Kitchen Apprentice

Matthew and Shannon make shrimp and grits!

A short episode about a quick and tasty meal. Remember, Pico de Gallo is: jalapeno, onion, tomatoes. Lime juice, salt, and cilantro. Repeat that three times now. Also, chicken flauta filling (review episode Cool Summer Chicken Bacon Salad for roasted chicken how-to) Shred cooled roasted chicken, mix with sour cream, green onion, and Frank's red hot (not a sponsor). Roll into warm corn tortilla. Fry tortillas in vegetable oil. Minimalist Guac: Avocado and lemon oil. Contact to order for 3 easy payments of 68.99 plus shipping and handling. 😁

We make chili! Fun times here. Serves 4-6 Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds lf ground beef, 1 diced white onion, 2 14.5 oz. cans of diced tomatoes, 2 cans of sliced mushrooms, 2 5 1/2 cans of spicy hot v8, 1 15 oz cans of chili beams and sauce, several dashes of franks red hot, 1 packet of chili seasoninf (Potential additions: beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, your heart's content)

Easy at home take-out.

Roasted chicken thighs in lemon cream sauce with couscous on the side! Roasted chicken recipe can be found on previous episode for "Cool Summer Chicken Bacon Avocado Salad". In a medium saucepan, add 1-1/4 c. water, 2 T. butter, and 1/2 t. lemon pepper. Bring this to a boil. Add 1 c. couscous, stir. Remove from heat, cover, and let sit until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with fork before serving. In a large skillet, melt 2 T. butter; add sliced shallot and cook for 2-3 minutes over medium heat. Add 2 cloves minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add 2 c. chicken stock and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and add 3/4 c. heavy cream and 6 T. lemon juice. Make a slurry of 1/2 c. chicken stock and 2 T. cornstarch in a small bowl or glass; add to sauce and return to heat, stirring until sauce thickens. Add fresh slicef mushrooms (1/2 lb.), 1 T. parsley, 1/2 T. red pepper flakes. Serve sauce with chicken and couscous! Nom!

How to cook palenta as an awesome, easy filler dish to compliment your favorite meats and vegetables.

2tbsp of butter... 1 onion sliced... 1 can of artichoke hearts... 1 1/2 cup mushroom sliced... 3 handfuls of fresh spinach... 1 jar of alfredo sauce... meat (as desired)... lasagna noodles... SAUCE LAYER FIRST... listen on folks!

We make mozzarella cheese sticks to freeze and enjoy later. 5 string cheeses, 1 tbsp. of flour, 1 egg, 1/2 cup of bread crumbs.

Shannon and I prep easy food for a potluck. I'm a fan of easy. (Not so much of potlucks.)

We make spaghetti!