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Sunday, February 23, 2014

APPLE CHIPS

*Apple Collection*

1. Combine 5 tsp sugar and 2 tsp cinnamon. Use a mandolins or handheld slicer to very thinly slice 1 apple crosswise into rounds, removing seeds.

2. Put on 2 parchment-lined baking sheets in a single layer, then sprinkle with half the cinnamon-sugar.

3. Flip apples and sprinkle with remaining mixture. Bake in a 275 degree oven, flipping once,until just crisp, about 1-1/2 hours.

(Source: Parade magazine & kappboom wallpaper photo)

APPLE TEMPURA

*Apple Collection*

1.Thinly slice 2 apples. Whisk 1 cup flour, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp cayenne. Beat 1 egg with 1 cup sparkling cider; add to dry ingredients until, refrigerate.

2. Pour 3 inches canola oil into a saucepan over medium-high heat. (When a piece of bread sizzles on contact, oil is ready.)

3. Dip slices into butter and fry until golden. Drain on paper towels; top with sugar.

(Source: Parade magazine & kappboom wallpaper photo)

APPLE MELT

*Apple Collection*

1. Grate 4 oz Gruyere cheese. Cook 1 sliced onion with 2 TB olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until caramelized, about 20 minutes.

2. Sprinkle half of the cheese on 4 bread slices (buttered on the outside). Top with caramelized onion, thinly sliced apples, and remaining cheese.

3. Top with 4 more buttered bread slices. Cook in a skillet over medium heat, flipping once, until cheese melts.

(Source: Parade magazine & kappboom wallpaper photo)

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

APPLE CRISP

*Apple Collection*

1. Mix 5 peeled, chopped apples with 1 TB lemon juice in an 8-inch-square baking dish. With your hands, work 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter into 1 cup each rolled oats and packed brown sugar, 1/2 cup flour, and 1/2 tsp salt until mixture is clumpy and combined.

2. Sprinkle over apples. Bake in a 350 degree oven until apples are tender, about 1 hour, 10 minutes.

(Source: Psrade magazine & kappboom wallpaper photo)


APPLE CURRY

*Apple Collection*

1. Warm 2 TB olive oil in a shallow pot over medium-high heat. Add 3/4 lb boneless, skinless chicken thoghs cut into bite-size pieces.

2. Season with salt and cook until browned,  about 3 minutes. Cook, stirring, 2 more minutes, remove to a bowl. Add 1/2 thinly sliced onion and 1 chopped potato to pot; season with salt.

3. Cover and cook, stirring occassionally, until onions are softened and browned, 5-6 minutes. Add 2 minced garlic cloves, 1-1/2 cups chicken broth, 1 peeled, chopped apple and 2 TB curry powder.

4. Bring to a boil and cook 3 minutes. Season with salt; stir in chicken and 1/4 cup raisins and cook 3 minutes. Serve over rice.

(Source: Parade magazine & kappboom wallpaper photo)


Tuesday, February 18, 2014

TO ALL MY VIEWERS

*I'm starting a new food theme instead of just holiday recipes. I started with apples and I will do different areas like sandwiches or pizza.:)

Please give me your input at kathygreer48@gmail.com

(photo-kappboom wallpaper photo)