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Perfect Split Broiled Chicken Halves

This is an easy indoor answer to outdoor cooking. Once you try it...you will look forward to doing it again!

Perfect Split Broiled Chicken Halves
AMERICAN

 

Ingredients
For Each Chicken Half
2 - 3 teaspoons Hometown Number 1® Blended Seasoning
1 - 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 chicken half (approximately 1 3/4 lbs.)

Preparation
1. Line a shallow broiler pan with foil.
2. Place oven shelf in 2nd position from top (about 6 - 8 inches from heat source).
3. Preheat broiler.
4. Wash chicken half thoroughly under cold water.
5. Shake off excess water, keeping chicken half somewhat moist.
6. Place chicken in foil-lined broiler pan.
7. Sprinkle with Hometown Number 1® Blended Seasoning.
8. Rub seasoning over entire chicken half (both sides and around joints).
9. Spoon vegetable oil over the skin side and distribute over entire half.
10. Arrange chicken in pan skin side down.

Broiling
1. Place pan with chicken under the broiler, Always keep oven door slightly open, when broiling.
2. Let chicken broil for 10 - 12 minutes until the bone takes on a slight char.
3. Remove pan from oven and turn chicken skin side up.
4. Before returning chicken to the oven, change shelf position to the Lower 1/3
portion of the oven.
5. Place chicken under broiler for another 10 - 12 minutes, until chicken skin is evenly browned and bubbly (a slight char is quite acceptable).
6. Turn chicken once more to skin side down and broil for 10-12 minutes longer.
7. Now turn chicken to skin side up.
8. With chicken in oven, turn off broiler - close oven door. - Let chicken rest for 15 minutes in the oven. Serve......

Remember! Broil with oven door ajar.
Note! In step 2 you may want to rotate or shift pan for even browning.
Temperature should read 165-170 degrees F. at inner thigh close to hip joint.
An instant thermometer is a no guesswork all around help. Worth the investment!

Peas & Shmarrots

Peas and Shmarrots

American    Serves 4-6

When applied to carrots the term mashed or smashed doesn’t sound quite as appealing as when applied to potatoes.  So...SHMARROTS IT IS!  For the fun of it!  Steamed carrots are pureed, seasoned and caramelized with butter in a non stick pan.  The finished Shmarrots are then garnished with sautéed petit peas seasoned lightly with Hometown Number 1.  It turns this ordinary combo into a luxuriant and memorable experience.  Select sweet carrots for best results.

Ingredients

Step 1

2 lbs. sliced carrots – washed, peeled, and cut into 1” pieces

1/8 lb. Butter – unsalted – cut into 8 pieces

1 scant tsp. - salt

Pinch - white pepper

Pinch - cayenne

Step 2

2 Tbs. Butter – unsalted

1 cup Petit Peas

1/2 tsp. Hometown Number 1 Blended Seasoning

Directions

1. Step 1:Place cut peeled carrots in a steamer and cook until soft.
2. Transfer hot steamed carrots in to food processor bowl add butter pieces and process until smooth.
3. Using a rubber spatula scrape down sides and process until the carrots are completely pureed.
4. Transfer carrot puree to a non stick pan, place on medium heat.
5. Add salt, white pepper and cayenne and with a heat proof spatula continually stir for about 5 minute until puree tightens.
6. Transfer to a serving dish...cover and set aside while heating peas.
7. Step 2: Starting with a medium heat, place cold sauté pan with butter on the burner, when butter melts add peas, Hometown Number 1, then turn up the heat and sauté until hot.
8. Spoon peas over Shmarrots and serve.

Baked Yam Treat – Good for You!

Good for you...Congratulations for trying this recipe.  You will be amazed how delicious and healthful a yam can be without all the added sweeteners.  The trick to this recipe is to allow the yam to slightly burnish on the edges.  The deep caramelized sweetness in contrast to the savory Hometown Number 1 brings out the full rich essence of the yam.

Baked Yam Treat – Good for You!

1 – 2 servings

Ingredients

1 each-Beauregard Yam approx. 1 lb. – peeled

1 Tbs. Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 tsp, Hometown Number 1® blended Seasoning

Directions

1.     Preheat oven to 350° degrees

2.    Peel yam and slice into 1/2” coins

3.    Place sliced yam in an oven proof baking dish and toss with the olive oil; and Hometown Number 1® Blended Seasoning coating evenly.

4.    Arrange leaving space between slices.

5.    Place in oven and allow yam to brown and caramelize.  No need to turn.  About 30 - 40 minutes.  Done when sugar beads appear on the surface and edges darken,

Better Than Poached Microwaved Salmon Fillet

Tender, Moist and Delicate...

Better Than Poached Microwaved Salmon Fillet

American

When microwaving fish it is imperative that it be of the freshest quality (including defrosted frozen).  This method of cooking fish may change your whole approach to mealtime preparation.

Note:

Microwave ovens vary in power and performance so it is important to make cooking and power adjustment accordingly.  This recipe was done in an 800 watt oven.

1 lb. - 4 - 5 minutes

11/2 - 2 lb. - 6 - 7 minutes

2 lb. to 3 lb. - 7 - 8 minutes

Ingredients

1 lb. salmon fillet - cut in two - scales and pin bones removed

1 tsp. Hometown Number 1 Blended Seasoning

2 tbs. olive oil or 3 Tbs. melted butter.

