Peated Lemons Cocktail Food

REFRESHING LEMON COCKTAILS (+FRESH LIME TEQUILA SOUR)

Steps:

• Pour all ingredients, except ice, into cocktail shaker.
• Shake hard for 30 seconds.
• Add ice filling shaker 1/3, then shake 30 seconds.
• Strain and Serve.

NO CAN BEATO THIS TAQUITO

Steps:

• In medium saute pan over medium to high heat, add the oil, onion, red bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, potatoes, garlic and chicken. Saute until the chicken is cooked and the vegetables are soft. Add the oregano and cumin and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Deglaze the pan with the tequila and lime juice and let simmer until the liquid is almost evaporated.
• Remove from heat. Shred the chicken with 2 forks and let cool. Stir in the cilantro.
• Wrap the tortillas in paper towels and microwave for 2 minutes to make the tortillas pliable. Place about 4 tablespoons of the chicken mixture on 1 tortilla, roll tightly and close with a toothpick.
• In large cast iron skillet, heat 1/2 inch of canola oil to 350 degrees F.
• Cooking in batches, add the rolls to the hot oil, placing them seam-side down. Cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes, and turn to cook the other side until golden brown.
• Remove and drain on paper towels. Remove the toothpicks and serve with the Guacamole and Tomtillo Salsa.
• Place the avocados, jalapeno, red onion, tomato, beer, sour cream, lime juice, cilantro, salt and pepper in a blender and puree.
• Rub the tomatillos with oil; grill until browned all over.
• Place the tomatillos in a blender with the red onion, garlic, cilantro, vinegar, hot sauce, 1/2 cup of the tomatoes and 1/4 cup of water and puree. Season with salt and pepper. Top with the sour cream and remaining 3 tablespoons tomatoes and serve.

SLAMMA JAMMA PARMIGIANA

Steps:

• Lightly pound the chicken breasts to 1/2-inch thickness. Combine the kosher salt, sugar, and 1 quart of water in a 1-gallon size resealable plastic bag; shake until dissolved. Add the chicken breasts and soak at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• Place the flour in a medium bowl. Remove the chicken from the brine. Shake off excess moisture and, with tongs, lightly dredge the chicken in the flour. Shake off the excess flour and transfer to a large plate.
• Mix the eggs and milk in medium bowl and whisk thoroughly. In a separate bowl combine the bread crumbs, oregano, basil, parsley, sea salt, and pepper. Dredge the chicken in the egg and milk mixture with tongs and let excess mixture drain off. Now dredge the chicken into the bread crumb mixture, and lightly pat down in the bread crumbs to adhere.
• Preheat the broiler.
• Let the breaded chicken sit for 5 minutes before frying. In a medium saucepan on medium-high heat, add enough olive oil to come 1/3 up the side of the chicken. Cook the chicken in batches until golden brown on both sides. Remove from the pan when cooked and place on a sheet tray. Repeat with remaining chicken.
• When all the chicken is cooked, sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan evenly over the top. Place under the broiler until the cheese melts and is golden brown.
• Serve chicken over pasta and ladle tomato sauce on top. Garnish with additional Parmesan and parsley.
• Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a saucepan. Add the onions and cook until translucent. Add the garlic and cook until almost brown, then add tomatoes. Saute for 30 minutes over low to medium heat. Add the basil and oregano and continue to cook for 30 minutes longer. Puree in a food mill or let cool and puree in a food processor. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

BLACKBERRY FIZZ

Steps:

• Muddle the blackberries with the simple syrup in a pint glass. Add ice, bourbon and vermouth. Top off with club soda and stir to combine.
• Combine 3/4 cup water with the sugar, peppercorns, thyme and lemon in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. When the sugar dissolves and mixture just begins to boil, lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve. Refrigerate in an airtight container.