Farfallewithfetaandchipotle Recipes

Steps:

• Whisk the pomegranate juice and cornstarch in a small saucepan. Add the sugar, honey and mustard and whisk to combine. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer until thickened to the consistency of barbecue sauce, 6 to 8 minutes. Season to taste. Let cool for 30 minutes. The glaze can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
• Place the lamb chops in a large zipper-top bag. Pour half of the glaze into the bag and let the lamb marinate at room temperature for 1 hour. Reserve the remaining glaze to coat the lamb chops on the grill.
• Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and liberally oil the grates.
• Take the chops out of the bag and place them on a paper towel-lined tray or plate to wipe off any excess marinade to ensure a nice crust. Season the chops with salt and pepper on both sides. Place the chops on the grill until charred in spots, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip, baste liberally with the glaze and grill for another 3 or 4 minutes or until the internal temperature hits 135 degrees F on a meat thermometer.
• Baste the chops with the glaze again, then remove them from the grill. Coat one side in the chopped pistachios for an added crunch. Serve with a nice schmear of the feta tzatziki and garnish with some fresh mint.
• Grate the cucumber on the large holes of a box grater and place in a fine-mesh strainer or piece of cheesecloth fitted over a bowl. Salt the cucumber and let sit for 10 minutes. Then squeeze out any excess moisture. Put the strained cucumber into a bowl. Add the yogurt, feta, lemon juice, mint, honey and garlic. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Toss the cherry tomatoes and olive oil with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and several grinds of black pepper in a medium bowl until combined. Transfer to a 2 1/2- to 3-quart baking dish, place the feta in the center of the tomatoes and season with a pinch of black pepper. Bake until the tomatoes have burst and the feta has softened, about 30 minutes. Raise the heat to 450 degrees F and continue to cook until the tomatoes and feta are golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes more.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 13 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water, then thoroughly drain the pasta.
• As soon as the tomatoes and feta come out of the oven, stir in the garlic and red pepper flakes (if using). Use the back of a spoon to smash the tomatoes and feta into a smooth and creamy sauce (it's okay if some of the oil isn't fully integrated). Add the pasta and half the basil and toss until evenly coated. If the sauce is too thick, stir in some pasta water a couple tablespoons at a time. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve topped with the remaining basil and a pinch of sea salt.

Steps:

• Pound the chicken breasts to even thickness with a meat mallet to cook evenly.
• Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
• Sprinkle southwest seasoning on both sides of chicken.
• Grill chicken over coals with mesquite or hickory chips added.
• Rotate chicken a quarter turn after a few minutes to add grill marks.
• Turn chicken over after about 5 to 7 minutes and grill the other side the same way.
• When chicken is done (moist and tender) take off the grill and let rest.
• Bring a large pot of slightly salted water to a boil for the pasta.
• Add pasta and cook until it is al dente.
• Keep cooked pasta covered and warm in a slight bit of its water.
• In a small, ungreased frying pan, toast pine nuts until they are golden brown.
• Do NOT burn the pine nuts or the entire dish will taste bitter.
• Cut the outer covering (rind) off the brie.
• Throw away the rind and set the cheese aside.
• Heat a large frying pan to medium-high heat and add all of the olive oil.
• After 30 seconds or so add the tomato, garlic, parsley/cilantro and basil.
• Let this saute for about 1 minute.
• Key: Have all of the ingredients ready and next to the stove because this sauce works fast!
• Add the brie and toasted pine nuts.
• Toss or slowly stir over low heat for two minutes or until the cheese is completely incorporated into the sauce.
• Drain the remaining water off the pasta in a colander.
• Place a nice portion of pasta on a decorative plate.
• Chop the chicken breasts on a bias and place on top of the pasta.
• Ladle a fair amount of the brie sauce over the chicken and pasta.

Steps:

• Cook pasta. Spray 2 quart casserole with Pam.
• Saute onion and mushrooms in butter until lightly browned. Remove from pan. Add milk to same skillet. Add bouillon and cornstarch. Mix well. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper. Add pasta, vegetable mixture, chicken and peas. Mix to combine.
• Place mixture in cassserole. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Bake in 350 oven for 25-30 minutes.