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Ruben Egg Rolls
I usually play this one by ear...
Corned beef, sliced or cubed
1 Can Bavarian style sauerkraut, drained
Swiss cheese, slice or cubed
1 tsp Caraway seeds
Egg roll wrappers
Dipping sauce of your choice
Heat the kraut and add Caraway seeds. Heat 1/2 inch or so of oil in a medium skillet. Remove Kraut from heat. Add equal parts corned beef and cheese into egg roll wrapper (I find it best to use two wrappers per roll to give a more stout roll), spoon in kraut. Fold wrapper over, making sure to tuck the ends and fry with folded side down then roll to browned on all sides. Make sure to watch the heat of the oil as you don't want them to burn.
Asian Chicken Rolls with Plum Suace
1/2 cup scallions
6 Tbsp. Chopped Cilantro
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1-1.5 lbs boneless skinless Chicken , cubed
2 Tbsp Soy Sauce
1 tsp. Chili Garlic Sauce
1 egg, seperated
1/2 can chopped water chestnuts
1 sheet puff pastry
White and Black Sesame seeds
Sauce-
1/2 cup plum jam
2 Tbsp lime juice
2 Tbsp Water
1 Tbsp Ketchup ( absolutely do not use Catsup!!!!)
1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
Dash of Salt and Pepper
Pre-Heat Oven to 400 degrees; line a baking sheet with parchment paper (not wax).
Mince Scallions, half of the Cilantro and ginger in a food processor. Add chicken, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce and egg white; pulse to coarsely chopped and fold in water chestnuts. Set aside for now. Roll pastry into an approximately 14 inch square (or make due with whatever size it came in) and then halve length-wise. Divide chicken mixture between halves along one long edge, roll up tightly and place seem side down on baking sheet. Beat egg yolk with 1 tsp of water and brush on to logs. Sprinkle with Sesame seeds and bake for 20-25 minutes, let cool and slice
Simmer all the ingredients in a sauce pan over low-medium heat for 5 minutes. Let cool and stir in the remain chopped Cilantro
Buffalo Chicken Dip
I cup Ranch Dressing
12-16ozs of your favorite Hot Sauce, such as Frank's
8oz Cream Cheese (named brand, DO NOT USE reduced-fat)
8oz Shredded Cheddar Cheese
3-4 pounds Chicken Thighs cooked, de-skinned and shredded
Make sure to remove all skin and connective tissue from chicken. Mix all ingredients and bake for 30 minutes at 350 Degrees.
Thai Chicken Skewers
1 bunch fresh Cilantro
6 T. Brown sugar, divide
6 T. Fresh Lime Juice, Divided
2 T Red curry paste, divided
1/4 tsp pepper flakes
2 lbs boneless, Skinless chicken breast, but into 1/4 inch strips
1/2 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup Shallots chopped
1/4 cup Soy Sauce
2 T. Fresh Ginger, chopped
3 garlic Cloves, Chopped
Blend Cilantro, 4 Tbsp Brown Sugar, 2 Tbsp Lime Juice, 1 Tbsp Red Curry Paste, pepper flakes and a pinch of salt in food process till smooth. Pour of chicken to marinate for 10-15 minutes. Process remaining ingredients in food processor till smooth to make sauce. Thread chicken on to skewers and preheat broiler to high with rack 6 inches from element. Place skewers on a sheet tray and cover ends of skewers with foil to prevent burning. Serve with romaine lettuce leaves and red and green peppers.