- 1 large free range boneless skinless chicken breast
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp liquid honey
- 1/2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp cooking oil
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
- 1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 1/2 TBS sweet chili sauce
- 1 TBS hoisin sauce
- 1/3 cup (80ml) water
- 1 1/2 TBS smooth peanut butter
- 1 4-serving sized prepared flat bread (you can also use 2 medium naan bread)
- 2 TBS light olive oil
- 8 ounces (225g) grated mozzarella cheese
- 1 spring onion, trimmed, washed and finely chopped
- 3 TBS chopped roasted peanuts
Peanut Chicken Flatbread Pizza
Ingredients
- 1 large free range boneless skinless chicken breast
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp liquid honey
- 1/2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp cooking oil
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
- 1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 1/2 TBS sweet chili sauce
- 1 TBS hoisin sauce
- 1/3 cup (80ml) water
- 1 1/2 TBS smooth peanut butter
- 1 4-serving sized prepared flat bread (you can also use 2 medium naan bread)
- 2 TBS light olive oil
- 8 ounces (225g) grated mozzarella cheese
- 1 spring onion, trimmed, washed and finely chopped
- 3 TBS chopped roasted peanuts
Instructions
- First prepare and marinate your chicken. Whisk the soy sauce, honey and cornstarch together in a bowl. Cut the chicken into bite sized cubes. Add to the marinade in the bowl and leave to sit on the counter for about 10 minutes.
- To make the peanut sauce, heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium low heat. Add the garlic and ginger. Cook until very fragrant. Add the sweet chili sauce, hoisin sauce, water and peanut butter. Whisk together until smooth. Simmer until thickened.
- Preheat your oven to 375*F/190*C/ gas mark 5.
- Heat a small skillet over medium high heat. Add the chicken. Sauté the chicken pieces until cooked through and golden brown. Set aside.
- Place the flat bread (naans) onto a baking sheet. Brush the edges with the olive oil. Spread about 1/2 cup of the peanut sauce over top of the bread evenly.
- Sprinkle the cheese over the peanut sauce. Scatter the cooked chicken over top of the cheese.
- Bake for about 10 minutes in the preheated oven until the cheese has melted, everything is heated through, and the crust is golden brown around the edges.
- Remove from the oven. Scatter the spring onion and chopped peanuts over top. Cut into wedges to serve. Serve hot with or without additional peanut sauce for dipping if desired.
Are you planning to invite some friends and family over in the coming few days? Here are some food and wine pairings to spice up the dinner table.
There are no rules when it comes to food
and drink. Our taste buds are unique, and therefore we tend to enjoy different
combinations. With that being said, there is something called “perfect harmony”
that can be found in some textbook combinations rather than in practical life.
Here are some very well-known food and
wine pairings that people have been enjoying for years. If you want to create a
refreshing palette for your next occasion, then keep on reading.
Can
You Get Wine Delivered to Your Doorstep?
In a few states, ordering wine online is
not feasible due to state regulations. For example, there are no wine
clubshy that ship to Utah. With special authorization, you can order wine
online, but you'll most likely have to buy it from a supermarket or convenience
store. Restaurants, liquor stores, bars, taverns, and other facilities exist,
however, there are no direct home delivery options to specific states like
Utah.
This law does not apply to all states, so
once again, make sure to look into the laws in your designated states before
proceeding to order your wine online.
Now, without further ado, let’s get into
our combinations.
Cabernet
Sauvignon
Nothing beats a homemade steak or a juicy
burger that’s fresh out of the grill. So what’s the best choice of beverage to
go with a delicious, fatty platter? A choice everyone can agree with is
Cabernet Sauvignon (or just Cabernet) which has a crisp, refreshing and fruity
flavor to it.
As you can probably tell, it is meant to
go with dishes that are on the heavier side. After a few mouthfuls, it’ll
freshen up your mouth and wash away the oiliness, getting you ready for more.
This is because of the tannins in Cabernet.
Champagne
And Cava
If you are planning to prepare something
much lighter than steak, then choosing sparkling, sweet wines like champagne or
cava will make for a clean meal. Champagne goes well with many salty and savory
dishes; you can pair it with cheesy pasta or lasagna. It also
wonderfully complements mushroom dishes.
Thinking of ways to add a fancy and
romantic element to your movie night? Try substituting your favorite soda with
Champagne! It’s perfect for snacks like popcorn, chips and assorted nuts.
