Thursday, September 19, 2013

Chinese breaded chicken

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cornstarch
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (garlic lovers add 1 teaspoon)
2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/3 cups cold water (if you are reducing to half a recipe use 1/2 cup plus 2-1/2 tablespoons water)

Mix all ingredients. Dredge chicken in mixture. Fry until golden brown. Place on baking tray in 350 degree oven for approximately 15 min or until cooked through.

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Garlic and Herb Baked Potato Halves

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Melt butter and pour into a 9x13 inch pan and spread evenly across the bottom. Generously sprinkle salt, and garlic and herb seasoning over the butter (6 tbsp.). Place potato halves face down on the butter and seasonings. Place in preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan. Serve on a plate with a side of sour cream for dipping.