Gemini Birthday Dinner Menu
#11
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Well, nothing's going forward with the next birthday dinner, so I'm making a command decision here - Today is the 21st, so how about having the review on Monday, June 4th?????

Indian-Style Stuffed Chicken Breasts (Issue #40, 8/03)
(and from same issue and menu)
Curry Beurre Blanc
Basmati rice
Toasted cashews
Roma tomatoes & cilantro


and for dessert - an old family favorite for my birthday...

RICE KRISPIES ICE CREAM CRUNCH CAKE WITH STRAWBERRIES

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Indian-Style Stuffed Chicken Breasts
(Cuisine at home, August 2003, Issue 40, p. 21)

Makes: 4 Chicken Breasts

For the Chicken—
Prepare:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, see bottom picture

For the Marinade—
Mix:
1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
2 T. fresh ginger, minced
1 T. garlic, smashed
1 T. paprika
2 t. curry powder
1 t. cayenne
1 t. ground cumin
1 t. ground coriander
1 t. kosher salt

For the Filling—
Combine:
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen spinach, thawed, squeezed dry
3/4 cup ricotta cheese
2 T. plain yogurt
1 shallot, minced
Salt and pepper to taste

For the Curry Beurre Blanc—
Reduce:
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 T. white wine vinegar
2 T. shallots, minced

Add; Reduce:
1 T. heavy cream

Off Heat, Whisk in:
1 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons

Stir in at the End:
1/4 cup coconut milk
2 T. fresh cilantro, chopped
1 T. curry powder
1 t. sugar
1 t. crushed red pepper flakes

Prepare chicken for stuffing.

Mix ingredients for marinade in a bowl.

Combine ingredients for filling in a second bowl. Stuff chicken with about 1/4 cup filling per breast. Marinate stuffed breasts for 15 minutes. Preheat grill to medium-high. Oil grill grates, then grill the chicken, covered, for 10–12 minutes per side.

Reduce wine and vinegar with shallots over medium-high heat until liquid is reduced by half, 2–4 minutes.

Add cream; simmer until reduced by half, about 1 minute.

Off heat, whisk in butter, 2 T. at a time, until melted.

Stir in coconut milk, cilantro, curry powder, sugar, crushed red pepper flakes, and salt at the end. Serve Stuffed Chicken with Curry Beurre Blanc over basmati rice and garnish with cashews, tomatoes, and cilantro.

Nutrition Information (Per 6 oz.):
431 calories 55% calories from fat 27g total fat 13g carb. 664mg sodium 3g fiber
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If anyone wants this info -

[Image: pocket.jpg]

To make a large pocket for the filling, start in the thickest part of the breast.

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RICE KRISPIES ICE CREAM CRUNCH CAKE

6 ozs Chocolate chips
1/3 cup peanut butter
3 cup Rice Krispies®
1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt (coffee ice cream is delicious also!!)

In a bowl placed over a pot of simmering water, melt the chocolate chips and peanut butter together; add the cereal and stir together.

Spread this mixture on a baking sheet and cool. Break up cereal mixture into small pieces.

Soften ice cream and fold in all but ½ cup of cereal mixture; spread the ice cream into a spring form pan.

Use remaining ½ cup chocolate/cereal mixture to sprinkle over the 'cake.'
Wrap cake in foil and freeze. Remove from freezer and keep in refrigerator for an hour before serving.

Garnish slices of the ice cream cake with whipped cream and strawberries, if desired. (Great big, old ripe strawberries are wonderful with this 'cake'! )

Description:
"On a hot summer day, this dessert just can't be beat and all ages love it."
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#12
  Re: Gemini Birthday Dinner Menu by cjs (Well, nothing's goin...)
My family will love this dessert. It's already copied and pasted. Unfortunately, as good as the dinner sounds, I'll have to make it after I get more of this weight off and cholesterol down.
Jan

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#13
  Re: Gemini Birthday Dinner Menu by cjs (Well, nothing's goin...)
I'm in - can I participate if I have made it before? Often?
Erin
Mom to three wonderful 7th graders!
The time is flying by.
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#14
  Re: Re: Gemini Birthday Dinner Menu by esgunn (I'm in - can I parti...)
I'll be in Portland, so I don't know if I can participate.
Don't wait too long to tell someone you love them.

Billy
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#15
  Re: Re: Gemini Birthday Dinner Menu by bjcotton (I'll be in Portland,...)
Okay, Jean, that sounds pretty good too. Kind of got my head all set for a Mexican fiesta, but can always get hubbie to take me out for that, so this is a good sub.
June 4th sounds like a good date to review.

Thanks for posting the recipes for me.

Maryann
Maryann

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#16
  Re: Re: Gemini Birthday Dinner Menu by Mare749 (Okay, Jean, that sou...)
I tried it just recently Erin, but I'm sure they won't kick us out teehee. I've got lots of chicken breasts due to a buy one get one free sale, so if it's okay with the "commander" I'm in
Cis
Cis
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#17
  Re: Re: Gemini Birthday Dinner Menu by farnfam (I tried it just rece...)
I'll give it a try, too.
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#18
  Re: Re: Gemini Birthday Dinner Menu by Half_Baked (My family will love ...)
Not sure about the Indian theme---but I will attempt!!

As Jan said---still working with the weight loss and cholesterol (DH)---I will make changes if possible to achieve the essence!! Will contribute if I can!!!

I LOVE DINNER PARTIES!!!! I have been looking at that recipe for a while, just haven't been up to the challenge yet---oh my!!!! Jean---POOH BAH!!!! I'll work on it!!
"Never eat more than you can lift" Miss Piggy
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  Re: Re: Gemini Birthday Dinner Menu by Roxanne 21 (Not sure about the I...)
"I'm in - can I participate if I have made it before? Often? "

hmmmm, me thinks that kinda tells the tale...

Of course you can erin, the more the merrier!!
Retired and having fun writing cookbooks, tasting wine and sharing recipes with all my friends.
www.achefsjourney.com
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#20
  Re: Gemini Birthday Dinner Menu by cjs (Well, nothing's goin...)
I'm glad you made a decision, Jean, I've been so busy at work with graduation and all, I haven't had much time at all.

Sounds good!

Patti-Jo
PJ
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