Posted in Recipes, October 27, 2015
If you want to make a chicken that is guaranteed to be succulent, tender and juicy, you can’t go wrong with the tried and true roasting method of beer can chicken. Sometimes called “drunken chicken” (or, for even more literal reasons, “beer butt chicken”) it’s a simple method of roasting a chicken upright over a full can of beer. While it may sound like an expert-level cooking technique, it’s actually quite a simple method to achieve a nearly perfect bird that even inexperienced cooks can handle. Since the sugars in the alcohol tenderize the meat while infusing layers of complex flavors, it’s a great way to get familiar with oven roasting a chicken.
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The pairing of spicy, fresh arugula and creamy, tangy goat cheese is a perfect salad year round. The flavors complement each other beautifully and are a great foundation for all types of other ingredients like pears, apples and cured meats. The following arugula goat cheese walnut salad is topped with candied walnuts and a delicate balsamic honey mustard vinaigrette to add some sweetness.
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What is it about the contrast of creamy, smooth goat cheese with a spicy tomato sauce? Is it that little bite of sour at the very end of the cheese that accents the sweetness of the tomatoes? Whatever it is, goat cheese pizza is one of our favorites, and our version uses flatbread, which is lighter in calories, cooking time and effort than traditional pizza crust.
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If you’ve ever eaten at a French restaurant, you’ve likely seen a lightly fried goat cheese medallion served on some kind of bed of greens. We love fried foods (who doesn’t?) and that’a why we’ve made some modern and fun suggestions about how to treat this French fare. We’ve swapped out panko breadcrumbs (in lieu of traditional bread crumbs) to give it a bit more flavor, and we’re throwing in some unusual combinations that will wow your guests.
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Sometimes, appetizers are best served warm. We love apps that can be tossed in the oven right when our guests arrive, filling the house with aromas that will get everyone’s mouth watering. As soon as you pull this dish from the oven, make sure everyone has a glass of something and a napkin, and serve it right from the roasting dish. This baked goat cheese dip is great because it becomes an instant gathering place for everyone before the meal. Is there any better way to socialize than over a shared plate? Inspired by one of our favorite tapas, this one will be a surefire hit at your next party.
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