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69NEWS RECIPES
Chef Rob D'Orsi and Chef Jason Casassa -- Pandini's Restaurant PDF Print E-mail
Chef Rob D'Orsi and Chef Jason Casassa from Pandini's Restaurant visited the 69 News kitchen on Friday, May 9, 2008.

Thai Peanut Chicken Pasta (18039) 1 portion 

Olive Oil

2 Tbl
Red pepper {1/8" slice x 2" long}
1 Oz
Mushrooms, medium {1/4" slice}
2 Oz
Carrots, shredded
1 1/2 Oz
Bok Choy, 1/2" ribbons, { Raw, Cleaned}
4 Oz
Thai Peanut Sauce (Recipe 14011)
3/4 Cup
Pasta, linguini, boiled
12 Oz
Roasted Chicken Breast { Sliced ¼”to 3/8” Thick}
4 Oz
Peanuts, Roasted {Roast @ 400°F for 12 min}
1 Oz
Scallion {slice thinly on a bias}
1 Tbl

1.  Place sauté pan on stove over high heat.  Add oil and heat. 

2.  Add peppers, mushrooms, and carrots and sauté for 1-2 minutes until vegetables are tender.

3.  Add Bok Choy and sauté until tender, about 80% of the way cooked.

Do not over cook. Vegetables should be firm and crunchy, and vibrant in color at time of service.

4. Add the peanut sauce to sauté pan (to Heat). Reduce heat to medium, once sauce is hot.

Place pasta portion into (212¢ªF, or Boiling) hot water bath for 30 seconds, to re-heat.

5. Add sliced chicken breast and hot linguine portion to the pan and toss to coat, and heat to 165¢ªF.

6. Pull the chicken to the side and place pasta on service plate, place vegetables and sauce on top of the pasta, then chicken on top of the vegetables and the pasta.

7. Garnish the entire plate with crushed peanuts and sliced scallions.

Serve immediately.

 

 

 


 

Thai Peanut Sauce (14011)

Olive Oil

1/4 Cup
Crushed Red Pepper
1 Tbl 1/4 Tbl
Cream of coconut, Coco Lopez {Can}
1 Each
Peanut Butter, smooth
1 Lb
Milk, whole
2 Cup
Soy Sauce
1/2 Cup

1. In a medium/hot sauce pan add olive oil, and crushed red peppers.

Reduce the heat.  Do not burn crushed red pepper, pepper will become bitter.

2.  Add cream of coconut, and peanut butter to the pan.

Using a wire whisk, blend the peanut butter in to the sauce.

3.  Add the milk and soy sauce and stir to incorporate.

4.  Bring sauce up to a low simmer for 3-5 minutes.

 
 
 
  

Chipotle Chicken Pizza (18091)

Dough Ball 6.5 oz, {Proofed}

1 Each
Chipotle Pepper Sauce (Pizza) (Recipe 18002)
3 Tbl
Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
1.5 oz
Roasted Chicken-Chipotle (Recipe 10107)
3 4/8 Oz
Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
2 Oz
Pico De Gallo (Recipe 18062)
4/8 Cup
Cilantro Cream Sauce (Recipe 10108)
2 Tbl

1. Stretch a proofed dough ball over a 10 inch screen to the edge.

2. Spread sauce over dough to within 3/4" of the crust edge.

3. Distribute cheese evenly to within 1/2" of the crust edge, over-lapping sauce, onto bare crust. 

4. Arrange roasted chicken-chipotle over cheese; distribute ingredients out evenly spaced for best surface coverage.

5. Distribute second measurement of mozzarella cheese evenly to within 1/2" of edge, over-lapping toppings, onto bare crust.

6. Place pizza and screen in the center of a 500°F oven. Bake until dough crust rises by at least 1" and, begins to turn light golden on the edges.  Approx. 2-3 minutes.  Remove pizza from screen and place dough directly onto pizza stone to brown for 1 minute. Check the dough bottom and remove from oven when fully baked and even deep golden brown Total time; 5 to 6 minutes.

5. Remove finished pizza from oven and place on clean cutting board.  Cut pizza into 4 equal quarters.

6. Place on service plate, distribute pico de gallo evenly over the entire pizza, and

Using a squeeze bottle, drizzle Cilantro cream sauce over the pizza in a zig-zag pattern.

