CHICKEN PARMESAN - AARON MCCARGO, JR'S MASTERPIECE!
This is, without question, the best chicken parmesan I've ever had. It's from Aaron McCargo, Jr of The Next Food Network Star competition. I love the way he seasons the chicken itself as well as the panko, making sure you *get* the seasonings instead of them falling off into the oil. The white sauce takes this completely over the top. Just when you think you've died and gone to blissful heaven, another dimension of magnificent flavor graces your awaiting tongue. Use your favorite store-bought marinara. I used Classico Cabernet Marinara with Herbs and it was DEEE-vine! I also used far less oil than Aaron's suggested 2 quarts and halved the recipe which turned out just fine. Diet, SCHMY-ET!
Provided by Sandi From CA
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat oil to 350 degrees F.
- Mix all seasonings together then divide into 2 parts.
- Season chicken breast with half of the seasoning on both sides.
- Add the remaining seasoning and 3 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley to panko bread crumbs and mix.
- Dip chicken in flour, then in eggs, then in bread crumbs.
- Fry chicken until golden brown, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- For the white sauce, heat the garlic and heavy cream in a medium saucepan, until simmering.
- Turn off heat, add butter, and whisk vigorously until fully incorporated.
- Add 1 tablespoon fresh parsley and season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer the marinara sauce in saucepan over medium heat.
- Place 2 slices of mozzarella cheese on each breast.
- Pour the warmed marinara sauce over the cheese, drizzle with white sauce and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1150.5, Fat 60, SaturatedFat 31.4, Cholesterol 362.1, Sodium 3958.8, Carbohydrate 80.6, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 27.6, Protein 70.3
ZARELA'S FAMOUS CREAMY RICE CASSEROLE FROM AARON SANCHEZ
I love Aaron Sanchez. He is one of my favorite TV chefs. He runs a number of restaurants. The one he runs with his mother is called Zarela's, his mother's first name. He was on a show called, "The Best Thing I Ever Ate" with his mother. His choice was Zarela's creamy, cheesy rice dish. This is what Zarela wrote after the show. I am posting it here so I don't lose the recipe. "I was just on the Food Network show The Best Thing I Ever Ate with my son, chef and Food Network star, Aaron Sanchez and within minutes viewers were going to my web site www.zarela.com, signing up for updates and writing me to share the recipe. Thank you very much for your interest and I hope you enjoy our famous creamy rice casserole. This is a superior party dish that can be easily pre-assembled and reheated just prior to serving. This is why it is high on the list of all caterers in Northern Mexico, myself included. What makes it a favorite of all eaters is that it has layers of flavors - creamy and hot, crunchy corn kernels, and the cilantro adds a refreshing after-taste."
Provided by Felina
Categories White Rice
Time 1h15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring water to a boil and add butter and salt. When the butter is melted add the rice and bring back to a boil. Lower the heat to very low and cover the rice with a tight-fitting lid and cook for 25 to 30 minutes, Take rice out of the saucepan and spread on a baking sheet to cool or allow to cool in the pan uncovered.
- Meanwhile, combine the sour cream with the 1/4 cup chopped onion and cilantro and add salt to taste.
- Heat the lard in a frying pan and add the 1/2 cup chopped onion and garlic.
- Dice the poblanos and add to pan when the onion is wilted.
- Saute for one minute.
- Let cool and combine with the rice.
- Drain the can of corn well and add to the cool rice and poblano mixture.
- Add the sour cream mixture and mix in the grated cheese.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until heated through in a 350 degree oven.
- If using a Pyrex dish, the oven temperature should be 325 degrees.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 900.2, Fat 42.2, SaturatedFat 23.4, Cholesterol 103.2, Sodium 1600.3, Carbohydrate 106.2, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 10.2, Protein 27
CHICKEN FRANCAISE
Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.
Categories main-dish
Time 37m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Place the chicken, in batches if necessary, in a large zipped bag (or between 2 sheets of plastic wrap). With a meat mallet, pound the chicken to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut each breast into thirds.
- Put the flour in a shallow dish, adding a pinch of salt, pepper and 1 teaspoon paprika. Take a heaping tablespoon and set aside for later use. In a second shallow dish, add the eggs. Mix in the Parmesan, 2 tablespoons parsley and a pinch of salt, pepper and paprika. Dredge each chicken cutlet in the flour and then the egg mixture, making sure to get all sides.
