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Easy Hibachi Chicken and Broccoli is one of our favorite quick and easy weeknight dinners. I like to make this on busy nights, when I’m short on time. I start this recipe by marinating my chicken. While the chicken marinates, I cut up the broccoli and red pepper and mix up the stir fry sauce. My favorite part of this dish is the stir fry sauce, which is full of great Japanese-inspired flavor. Then, I cook the chicken and broccoli all in one pan. So, as a bonus, I only have one pan to wash!
The Equipment I Used
A Cast Iron Pan- I used this to cook this Easy Hibachi Chicken and Broccoli.
The Ingredients Needed for Easy Hibachi Chicken and Broccoli
Chicken- Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs.
Oyster Sauce- This is a popular Asian sauce, that I can find in any local supermarket.
Sesame Oil- Use pure sesame oil. You can find this in either the Asian section of your market, or the Oil section.
Soy Sauce- I used low salt soy sauce. It adds really great flavor to this dish.
Hoisin Sauce- This is an Asian barbecue sauce. It can also be found in the Asian section of your market. You can also use an American style barbecue sauce.
Oil- Use olive oil to stir fry this dish.
Vegetables- I used broccoli and red pepper. But feel free to use any veggies you like. Just be aware that some veggies might take longer to cook.
Butter- I like to cook with Kerry Gold Irish butter.
How I Made my Stir Fry
First, I marinated the chicken. Try and cut your chicken in equal sized pieces. That way it will all cook at the same rate.
Next, I made the stir fry sauce for the Easy Hibachi Chicken and Broccoli.
Then, I stir fried the veggies.
Next, I stir fried the chicken. Try not to overcook it.
Finally, I added the sauce and let it cook with the chicken.
If you like Hibachi flavors, you need to try this delicious Easy Hibachi Chicken and Broccoli.
Easy Hibachi Chicken and Broccoli
Hibachi style chicken, red peppers, and broccoli tossed in an oyster and hoisin sauce.
1½poundsboneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut in bite sized cubes
½cupsliced scallions
3tbsp. unsalted butter
2tbsp. hoisin sauce or barbecue sauce
1diced jalapeno
1tbsp.olive oil
1cupred bell pepper, cut in one-inch pieces
2cupssteamed broccoli, cut in one-inch pieces
Instructions
First, mix together the soy sauce, ginger, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and garlic in a medium bowl. Stir in the chicken and set aside.
Next, make the stir fry sauce: in a small bowl, stir together the hoisin sauce, scallions, and butter. Set aside.
Heat the oil on medium high heat in a large skillet, preferably cast iron. Add the red peppers and cook until crisp tender. Remove the peppers to a plate. Add a third of the chicken and cook it until it's cooked through. Remove it to a plate. Cook the rest of the chicken in two batches, removing it to a plate when done. When all the chicken is cooked, turn the skillet down to medium heat and put all the chicken back in. Add the butter-scallion-jalapeno-hoisin sauce mixture and toss it with the chicken. Finally add the red pepper and broccoli.
Easy Lemon Loaf Cake is one of our favorite desserts. I start this cake by baking up a buttery lemon cake. Then, I top the cake with vanilla whipped cream and sweetened strawberries. We like this dessert for several reasons. First of all, I like that I can make this whole …
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Prosciutto and Artichoke Arugula Salad is one of our favorite salads. I start this arugula salad by making a fig balsamic vinegar vinaigrette. Then, I toss together the arugula along with the cucumbers, onions, olives, artichokes and tomatoes. Next, I top the tossed veggies with the Prosciutto di Carpegna PDO. Finally, I drizzle on my Fig Balsamic Vinaigrette. We like this salad for several reasons. First of all, at the end of a long day, we all enjoy this nice hearty salad. Secondly, I like that I can make this salad ahead of time. I like to make it early in the day and let it chill until dinner. And, lastly, we all love the delicious prosciutto, the crisp veggies, and the sweet vinaigrette.