Splash of dry white vermouth

Procedure

1.     Place prepared salmon fillet in microwaveable dish that just accommodates quantity.

2.     Rub Hometown Number 1 Blended Seasoning, vermouth and olive oil over fillets to distribute evenly.

3.     Place fillets skin side down in dish and cover securely.

4.     Place in microwave and set cooking time at 5 minutes at 100% power.  If your microwave is not equipped with a carousel you need to rotate dish twice during the cooking period.

5.     When time is done, allow fish to rest for 5 minutes.  Always check for desired doneness.

6.     Serve with cucumber dill sauce and steamed new potatoes.

CUCUMBER DILL SAUCE

Michael Field - American

1 cup cucumber - peeled, seeded and diced

1 pint sour cream

3 tsp. white vinegar

1 tsp. salt

1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper

2 tsp. grated onion

3 Tbs. finely chopped dill

Prepare all ingredients and combine

Meatloaf Wheat-Free

An American Classic

Hometown Number 1® Meatloaf Wheat-Free

Serves 6 - 8

 


Before You Start

Read entire recipe...Note: Oat flour is not a substitute for the ground oatmeal!

Prepare and have all ingredients ready.

Ingredients

Step 1

2 Large Eggs

1/4 cup Soy Milk – plain

1/2 cup Tomato Sauce - generic

1/4 cup ground instant/quick oatmeal – Coffee grinder works great

1 Tablespoon Hometown Number 1® Blended Seasoning

1 teaspoon Better than Beef Bouillon --

1 cup Finely Chopped Onion

Step 2

2 1/2 lbs. Ground Beef - 80/20

Step 3

1/2 cup Ketchup - Del Monte

1 teaspoon Cracked Black Pepper

Directions

1. Preheat Oven 350 Degrees

2. Place oven shelf on lowest position.

3. Foil line a 1/4 sheet pan (9”x13”).

4. Into an 8 qt. bowl place Step 1 ingredients, whisk thoroughly combining to a slurry.

5. To the slurry add Step 2 ground beef, to retain texture, gently mix to combine completely together.

6. Place mixture onto the lined sheet pan and form loaf.

7. Score top of loaf, Step 3 spread Ketchup over top, sprinkle with cracked pepper.

8. Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until meatloaf reaches 160°F.

9. Remove from oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Salad Dressing Hometown Number 1 Vinaigrette

Salad dressing should be used sparsely... just enough to coat the salad ingredients bringing balance to the overall mix of flavors.  Try starting salad by combining the desired amount of dressing with diced tomato followed by the rest of the ingredients.

Salad Dressing Hometown Number 1 Vinaigrette

 Ingredients

1/2 tsp. Fresh Garlic Cloves - minced

1-1/2 tsp. Hometown Number 1 Blended Seasoning

1 Tbs. Cider Vinegar

1/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1/4 Cup Salad Oil – of choice

Directions

1.     In a non reactive bowl place minced garlic, Hometown Number 1, vinegar, whisk to a combine.

2.    While whisking drizzle olive oil into mixture to combine.

3.    Store in a jar.  Mix well at time of use.

Best BBQ

Love these Ribs – Get there Early!

Thursday through Saturday

11AM- 8PM

Check out the Full BBQ Menu

Central Market Poulsbo, Washington

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Roasting

Think of roasting in 3 steps as though you are driving on to a highway…

1. Accelerate to get up to speed.
   
2. Slow down to settle into traffic
   
3. And then slow down to exit.

By lowering the oven temperature gradually you will find that you have better control and accuracy in reaching the desired doneness.

American Lamb Burger

American Lamb Burger

Serves 2 - 4 depending on portion size

Oh Boy!  If you love lamb these burgers are for you.  So fire up the grill or cast iron ribbed griddle and enjoy!  Open a bottle of wine or beer for this one.  American Lamb is preferred.

Ingredients

1 lb. ground lamb - be sure it’s lean ground

1½ tsp. Hometown Number 1 Blended Seasoning -to taste

1 Tbs. fresh mint leaves - fine julienne and cross cut

Procedure

1.     Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly to combine evenly.

2.     Form patties, and grill to desired doneness.
  
Optional:Grilling Baste - mix 2 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil and 1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice.
Serve on a warm ciabatta roll with slice of onion & tomato and a touch of your favorite condiment...Tabbouleh or Greek salad is a great accompaniment.

Simply Great Burger

Simply Great Burger
American

Ingredients
1 lbs. Ground Chuck - 80/20 fat
1 ½ tsp. Hometown Number 1® Blended Seasoning
Optional
1 Tbs. Cracked Black Pepper

Directions
1. Sprinkle 1-1/2 tsp. Hometown Number 1® Blended Seasoning over 1 pound of ground chuck.
2. Mix gently to combine.
3. Optional
     Place black pepper in a plate and roll the edge of burger through it.
4. Form three burgers and grill to desired doneness.
5. Serve with your favorite fixin’s.

Suggestions
The higher fat content will yields a juicier finished product.
Open the bun and toast on griddle.

Roasted Russet Oven Fries

American Oven Fries

Hometown Number 1 Roasted Russets
Serves 2 - 4


Ingredients
2 large Russet Baking Potatoes – wash, peeled and cubed or desired cut
1 Tablespoon Oil of Choice - enough to coat potatoes
11/2 teaspoons Hometown Number 1 Blended Seasoning – to taste

Directions
1. Place prepared potato cubes in a colander, rinse under cold water and allow them to drain.
2. Place drained potatoes in an oven proof casserole, toss with the oil and Hometown Number 1.
3. Place pan in 350° - 400°degree oven for 30 minutes or until brown and crisp.