On the way home from the farmer's market, Sarina and I joked that I wouldn't be able to resist playing with the molecular gastronomy toys, turning the zucchini into gel, the tomatoes into powd Herbivoracious
It's the fresh shiitake and oyster mushrooms paired with shallots that make this quick pasta a hearty supper, and the light but flavorful broth makes for a nice change from your typical weeknight red sauce.
Don't get me wrong...I love classic chicken cordon bleu in all its gloriousness. I really do. But sometimes I want an easier way. Less work but same delicious flavors and taste. Enter Chicken Cordon Bleu the Easy Way. Simply put,
Reminiscent of a restaurant-style fish amandine, this recipe easily doubles to serve a small dinner party. Almonds add such a rich, nutty flavor to the tilapia that even the pickiest eater will think it is delicious. Serve with green beans and Mashed Red Potatoes with Chives.Prep: 5 minutes; Cook: 6 minutes
Marjoram is oregano's mild cousin. Crush the dried leaves to release their delicate flavor. For this recipe, use the largest shallots you can find; three large shallots should yield 1 cup of slices. Refrigerated mashed potatoes and broccoli complete the meal.Prep: 5 minutes; Cook: 14 minutes
Friends rave every time I make this dish. It's a comfort food recipe, and I especially enjoy making it on cold or rainy days. I often use a whole chicken cut into pieces and skinned. You can make the store-bought chicken stock taste more like homemade by adding some fresh herbs and parsley and simmering until it's reduced by half.
