Unknownchef86s Italian Stir Fry Food

ITALIAN STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and keep warm.
• Meanwhile in a stir-fry pan or large skillet heat olive oil. Crumble and cook Italian sausage until almost done.
• Add garlic, zucchini and onion; stir-fry 2-3 minutes.
• Add tomatoes, parsley, basil and the rest of the seasonings. Stir-fry an additional 1-2 minutes.
• Remove from heat and stir in pasta. You could also plate the pasta and just serve the stir-fry over the top if desired.
• Top with Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.

ITALIAN BEEF STIR FRY

Steps:

• Stir fry garlic for one minute.
• Add beef strips.
• Stir fry 2 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Remove.
• Add zucchini to pan.
• Stir fry until tender crisp.
• Return beef to skillet.
• Add tomatoes and dressing.
• Heat through.
• Serve over pasta.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan.

UNKNOWNCHEF86'S NORWEGIAN FATTIGMANN COOKIES

Steps:

• Beat egg and yolks slightly; stir in other ingredients. Use just enough flour to make a soft dough.
• To keep dough light and fluffy, handle dough as little as possible.
• Roll out on floured cloth and cut with a Fattigmann cutter.
• Fry in hot oil until very lightly browned.
• Drain on a paper towel and dust with powdered sugar.

UNKNOWNCHEF86'S SIMPLY BAKED YAMS OR SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Wash the yams/sweet potatoes and pat dry with a paper towel.
• Lightly oil the skins of the yams/sweet potatoes with the olive oil.
• Bake at 400 degrees for approximately an hour, or til tender.
• Carefully peel the skins off of the sweet potatoes and serve with butter.

UNKNOWNCHEF86'S LEMON-PEPPER CHICKEN (SBD PHASE ONE)

Steps:

• Put the frying pan (preferably cast iron) over medium heat. Drizzle the oil in the pan. You can use more or less oil, as needed -- you just need enough to lightly coat the pan.
• Saute the red pepper flakes in the oil -- brown, but don't let them burn.
• Add the chicken breasts to the pan and generously sprinkle the spices over, to taste. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and turn to medium-low.
• After approximately 3-5 min, lift the lid and drizzle about a tablespoon of water into the pan. Re-cover and turn to medium low.
• When the breasts have turned opaque on top (approximately five minutes -- time will vary), turn over and re-season with just the lemon pepper and the garlic.
• Recover and continue to simmer til done -- approximately 5-10 minutes, adding a teaspoon or two more water if necessary.
• Drizzle any remaining juices on top of the chicken when serving.

VERY QUICK STIR FRY VEGETABLES WITH AN ITALIAN FLAIR

Steps:

• Preheat wok or large skillet. Add olive oil.
• When very hot, add all vegetables.
• Stir fry for 3-5 minutes.
• Add bouillon, balsamic vinegar, and water.
• Quickly cover and let steam for 1-2 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste and toss.
• Sprinke with cheese and serve.

ITALIAN PASTA STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Cook linguine according to package directions.
• Drain and keep warm.
• Chop tomatoes and onion.
• Slice zucchini.
• Snip parsley.
• Heat oil in a stir-fry skillet over medium heat until hot.
• Add pressed garlic to skillet; stir-fry for 15 seconds.
• Add zucchini and onion; stir-fry 2-3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
• Add tomatoes, parsley and seasonings.
• Heat 1-2 minutes, stirring gently until heated through.
• Remove from heat.
• Stir in linguine.
• Grate parmesan cheese over pasta.
• Serve immediately.

UNKNOWNCHEF86'S POUNDED CHICKEN FILETS (JOHNNY'S)

Steps:

• Pound the breast(s) out thin with the flat side of a meat mallet or heavy skillet (I put them in a gallon size Ziploc freezer bag first -- reduces "splatter").
• Melt the butter in a pan (I use cast iron) over medium heat.
• Put the breast(s) (how many depends on how big they are when pounded out) into the pan and sprinkle Johnny's Pork and Chicken Seasoning to taste.
• Let brown, turn, and sprinkle again.
• Let finish cooking (approximately 3-5 minutes per side).
• Make lots.

UNKNOWNCHEF86'S DEHYDRATED POTATOES AU GRATIN

Steps:

• Mix potatoes, butter, half and half and boiling water in an ungreased 3 quart pan; stir in cheese cubes.
• Bake at 400F for 45-60 minutes or til potatoes are tender.
• When tender, mix flour and enough water to make a medium-thick smooth paste.
• Stir into potatoes and put back into oven to finish baking (approx. 10 minutes).

UNKNOWNCHEF86'S MEXICAN DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine sour cream and salsa.
• Store tightly covered in the refrigerator.
• If desired, make ahead so the flavors have time to meld.

UNKNOWNCHEF86'S ITALIAN STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Squeeze juice from tomatoes til dry; reserve tomatoes and juice in separate bowls.
• Remove tofu from the box and place in a small bowl.
• Squish with your hands until approximately the size of small peas; set aside.
• Put oil, garlic, pepper flakes and tofu in wok or deep skillet; saute til garlic is golden (about 2 minutes).
• Add squished tomatoes; stir 3-5 minutes.
• Add spices; stir 3-5 minutes.
• Add reserved tomato juice; continue to stir 3-5 minutes.
• Add cooked, drained pasta; stirr 3-5 minutes.
• Remove from heat; add cheese, toss and serve.
• Let cool.
• Best served at room temperature.