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********** SPICE GRILLED CHICKEN **********

                              

Tired of the same old grilled chicken? Change it up with the exotic taste of the Orient! The chicken is first given a nice long soak in an Asian-style marinade made with soy sauce, orange juice, five-spice powder and garlic, and then grilled to perfection while being brushed occasionally with pure honey.

Five-spice powder is a mixture of spices often used in Chinese cooking. Although combinations may vary, the fragrant powder usually includes cinnamon, aniseed, fennel, black or Szechwan pepper, and cloves.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons of orange juice
1 teaspoon  of five-spice powder
1 garlicn clove , minced
1 (2 1/2 to 3-pound) broiler-fryer chicken, quartered
2 tablespoons honey
Hot cooked pasta (optional)
Carrot strips (optional)
Cucumber slices, halved (optional)

                                                preparation:                                                         

1. For marinade, combine soy sauce, orange juice, five-spice powder, and garlic. Place chicken in a plastic bag set into a shallow dish. Add marinade; seal bag. Turn chicken to coat well. Chill for 6 to 24 hours, turning chicken occasionally. Remove chicken from bag. Discard marinade.
2. Arrange preheated coals around a drip pan in a covered grill. Test for medium heat above pan. Place chicken, bone side down, on grill over drip pan. Cover and grill for 50 to 60 minutes or until chicken is tender and no longer pink, brushing occasionally with honey the last 5 minutes of grilling. Serve chicken over pasta tossed with carrot strips, if desired. Garnish with cucumber slices, if desired.

Makes 4 servings.

VOCABULARY:

minced: picado, cortado                                                                
soak: remojar, poner en agua 

°°°°°°°  STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE POPSICLES °°°°°°°

 Every bite of these creamy popsicles, made with fresh or frozen strawberries, is sure to delight!

 

ingredients:

 

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
1/4 cup sour cream
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/3 cup whole milk
6 large fresh strawberries, sliced or 3/4 cup frozen strawberries
6 standard sized graham crackers
1 tablespoon melted butter

                                                preparation:                                                                              

1. In a food processor add the cream cheese, sour cream, powdered sugar and milk, process until well combined. Add the strawberries, pulse to combine.
2. Pour mixture into popsicle molds, leaving about 1 inch of the top empty for the crust (if you don’t have popsicle molds, use small paper cups and popsicle sticks) tap the molds gently on the counter to remove air bubbles.
3. In a food processor add the graham crackers, process until only crumbs remain.
4. While food processor is running, add the melted butter in a slow stream until the mixture resembles wet sand.
5. Divide the crust evenly between the popsicles, press down gently to compact. Insert popsicle sticks, freeze for at least 6 hours and up to 3 days.

Makes 6 servings.

 =========DIPPED CHIPS & PRETZELS =========

Add a little flair to your favorite snacks. Chips and pretzels dipped into delicious chocolate are a delicious, and fun treat, anytime!

Ingredients:

1 cup (6 ounces) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate, Milk Chocolate or Premier White Morsels
1 tablespoon vegetable shortening
Rippled potato chips, pretzel twists and/or whole-wheat pretzel sticks
NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet or Premier White Mini Morsel Toppers

                                                preparation:                                                                                                          

1. Line baking sheets with wax paper.
2. Microwave morsels and vegetable shortening in small, dry, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on MEDIUM-HIGH (70%) power for 1 minute; STIR. The morsels may retain some of their original shape. If necessary, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring just until morsels are melted.
3. Dip chips and pretzels into melted morsels, tilting bowl to easily dip. Use side of bowl to remove excess. Place on prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle with Toppers. Refrigerate for 15 minutes or until set. Store in airtight container at room temperture. Potato chips are best when eaten within a few hours of preparation.

Makes 8 servings.


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