Thursday, November 26, 2009

Glazed Sweet Potatoes

1 3oz package orange flavored gelatin
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon or nutmeg
2 tbsp butter
1 18-0z can sweet potatoes, drained

In skillet, mix gelatin, spice, 1/3 cup water, and dash salt. Add butter. Bring to boiling, stirring constantly. Add potatoes. Cook covered till potatoes are glazed, about 15 minutes. Serves 4

Chicken Steak

1 kilo chicken breast, sliced
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2-3/4 cup bread crumbs
salt and pepper
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
1 can cream of mushroom soup

1. Brush each slice of chicken breast with olive oil. Dredge in the bread crumbs. Place in the freezer for 10 minutes so the bread crumbs can coat the chicken better.
2. Season remaining bread crumbs with salt and pepper. Dredge the chicken again in the bread crumbs. Heat remaining olive oil in a skillet on medium heat and fry the chicken batches, about 1-2 minutes each side.
3. remove from skillet and keep warm while prepareing the sauce. Reserve oil inskillet.
4. For the gravy. reheat oil, add butter. When butter melts, stir in flour. Over low heat continue stirring until mixture is smooth and no lumps appear. Slowly stir in cream of mushroom soup. Let simmer, stirring constantly until mixture is smooth and thick.
5. Plate the chicken. Pour gravy on the chicken.