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How To Brown A Pizza Crust In a Convection Oven

by on Jun. 13, 2012, under Cooking

Here is another Video in a Series on How To Make Pizza At Home By Award Winning Celebrity Chef Mike Neylan

 

http://www.ehow.com/video_12238450_brown-pizza-crust-convection-oven.html”>How

 

 

 


How To Make NY Style, Foldable Pizza

by on Jun. 09, 2012, under Cooking

Here is another Video in the How To Make Pizza At Home Series

http://www.ehow.com/video_12238429_making-new-yorkstyle-foldable-pizza-olive-oil.html

 

 


Cold Roasted Peach Soup

by on Jun. 08, 2012, under Cooking

Great first course on a hot day or a light dessert!

2 lbs Peaches peeled, pitted and sliced
1/2 lb fresh apricots peeled, pitted and sliced
2 Tbs fresh lemon juice
2 tsp cinnamon
2 cups plain greek yogurt
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint

In single layer place peaches and apricots on baking sheet and bake in 350 degree oven for 10-15 minutes
turning over halfway thru so they brown evenly

Puree peaches and apricots with rest of ingredients except mint in food processor
Chill in refrigerator for at least a few hours until cold

Serve in bowls with a little mint sprinkled on top

Enjoy!

Recipe Courtesy
www.chefmiketucson.com


How To Make Pizza At Home Video Series

by on Jun. 08, 2012, under Cooking

How To Make Pizza At Home is one of a group of videos by Tucson Personal Chef Mike Neylan.

 

http://www.ehow.com/video_12238432_make-pizzas-home.html”>How

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Chicken-Feta Enchiladas With an Almond Mole Sauce

by on Jun. 07, 2012, under Cooking

Great flavorful dish that you can control the heat by the amount of Chilies added!

2lbs boneless skinless Chicken Thighs
1 large onion peeled and cut into slices
10 flour tortillas
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
8 ounces of crumbled feta cheese
8 ounces of shredded mexican blend cheese
Salt and pepper

Heat outdoor grill to medium-high
Season chicken with salt and pepper and sear chicken on grill (Do not cook all the way thru they will finish cooking in Mole sauce)
Grill onion slices until carmelized
when chicken and onion are cool roughly chop and put in separate bowls

Mole Sauce (can be made a day in advance)
4 corn tortillas
1 large ancho chilie (seeded and stemmed)
2 New Mexico Chilies (seeded and stemmed)
1 small red onion chopped
6 cloves garlic
1 cup almonds
4 cups chicken stock
4 tomatotos cored and chopped
1/2 cup golden raisins
4 ounces dark chocolate
1/4 cup Maple syrup
1 tsp cinnamon
Juice from 1 lime

In large saute pan with a little olive oil fry the corn tortillas until crisp, remove from pan and reserve oil
In bathes fry chilies,tomatoes, red onion and garlic until browned
finally toast almonds
Add all the ingredients to food processor with 2 cups of chicken stock and puree until smooth
add to sauce pan and simmer with rest of stock and raisins for 1 hour
Add chicken thighs and simmer until chicken is cooked thru
Add chocolate, cinnamon, maple syrup and lime juice
salt and pepper to taste

How to assemble Enchiladas
in baking dish add some Mole sauce on bottom to cover
Spread Chicken and sauce in middle of tortilla and sprinkle some feta and grilled onion on top
Roll tortilla up and put seam side down in baking dish
Keep filling and rolling tortillas until baking dish is full
Ladle more Mole sauce on top and sprinkle extra Mole sauce on top
Sprinkle Mexican blend cheese on top and bake in 350 oven for 15-20 minutes until cheese is bubbling

Serve with sliced avocado, sour cream and garnish with chopped cilantro!

Recipe Courtesy
www.chefmiketucson.com


Madame Tussauds Wax Museum

by on Jun. 02, 2012, under Cooking

On a recent trip to NYC I visited Madame Tussauds Wax Museum.
I was not expecting the huge space they have to display all the wax figures!

You are brought by elevator up to the top floor and work your way down the levels. There is all types of famous political, actors and other people diplayed and some look so real you expect them to move.

They have museums in other cities also.
if you have a chance check them out.


THAI-COCONUT DUCK BREAST

by on May. 20, 2012, under Cooking

This is great sliced over a salad or as a main course!

4 Boneless Duck Breasts trimmed of some fat.   (Leave some fat on to sear in pan)
1 can coconut milk
1 medium shallot chopped
4 garlic cloves chopped
2 Tbs Hot Madras Curry Powder
1 thai chilie chopped
juice from 1 lime
1 tbs lemon peel finely chopped
2 inch piece of lemongrass chopped
1 inch piece ginger chopped fine
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

Heat cast iron pan over medium high heat for 10 minutes
add a few Tbs peanut oil and sear duck breasts skin side down first
Turn after a few minutes and cook on other side a few minutes
turn back to skin side and turn off heat but leave in pan so middle gets medium rare

In small saucepan over medium heat saute shallots and garlic for a few minutes
add curry powder and cook for a few more minutes
Add remaining ingredients except for lime juice
Bring to simmer and cook for 5 minutes
taste for seasoning and add lime juice

Slice Duck and serve with sauce
Serve with roasted sweet potatos

Recipe Courtesy www.chefmiketucson.com


Create a Stunning Slideshow!

by on May. 12, 2012, under Cooking

In literally minutes upload some photos and Trip Advisor edits them into a beautiful slideshow to share with family and friends!

 

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Teacher Appreciation Day Tuesday May 8

by on May. 03, 2012, under Cooking

ORO VALLEY GOLD SEASONINGS!!!

 

Tuesday May 8th is Teacher Appreciation Day!

Show how much you value your favorite teacher with a special gift from
Oro Valley Gold Seasonings.

Choose from there All purpose seasoning or there New Extra Bold.

It will come gift ready in a bright yellow bag with a World’s Best Teacher label on the front.

Order today to receive in time!!!

www.orovalleygold.com


Lamb Vindaloo

by on Apr. 26, 2012, under Cooking

This is a great spicy dish. The potatos cut some of the heat so check seasoning and adjust to your heat level.

LAMB VINDALOO
2 lbs boneless lamb cut into 1 inch chunks
2 tsp dry mustard
2 tsp cumin
2tsp coriander
2 tsp curry powder
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp cardamom
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves
3 onions chopped
5 garlic cloves
1 inch piece peeled ginger
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 jalapenos chopped fine with seeds
3 cups chicken stock
1 cup tomato sauce
2 lbs small red potatos
juice from 1 lemon
2 tsp salt

In heavy skillet heat over medium heat and toast dry spices
Transfer spices to bowl and in same skillet heat 3 Tbs vegetable oil and brown lamb pieces
Transfer lamb to bowl with spices and toss to coat lamb.
Do not clean pan out

In food processor blend onion, garlic, ginger and vinegar
brown mixture in same pan as you cooked lamb
when onion mixture is brown add lamb and spices back to pan

Add remaining ingredients except potatos and lemon juice. Bring to simmer
cook for 20-30 minutes
add potatos to pan and cook until lamb and potatos are tender.
Check seasoning and if you like extra spicy add a little more curry and cayenne
add lemon juice and serve with Basmati Rice, Mango Chutney and Indian Flatbread

Recipe Courtesy www.chefmiketucson.com