13 July 2011 Strawberry Nutella Treats

Strawberry Nutella Treats

July 13, 2011 By

Strawberry season’s in full force and I can’t think of anyone who loves the little red gems more than my sister, Josée.  When her and her family visited me in New Jersey last, I, of course, had bought strawberries for her.  To my delight, my two nieces have inherited her love for strawberries and here’s a quick but special treat she fixed them one morning.

Ingredients:

  • 2 slices white bread (could use whole wheat)
  • 2 Tbsps. Nutella, hazelnut spread
  • 4 large strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced

Directions:

  1. Toast the bread.
  2. Spread 1 tablespoon of Nutella on each slice of toasted bread.
  3. Cover each Nutella-coated toast with the slices from 2 strawberries.

Makes 2 treats.

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15 May 2011 Strawberries and Cream Sandwiches Anyone?

Strawberries and Cream Sandwiches Anyone?

May 15, 2011 By

I sometimes post whimsical recipes that remind me of my early childhood, and this is definitely one of those recipes.

Growing up in Quebec, Canada, my grand-parents owned a lake house the family spent much of its summers.  The place was straight out of the late 50s, totally kitschy and I loved it.  One of the things I loved most about it was spending time with my grandma in the kitchen, and watching her turn the most basic and affordable of ingredients into something prize-worthy.  One of these treats was her strawberries and cream sandwiches, and I’m sharing the concept with you so you can enjoy it with your families.

Ingredients:

  • 4 ripe strawberries
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 4 slices of fresh, white bread

Directions:

  1. In a small, shallow bowl, mash the strawberries with a fork (in this day and age, we might call this muddling).
  2. Add the cream and sugar to the strawberries and continue mashing with the fork until fully blended into a thick mixture.
  3. Spoon the strawberry mixture onto a slice of bread then top with the second slice.  Repeat this process with the two remaining slices of bread.
  4. Cut each sandwich into two triangles (wouldn’t taste the same if you cut across) and enjoy!

Makes two sandwiches.

Notes: Only use the freshest bread and the ripest strawberries for this recipe.  Would be amazing with raspberries, but would need to double the sugar amount.

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12 November 2010 There’s Nothing to Eat in This House Part 4

There’s Nothing to Eat in This House Part 4

November 12, 2010 By

Paprika and Tarragon Chicken and Egg Salad Mini Sandwiches

Mini Chicken & Egg Salad Sandwiches

It’s Friday, the day before my weekly trip to the grocery store, so here we go with the typical “There’s nothing to eat in this house” complaints from my guy.  As you’ll see from the picture of this dish, these small sandwiches could be great at a holiday party or for a luncheon.

Ingredients:

  • 1 chicken breast, either from leftovers or poached, then cut into bit-size pieces
  • Pinch of salt & pepper
  • ½ tsp dried tarragon
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • 1 celery rib, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped onion
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp lightly toasted pine nuts
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 Pepperidge Farm Stone Baked Artisan Rolls, baked and sliced in halves horizontally

Directions:

  1. In a medium bowl, carefully combine the chicken, spices, celery, onion, mayo and pine nuts.  Gently fold in the egg ensuring not to over stir resulting in mushy egg.
  2. Scoop ½ of the mixture onto each roll.

Serves 2.

This is the 4th installment in the “There’s Nothing to Eat in this House” series (see part 1 here: http://bit.ly/dbucAf part 2 here: http://bit.ly/cJX6t2 and part 3 here: http://bit.ly/aTfRKI).

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6 February 2010 Pat’s Blackened Chicken Panini

Pat’s Blackened Chicken Panini

February 6, 2010 By
Chicken Panini

Chicken Panini

This sandwich is a favorite of my guy, so I’ve named it after him.  Don’t have a Panini press?  Don’t fret, use my technique.

Ingredients:

  • 2 tbs vegetable oil
  • 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut horizontally into 4 thin slices
  • 1 tbs blackened seasoning (I use Cajun Classics Blackened Seasonings by Spice World)
  • 1 medium fresh mozzarella ball cut into 8 slices
  • 2 fresh sandwich rolls (I use Portuguese rolls from my local deli)
  • 1tbs olive oil
  • 2 tbs balsamic vinegar
  • 2 large roasted sweet peppers, cut into narrow strips
  • 8 fresh basil leaves

Directions:

  1. Heat oil in a grill pan over high heat (or heat up Panini press).
  2. Spread blackened seasoning over chicken breast slices, and rub in to help adhere.  Place chicken breasts in the grill pan, turn heat to medium-high, and cook for 3 minutes on each side.
  3. Arrange mozzarella slices on each breast and continue cooking for 2 minutes until cheese begins to melt.
  4. In a small bowl, combine vinegar and roasted pepper strips to marinate them slightly.
  5. Using a serrated knife, cut each roll in half horizontally.  Coat the 4 exterior sides with 1 tbs olive oil.
  6. Place a chicken breasts on each roll bottom, distribute roasted pepper strips over the chicken and cheese, top with basil leaves and roll tops.
  7. Place the two sandwiches in a Panini press and grill for 3 minutes.  Alternatively, place the sandwiches in the grill pan (still on medium-high heat) and top with the weight of multiple pans or a pan with a 2-3 pound weight in it and cook 1 1/2 minutes per sides.  See my technique.
  8. Transfer sandwiches to a cutting board and cut each sandwich in diagonal pieces using a serrated knife.

2 servings.

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