Month: May 2020

Butter Milk Drumettes

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Ingredients: 4 Servings 12 (11/4 pounds) chicken drumettes Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 cup buttermilk 2 tablespoons curry powder 1 table spoon red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon onion powder  1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper  1 tablespoon dried Cilantro  ½ Cup all-purpose flour ½ cup plain breadcrumbs 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper Vegetable oil for frying Kosher Salt for seasoning Method:  Season the chicken on all sides with salt and pepper, to taste, and put in a 1-gallon size resealable plastic bag or clear white bowl.  In a small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, curry powder and cayenne pepper until smooth. Pour the buttermilk mixture over the chicken and seal the bag. Refrigerate for 3 hours or cook immediately. Breading:  Mix the flour, breadcrumbs, paprika, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.  Pour in enough oil to fill the pan about 1/3 of the way in a heavy bottom saucepan. Heat over medium heat until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil reaches 325 degrees F. (If you don’t …

Zucchini & Eggplant Lasagna

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Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil 1 Eggplant 3 Zucchini, sliced into 1/3-inch-thick rounds 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan 2 teaspoons anchovy paste 2 tablespoons capers, drained 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 vine-ripened tomato, seeded and diced Method:  Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of the olive oil and heat until it shimmers. Add half of the zucchini slices, so they lay in one single layer. Cook until deep golden brown. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Flip each slice and cook an additional 4 minutes to brown the other side. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and continue with the remaining oil, zucchini, and salt. Place drained zucchini on a platter and sprinkle with the Parmesan. Remove the zucchini.  Turn off the heat. Then,  leave 1 tablespoon of oil in the skillet. Add the anchovy paste and break apart with a wooden spoon until it dissolves, and smells toasted. Add the capers, oregano, red pepper flakes, and tomato. Squeeze in the lemon juice …