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Sesame Ginger Chicken Salad with Fried Wontons is one of our favorite dinner salads. The chicken is so tender, and the dressing is so flavorful, plus all the wontons are so crispy. Of course, I also love all the veggies in this salad. I start this salad by making the dressing. The sesame oil, ginger, and garlic gives it so much flavor. Next, I brush some of the dressing on the chicken and bake it in the oven. I love that the oven does all the work for me. No babysitting chicken on the stove for me! Then, I fry the wontons until they’re golden and crispy. Finally, I toss all the vegetables, chicken and dressing together, and top it all with the wontons.
The Equipment I Used
A Food Processor- My Sesame Ginger Dressing really needs to be mixed in a food processor. You could also use a blender, or shake it up in a jar.
A Deep Frying Thermometer- In order to fry your wontons, you really need to use a thermometer.
A Three Quart Saucepan- I fried my wontons in this.
The Ingredients Needed for Sesame Ginger Chicken Salad with Fried Wontons
Sesame Oil- This adds so much great flavor. It can be found in the oil or Asian section of your market.
Lemon Juice- Be sure and use freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Soy Sauce- I like the Kikoman brand.
Ginger- Fresh ginger is essential here.
Dijon mustard- I like Grey Poupon Country Mustard.
Chicken- Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
Oil- Be sure and use vegetable oil or canola oil to fry your chicken.
Wonton Wrappers- I like the Nasoya brand.
How I Made my Salad
First, I made my dressing.
Next, I baked the chicken.
Then, I fried the wontons. It’s important to maintain a constant oil temperature. Watch the oil carefully so that it doesn’t burn the wontons. They cook very fast.
Finally, I tossed the chicken and vegetables together with the dressing and topped them with the wontons.
This Sesame Ginger Chicken Salad with Fried Wontons is a wonderful, light main dish salad. If you’re a salad lover, you definitely need to try it.
Sesame Ginger Chicken Salad with Fried Wontons
Sesame Ginger Chicken Salad with Fried Wontons
A tossed salad topped with baked chicken, fried wontons, and a sesame ginger dressing.
Begin by making the Sesame Ginger Dressing: In a food processor, mix together the sesame oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, mustard, and the sesame seeds.
Next, bake the chicken: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Brush the chicken with two tablespoons of the dressing. Bake on a baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink inside. Slice the chicken and sprinkle with the sesame seeds.
While the chicken bakes, fry the wontons: In a three quart saucepan heat an inch of oil to 360 degrees. Cook the wonton strips in two batches, for a couple of minutes each, until they turn golden brown. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with kosher salt.
In a large salad bowl, combine all the vegetables along with the chicken. Toss with as much dressing as you want, and divide between four plates. Top each serving with some wontons.
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Vanilla Cake Roll with Raspberry Filling is a delicious, easy cake. Also, it is a milk free cake. In fact, even the filling contains no milk or cream. I start this cake by making a quick cake batter. Next, while the cake bakes, I make a quick cream cheese frosting. Then, I spread the cake with raspberry jam, the frosting, and the raspberries. Finally, I roll the cake up again and dust it with powdered sugar. I really like this cake for several reasons. First of all, it’s a super versatile cake. Sometimes I roll it up with whipped cream inside, instead of the frosting. And, other times, I use blueberries or strawberries, instead of raspberries. Secondly, I like that this cake use ingredients that I always have on hand. And, thirdly, I love how pretty this cake looks.
The Equipment I Used
An Electric Mixer- An electric mixer makes mixing this cake super easy.
A Food Scale- For best results, weigh your flour and sugars for this recipe.
A Sifter- Be sure and sift together your dry ingredients.
A 15x10x1 Baking Pan- Use this pan for baking this cake.
Wax Paper- You’ll need this to line your pan.
The Ingredients Needed for Vanilla Cake Roll with Raspberry Filling
Eggs- Be sure and use room temperature eggs.
Flour- Use all purpose flour.
Jam- Make sure you use seedless raspberry jam.
Cream Cheese- Use brick cream cheese.
How I Made My Cake
First, I let my eggs come to room temperature, for about a half hour.
Next, I used my Kitchen Aid mixer to beat the eggs.
Then, I added the rest of the ingredients and baked the cake for just 15 minutes.
Next, I rolled up the cake and let it cool for ten minutes.
Finally, I filled the cake with the jam, frosting, and berries.
My whole family really loves this quick and easy Vanilla Cake Roll with Raspberry Filling. And, they’re always very impressed that this cake actually rolls up so perfectly.
Vanilla Cake Roll with Raspberry Filling
Vanilla Cake Roll with Raspberry Filling
A rolled vanilla cake filled with raspberry jam, fresh raspberries, and a cream cheese frosting.
Grease a 15x10x1 pan with vegetable shortening and then line it with wax paper.
In the bowl on an electric mixer, beat together the eggs, baking powder, and salt. Beat on high for two minutes.
Lower the speed to medium, and gradually beat in the sugar.
