Heat broiler or prepare outdoor grill. Spread mustard on one side of chicken breasts and broil or grill until they begin to brown. Turn and spread on additional mustard. Cook until done, then cut into narrow strips and place in serving bowl. Cook peas according to package directions, not more than 15 minutes. Drain. Drain […]

-DIP- 2 tb Juice from canned pineapple 1/2 c Orange marmalade 1/4 c Plain yogurt 1 tb Dijon mustard 1/2 ts Curry powder Cube chicken and thread on skewers, alternating with canned pineapple chunks. Brush with soy sauce and grill or broil until done. Meanwhile, combine pineapple juice, marmalade, yogurt, mustard and curry powder. Serve […]

Prepare the chiles as described above in the recipe for Mole Poblano Picante. Place the turkey and pork in a large kettle with enough salted water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook, covered, for 1 hour. Drain, reserving the stock. Dry the turkey and pork pieces thoroughly with paper towels. Heat the lard […]

Heat cooking oil in a deep fryer to 375 F. Cut each wing into 3 pieces and discard the wingtips. Do not remove the skin from the wings. Fry them for 12 dried Ancho chile 15 minutes in small enough batches that the oil temp wont drop below 325 F. My deep fryer will handle […]

*Note: If Fun See bean threads are not available, vermicelli may be used instead. ** Chicken should be thinly sliced. Soak bean threads in cold water 20 minutes. Drain and set aside. There should be 2 cups. Combine 1/2 teaspoon oil, cornstarch and both soy sauces. Add chicken and let stand 20 minutes. Heat wok […]

LIGHT A GRILL OR PREHEAT a broiler. Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness, and grill or broil on both sides until cooked through, but not dried out, about 4 minutes on a side. It makes sense to grill the peppers at the same time. Slice, and set aside. Combine the bell peppers, celery, […]

* halved crosswise (about 3/4 c) In a large skillet, heat the butter and oil over moderately high heat, until the foam subsides. In the fat, brown the chicken on all sides for about 8 minutes, or until its golden brown. Transfer it with tongs to a plate. Reduce the heat to moderately low and […]

Place chicken on steamer rack over 1 cup boiling water. Cover and steam 15 minutes or until cooked through, but still moist. Dice or shred meat. Combine sour cream, chutney, curry powder and ginger until mixed. Mix dressing with chicken and coconut. Chill. Cut cantaloupes, honeydew melons or papayas in halves, remove seeds and fill […]

Using mallet, lightly pound chicken between sheets of plastic wrap to 1/2 inch thickness. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to skillet and saute just until cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to platter, cover with foil and keep warm. Add vermouth, […]

Bring water to boil in a large soup pot. Add whole chicken, turkey wing, garlic, onion, carrot, parsnip, celery, and bay leaf. Simmer about 3 hours, skimming fat from the top from time to time. Taste and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper about 2 hours into the cooking. Fish out the bay leaf and […]