http://www.dawnsrecipes.com Recipes I've collected, written and modified over the years. Sun, 08 Jan 2012 05:00:34 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/frozen-chicken-stock-beats-canned-in-flavor-and-convenience-1148.htm http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/frozen-chicken-stock-beats-canned-in-flavor-and-convenience-1148.htm#comments Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:48:16 +0000 Dawn http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/?p=1148 I use chicken stock quite often when I cook. Whether I’m making soup, flavoring rice or potatoes, or braising vegetables, I always like to have some handy. I rarely seem to need an entire can of it, though, and it only keeps a few days once it’s opened. When I started making baby food for my daughter, I got into the habit of keeping home made chicken stock on hand. It was the only way I could be sure it didn’t contain too much sodium for her little kidneys to process. Not only do you benefit from knowing exactly what’s … Continue reading →]]> http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/frozen-chicken-stock-beats-canned-in-flavor-and-convenience-1148.htm/feed 1 http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/beer-n-butter-poultry-injection-111.htm http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/beer-n-butter-poultry-injection-111.htm#comments Sat, 18 Jul 2009 12:28:57 +0000 Dawn http://www.demeo-web.com/wordpress/?p=111 This is the post I alluded to in the write-up for my Raspberry Lemonade recipe. If you’ve never had fried turkey before, prepare to be wowed. You can cook an entire turkey in under an hour. The skin is amazingly cripsy and flavorful, and the meat is wonderfully juicy. I like to throw cut up potatoes into the hot oil when the turkey is done. The seasoning from the turkey flavors the oil, and you get the most amazing french fries! Frying a turkey requires a few specialty items. I recommend purchasing a turkey fryer set, so you know everything … Continue reading →]]> http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/beer-n-butter-poultry-injection-111.htm/feed 1 http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/roast-cornish-hens-with-cranberry-thyme-sauce-461.htm http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/roast-cornish-hens-with-cranberry-thyme-sauce-461.htm#comments Thu, 19 Feb 2009 01:46:33 +0000 Dawn http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/?p=461 Continuing with the red theme of the Valentine’s Day dinner I served last Saturday, I chose this recipe for the main course. It’s based on a highly rated recipe from epicurious.com with several modifications. Instead of cutting the hens in half, I left them whole. It takes a little longer to cook, but I think it makes a nicer presentation. Also, once you remove the bones, half a hen really isn’t very filling, so everyone got their own bird. Because I roasted them whole, there was no need to sear them before placing them in the oven. I didn’t feel … Continue reading →]]> http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/roast-cornish-hens-with-cranberry-thyme-sauce-461.htm/feed 0 http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/tangy-turkey-burgers-37.htm http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/tangy-turkey-burgers-37.htm#comments Sat, 26 Jul 2008 18:15:58 +0000 Dawn http://www.demeo-web.com/wordpress/?p=37       I used to live off turkey burgers when I was a bit more health-conscious. Ah, the good old days! Haha! I do still try to eat healthy, but I’m just not as disciplined as I once was. I still love this recipe, though. It isn’t really a substitute when you’re craving beef. It’s more special than that. This is a burger you’ll crave for it’s own unique flavor. I got the original recipe from a collection of recipe cards I have called Healthy Meals in Minutes. They suggest forming 6 patties, but if you prefer a thicker burger make … Continue reading →]]> http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/tangy-turkey-burgers-37.htm/feed 2 http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/chicken-and-carrots-with-wine-sauce-22.htm http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/chicken-and-carrots-with-wine-sauce-22.htm#comments Wed, 12 Mar 2008 11:00:58 +0000 Dawn http://www.demeo-web.com/wordpress/?p=22 Updated I love using my crock pot. After working all day an spending an hour in traffic coming home, I don’t always feel like cooking. This recipe, adapted from the September 1999 issue of Cooking Light, can be thrown together in a few minutes before heading out the door in the morning. Set the timer so it finishes about the time you expect to be home, and come home to a fabulous, healthy, home-cooked meal! Serve with bread or rice and you’re good to go. The chicken falls off the bone when it’s done, and the garlic becomes soft and … Continue reading →]]> http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/chicken-and-carrots-with-wine-sauce-22.htm/feed 4 http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/easy-chicken-and-rice-soup-228.htm http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/easy-chicken-and-rice-soup-228.htm#comments