. Top with cheese. Combine soup and milk, stirring well. Spoon over cheese; sprinkle with stuffing mix. Drizzle melted butter over stuffing mix. Cook on Low 8 to 10 hours or High 4 to 6 hours. … [Read more...]
Sweet and Sour Chicken
A simple to make homemade sauce gives this slow cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe a zesty Oriental flavor. Serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal. Ingredients 2 Tbsp ketchup 1 cup water 1/2 cup white vinegar 1 Tbsp soy sauce 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1 1/2 lb chicken breasts, cubed 2 Tbsp corn starch 2 Tbsp cold water Instructions Combine ketchup, water, vinegar and soy sauce in crock pot. Stir well. Add the brown sugar and blend until dissolved. Place chicken in the sauce and mix well to coat. Cover and cook 8 hours on low. After 8 hours, slowly blend … [Read more...]
Roast Spring Chicken
Roast spring chicken is an ideal menu when entertaining because it is one of those dishes that always impresses. Always serve with one chicken per person. To attempt to serve pieces will lead to disaster. Ingredients 1 chicken for each guest minced onion minced celery frozen peas pinch of sea salt per chicken pinch of Paprika per chicken cream sprigs of fresh Rosemary and Thyme (Optional) Instructions Split the chickens down the back as for broiling, lay them breast down in a baking pan, filling the depression inside the ribs with equal quantities of finely minced onion, … [Read more...]
Spinach Strawberry Salad
Baby spinach leaves and strawberries are tossed in sweet homemade dressing in this Spinach Strawberry Salad Recipe. Sliced chicken breast makes this a delightfully satisfying light lunch. Ingredients 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast halves 3/4 tsp ground cumin, divided 1/2 tsp salt, divided 1/4 tsp pepper, divided 1 tsp + 1 Tbsp of olive oil, divided 2 Tbsp of lemon juice 2 Tbsp of honey 2 tsp lemon peel, grated 2 pints strawberries, halved 1 (5 oz.) pkg. baby spinach leaves 1/3 cup red onion, sliced thin Instructions Season chicken breast with 1/4 tsp of the cumin, 1/4 … [Read more...]
Spicy Pasta Salad
Spicy Pasta Salad combines spices with fruit and chicken resulting in the sweet and sour taste reminiscent of oriental cooking. I think in the orient it would be called spicy noodle salad. Ingredients 8 oz (225 grams) angel hair pasta 2 cups cooked light meat chicken, broken into bite size pieces 1 1/2 cups seedless grapes 1 cup cut asparagus or broccoli flowerets 1 cup sweet red peppers, thinly sliced 1/2 cup diagonally sliced celery 1/4 cup sliced green onion (Spring onion) 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro (coriander) or fresh basil Instructions Cook pasta according to package … [Read more...]
Chinese Spicy Chicken
Chinese Spicy Chicken or Le Tze Gee to use the ethnic title, is a dish that will challenge your taste with subtle hints of spice rather than heavy doses of it. Some spicy dishes are too heavy in one spice or another and that overpowers all other tastes. Chinese are far more subtle in their use of spices and when this dish is prepared properly, your taste buds are invaded with a variety of subtle tastes that combine to make this one of the best Chinese chicken recipes. Ingredients 1/2 cup vegetable Oil 2 Chicken breast fillets 1 Tbsp Sherry 1 Tbsp light soy sauce 1 Tbsp corn starch … [Read more...]
Spicy Basil Chicken
Spicy Basil Chicken is a typical Thai dish using a recipe that is simple to follow. Ingredients 1 lb (450 grams) boneless chicken thighs, coarsely chopped, or cut into small bite-size pieces 4-6 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2-3 shallots, thinly sliced (or substitute with 1/2 cup sliced onion) 2-3 Tbsp peanut oil for stir-frying 2 tsp black soy sauce (the semi-sweet kind) 1-2 Tbsp fish sauce, to taste 1 cup fresh Thai holy basil, or substitute 1/4 cup dried holy basil, soaked to soften plus 1/2 to 1 cup fresh Thai sweet basil 2 small kaffir lime leaves, very finely slivered … [Read more...]
