by irene on November 2, 2009
Chicken Parmagiana is perhaps one of the simplest, most under-made recipes. At least it is here at Cuisine Capers. It is hard to say why that is, given that it is a full-flavored, hearty dish that really hits the comfort spot.
You may be asking yourself – Chicken Parmigiana? Is that the same thing as Chicken Parmesan? To most people, I’d say that it is the same thing — Chicken, covered in tomato sauce and cheese and baked. I will have to confess that I do not consider these things the same thing, as I have a different recipe that I make that I call Chicken Parmesan. There also seems to be a plethora of ways to spell Chicken Parmigiana, including parmagiana.
It doesn’t really matter what you call it or how you spell it – all that it really matters is that it’s a satisfying dish.
See the step-by-step recipe
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by irene on October 8, 2009
It’s that time of year again, when the crisp fall temperatures stir the hearts of Wisconsin’s Norwegian brethren. The aroma of rotting fish and rutabagas is in the air. At Lutheran churches and Son’s of Norway lodges all over southern Wisconsin the annual ritual of the lutefisk supper is upon us.
For as long as I can remember our family has been eating lutefisk and lefse around the holiday season. When I was young it was always at Grandma’s house, where she had spent days making lefse and soaking the lutefisk before the big dinner. Now that my Grandmother has passed away, my family still enjoys this ritual at one (or more if I am lucky) of the local churches around the area. The lutefisk dinner is a major fundraiser for those organizations that put it on. People come from all around for this once a year event. You purchase your tickets and then wait in the pews till your number is called. Seating is usually family style and you quickly make friends as your passing the pitchers of melted butter around the table. Members of the congregation are working hard preparing and serving the meal. For those who have yet to acquire a taste for lutefisk (or fish jello as my son likes to call it), there is usually ham or meatballs to satisfy. When you throw in the mash potatoes, Cole slaw and cranberries you have the makings of great meal. To top things off, there is always a slice of pie.
If you have never tried a lutefisk dinner, I encourage you to do so this season. Below is a list of the various dates and locations of lutefisk dinners in southern Wisconsin. I am not sure I have all of them listed so if you know of additions to this list, please be sure to comment below.
Now if you will excuse me, I have to pass the butter.
See the upcoming schedule and lutefisk pictures!
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Paula Deen Defends Herself On The View
September 25, 2009It is reprehensible to me the way that Barbara Walters approached Paula Deen on this interview on “The View” recently.