Mon, 24 Dec 2007 11:39:45 +0000 Dawn http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/easy-chicken-and-rice-soup-228.htm I had a craving for chicken and rice soup the other day and was looking for an easy way to make broth without resorting to canned broth. Allrecipes.com has a recipe that’s a compromise between canned and homemade broth. It uses a pre-cooked, store bought chicken and simmers the skin and bones in a mixture of water and canned broth. Sure, it’s cheating a bit, but you’d never know! Store bought rotisserie chicken comes in a variety of flavors now. I used one with cracked pepper and sea salt, so I didn’t need to add additional salt and pepper to … Continue reading →]]> http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/easy-chicken-and-rice-soup-228.htm/feed 0 http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/herb-roasted-turkey-with-shallot-pan-gravy-207.htm http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/herb-roasted-turkey-with-shallot-pan-gravy-207.htm#comments Sat, 24 Nov 2007 19:39:14 +0000 Dawn http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/herb-roasted-turkey-with-shallot-pan-gravy-207.htm I like to use different recipes for turkey, gravy and stuffing each year. It keeps things interesting for me, and the end result is always a surprise. That may change since making this turkey and gravy from the November 2000 issue of Bon Appétit. Everyone at dinner raved about it, especially my husband. By the time we’d arrived at my aunt’s house (where we traditionally go for desserts every year) word had spread. I was approached several times by people making comments about how good my turkey had been…people who hadn’t even tasted it! My husband, who generally skips the … Continue reading →]]> http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/herb-roasted-turkey-with-shallot-pan-gravy-207.htm/feed 0 http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/disneys-50s-prime-time-cafe-chicken-pot-pie-75.htm http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/disneys-50s-prime-time-cafe-chicken-pot-pie-75.htm#comments Sun, 04 Nov 2007 04:46:35 +0000 Dawn http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/disneys-50s-prime-time-cafe-chicken-pot-pie-75.htm Updated Source: Mickey’s Gourmet Cookbook (modified by Dawn DeMeo) Seems like I haven’t made this in quite a while! My husband was so impressed with it. I thought for sure I’d made it for him before, I guess I hadn’t. It’s my favorite chicken pot pie recipe, but it does take a bit of time to put together. It’s absolutely worth it, though! I’ve made some changes to the original post. Aside from adding photos, I changed a couple of measurements to make it easier. The amounts are actually the same, you just no longer need to dirty measuring cups … Continue reading →]]> http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/disneys-50s-prime-time-cafe-chicken-pot-pie-75.htm/feed 2 http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/grilled-chicken-quesadillas-163.htm http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/grilled-chicken-quesadillas-163.htm#comments Wed, 08 Aug 2007 02:04:14 +0000 Dawn http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/grilled-chicken-quesadillas-163.htm A quesadilla is basically a dressed up grilled cheese sandwich. They’re incredibly versatile. Scan your fridge for leftover cooked meats and diced vegetables, and you’re halfway there. This is my favorite way to make quesadillas: Ingredients: 1 large boneless, skinless chicken breast 1/4 teaspoon creole seasoning, or to taste 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 4 large flour tortillas (burrito style) 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese 2 tablespoons sliced black olives 2 tablespoons sliced jalapenos 1/2 small onion, diced 1/2 tomato, diced Directions: Preheat grill. Season chicken breast with creole seasoning. Grill over medium heat until cooked through, about 6 … Continue reading →]]> http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/grilled-chicken-quesadillas-163.htm/feed 1 http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/sauteed-chicken-with-mushroom-gravy-157.htm http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/sauteed-chicken-with-mushroom-gravy-157.htm#comments Thu, 26 Jul 2007 01:52:43 +0000 Dawn http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/sauteed-chicken-with-mushroom-gravy-157.htm I thawed out some chicken having no idea what I planned to do with it. Then I remembered the extra mushrooms I’d bought for the Terriyaki Scallop Stir Fry. Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 1/4 cup flour 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 3 tablespoons butter 1 small onion, finely chopped 8 ounces crimini mushrooms, quartered 1/2 cup dry white wine 2 tablespoons corn starch 1 cup chicken broth 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried rosemary Directions: Pound chicken to 1/4″ thickness. Combine flour, salt and pepper in medium bowl. Dredge chicken in flour mixture. Melt 2 tablespoons … Continue reading →]]> http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/sauteed-chicken-with-mushroom-gravy-157.htm/feed 0