Pinot
Noir
Pinot Noir has a rather complex flavor
profile; it's a perfect blend of raspberries, cherries, and mushrooms, giving
it an earthy yet acidic taste. If you’re skipping the meat and settling for a
fish filet, then Pinot Noir is your go-to beverage. Like champagne, this light
and silky wine go well with mushrooms, various pasta dishes and of course,
grilled salmon or Tuna.
Pinot Noir also complements certain meats
like duck and beef (particularly beef stew).
Chardonnay
Chardonnay is more on the neutral side of
some wines mentioned here. Because of its mildness, you do run the risk of
muddling its subtle flavor by pairing it with the wrong kind of food. You can
pair this wine with mild food as well - nothing too spicy or tangy. To put it
simply, do not serve chardonnay with any dish having strong flavors.
Chardonnay is best enjoyed with fatty
fishes and shellfish, like cod, halibut, shrimp, crab, and lobster. It also
goes splendidly well with any dishes having creamy and silky textures like
risottos and pasta dishes.
Merlot
Merlot is considered a wine that’s quite
easy to drink, especially because it can be paired with a variety of foods.
It’s a mix of darker fruits, like blackberry, black cherry and plum with a hint
of vanilla and mocha. It’s great to have with roasted chicken or turkey
(perfect for a family dinner).
What truly makes it special, however, is
that you can have it with your favorite fast foods. You can pour yourself a
glass of wine with pizza, burger and also with soul food like mac-n-cheese. If
you aren’t sure of which wine you should go with, or couldn’t find any other
choice of wine, then Merlot is your safest bet.
Wine
To Serve With Desserts
Your meal doesn’t end after the main
course - we still have deserts! After having a filling dinner or lunch, you can
sit down with your guests to have something nice and sweet. For a luxurious
experience, you can also try serving wine with your desserts.
Dark chocolate is great, but sometimes
its bitterness can be a little overpowering for some people. If you’re giving
your guests some dark chocolate, then why not try pouring a glass of Ruby Port
with it too? It’s perfect for combating the bitterness of dark chocolate.
Vanilla-flavored deserts are best enjoyed
with wines like Muscat. Muscat is mildly sweet and helps tone down the
sweetness of some desserts. It’s great for those who don’t have much of a sweet
tooth.
If you’re sticking to a simple apple
pie for dessert, then you can try serving it with Riesling. Riesling is a
highly acidic wine. Like Muscat, this also helps reduce the sweetness of
desserts.
In
Conclusion
Bringing in a bottle of wine for any
occasion is a great way to elevate the experience of having the meal. The right
kind of wine will put you in a good mood, boost your appetite and help freshen
up your palette with every sip. Some will mix strong flavors, making the meal a
balanced one while others will help intensify the flavors of your dishes.
Indeed, pairing food with wine is an art
that takes a little practice and experimentation. Remember, first learn the
basics and go with something easy. Once you’ve acquired enough experience, you
can start experimenting with different wine flavors and foods. Good luck!
- a little butter
- 1 thick slice of farmhouse style bread
- (remove crusts and cut into 1/2 inch cubes)
- 2 large free range eggs
- 1 TBS cold water
- dash of white pepper
- salt to taste
- 1 spring onion, finely chopped
- 2 TBS grated strong cheddar cheese
Beat the eggs with a little cold water, some white pepper and some of the onion. Melt some more butter in the heated pan.
Bread & Cheese Omelet
Ingredients
- a little butter (you decide how naughty you want to be)
- 1 thick slice of farmhouse style bread
- (remove crusts and cut into 1/2 inch cubes)
- 2 large free range eggs
- 1 TBS cold water
- dash of white pepper
- salt to taste
- 1 spring onion, finely chopped
- 2 TBS grated strong cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Melt a knob of butter in a small frying pan. Add the bread and cook, stirring occasionally until golden and crispy brown. Remove with a slotted spoon to some paper toweling and keep warm.
- Beat the eggs with a little cold water, some white pepper and some of the onion.
- Melt some more butter in the heated pan. Once it begins to foam, tip in the egg mixture.
- Add the fried bread and grated cheese. Cook gently until set, and the bottom is lightly browned.
- Fold in half and slide onto a warm plate. Garnish with a bit more chopped onion if desired. Serve immediately.
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