Kittencals Garlic Croutons Food

KITTENCAL'S FAMOUS CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• In a small 2-cup mini food processor, process/mince the anchovy fillets and garlic together until finely minced (do this together and firstly, otherwise it will not get minced properly with the other ingredients).
• Add in the remaining ingredients, and process for 30 seconds, or more until well mixed.
• Adjust seasonings to taste.
• Thin with buttermilk (or milk) for a thinner consistency if desired.
• Store in fridge, covered in a glass container for 3 or more hours before using (the flavors become stronger when left in the fridge for a longer time).
• Toss desired amount of dressing with Romaine lettuce and croutons.
• Sprinkle with more grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

KITTENCAL'S GARLIC CROUTONS

Steps:

• Set oven to 325°F.
• Lighly grease a large baking sheet.
• Place the butter, garlic powder or fresh minced garlic and salt or seasoned salt in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave until melted.
• Mix in the dried parsley (if using).
• If you are using fresh garlic allow the melted butter mixture to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to infuse the garlic flavor into the butter.
• Brush both sides of the bread slices liberally with the melted butter mixture using a pastry brush.
• Using a serrated knife slice into small cubes or desired sizes.
• Place the bread cubes onto the baking sheet.
• Bake for 25 minutes, or until desired crispness (watch closely these brown quickly!).
• Let cool and store in a covered container in the fridge or freeze.

KITTENCAL'S GARLIC PARMESAN CROSTINI

Steps:

• Cut the French bread into about 1 x 1 x 1/2 inch slices (I cut them diagonally).
• Microwave the butter and garlic powder and salt until melted.
• Set oven to 350° (use a convection oven bake if you have it).
• Lightly butter the bottom of a large cookie/baking sheet with butter-garlic mixture.
• Add in the parsley to the melted butter and mix well.
• Using a pastry brush, coat each side of the bread slices with the melted butter mixture.
• Place on cookie sheet.
• Sprinkle one side (can sprinkle both sides if desired) with grated Parmesan cheese.
• Bake for about 5-6 minutes (if using a convection bake there is no need to turn over).
• Turn over the slices and bake about 4-5 minutes more, depending on how crispy you like them.
• Best served warm.

KITTENCAL'S SOFT AND TENDER PULL-APART GARLIC ROLLS/BUNS

Steps:

• Spray two round 8-inch baking pans with cooking spray (preferable a dark metal pan).
• Melt 1/3 cup butter then mix in 1 teaspoon garlic powder until well combined.
• Drizzle enough melted butter/garlic mixture to lightly cover the bottom of the pan; set the remaining butter/garlic mixture aside to use later.
• Attach the kneader blade to the heavy duty stand mixer.
• In a small bowl or cup proof the yeast with 1 teaspoon sugar in 1/2 cup warm water for about 8-10 minutes or until foamy (if the yeast does not foam discard and start again).
• In the stainless steel mixing bowl from a heavy duty stand mixer combine 2-1/2 cups flour with 1 tablespoon sugar, salt and 1 to 1-1/4 teaspoons garlic powder, warm milk, soft shortening and egg.
• After the yeast has been proofed pour into the bowl then start mixing/kneading adding in a little more flour if needed to create a soft smooth dough (kneading time should take about 7-8 minutes).
• Remove to a greased bowl; cover and allow the dough to rise until doubled in size (about 1 to 1-1/2 hours, rising time will vary depending on the temperature of your kitchen and also dough with added egg will take longer to rise).
• Punch down the dough then divide into 10 even pieces then shape into balls.
• Place 5 balls in each pan (4 around the edges and 1 in the middle).
• Stir the reserved melted butter/garlic mixture once again before using as the garlic powder may have settled on the bottom, the lightly drizzle on top of each bun.
• Using your hands turn the balls to coat in the butter mixture.
• For even more garlic flavor pinch a small amount of garlic powder between your fingers then sprinkle over the top of each dough ball.
• Cover with a light clean tea towel and allow to rise for about 30 minutes or until almost doubled in size.
• Bake in a preheated 375 degree F oven for about 25 minutes or until golden brown.

GARLIC CROUTONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Mix together the garlic, salt, and olive oil in a small bowl.
• Put the bread cubes on a baking sheet and drizzle the garlic oil over them.
• Toss to coat.
• Spread them out in a single layer.
• Bake for about 15 minutes, or until lightly browned and very dry.
• About halfway through, stir once to brown evenly.

HERBED GARLIC CROUTONS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat margarine.
• Add seasonings.
• Cook for about 1 minute to soften.
• Stir in bread cubes and saute until browned and crisp.
• Scatter on tops of soups or salads just before serving.
• VARIATIONS: - try other seasonings of your choice such as curry powder, cut into cubes.
• Spread on ungreased baking sheet.
• Toast in 400 deg F oven for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crisp.
• Store in tin at room temperature for 1-2 days; some of their crispness will be lost if stored in plastic container.
• They may be reheated and crisped in 350 deg F oven for 5 minutes.

KITTENCAL'S GARLIC BREAD SANDWICH

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Remove garlic bread from the foil wrapping and separate the halves.
• On the bottom half layer turkey, bologna, salami, green pepper, onions.
• Sprinkle black pepper over the onions and peppers, then place the cheese slices on top; top with remaining bread half.
• Place the loaf back into the wrapping and seal (or you may re-wrap with a new large piece of foil).
• Bake for 20 minutes or until hot and the cheese melts (if you want to crisp up the bread slightly then open up the foil wrapping then return to oven to toast the bread).
• Using a serrated knife cut loaf into 6 pieces or as desired.

CHIVE AND GARLIC CROUTONS

Steps:

• Saute the first 4 ingredients in oil and butter in a large skillet for 1 minute. Add the bread cubes, and toss gently until the liquid is absorbed.
• Spread the bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until crisp and golden, stirring occasionally.
• Store the croutons in an airtight container once they are completely cooled. Serve over tossed green salads. (Or, if you are like me, sneak guiltily into the kitchen and have some for a midnight snack!).

KITTENCAL'S HONEY GARLIC SAUCE

Steps:

• In a bowl whisk together the chicken broth with cornstarch until smooth and no lumps remain.
• Add in honey, soy sauce, vinegar and brown sugar; whisk vigorously until well combined.
• In a medium saucepan heat oil over medium-low heat.
• Add in garlic and chili flakes (if using) cook stirring until softened (about 2 minutes, do not brown the garlic).
• Whisk in cornstarch mixture; bring to a simmer stirring constantly and cook until the sauce is slightly thickened (about 3-4 minutes).
• Delicious!