Kitchen Apprentice: Recent Episodes
Matthew
Welcome to Kitchen Apprentice, where Matthew finds out if he loves Shannon for more than just her cooking, by learning to cook...from Shannon.
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)
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.)
21+ 😉 Shannon and Matthew make some homemade Irish cream. Happy Holidays! Ingredients: 1 cup of half and half 2/3 cup of whipping cream 1-14oz can of sweetened condensed milk 3 tbsp vanilla extract 2 tbsp of INSTANT coffee 1 tbsp of chocolate syrup 1 cup of IRISH whiskey
Shannon and Matthew make a tasty chicken bacon salad with a lemon vinegarette dressing perfect for summer time weather.
Shannon and Matthew cook Saturday breakfast, solicit advice from you on ant invasions, and Matthew continues to make up words.