Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Chicken and broccoli rabe w/ polenta

1 bunch broccoli rabe, chopped
1 tsp olive oil
1/2 pound skinless boneless chicken breast (cut into 4 equal pieces)
1 onion sliced thin
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup chicken broth - low-sodium
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
2 1/4 cup water
3/4 cup instant polenta or cornmeal
3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

In a large pot bring 3 quarts of water to a boil. Add the broccoli. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside

In a medium nonstick skillet heat oil (over med). Sauté the chicken until browned on both sides (about 2 min per side). Set aside.

Add the onion to the skillet and sauté until golden brown. Add garlic and cook for about a 1 min (keep stirring).

Add broth, red pepper, broccoli, and chicken. Reduce heat and let simmer covered until chicken is cooked (about 5 minutes)

While chicken mixture is cooking, take water and bring to a boil. Stir in polenta in a thin steady stream. After all the polenta is mixed in, reduce heat and cook for 5 minutes (stir contently). Remove from heat and add cheese.

Spoon polenta on plate and then add chicken mixture over polenta.

Thursday, September 2, 2010

Orange Sherbert

This is really simple to make and tastes like a creamsicle.

7 oz sugar
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
pinch of kosher salt
2 cups fresh orange juice (or favorite orange juice)
1 1/2 cup milk (whole milk works best)
1 tsp vanilla

Mix sugar, salt, lemon juice and orange juice and mix together till sugar is completely dissolved. Add milk and place in fridge for at least 1 hr.

Pour in ice cream machine.