Poultry

  • Prep Time5 min
  • Cook Time10 min
  • Total Time15 min
  • Yield4-6

Getting Started

To start

  • Preheat grill to 400 degrees
  • Preheat oven to 350 Degrees

What You’ll Need

  • 3 cups cooked penne pasta (or your favorite shape)
  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 tablespoon of The Gourmet Farm Girl House Seasoning
  • (Note- House Blend is an Italian flavor blend)
  • Extra Virgin Olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 medium size green pepper (sliced thin)
  • 1 small onion (sliced thin)
  • 1 cup sliced portabella mushrooms
  • 6.5 ounce jar Sun Dried Tomato Pesto
  • 1-14.5 ounce cans diced tomatoes
  • 3 ounces sliced Prosciutto (cut into strips)
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese (sliced)
  • 1 cup tomato juice
  • 4 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
  • 2-3 tablespoons fresh chopped Flat Leaf Parsley


1

Boil pasta to al dente according to package directions. Remove from heat, drain and pour into a large mixing bowl; set aside

2

Season chicken breasts on both sides with seasoning (or salt and pepper) place on a plate and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil; set aside.

3

In a large saute pan over medium high heat drizzle in 3-4 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, add the chopped garlic and saute for 30-40 seconds till fragrant. Add the sliced peppers, onions and mushrooms, saute for 5-7 minutes till soft. Stir in the sun dried and diced tomatoes, heat through and pour over the cooked pasta; mix together.

4

Spray a 9×9 glass baking dish with cooking oil and pour half of the pasta mixture into the casserole dish. Layer the Prosciutto and half of the cheese over the pasta; pour the remaining pasta over the top ; place the remaining cheese on top. Pour the cup of tomato juice around the sides of casserole dish. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 20-25 minutes.

5

While casserole bakes; grill chicken breasts 4-5 minutes on each side till cooked through; remove from heat and wrap in foil; allow chicken to rest for 5-6 minutes then slice into strips.

6

Remove casserole from oven and place the grilled chicken over the top and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil; top with toasted pine nuts and fresh parsley; serve immediately.

 

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Baked Cornish Hens with Moscato Herb Sauce

Getting Started

To Start

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees

What You’ll Need

  • 1 large head of garlic (roasted)
  • 2 Cornish Hen (thawed)
  • Salt and Pepper
  • The Gourmet Farm Girl Rosemary Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil (or regular Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
  • 2 14.5 oz cans chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup Moscato Wine
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed in 3 tablespoons COLD water
  • 1 small bunch of fresh Thyme
  • 3-4 sprigs of fresh Rosemary

Method

1

Cut the head of garlic in half; drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Wrap in a foil pouch and bake for 30-40 minutes or until soft. When cool enough to handle; squeeze out the cloves of garlic and smash with a spoon to form a paste; set aside.

2

Rinse and clean the hens under cold water; pat dry. Using a large sharp knife cut along the back bone to fillet open the bird so it will lay flat. Repeat with the other hen.

3

Place the hens on a large baking sheet (with edges) sprayed with cooking oil. Salt and pepper both sides and rub the roasted garlic paste over each hen, drizzle with the olive oil and pour 1 can of broth onto the pan.

4

Bake uncovered for 50-60 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 155-160 degrees. For additional browning turn on the broiler for the last 1-2 minutes before removing from the oven.

5

While the hens bake; heat the other can of chicken broth in a deep skillet; add the wine, stir in the cornstarch mixture, some of the fresh Thyme leaves and a sprig of Rosemary; reduce heat to simmer and keep warm till the hens are ready; stirring often.
Note: deglaze the baking sheet with several splashes of wine and add to the sauce; optional

6

When ready to serve, plate the hens on top of several more fresh Rosemary sprigs; pour the sauce over the birds and sprinkle with a few more fresh Thyme leaves.

 

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Turkey Tenderloins Stuffed With Aritchokes, Spinach and Ham

Getting Started

To Start

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees

What You’ll Need

  • 5-6 cloves roasted garlic
  • 2 slices smoked bacon (cut into pieces)
  • 4 Turkey Tenderloins fillets
  • 1/2 tablespoon Gourmet Farm Girl House seasoning
  • 4 slices Smoked ham sliced thin
  • 1 14.5 oz can artichoke hearts (drained)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 cups fresh spinach (packed)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • ½ sweet onion chopped
  • 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
  • ½ cup red wine
  • Kitchen twine cut into 8 pieces 8 inches long

Method

1

Cut one head of garlic in half; drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt; wrap in foil and bake
for 20-30 minutes.

2

In a large skillet cook the bacon till just brown; remove the bacon pieces and set aside. Turn off heat; remove the bacon fat and set skillet aside.

3

While garlic roasts; place turkey fillets in a plastic bag and pound out with a meat tenderizer or rolling pin. Remove and season; place a slice of ham, several artichokes hearts, 1-2 tablespoons of cheese, a few crumbles of the bacon and a small bunch of spinach on top of each fillet. Gently roll; tie each roll with two pieces of kitchen twine.

4

Remove 5-6 cloves from the head of garlic and gently smash

5

Add the vegetable oil to the skillet and return to medium high heat; place the turkey rolls in the skillet and brown on both sides; 2-3 minutes. Remove turkey rolls and place in a 9×12 glass casserole dish sprayed with vegetable oil.

6

Add to the skillet the chopped onions; sauté for 1-2 minutes; add tomatoes, any remaining drained artichoke hearts, roasted garlic and cook for 5-7 minutes. Pour mixture over the turkey rolls; deglaze the pan with the wine and pour over the turkey and vegetables.

7

Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes.

8

Serve with additional steamed spinach.

9

Garnish with additional pieces of chopped bacon.

 

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Crispy Oven Fried Chicken

 

By The Gourmet Farm Girl

1 four-five pound fryer cut up
½ cup flour
2-3 tablespoons Farm Girl House Seasoning Blend (or your favorite poultry seasoning)

2 cups Panko bread crumbs

2 eggs (beaten)
Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking Spray

Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees

Beat the eggs in a large mixing bowl and set aside; pour the bread crumbs
 into a large mixing bowl and set aside.
Rinse the fryer in cold water and trim any excess fat; Pour the flour and seasoning into a plastic zip bag and place several pieces of the bird in the bag and toss till covered with a dusting of flour; repeat with the remaining pieces of chicken.
Dip each piece of the floured chicken into the beaten egg then directly into the bread crumbs and coat till completely covered with crumbs; tap off excess.
Spray vegetable oil on a large baking sheet with edges; place breaded chicken on baking sheet and spray the tops of the chicken with a light coat of the vegetable oil.
Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes; reduce temperature to 350 and bake for an additional 30-40 minutes till the chicken’s internal reaches 165 degrees and juices run clear.

Salt and pepper to taste.
Serves: 4-6

ENJOY!

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Turkey Sliders

Getting Started

What You’ll Need

  • pound ground turkey (or frozen turkey sliders)
  • 1 package Sister Schubert’s Dinner Rolls (or your favorite)
  • Assortment of sliced cheese (American, Swiss, Pepper Jack, Feta)
  • 1 medium size tomato (sliced)
  • 1 medium size red onion (sliced)
  • Alfalfa sprouts
  • Pickles and olives for garnish

Method

Shape turkey into small patties; salt and pepper; place on a grill or skillet over medium to medium high heat and cook till done; 5-7 minutes

Slice and prepare all condiments

Heat dinner rolls in oven according to package directions; remove and slice in half

When turkey sliders are done remove from heat and place on dinner rolls; garnish as desired.


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Chive Salad Dressing

Ingredients

What You Need

  • 2 Large Boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups of papaya juice
  • 1 teaspoon of granulated garlic
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 6-7 slices of peppered bacon
  • 1-5oz can of water chestnuts (sliced)
  • 1 bag of large spinach leaves
  • Hot sauce
  • Party picks or toothpicks

Method

Preparing it

1

Place the chicken in a sip seal bag with papaya juice. Place the bag in a bowl and marinate in the refrigerator for 3- 6 hours.

2

Sprinkle the garlic and salt and pepper on both sides of the chicken breasts and grill at 400 degrees for 6-6 minuets on one side and 1-2 minutes on the other; remove from heat and cover with foil.

3

Fry the bacon till almost crisp; remove and drain on paper towels.

4

When ready to assemble; cut the chicken and the bacon into bite sized pieces. Stack 2-3 spinach leaves on top of each other and place one water chestnut, a piece of bacon and a piece of chicken in the middle; skewer onto a party pick; repeate.


Before serving drizzle the hot sauce over each bite or set the sauce to the side and allow each guest to add their own.

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