Stuffed Chicken Caprese

From Andie Evans
Makes 4 servings

A classic summer favorite, caprese salad, lends its flavors to this easy chicken dish. The chicken is stuffed with mozzarella and basil leaves and then served with sautéed cherry tomatoes and a sprinkling of torn basil.

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
4 (1-oz.) slices reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
8 large fresh basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup torn fresh basil
1. With small knife, make horizontal slit in chicken breasts to create pockets, being careful not to cut all the way through. Sandwich 1 cheese slice between 2 basil leaves; stuff into pockets. Secure with toothpicks. Sprinkle chicken with 1/8 teaspoon of the salt and pepper.
2. Heat large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add oil; heat until hot. Cook chicken 5 minutes; turn. Scatter tomatoes  over chicken; sprinkle with remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, covered, 4 to 5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Sprinkle chicken with torn basil. Remove toothpicks before serving.

4 servings
PER SERVING: 275 calories, 12 g total fat (5 g saturated fat), 35 g protein, 5 g carbohydrate, 90 mg cholesterol, 370 mg sodium, 1.5 g fiber

Hasselback Potatoes

From Andie Evans
Makes 6 servings
Time: 45 minutes

6 Medium Size Potatoes
2 - 3 Cloves Garlic, thinly sliced
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
30 g Butter
Maldon Sea Salt
Freshly Ground Black Pepper



Preheat the oven to 425˚F. Put the potato on a chopping board, flat side down. Start from one end of the potato, cut almost all the way through, at about 3 to 4 mm intervals.

Arrange the potatoes in a baking tray and insert the garlic in between the slits. Scatter some butter on top of each potato. Then drizzle the olive oil and sprinkle some sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Bake the potatoes for about 40 minutes or until the potatoes turn crispy and the flesh is soft.

Chocolate-Raspberry Mousse Tartlettes

From Andie Evans
Makes 18 tartlettes

CRUST
1 c. AP flour
1/3 c. powdered sugar
1/8 tsp. salt
1/2 c. unsalted butter, chilled, cut up
1 egg yolk
1 tsp. vanilla extract

MOUSSE
1 (6-oz.) container plus 1 cup fresh raspberries, divided
5 oz. semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
1/3 c. heavy whipping cream

Process flour, powdered sugar and salt in food processor until combined. Add butter; pulse until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. Add egg yolk and vanilla; pulse briefly until mixture is moist and crumbly. Shape into flat round; cover and freeze 15 minutes.

Break dough into 18 pieces; roll each into walnut-size ball. Press into mini muffin cups, pressing dough to top of cup. With fork, poke bottom crust three times and sides of crust several times. Freeze 15 minutes or refrigerate 30 minutes or overnight.

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown around edges. (Crust will puff up during baking. If it puffs too much, poke with small knife halfway through.) Cool completely in pan on wire rack; remove from pan.

Meanwhile, puree 6 oz. of the raspberries (about 1-1/2 cups) in food processor until smooth. Strain through sieve to remove seeds.

Place 1/3 cup of the puree in medium heatproof bowl (reserve any remaining puree for another use); add chocolate. Place bowl over saucepan of barely simmering water (bowl should not touch water); heat until chocolate is melted and smooth, stirring occasionally. Remove bowl from saucepan; cool 15 minutes or until room temperature.

Beat cream in medium bowl at medium-high speed until soft peaks form. Whisk large spoonful of cream into chocolate mixture to lighten; fold in remaining cream. Immediately spoon into pastry bag fitted with large star or plain tip; pipe into cooled pastry cups, mounding mousse. Garnish each tart with a fresh raspberry. Store in refrigerator.

Chicken and Asparagus Crepes

From Andie Evans
Time: 35 minutes
Makes 4 servings

When asparagus is out of season, I substitute broccolini and it's wonderful!


Ingredients
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the dish
2 1/2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley, dill, chives or mint)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
8 store-bought or homemade crepes (about 9 inches each)
1 shallot, sliced
1/2 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into pieces
3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
Directions


Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Butter a large baking dish. Combine the chicken, ricotta, 1/2 cup parmesan, 3 tablespoons herbs, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl. Spoon about 1/4 cup filling across the lower half of each crepe; roll up to enclose the filling. Place the crepes, seam-side down, in the baking dish. Cover with foil and bake until the filling is hot, about 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, melt 3 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallot and cook until it softens, about 1 minute. Add the asparagus and cook until just tender, about 3 minutes. Add the chicken broth, lemon zest and the remaining 1 tablespoon herbs and simmer until the sauce is slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in the remaining 1/4 cup parmesan and season with salt and pepper.

Divide the crepes among plates, top with the asparagus and sauce, and sprinkle with parmesan.

Per serving: Calories 405; Fat 24 g (Saturated 14 g); Cholesterol 115 mg; Sodium 984 mg; Carbohydrate 19 g; Fiber 1 g; Protein 26 g

Bacon and Egg Risotto

From BA 4/11
Time 50 minutes
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

6 large eggs
5 cups low-salt chicken broth
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 slices thick-cut bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
2 cups thinly sliced leeks (white and pale green parts only; about 2 large)
1 1/2 cups arborio rice or medium-grain white rice (about 10 ounces)
3/4 cup dry white wine
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh Italian parsley leaves (for garnish)
Additional finely grated Parmesan cheese (for garnish)

Preparation


Bring large skillet of water just to simmer over medium-low heat. Sprinkle water with salt. Working with 1 egg at a time, crack into small bowl and slide egg into simmering water. Cook eggs until whites are cooked through but yolks are still runny, 3 to 4 minutes. Using slotted spoon, carefully transfer poached eggs to medium bowl filled with ice water. DO AHEAD Eggs can be made up to 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate in same bowl of ice water.

Bring broth to simmer in medium saucepan; cover to keep warm. Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add bacon and cook until crisp, stirring occasionally. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Add leeks to drippings in pan; cook until soft but not brown, stirring often, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer 2 generous tablespoonfuls leeks to small bowl; reserve for garnish. Add rice to pan; stir 1 to 2 minutes. Add wine; stir until absorbed, about 2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup warm broth to saucepan; stir until broth is absorbed. Repeat adding broth and stirring until rice is tender but still firm to bite and sauce is creamy, stirring almost constantly, about 23 minutes total. Add bacon, chopped parsley, butter, and 2 tablespoons cheese. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Meanwhile, heat poached eggs in medium skillet of simmering water just until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.

Divide risotto among 6 bowls. Top risotto in each bowl with poached egg. Sprinkle egg with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with parsley leaves, additional cheese, and reserved leeks.

Nutritional Information
One serving contains:
Calories (kcal) 397.2
%Calories from Fat 32.6
Fat (g) 14.4
Saturated Fat (g) 5.1
Cholesterol (mg) 231.6
Carbohydrates (g) 46.1
Dietary Fiber (g) 1.2
Total Sugars (g) 2.6
Net Carbs (g) 44.9
Protein (g) 17.9
Sodium (mg) 413.5