Serve immediately.

 

 

 

 

Chipotle Pepper Sauce (Pizza) (18002)

Chipotle Chile's in Adobo  {Puree in blender or processor}

2 1/2 Cup
Ketchup
1 1/4 Cup
Pizza Sauce, prepared
1 1/4 Cup

Warning: DO NOT Inhale vapors from chipotle peppers-Use COLD water to rinse ANY container that’s been used for chipotle peppers before washing.

 

PRE PRODUCTION- Chipotle Peppers are pureed in a food processor prior to making sauce.

1. In a mixing bowl, combine pureed chipotle peppers with ketchup and pizza sauce.

 
 
 
 
Roasted Chicken-Chipotle (10107)

Chicken Breast, Bnls/Sknls, X-large random

5lb
Olive Oil
6 Tbl
Salt
3/4 Tsp
Black Pepper, table ground
1/2Tsp
Chipotle Chile's in Adobo  {Puree in blender or processor}
1 cup
 

1. In a large mixing bowl, season chicken with salt and pepper and toss in olive oil to coat completely.

2. Place a sheet pan in a 500°F oven to preheat for 5 minutes.  Place chicken breast on pan in a single layer and roast for 6 to 8 minutes.

3. Turn chicken over and roast an additional 7 to 8 minutes. Remove from oven.

Chill to below 70°F within 2 hours and to 40°for below within an additional 4 hours.

4. Cut chicken into a 1/2 inch dice, then tossed chipotle pepper sauce.  Mix well. 

Pico De Gallo (18062)

Roma Plum Tomato {1/4" dice, seeded, drained}

3 1/2 Cup
Scallion {slice thinly on a bias}
3 Tbl
Red Onion {trim and peel, 1/4" dice}
1/4 Cup
Jalapeno pepper, fresh {minced}
3/4 Tbl
Cilantro, Fresh {chopped}
3 Tbl
Salt
1/4 Tbl
Lime Juice, fresh squeezed
1 Tbl
Granulated Garlic
1/2 Tbl

1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl.

2. Place in a perforated (for draining) proper food storage container.

Drain well before use. To avoid a runny pizza 

 
Cilantro Cream Sauce (10108)

Lime Juice, Fresh Squeezed

1 Tbl
Dressing, Homestyle Ranch
1 Cup
Sour Cream
1 Cup
Cilantro, Sprigs {clean, loosed packed}
2 Oz

1. Combine all ingredients in food processor. Pulse on/off until smooth and creamy.

 
 
 
 

 Italian Labretti (18036)

Dough Ball 5 oz

1 Each
Olive oil
1 tsp
Italian Seasonings
1/2 tsp
Ham, Hot Capicola, Pre-Sliced 1/2 oz each
5 Each
Salami, Genoa Pre-Sliced, 1/4 oz each
5 Each
Provolone/Mozzarella Cheese blend, shredded
2 Oz
Romaine, Cut and Washed  1 ½” to 2” pieces
2 Oz
Balsamic Vinaigrette
2 Tbl
Roma Plum Tomato {3/16" slice  lengthwise}
4 Each
Red Onion {trim and peel, 1/8" rings}
1/2 Oz
Parmesan Cheese, shredded
2 Tbl

PRE-PRODUCTION:  Shred lettuce 1/8 inch.  Slice red onions into 1/16 inch rings.

1. Stretch proofed dough dough to an 8" pizza screen. Brush dough evenly with olive oil.  Sprinkle seasoning evenly over the dough

2. Distribute cheese evenly to within 1/2" of the crust edge, over-lapping sauce, onto bare crust.  Place the Capicola over half the cheese to the right of the center of the labretti base. Place salami over Capicola.

3. Bake in a 500°F oven for 3 ½ to 4 minutes. Dough should be very pale brown.  Pull from oven.

4. Place the labretti on a cutting surface, with the side that is covered by the protein at 3 o'clock.  make a 1/2" crease at 12 and 6 o' clock to aid in folding the labretti.   

5. Place lettuce in a line down the right side of the sandwich, covering all toppings at 3:00 O'clock.  Apply dressing to lettuce using a squeeze bottle and top with tomato and onion.

6. Garnish with parmesan cheese.  Fold in half, place on service plate.

Serve immediately.

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