Creative Cuisine
Happy Holidays from Downtown Pizza Bakers Mellow Mushroom. Thanks to Rock n Roll's Deo Klein for sharing one of his holiday recipes along with his favorite Calzone combinations. Along with Monday night Trivia Twins Erin and Megan McFann for their help with the photos of the food which they joyfully devoured afterwards. Their favorite is the Jalapeno, pineapple and pepperoni calzone, yum! yum! For more information, visit the website, www.mellowmushroom.com.
DEO’S HOLIDAY CHICKEN & STRAWBERRY SALADSalad:
Mixed greens (bib, romaine, spinach)
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast (strips)
1 / 2 red onion (sliced thin)
1 pt. strawberries
1 / 4 cup walnuts (or sunflower seeds)
1 / 4 cup Gorgonzola cheese
Dressing:
1/3 cup raspberry vinegar
3/4 cup safflower oil
1 clove garlic
1/2 inch ginger root sliced
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. sugar
Salad:
Brown chicken strips in a little oil and butter. With chicken still in pan de-glaze with a few tablespoon of dressing. Set aside. On individual salad plates arrange greens. Divide chicken and strawberries among plates. Add a few rings of red onion. Drizzle 3 tablespoons of dressing over and sprinkle with nuts. Great luncheon dish!
Dressing:
Mince garlic and ginger. Add remaining ingredients and shake to blend.
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