Television Feasts

I am a home cook who backyard gardens and has a serious closet addiction to the Food Network. I envision visiting the world in my own kitchen.

From Julia to Giada, I am a bi-product of the quirky world of anything food television. At age 10 I wanted to lunch with Julia; at 12 I thought sitting at Graham Kerr's table would be bliss; in college I was a diligent voyeur student of Jeff Smith's; and as a newlywed I envisioned myself being Martha. Then the sky opened up and violin music played in the background when I discovered an entire family of food shows on the blossoming food network. Twenty years later I am still a home chef with a backyard garden, yet in my head I am a trained chef who has eaten her way around the world, tasted all things exotic, competed in many challenges, judged the best of the best, and have a circle of friends which includes Emeril, Bobby, Rachael and more. I like to learn and challenge myself simply for the pleasure of all things food. I am a student of the University of Food Network and my textbooks, exams and extra-curricular activities all stem from channel 39.


Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Chicken Parmesan

It is a stretch to call this authentic Chicken Parmesan.  This is by no means a gourmet recipe.  It is actually a fast, cheap (yes, I will use the word cheap and not embellish it by saying inexpensive) way to put out dinner in 30 minutes that everyone likes.  This is a dish I made my family at least once a week when I worked my job outside of my home.  Life was ridiculously hectic come 5:30 with all of us walking in the door hungry, homework needing done and usually having to get to an activity or practice of some kind.  Honestly at the time I used a jarred sauce which made it even more simple.  I guess by using homemade garden sauce I can say it is slightly gourmet!  None the less, after a busy day Sunday, I needed quantity, and hopefully quality, for bringing the family their Monday dinner.  I don't have quantities for you.  Simply judge it by how many you are feeding.

Chicken Parmesan
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Boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into serving portions
Seasoned bread crumbs
Grated Parmesan cheese
Butter, melted
Pasta Sauce
Shredded mozzarella
Spaghetti, cooked according to package directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Mix together a tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese with each cup of bread crumbs.
Dip chicken into the melted butter.
Dredge in the bread crumb mix.
Place breaded chicken in a casserole dish.  No need to butter or spray the pan.
Bake for 30-40 minutes until cooked through.
Spoon a little sauce onto each chicken piece.  Add a mound of shredded mozzarella cheese.
Return to the oven and cook until cheese melts.
Serve with a side of pasta and size.

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