KITTENCAL'S CHICKEN CACCIATORE
Coating in flour then browning firstly will insure your chicken will be moist and tender and also add extra flavor to this dish, you will need a large skillet for this or you may use a pot, I use my wide 5-quart chicken fryer skillet --- if you are not an olive-lover you may omit, they really do add flavor to this dish, but do not use black olives --- adjust the chili flakes to suit heat level, using good-quality canned Italian diced tomatoes will only improve the flavor of this dish also for the best flavor I would strongly suggest to use only skin-on bone-in chicken for this --- made as stated this make a delicious restaurant-quality dish paired with cooked pasta and sprinkled with freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Chicken Thigh & Leg
Time 1h30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (I have listed 6 tablespoons oil, use enough oil to cover the bottom of your skillet).
- In a shallow bowl mix the flour with garlic powder, then coat each piece of chicken lightly in the flour mixture (shaking off any excess).
- Cook the chicken in oil over medium-high heat on both sides until just lightly browned (about 4 minutes per side) then remove to a plate and set aside.
- Add in mushrooms, onions and green bell pepper; cook stirring for about 3-4 minutes or until just softened scraping any browned bits that have accumulated on the bottom of the skillet.
- Add in fresh garlic, chili flakes, oregano and basil; cook stirring for 2 minutes.
- Add in tomato paste; cook stirring constantly for 2 minutes.
- Add in diced tomatoes with juice, chicken broth and wine, olives, seasoned salt and bay leaf; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer covered for about 15 minutes stirring occasionally (just to blend the flavors).
- Return the browned chicken back to the skillet (carefully turn the chicken to coat with the sauce).
- Reduce heat to low and simmer covered for about 1-1/4 hours, stirring occasionally and turning the chicken pieces a few times during cooking.
- Season sauce with more salt if desired and black pepper about halfway through cooking.
- Serve with cooked pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 757.3, Fat 51.8, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 157.9, Sodium 570, Carbohydrate 31.1, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 10.2, Protein 40.2
BASIC WHITE SAUCE
For years, I've used this smooth white cream sauce for pasta to make many dishes. The recipe can easily be doubled or tripled. -Lois Gelzer, Standish, Maine
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 10m
Yield 1 cup.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually whisk in the milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Use immediately or refrigerate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 51 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 81mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
KITTENCAL'S MARINARA PASTA SAUCE (VEGETARIAN)
This is a basic simple marinara but big on flavor, it can be ready in 1 hour or you can cook it longer and even tastes better the next day that is why I strongly suggest to make this sauce 1-3 days ahead and refrigerate as the flavors will blend and intensify ---this freezes well so make a double recipe and freeze a batch for the next meal, you may omit the wine but I strongly suggest to add it in, it really adds flavor to the sauce --- please make certain to purchase only good-quality canned Italian Roma (plum) tomatoes for this it will make a huge difference to the flavor of the sauce --- all ingredients may be adjusted to suit taste, this sauce can also be simmered for a longer time in a crockpot, throw in some fresh mushrooms also if desired --- also see my recipe#71273
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Sauces
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a heavy-bottomed stockpot or Dutch oven heat oil over medium-high heat.
- Add in onions, garlic and dried red pepper flakes, basil and oregano; saute for about 3-4 minutes.
- Add in the tomato paste and stir for 2-3 minutes.
- Add in the Roma tomatoes with juice and wine; simmer uncovered over low heat for 1-2 hours (I usually cook it for at least a couple of hours) stirring occasionally.
- Season with salt and pepper and add in sugar if desired.
- **NOTE** if you prefer a thinner sauce, then add in some water.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.8, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 933.6, Carbohydrate 23.6, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 14.4, Protein 4.4
KITTENCAL'S WHITE CAKE
7-Up or Sprite is the secret ingredient that takes this cake to another level, do not allow the soda to go flat pour right from the bottle or can --- this cake bakes out beautiful with no dark over cooked edges --- I recommend to use diet soda regular is too sweet but regular will work fine also ---this also may be baked in two 8-inch round cake pans and it makes the perfect wedding cake!
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Set oven to 350 degrees F (set oven rack to second-lowest position).
- Mix all ingredients in a bowl on low speed until blended (about 30 seconds).
- Beat at medium speed for 2 minutes more.
- Pour the batter into a greased 13 x 9-inch baking pan (the batter will be quite thick so you will need to spread out with back of a spoon).
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until cake tests done.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.8, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 10, Sodium 318.4, Carbohydrate 34.1, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 24.1, Protein 3.5
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