Chinese Chicken Burgers With Rainbow Sesame Slaw Contest Winner Food

CHINESE CHICKEN BURGERS WITH RAINBOW SESAME SLAW

Steps:

• For the rainbow sesame slaw: Combine the jicama, bell peppers, snow peas, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, sesame seeds, soy sauce and sugar in a medium mixing bowl, tossing to combine. Set aside.
• For the Sriracha lime mayo: Combine the mayonnaise, Sriracha, lime zest and juice in a small bowl. Set aside.
• For the burger patties: Combine the chicken, scallions, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, lemongrass and garlic, gently mixing to incorporate. Divide the mixture into 6 patties and set aside. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat, and brush with the vegetable oil. Place the patties on the grill and cook, turning once until done, 6 to 8 minutes per side. During the last few minutes of cooking, baste each burger with 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce.
• To assemble, spread about 1 tablespoon of the Sriracha lime mayo on each bun bottom and top. Place the patties on the bun bottoms, top with about 1/3 cup of the slaw, add the bun top and enjoy! These burgers are great served with sweet potato fries or sweet potato chips.

ITALIAN ZUCCHINI CRESCENT PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Saute zucchini and onion in butter over medium low heat until zucchini is tender, about 10 minutes.
• Stir in parsley, salt, pepper, garlic powder, basil and oregano; remove from heat.
• In a seperate bowl stir together eggs and cheese; add vegetable mixture.
• Seperate rolls into triangles.
• Arrange in an 11 inch quiche pan or 10 inch pie pan pressing seams together to cover the bottom and sides of pan to form a crust.
• Spread the crust with the mustard.
• Add vegetable mixture.
• Bake for 35-40 minutes if using a quiche pan or 30-35 minutes if using a pie pan or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
• Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN DRESSING CONTEST WINNER

Steps:

• Poach or boil the chicken breasts till cooked through. Let cool.
• Saute the onions and celery till tender in oil.
• Add salt, sage and poultry seasoning.
• Combine the breads in large mixing bowl. Add the onion mixture.
• In another bowl, combine the soup, broth, beaten eggs and vinegar. Mix all together. It may seem a bit "loose" but will set nicely.
• Place in crockpot on high for 30 minutes. Turn down to low cook 3-4 hours. About 1 hour before it's done, add the broken up pieces of chicken and mix well. Let finish cooking.

PACIFIC RIM CHICKEN BURGERS WITH GINGER MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• MIX chicken, panko, egg, onions, cilantro, garlic, chili sauce and salt in a large bowl.
• With oiled hands, form into 4 patties.
• Mix together teriyaki glaze and honey in a small bowl.
• In large nonstick fry pan over medium high heat, place 1 tablespoon oil.
• Add chicken and cook, turning and brushing with teriyaki glaze, about 10 minutes or until done.
• PLACE burgers on toasted buns and top with lettuce, cucumber and Ginger Mayonnaise (recipe follows).
• Garnish with additional cilantro and cucumber slices.
• Ginger Mayonnaise: MIX 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish, 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger, 2 teaspoons lime juice, 1 clove garlic, minced and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl.