Friday Recipes

It's finally Friday. Here are six yummy recipes to get you through the weekend, including Hot Mustard and Honey Glazed Chicken and Pepperoni Pizza Pasta. Enjoy!

KIWI AND ORANGE COMPOTE WITH ALMONDS

This is from the May 2005 issue of Vegetarian Times (page 42). It is in an article titled Calci-yum!, and begins, "This is a very simple dessert: nothing more than fresh kiwi, oranges and a spiced syrup, but it tastes heavenly. " Makes 4 servings

To view this online, go to https://www.vegetariantimes.com/recipes/kiwi-and-orange-compote-with-almonds/.

Ingredients

1/3 cup granulated sugar

2 whole cardamom pods, crushed

2 whole allspice

1 cinnamon stick

1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

3 large oranges, peeled and white pith removed, cut crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices

4 kiwis, peeled and cut crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices

2 Tbs. sliced almonds, toasted

Preparation

Combine 3/4 cup water, sugar, cardamom, allspice and cinnamon in saucepan. Stir over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and cook until liquid is syrupy and slightly reduced, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla.

Put orange and kiwi slices in shallow bowl. Pour hot syrup over fruit. Let cool to room temperature, cover and chill at least 1 hour, up to 4 hours. Sprinkle with almonds, and serve.

PEPPERONI PIZZA PASTA

Long since forgotten email list. Serves 4

Ingredients

8oz (2 c) uncooked ziti

1 (14oz) jar pizza sauce

2 oz sliced pepperoni, halved (about 3/4 c)

1/4 c finely chopped bell pepper

1/4 c grated parmesan

1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves

1 clove garlic, minced

4oz (1c) shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

Heat oven to 375. Spray 8" sq. baking pan with nonstick spray. Cook ziti according to pkg directions. In a large bowl, combine cooked ziti, pizza sauce, pepperoni, bell pepper, Parmesan, oregano and garlic; mix well. Spoon into baking pan; sprinkle with mozzarella. Cover with foil and bake at 375 for 30-35 min. or throughly heated and cheese is melted.

CHEF JOHN'S SALISBURY STEAK

This is from Chef John at All Recipes. He wrote, "When I was a kid, we didn't have smartphones or the internet, all we had was a TV. But we didn't care because as we watched, we got to enjoy a little something called a "TV dinner." The king of those dinners, in my opinion, was the Salisbury steak, which is what I'll show you how to make here, along with one of the greatest gravies ever invented. Serve with buttered mashed potatoes and a vegetable side of your choice.

Prep Time: 10 minutes; Cook Time: 30 minutes; Additional Time: 2 hours; Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes; Makes 4 servings

To view this online, go to https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/280901/chef-johns-salisbury-steak/.

Ingredients

For the Steaks:

1 pound 85% lean ground beef

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 teaspoon dry mustard

2 tablespoons ketchup

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon soy sauce

1 large egg, beaten

1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

1/2 cup plain bread crumbs

For the Gravy:

2 tablespoons salted butter

12 large white button mushrooms, sliced

1 cup diced onion

1 pinch salt

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons ketchup

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

3 cups high-quality, low-sodium beef broth

salt to taste

2 tablespoons salted butter

Directions

Combine beef, black pepper, dry mustard, ketchup, Worcestershire, soy sauce, egg, cayenne, and bread crumbs in a mixing bowl. Use a fork or your hands to stir the ingredients until very evenly distributed.

Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours, or up to overnight.

While the meat is resting, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large nonstick pan over high heat; add mushrooms, onions, and a pinch of salt. Saute, stirring occasionally, until very nicely browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and add flour. Cook and stir for 3 minutes.

Stir in ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth; increase heat to high. Bring to a simmer; reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until the gravy thickens slightly and reduces, about 10 minutes. Taste and adjust salt as needed. Transfer to a glass measuring cup, scraping the pan clean with a spatula, and reserve.

Remove meat from the refrigerator and divide into 4 equal portions. Moisten hands and form into oval patties, about 1/2 inch thick. Season both sides of the patties lightly with salt.

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in the previously used nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Pour in gravy and bring to a simmer; reduce heat to medium and continue to cook until gravy is piping hot, and the meat is just cooked through and springs back lightly when touched, about 5 minutes.

Chef's Notes:

You can use the meat mixture immediately rather than wrapping and refrigerating.

You can make the meatballs round or in any shape you like.

SCALLION MEATBALLS WITH SOY-GINGER GLAZE

This is from Melissa Jamilton and Christopher Hirsheimer and adapted by Julia Moskin in The New York Times cooking e-newsletter. Julia wrote, "Set these juicy turkey meatballs out on a platter, drizzle with a ginger-spiked sauce of soy, mirin and dark brown sugar and serve with toothpicks alongside wine or cocktails. They'll go quickly."

Yield: About two dozen meatballs; Time: 1 hour

This was featured in "Along an Old Canal, Artful Neglect Finds a Home", and can be viewed online at https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1014039-scallion-meatballs-with-soy-ginger-glaze.
Ingredients

For the sauce

1/2 cup dark brown sugar

1/2 cup soy sauce, preferably Japanese or reduced sodium

1/2 cup mirin sweet rice wine, or 1/2 cup sake with 1/4 cup sugar

1/4 cup chopped peeled ginger

1 teaspoon ground coriander

4 whole black peppercorns

For the meatballs

1 pound ground turkey

4 large or 6 small scallions, finely chopped

1 bunch cilantro, finely chopped about 1 cup

1 egg, lightly beaten

2 tablespoons sesame oil

2 tablespoons soy sauce

Freshly ground black pepper

Vegetable oil
Directions

Make sauce: Bring sugar and 1/2 cup water to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar melts completely. Reduce heat to medium-low and add soy sauce, mirin, ginger, coriander and peppercorns. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until reduced by half, about 30 minutes. Strain through a sieve. (Can be made up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated.)

Make meatballs: mix turkey, scallions, cilantro, egg, sesame oil, soy sauce and several grindings of pepper in a bowl. Roll tablespoons of mixture into balls.

In a skillet over medium-high heat, generously cover bottom of pan with vegetable oil. Working in batches to avoid crowding, place meatballs in pan and cook, turning, until browned all over and cooked inside, about 8 minutes per batch. Arrange on a heated platter, spoon a little sauce over each meatball, and serve with toothpicks. If desired, keep warm in a 200-degree oven until ready to serve. Garnish with sliced scallions, if desired.

HOT MUSTARD AND HONEY GLAZED CHICKEN

This is from Kay Chun in The New York Times cooking enewsletter. Kay wrote, "Asian hot mustard powder is a versatile pantry staple that can quickly transform into a spicy sauce, glaze or dressing. Here, the hot mustard is tamed with sweet honey and balanced by fragrant garlic for a savory glaze that caramelizes on chicken when roasted. Once cooked, the chicken receives a final basting for a fresh burst of spicy flavor. Make a double batch of the glaze, as it also tastes great on pork chops and grilled shrimp. Leftover chicken can quickly become a salad the next day; just chop and toss with spinach or romaine and a simple vinaigrette."

Yield: 4 servings; Time: 45 minutes

To view this online, go to https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1023080-hot-mustard-and-honey-glazed-chicken.

This can be viewed online at https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1023080-hot-mustard-and-honey-glazed-chicken. Also, check out Melissa Clark's guide, "How to Make a Sheet-Pan Dinner".

Ingredients

1/4 cup hot Asian mustard powder (or English dry mustard, such as Colman’s)

6 tablespoons mild honey, such as clove or acacia

3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

1/2 teaspoon grated garlic

Kosher salt (Diamond Crystal) and black pepper

1 pound carrots, peeled and quartered lengthwise

1 pound fingerling potatoes, sliced 1/2-inch thick

1/4 cup neutral oil, such as safflower or canola

6 chicken legs (about 3 1/2 pounds), drumsticks and thighs separated

Chopped scallions or chives, for garnish

Lemon wedges, for serving

Preparation

Heat oven to 425 degrees. In a large heatproof bowl, whisk mustard powder with 1/4 cup very hot water until well combined; let stand 5 minutes. (The heat of the water will activate and release the mustard’s spicy flavor.) Add honey, soy sauce, garlic and 1 teaspoon salt, and whisk to combine. Reserve half of the sauce in a small bowl for basting.

On a rimmed sheet tray, combine carrots, potatoes and 2 tablespoons of the oil. Season with salt and pepper, toss to evenly coat, and spread in an even layer.

Rub chicken with the remaining 2 tablespoons oil and season with 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Add to the large bowl with the sauce and toss to evenly coat, then arrange on top of the vegetables.

Roast until vegetables are tender and chicken is golden and cooked through, about 30 minutes. Divide chicken and vegetables among plates and baste chicken all over with the remaining sauce. Pour sheet pan juices into a small bowl and skim off any excess fat.

Spoon over pan juices, garnish with scallions and serve with lemon wedges.

CHINESE CHICKEN STIR-FRY

This is from American Heart Association, and begins, "It takes just a few minutes to prepare your own delicious, healthful stir-fry. Our version combines juicy chicken with plenty of veggies." Serves 6; serving size 1 cup chicken mixture and 1/2 cup rice

To view this online, go to https://recipes.heart.org/en/recipes/chinese-chicken-stir-fry.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups uncooked, instant brown rice

3 tablespoon cornstarch

1 1/3 cups fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth

3 tablespoon dry sherry

OR

3 tablespoon fresh orange juice

2 tablespoon soy sauce (lowest sodium available)

1 tablespoon plain rice vinegar

2 teaspoon chili oil

1 tablespoon peeled, grated gingerroot

3 medium garlic cloves (minced)

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (all visible fat discarded, cut into 1-inch cubes)

2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

8 ounces mushrooms (sliced)

1 cup diced red bell pepper

8 ounces canned water chestnuts (drained)

3/4 cup sliced green onions

1/2 cup pecan halves (dry-roasted)

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

Prepare the rice using the package directions, omitting the salt and margarine. Set aside. Cover to keep warm.

Put the cornstarch in a medium bowl. Add the broth, sherry, soy sauce, and vinegar, whisking to dissolve. Set aside.

In a large skillet or wok, heat the chili oil over high heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the gingerroot and garlic for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat to medium high. Stir in the chicken. Cook for 4 minutes, or until the chicken is lightly browned, stirring constantly. (The chicken won't be done at this point.) Transfer to a plate. Wipe the skillet with paper towels.

In the same skillet, still over medium-high heat, heat the sesame oil, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the mushrooms, bell pepper, and water chestnuts for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently.

Whisk the broth mixture. Stir it into the mushroom mixture. Stir in the chicken. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink in the center.

Stir the green onions, pecans, and red pepper flakes into the chicken mixture. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Serve over the rice.