Thursday, December 3, 2009

RECIPE #34: SCALLOPS AND SPINACH OVER PASTA


Ingredients
12 ounces spaghetti
3 pounds bay scallops, raw
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup water
garlic powder to taste
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese


Directions
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
In a medium skillet, saute spinach in olive oil until heated through. Add lemon juice, garlic powder and water.
Add scallops and cook for 3 minutes or until done. Be careful not to overcook. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Place strained spaghetti in dish and place the scallops and sauce on top. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

RECIPE #33: 1-DISH CHICKEN PARMESAN


Ingredients
Batter:
Mazola Pure® Cooking Spray
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 envelopes Fleischmann's® RapidRise Yeast
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup very warm water (120 degrees F to 130 degrees F)
3 tablespoons olive oil

Toppings:
12 ounces fully cooked, frozen, breaded chicken (breast or tenders), chopped
2 cups spaghetti sauce
1 cup Italian blend shredded cheese
1 teaspoon Spice Islands® Italian Herb Seasoning


Directions
Mix batter ingredients together in a pre-sprayed 8x8-inch baking dish. Let rest 5 to 10 minutes.
Top batter evenly with chicken. Pour marinara sauce over chicken, sprinkle with cheese and herbs.
Bake by placing in a COLD oven; set temperature to 350 degrees F. Bake for 30 minutes, or until done.

RECIPE #32: LOBSTER TAILS BOILED IN BEER


INGREDIENTS:

2 whole Lobsters

1 can beer


DIRECTIONS:

In a large pot filled with water over high heat bring to boil. Add beer once at a steady boil.

Remove bands around claws, and place in boiling water.

Boil for 13 mins the first 1lb, and an additional 3 min for every lb after that.

Quickly remove from boiling water, and place in a ice bath for a min, just to stop the cooking process.


Serve right away hot.