Oven-Dried Bread Offers Stuffing Shortcut

So says the ProChef Smart Brief, quoting the Culinary Institute of America (CIA).

A handy way to make stuffing from same-day bread. You and trust the experts!

Here's the link and the article:

http://www.seriouseats.com/2016/11/stuffing-use-oven-to-dry-bread-instead-of-stale.html

Chicken Breasts in Tarragon Cream Sauce with Sautéed Mushrooms

Here's a delicious and impressive chicken entrée your family and guests will rave about.  An old French family recipe, it takes less than an hour from start to finish and uses everyday kitchen ingredients. Serve with rice or buttered noodles. Green beans are also a nice accompaniment, as is a salad. A perfect dish for every night or special occasions. Note: Dried tarragon is much stronger than fresh. As directed, use less.

Ingredients

1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced

1 T butter, plus 2 T 

1 T extra virgin olive oil, plus 1 T

1 lb. thinly sliced chicken breasts

Flour seasoned with salt and pepper for dredging, plus 3 T for mixing with broth

1-1/2 c chicken broth

1/2 c. heavy cream

1 T fresh tarragon (or 1 t. dried)

Process

1. Sauté mushrooms in butter and olive oil. Set aside.

2. Dredge chicken breasts in seasoned flour.

3. Melt 2 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp olive oil in deep sauté pan

4. Sauté chicken to golden brown.  Set aside.

5. Make a "slurry" with the 3/4 c chicken broth and 3 T flour. (Mix together in separate bowl.)

6. Add remaining ¾ cup of chicken broth to pan. Scrape bottom of pan to incorporate brown bits.

7.  Mix slurry into pan and drippings. Mix well. Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream.

8. Add tarragon, chicken and mushrooms.  Simmer for 3-5 mins until chicken is fully cooked.

Serve with buttered noodles or rice.

Serve over rice.

The Perfect Turkey Burger for your Memorial Day BBQ!

For your Memorial Day BBQ, here's an amazing, cumin-scented turkey burger, redolent with spices and juiciness. All credit to "Top Chef" Ariane Duarte, who created the original recipe. We've added our own special touches.

They take only minutes to prepare and are loaded with flavor. Serve them on your favorite brioche rolls with Heinz Hamburger Dill Chips, a slice of tomato, and a side of onion rings or fries.  Tip: You can make extras and freeze. They defrost quickly and there is no noticeable difference in flavor or texture.

Ingredients -- Serves 6

2 lbs. of ground white and dark meat turkey
1 or 2 jalapeño peppers, small dice (depending on how much heat you like)
1/2 c. chopped cilatro or flat-leaf Italian parsley
1 tbsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. chopped garlic
1 small onion, diced
1/3 c. bread crumbs
Salt and pepper to taste
12 slices Finlandia Swiss or Light Swiss cheese
6 burger buns of your choice

Process -- 10 minutes or less


In a bowl, combine all ingredients. Divide equally into four large burgers.

Grill on high heat -- 4 minutes on one side, then turn and finish for about 3 minutes to 4 minutes on the other. Add two slices of Finlandia Swiss and let melt.

Then place on your favorite bun and serve!

Savory Early Springtime Sweet Potato Salad

If you're looking for savory ways to utilize your early crops of springtime herbs, here's an easy and delicious salad that goes to the table with sandwiches, pasta, seafood, or simply as a light and refreshing entrée. This recipe serves four, you can increase quantities for larger gatherings.

Ingredients

1/2 c. fresh basil
1/2 c. fresh parsley
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil
2 tsp. tarragon vinegar
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
One large sweet potato, boiled until fork tender, but not soft and cut into 1"- 2" pieces
1 c. sugar snap peas
1/2 c. red grapes

Process

1. In a small food processor, blend the first six ingredients until they become incorporated.
2. Put potato wedges, peas and grapes into bowl, pour dressing all over and mix well.
3. Serve with your favorite sandwich, seafood or as a refreshing entrée.

Our Favorite Kind of April Fool!

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/strawberry-rhubarb-greek-yogurt-fool.html
Bobby Flay's Strawberry Rhubarb Fool

HOP HOP HOP OVER TO POPOVERS!

Always super delicious, eggy popovers are easy to make and are sure to wow the crowd. Great with confectioners sugar (dusted or drizzled frosting), butter or just on their own, hot from the oven. 

We used our favorite packaged mix, from the famous Jordan Pond in Maine. Tip: Order more than one 'cause you'll want to make them more than once!

Here's the link. Jordan Pond Popover Mix