The Equipment I Used
A Mandolin- This is entirely optional. But I used it to thinly slice my cucumbers and onions.
A Small Jar- I like to shake my dressings up in a jar.
The Ingredients Needed for Prosciutto and Artichoke Arugula Salad
Prosciutto- This Prosciutto di Carpegna PDO has an amazing texture and taste that you need to experience.
Arugula- I used organic baby arugula.
Artichokes- To save time I used marinated grilled artichoke hearts.
Onions- I used sliced red onions.
Olives- I used some spicy olives that I found at a gourmet market.
Tomatoes- I used halved cherry tomatoes.
Oil- Use a good quality extra virgin olive oil.
Balsamic Vinegar- Use a good quality fig balsamic vinegar.
How I Made my Arugula Salad
First, I made the vinaigrette. Be sure to taste the vinaigrette. You may want to add more honey.
Finally, I tossed veggies with the arugula, topped it with the prosciutto, and drizzled it with the vinaigrette.
If you like arugula salads, you need to try this delicious and hearty Prosciutto and Artichoke Arugula Salad.
Prosciutto and Artichoke Arugula Salad
Prosciutto di Carpegna, marinated artichokes, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, sliced red onions, arugula, and olives all tossed with a fig balsamic vinaigrette.
¼cupfig balsamic vinegar or regular balsamic vinegar
2tbsp.honey
1tbsp.Dijon mustard
1clovegrated garlic
¼tsp.black pepper
Instructions
Begin by making the vinaigrette by shaking up all the ingredients in a small jar or blending them in a food processor or blender.
Put all the arugula in a large bowl, or on a large platter. Toss the arugula with the tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, onions, and artichokes. Top the salad with the prosciutto di Carpegna PDO. Drizzle on as much vinaigrette as you like.
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Pumpkin Butter Swirled Pancakes are one of our favorite fall breakfast dishes. I’ve probably cooked pancakes more than I’ve cooked any other dish. Since, when my girls were little, they wanted me to make pancakes every day. We all still love these pancakes for several reasons. First of all, I like that I can make these pancakes in less than thirty minutes. Secondly, I like that I can make these pancakes ahead of time. I just mix up the batter when I have time and cook them before serving. Thirdly, I like that I can reheat the leftover cooked pancakes in a three hundred fifty- degree oven. And, finally, we all love the sweet and yummy fall flavors in these pancakes.
The Equipment I Used
A Food Scale- For perfect pancakes every time, please weigh your flour.
A Nonstick Skillet- I use this to cook my pancakes.
The Ingredients Needed for Pumpkin Butter Swirled Pancakes
Flour- Use all- purpose flour. I like King Arthur brand flour.
Sugar- Be sure to use granulated sugar. I always use the Domino brand.
Milk- Use whole milk, not low fat or fat free.
Sour Cream- Use full fat sour cream, or whole milk Greek yogurt.
First, I sifted together all the dry ingredients. If you don’t sift them, the baking powder will give a bitter taste to your pancakes.
Next, I combined all the wet ingredients and stirred them into the dry ingredients.
Finally, I melted butter in my skillet and cooked the first pancakes. I added a sweet pumpkin butter swirl to each pancake. Because I made big pancakes, I only cooked one at a time.
If you like pancakes, you need to try these sweet and delicious Classic Pumpkin Butter Swirled Pancakes.
Pumpkin Butter Swirled Pancakes
Pancakes swirled with Terrapin Ridge Farms Pumpkin Butter
Begin the pancakes by sifting together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar into a large mixing bowl.
In a second bowl, beat together the egg, milk, and yogurt/sour cream. Then, stir this mixture into the flour mixture. Mix just until no flour streaks remain. Stir in the melted butter.
Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle and melt a teaspoon of butter. Depending on what size you want your pancakes, ladle the correct amount of batter onto the skillet. When bubbles appear, swirl a tablespoon of pumpkin butter into the batter of each pancake, and then flip your pancakes. Add more butter, as necessary.
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