Showing posts with label parmesan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label parmesan. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Crunchy Parmesan Chicken Wings

Crunchy Parmesan Chicken Wings

4 pounds Chicken wings
1/2 cup Flour
1/2 teaspoon Paprika
1/4 teaspoon Salt and pepper
4 Eggs
2 cups Parmesan cheese -- freshly gra
1/2 cup Dry bread crumbs
1 teaspoon Each dried basil and oregano

Remove tips from chicken wings and reserve for stock if desired; separate
wings at joints. In shallow dish, combine flour, paprika, salt and
pepper. In another shallow dish, beat eggs. In third shallow dish, combine
cheese, bread crumbs, basil and oregano.

Dip wings into flour mixture, then into eggs, then into cheese mixture,
pressing firmly. (Wings can be prepared to this point, placed on rack,
covered and refrigerated for up to 4 hours.) Arrange wings on greased
rimmed baking sheets.

Bake in 375F oven for 35-40 minutes, turning once,
or until golden brown and crisp.

Makes about 60 pieces.


Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Spicy Parmesan Meatballs with Angel Hair Pasta

Spicy Parmesan Meatballs with Angel Hair Pasta

3/4 cup bran cereal
1 lb extra-lean (at least 90%) ground beef
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (1 oz)
3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green pepper and onion, undrained
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
6 oz uncooked whole wheat angel hair (capellini) pasta
Additional shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, if desired

1. Place cereal in resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag and finely crush with rolling pin or meat mallet (or finely crush in food processor).
2. In large bowl, mix cereal, ground beef, 1/4 cup cheese, the Italian seasoning, garlic powder and 1/4 cup of the tomato sauce until well blended. Shape into 16 (1 1/2-inch) meatballs.
3. Spray 12-inch skillet with cooking spray. Cook meatballs in skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned. Drain if necessary. Add remaining tomato sauce, tomatoes and red pepper to skillet; turn meatballs to coat.
4. Cover; cook over medium-low heat 15 to 20 minutes, stirring sauce and turning meatballs occasionally, until meatballs are thoroughly cooked and no longer pink in center.
5. Meanwhile, cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Serve meatballs over pasta. Top each serving with additional Parmesan cheese and parsley.