Garlic Flake Substitution

garlic (1 clove of garlic = 1/2 teaspoon of garlic flakes)

or

garlic powder (1/8 teaspoon garlic powder = 1/2 teaspoon garlic flakes) can be substituted for garlic flakes.

Braised Chicken with Onions, Garlic, and Balsamic Vinegar

6 bacon slices; cut into 1/4 in, lardons
4 medium chicken breasts
1 pound onions or shallots; thinly sliced
1 garlic head; cloves separated & peeled
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

Cook bacon in a deep, 12-inch, heavy skillet over moderately-low heat, turning twice, until crisp, about 8 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain and reserve bacon fat in skillet.

While bacon is cooking, pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. Brown in bacon fat, beginning with skin-side down, in 2 batches, over moderately-high heat, turning, about 8 minutes. Transfer browned chicken with tongs to a plate, and pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat from skillet.

Lower heat, add onions to skillet and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until soft and pale golden, about 10 minutes.

Remove lid and cook onions, stirring, until deep golden, about 10 minutes more. Add garlic and 1 cup water to skillet and boil, stirring, 1 minute.

Return chicken to skillet, turning pieces to coat, then arrange them skin-sides up and gently simmer, covered, until chicken is cooked through and garlic is tender, about 30 minutes.

Transfer chicken with tongs to a serving dish. Add vinegar to sauce and boil, uncovered, mashing garlic with back of a spoon or a potato masher, until slightly thickened. Season sauce with salt and pepper and pour over chicken, then sprinkle with bacon.

Source: Sara Moulton

4 servings

Candied Sweet Potatoes

6 each sweet potato
1 1/2 cup water, cold
1 1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt

Peel the potatoes and cut in slices 1/2 inch thick. Lay in an iron skillet and add the remaining ingredients.

Cover and bake at 350-F for 40 minutes.

Uncover and continue baking for 30 minutes.

Dissolve Honey Crystals in Microwave

Food, Utensil and Tips		Power Level	Amount	Time
Honey (dissolve crystals) Jar with lid removed; uncovered.		High (100%)	1/2 to 1 cup	45 sec to 1 1/2 min; stir every 20 to 30 sec or until crystals dissolve

Blueberry Compote

2 1/2 cups frozen blueberries; unthawed
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup water

Combine 1 1/2 cups blueberries, sugar and 1/3 cup water in heavy small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat until berries burst, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Add remaining 1 cup berries. Cook until compote coats spoon, stirring often, about 8 minutes.

(Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.)

Serve warm.

1 1/2 cups

Brownie Drops

2 4 ounce packages baker’s german sweet chocolate
1 tablespoon butter
2 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup pecans; finely chopped

Melt chocolate and butter over hot water. Stir. Cool.

Beat eggs until foamy, then add sugar 2 tablespoons at a time. Beat until thickened, about 5 min. Blend in chocolate. Add flour and dry ingredients. Blend. Stir in vanilla and nuts. Drop by teaspoon onto greased baking sheet.

Bake in moderate oven (350) until cookies feel “set” when very lightly touched – 8-10 minutes.

Source: Lillian Hawkins

36 cookies

Garlic Powder Substitution

fresh garlic (substitute 1 clove for every 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder)

or

garlic salt (substitute 4 teaspoons garlic salt for every teaspoon garlic powder, reduce salt by 3 teaspoons)

or

garlic juice (1/8 teaspoon garlic powder = 1/2 teaspoon garlic juice)

or

garlic flakes (1/8 teaspoon garlic powder = 1/2 teaspoon garlic flakes)

or granulated garlic (1/8 teaspoon garlic powder = 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic) cxan be substituted for garlic powder