- Place a large saute pan over high heat and add 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter. Place the breaded chicken into the hot pan, 2 pieces at a time. Cook for 3 minutes, undisturbed. Flip and cook until the chicken has cooked through, reaching a temperature of 160 degrees F, about 3 more minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and repeat the process with the remaining pieces of chicken.
- In the same saute pan over medium heat, add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, crushed red pepper and reserved seasoned flour. Cook until the garlic becomes aromatic, about 1 minute. Add the white wine and chicken stock and continue to cook for another minute. Add the bouillon powder, lemon zest and lemon juice and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter to thicken the sauce. Taste for seasoning.
- Add the arugula to each dish or to 1 large platter. Place the chicken on top and drizzle with the sauce. Serve immediately.
MINI SHEPHERD'S PIE-SO GOOD!
A great recipe from Aaron McCargo on Big Daddys' House. On Food Network, this recipe has 52 outstanding reviews! You can sub turkey or even veggie crumbles for the ground beef! Kids can help make this dish and have fun doing it! This can also be made in a 9x13" pan. This is good frozen and microwaved. Great to take in your lunch bag, to a picnic, or to a tailgate party! Enjoy! A little history: The key to dating Shepherd's pie is the introduction (and acceptance) of potatoes in England. Potatoes are a new world food. They were first introduced to Europe in 1520 by the Spanish. Potatoes did not appeal to the British palate until the 18th Century. (Foods America Gave the World, A. Hyatt Verrill, page 28). Shepherd's Pie, a dish of minced meat (usually lamb, when made with beef it is called "Cottage Pie") topped with mashed potatoes was probably invented sometime in the 18th Century by frugal peasant housewives looking for creative ways to serve leftover meat to their families. It is generally agreed that it originated in the north of England and Scotland where there are large numbers of sheep--hence the name. The actual phrase "Shepherd's Pie" dates back to the 1870s, when mincing machines made the shredding of meat easy and popular."
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Potato
Time 1h10m
Yield 12 mini pies
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Spray a 12-count muffin pan with cooking spray. Mold biscuits to the shape of each muffin cup. Par-bake biscuits for 6 to 8 minutes until light golden. Remove from oven and set aside. You will probably need to smash them down with the back of a spoon.
- Heat the 2 tbls. oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and brown. Stir in the onions, salt, pepper and garlic and allow to cook together for a couple of minutes.
- Mix flour into the meat mixture and stir until a paste consistency is reached. Add beef stock to pan and stir in vegetables and herbs, the last few minutes, until combined.
- Reheat mashed potatoes in a microwave for 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in granulated garlic and onion powder.
- Spoon equal amounts (approximately 2 tablespoons) of warm potatoes on the bottoms of each par-baked biscuit. Then top with equal amounts of beef mixture (approximately 2 tablespoons). Finally top with equal amounts of Cheddar cheese.
- Return to oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until cheese is melted and browned. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before popping individual pies out with a knife. Enjoy!
CHEESE STUFFED BACON MEATBALLS (AARON MCCARGO, JR.)
Yummy meatballs from Foodnetwork's "Big Daddy's House" - These are really really yummy. The recipe calls for applewood smoked bacon but my grocery store didn't have that so I substituted with regular bacon.
Provided by FeelinYummy
Categories Cheese
Time 45m
Yield 8-12 meatballs, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Arrange the bacon slices on a sheet pan. Put in the oven and bake until crisp, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the bacon from the pan to a cutting board and chop. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix together the beef, Worcestershire, onion soup mix, bread crumbs, black pepper, stock and the chopped bacon.
- Form portions of the meat around the mozzarella to make smooth balls. Arrange the meatballs on a sheet pan with a rack and bake until thoroughly browned, about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Serve with Pasta and Marinara Sauce.
THE BEST CHICKEN PARMESAN
Chicken Parmesan should have, well, Parmesan. So we not only topped ours with it, we added it to the crust for even more flavor and texture. For the coating, we prefer to start with plain breadcrumbs and enhance them with our favorite flavors. And our very simple, classic Italian-American tomato sauce has a bright and tomato-y flavor that cuts through the richness of the chicken and pasta.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Set a wire rack inside a rimmed baking sheet. Line another rimmed baking sheet with foil. Cut two 12-inch sheets of plastic wrap.
- Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise, making 4 roughly equal pieces; they should look like large chicken tenders. Place one sheet of plastic on a clean cutting board. Put one chicken piece in the center of the plastic and top with the other sheet of plastic. Pound the chicken with the flat side of a meat mallet, starting in the center and working your way to the edges, until the chicken is 1/4-inch thick. Transfer to the wire rack. Repeat with the remaining chicken, one piece at a time. Liberally sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Put the flour in a pie plate and dredge the chicken 1 piece at a time, turning to coat and packing the flour into the crevices. Shake to remove any excess and return to the rack. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
- Whisk the breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup of the Parmesan, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a medium bowl until combined. Whisk the milk and egg in a medium bowl until combined. Dip the dredged chicken into the milk mixture, allowing any excess to drip off. Then pack the seasoned breadcrumbs firmly onto the chicken. Very gently
- shake off any excess and return to the rack. Refrigerate uncovered at least 30 minutes and up to 12 hours.
- Meanwhile, make the sauce. Heat 1/3 cup of the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, oregano and red pepper flakes and cook until very fragrant but not brown, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, basil and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer and cook, uncovered, until the tomatoes are very tender and the liquid has reduced by half, about 30 minutes. Smash the tomatoes with a potato masher until almost smooth; it's ok if it's a little chunky. Season with salt.
- Heat the remaining 1/2 cup oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 cutlets and cook until the coating is golden brown, about 1 minute per side; the chicken will not be cooked through. Transfer to the foil-lined baking sheet in a single layer 3 inches apart. Repeat with the remaining cutlets.
- Arrange an oven rack directly under the broiler and preheat to high. Arrange the chicken in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, spaced 3 inches apart. Top each cutlet with 2/3 cup of the sauce and spread evenly to coat. Sprinkle each cutlet with 1 tablespoon of the Parmesan and 1/2 cup mozzarella. Broil until the cheese melts and starts to brown in spots, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook the spaghetti, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain and transfer to the remaining sauce. Gently stir until the sauce coats the pasta. Transfer the spaghetti to a serving dish and top with the chicken. Sprinkle with more Parmesan and serve with torn basil.
ROASTED GARLIC MAYONNAISE
I love flavored mayos so I was so excited to find a bunch in the Food Network magazine made by Aaron McCargo Jr. You can put this on a sandwich or spread it on your fish before you bake it.
Provided by Margie99
Categories Sauces
Time 5m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl. If you don't know how to roast garlic there are a dozen recipes here on food.com or you can buy it already roasted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 58.9, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 3.8, Sodium 104.6, Carbohydrate 3.9, Sugar 0.9, Protein 0.2
JAMMIN SALMON BURGERS WITH DILL MAYO
I got this recipe from the food network - I watched Aaron McCargo Jr. make them and they looked and sounded so great I had to make them. Easy to do and I fixed as written except I did not have grapeseed oil so I used olive oil and eliminated the buns (strictly personal taste). I did not add any salt to either part of the recipe, and I thought they tasted great, but again that is my personal taste. We had a get together and there are some picky eaters (who would not eat fish if there was a gun to their heads) so I made a second batch where I substituted canned chicken breast and used lime zest (have one lemon hater too) and they turned out great too. I served both the salmon and chicken version with Merlotïs Green Beans with Cherry Tomatoes (recipe #30951) and lazyme Roasted New Potatoes with Red Onions (recipe #216663) it was an awesome meal with no leftovers. The dill mayo is fantastic and can be used just about any place you would use mayo.
Provided by Sandy in Dayton
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 4 burgers, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the Dill Mayonnaise:.
- Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
- For the Burgers:.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- In medium bowl, combine the parsley, onions, eggs, panko, black pepper, salt, lemon zest, and Dill Mayonnaise together. Add drained salmon and mix together. Make 4 patties and set aside.
- In a large ovenproof skillet on medium, heat 2 tablespoons of grapeseed oil. Place burger in skillet. Cook over medium heat until browned. Turn and brown other side. Place in oven for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Serve on buns with Dill Mayonnaise.
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