The Neelys Food

ROASTED CORNISH GAME HENS RECIPE COURTESY THE NEELYS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• In a small mixing bowl, stir together salt, lemon pepper, dried basil and poultry seasoning.
• Rub olive oil all over the hens and season each with the salt mixture.
• Place the hens on a baking sheet pan with plenty of space between them. You may need to use 2 pans.
• Loosely stuff the cavities of each hen with some green bell pepper, celery and onion.
• Roast the hens in the preheated oven for about 1 hour or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 165 degrees F and the juices run clear.
• Remove the hens from the oven, loosely tent with foil and let rest 10 minutes before carving or serving.

BROCCOLI SOUP - DOWN HOME W/ THE NEELYS

Steps:

• Melt 4 tablespoons butter in heavy medium pot over medium-high heat.
• Add broccoli, onion, carrot, salt and pepper and saute until onion is translucent, about 6 minutes.
• Add the flour and cook for 1 minute, until the flour reaches a blonde color.
• Add stock and bring to boil.
• Simmer uncovered until broccoli is tender, about 15 minutes.
• Pour in cream.
• With an immersion blender, puree the soup.
• Add salt and pepper, to taste, and then replace the lid back on the pot.

APPLE CRISP ('THE NEELY'S)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• For the Filling:
• Mix all the ingredients together. Place into 7 to 8-ounce ramekins.
• For topping:.
• Mix the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt in large bowl. Blend the butter into the mixture until it forms pea size lumps. Stir in pecans and sprinkle over filling.
• Bake crisps for 35 to 40 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before serving.

GET YOUR MAN CHICKEN - THE NEELYS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
• Brown the chicken about 4 minutes on each side.
• Remove chicken and set aside. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of oil from the pan.
• Add onion to the pan and cook until tender, about 3 minutes.
• Add chicken stock and wine. Stir, scraping any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Turn heat to high and reduce by half, about 3 minutes.
• Add the crushed tomatoes, the dried herbs, lemon pepper, and sugar. Then add the chicken thighs back in . Cover and cook on medium low for 40 minutes for bone-in thighs, 25-30 minutes for boneless.
• Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.

DOWN HOME WITH THE NEELYS GREENS AND BEANS

Steps:

• Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large Dutch oven.
• Add onion and garlic slices. Saute until tender about 3 minutes.
• Add the red pepper flakes and salt and pepper; stir until fragrant.
• Add the kale and let saute until it cooks down slightly.
• Add the beans and the chicken stock.
• Cover and let cook for 10 minutes.

PERFECT RICE COURTESY THE NEELYS

Steps:

• Melt butter in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat.
• Add shallot and saute until tender.
• Add the rice and stir until the rice is glossy and coated with the butter. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and add the warmed stock.
• Add the smashed garlic and sprigs of thyme.
• Cover with a tight fitting lid.
• Cook for 15 to 17 minutes.
• Remove the thyme and garlic. Fluff with a fork and add fresh chopped parsley.