Author: Chef Cloud Wine

Ingredients

1/2 cup dried bread crumbs
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
1 cup ice water
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup fresh sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup white wine
2 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

In a shallow dish or bowl, combine bread crumbs and 3 tablespoons flour. Dip chicken into ice water, then dredge through crumb mixture. In a medium skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Add chicken and saute until both sides are lightly browned and chicken is cooked through (juices run clear). Remove chicken from skillet and set aside, keeping warm.

To same skillet add mushrooms and saute. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon flour and stir quickly to mix together. Add broth and wine and let simmer, stirring, until thickened (about 2 minutes).

Return reserved chicken to skillet. Top with cheese. Cover and cook until cheese is melted.

Ingredients

1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 cup red wine
4 stalks celery, cut in half
1 onion, quartered
1 (4 pound) whole chicken

Directions

Preheat an oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Combine the paprika, black pepper, garlic salt, parsley, and marjoram in a small bowl. Pour the red wine into a roasting pan with lid; set aside.

Place the celery and quartered onions into the cavity of the chicken. Rub the chicken with the reserved spice mixture, and set into the roasting pan.

Cover, and bake the chicken in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 4 to 5 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 180 degrees F (82 degrees C). Remove the chicken from the pan, cover with a doubled sheet of aluminum foil, and allow to rest in a warm area for 10 minutes before serving.

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless sirloin steak(1 inch thick)
1/2 cup cider or red wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
1/4 cup soy sauce
6 cups cubed cooked potatoes
1 cup diced green pepper
1/3 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 cup Caesar salad dressing
Lettuce Leaves

Directions

Place steak in a large resealable plastic bag or shallow glass container. Combine vinegar, oil and soy sauce; pour over the steak. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight. drain, discarding marinade. Grill or broil steak for 8-10 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a meat thermometer should read 145 degrees F; medium, 160 degrees F; well-done, 170 degrees F). Slice into thin strips across the grain and place in a bowl. Add potatoes, green pepper, onions, parsley and dressing; toss to coat. Serve on lettuce if desired.

Ingredients

2 Chilean Hass avocados
2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice or white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 loaf French bread (baguette)
1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped, prepared tapenade or chutney or salsa
Fresh herb sprigs for garnish

Directions

Cut bread into slices and toast.

Rinse avocado. Cut in half. Remove the pit. Spoon out avocado into mixing bowl and mash with a fork. Add lemon juice, salt and pepper and mix. Spread a small spoonful of avocado mixture on each toast slice. Top each with small spoonful of tapenade. Garnish with sprigs of fresh herbs (basil, Italian parsley, parsley, etc.).