Lower the speed to low, and add the lemon juice.
Fold in the flour, just until it's combined with the rest of the batter. Pour into the pan and bake for 15 minutes, or just until it springs back when touched.
While the cake bakes, mix together the cream cheese frosting. In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla. Then, sift in the cream cheese, and whip until blended.
When the cake is done, immediately run a knife along the edges and invert it on a powdered sugar dusted dish towel. Remove the wax paper and roll it up in the dish towel. Let cool on a wire rack for ten minutes.
Unroll the cake and spread with the jam, then the frosting, and then dot it with berries. Roll it up again and dust with powdered sugar.
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Jalapeno Popper Chicken Enchiladas are one of our favorite dinners. I start this dish by filling corn tortillas with creamy shredded chicken and two cheeses. Next, I top the filled tortillas with a mixture of cream cheese, cheddar cheese, jalapenos, and bacon. If you like jalapeno poppers, you need to try these.
The Equipment I Used
A Baking Dish- I used a ceramic LeCreuset oval baker, for baking my enchiladas. Any 13×9 baking dish will work.
A Skillet- You will need a skillet for cooking the enchilada filling.
A Baking Sheet- Use a baking sheet to bake the chicken.
The Ingredients Needed for Jalapeno Popper Chicken Enchiladas
Chicken- Use a chicken breast with the skin and bones. This keeps the chicken nice and moist.
Cream Cheese- I used whipped cream cheese for this recipe.
Chicken Stock- As you may know, I always use my homemade chicken stock. The recipe is below.
Cream- Be sure and use heavy cream.
Tortillas- Use a good quality corn tortilla.
Jalapeno- If you remove the seeds in membranes, the jalapenos probably won’t be too hot.
How I Made my Enchiladas
First, I baked and then shredded my chicken.
Next, I stirred together the topping of the bacon, cream cheese, jalapenos and cheddar.
Then, I made the enchilada filling. To do this, I cooked and onion and then added heavy cream and chicken stock. Then, I simmered it together until it was thick and creamy.
Next, I softened the tortillas in the microwave. This make the tortillas pliable.
Then, I filled the tortillas with the filling and cheese, and rolled them up.
Next, I topped them with a bacon, jalapeno, cheddar, and cream cheese.
Finally, I baked it in the oven for twenty minutes.
These Jalapeno Popper Chicken Enchiladas are truly scrumptious. And, they reheat in the microwave, really well, the next day.
Jalapeno Popper Chicken Enchiladas
Jalapeno Popper Chicken Enchiladas
Chicken Enchiladas topped with a creamy bacon, cheddar, and jalapeno sauce.
¼tsp. eachkosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika
2tbsp.extra virgin olive oil
6sliceschopped bacon
4ounceswhipped cream cheese
½cupminced jalapenos
1cupchopped onions
2tbsp.minced garlic
1chopped plum tomato
½cup eachchicken stock and heavy cream
½tsp. eachcumin powder, chili powder, and paprika
½tsp.kosher salt
10corn tortillas
¾cup Monterey Jack Cheese
3cupsExtra Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1sliced jalapeno
InstructionsÂ
Begin by baking the chicken: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the chicken on a baking dish, and sprinkle it all over with a quarter teaspoon of the kosher salt, the black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and a quarter teaspoon of the paprika. Drizzle with one tablespoon of the oil, and bake for forty minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink inside. Remove the skin and bones, and shred the chicken.
While the chicken is cooking, make the enchilada topping: Cook the bacon on low heat in a small skillet until it's nice and crispy. Drain and place in a small bowl. Stir in the cream cheese and the minced jalapenos, and ¾ a cup of the cheddar cheese.
Next, make the enchilada filling: In a large skillet, heat the rest of the olive oil on medium heat. Cook the onions and garlic until they're softened, for about five minutes. Then, add the tomatoes, chicken stock, heavy cream, cumin, chili powder, paprika, and a quarter teaspoon of kosher salt. Simmer about ten minutes, until the sauce is thickened. Stir in the shredded chicken.
In a bowl, mix together, the Monterey Jack cheese and 2¼ cups of the cheddar. Soften the tortillas in the microwave, on a plate, three tortillas at a time. Fill each tortilla with some of the filling and some of the cheese. Roll up the tortillas and place them seam side down in a casserole.
Spoon the topping mixture over the filled tortillas. Scatter the sliced jalapeno over the top and bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees.
4½lbs.chicken breasts and wings with skin and bones
10cupswater
2peeled onions
2peeled carrots
3peeled parsley roots
1tbsp.kosher salt
4stalks celery
1peeled parsnip
2tbsp.garlic cloves
1cupfresh parsley and fresh dill
InstructionsÂ
Put the chicken and the salt in a large, tall pot and cover with ten cups of cold water. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 30 minutes, skimming any scum that forms.
Add all the vegetables and herbs and simmer for two and a half hours. Pour the soup through a strainer to remove everything but the broth.
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