Gourmet food?

Question

My family has started this tradition, where the intermediate familys take turn cooking gourmet meals on Sundays after church. I'm in the process of moving to another city, and my turn is going to be coming up soon. I'm the only 'child' that still participates with family activies (brunch, calls reguarlary, still visits grandma) and I want to make something really good!

I live in a 1 b.r. apt, so theres not that much space, does anyone know something that I can cook that will be really good, unique, and not space consuming?

Thanks!

Answer 1

My family really loves this, my son will actually take the time to come visit his mother across town if I make it so I hope you enjoy.
Proscuitto and Swiss cheese stuffed chicken breasts.
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
12 slices of proscuitto very thinnly sliced
12 slices of swiss emmenthal cheese
2 eggs to beat
Italian season bread crumbs
Slice a pocket into the chicken breasts, insert two slices of proscuitto and two slices of cheese into each pocket, roll in bread crumbs, dip in egg bath and roll again in bread crumbs.
Place in shallow pan with heated oil and cook for approximately ten to fifteen minutes per side or until done depending on the temperature of stove, I usually do them on a medium heat. I serve them with garlicy mashed potatoes and corn on the cob.

Answer 2

All you need is a stove and an oven, you didn't state how many people:

Crown Lamb Roast with Sage Stuffing

Ingredients:
2 racks of lamb, tied into a crown roast,minimum 12 cutlets
3/4 ounce butter
2 onions, chopped
1 green apple, peeled and chopped
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice
2 eggs, separated

Prep:
Preheat the oven to hot- 415F (210C) (Gas mark 6-7).
Trim excess fat and sinew off meat.
Combine breadcrumbs, sage and parsley.
Melt the butter in a small pan.
Add the onion and apple and cook over medium heat until soft.
Remove from the heat and stir into combined breadcrumbs/sage/parsley.
Whisk the apple juice and egg yolks together, then lightly stir into the breadcrumb mixture.
Beat the egg whites with an electric beater, in a small mixing bowl until soft peaks form.
Fold lightly into the stuffing mixture.
Place the crown roast in a shallow roasting pan.
Place a sheet of lightly greased foil in the base of the roast cavity.
Spoon the stuffing into the foil cavity, pressing in lightly.
Roast the meat for 45 minutes for medium, or until cooked to the degree you prefer.
Remove from oven and let the lamb sit for 10 minutes prior to carving.
Cut between the cutlets to separate and serve.

Answer 3

CREAMY HERBED PANCETTA SPREAD
Makes about 2 cups. (16 servings)


2 oz. pancetta, finely chopped
2 8-oz. packages cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
1 clove garlic, minced


Directions
Beat all ingredients together in large bowl until well blended.
Spoon into a small serving bowl, or into a foil-lined 2-cup mold.
Cover; refrigerate overnight.
Turn out onto a small serving plate, remove foil; serve with crackers.

*Substitute 2 ounces prosciutto, finely chopped, for pancetta, if desired.


Serving Suggestions
Pancetta, a cured but unsmoked bacon, gives this savory spread a distinct tangy note.
Prosciutto or other tangy dry-cured ham can be substituted if pancetta is not available.

Answer 4

This is my favorite chicken recipe. All you need is an oven and a baking dish. This is for four people.
Four chicken breasts (I like them on the bone)
mix together
1/4-1/2 cup balsamic vinegar (to your taste)
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
one chopped shallot
2 cloves garlic chopped
1 big tablespoon dark mustard
the juice of a whole lemon (this is a must!)
Marinate the chicken for up to 2 hours
Place breasts in baking dish and pour remaining marinade over top.
Bake, uncovered, for 50-60 minutes at 400 degrees.
Serve with rice.
YUM!!!! Hope you like it!

Answer 5

Gourmet Chicken Pizza

INGREDIENTS
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated pizza crust
1/2 cup Ranch-style salad dressing
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped green onions

DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly grease a pizza pan or medium baking sheet.
Place chicken in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until no longer pink, and juices run clear. Cool, then either shred or chop into small pieces.
Unroll dough, and press into the prepared pizza pan or baking sheet. Bake crust for 7 minutes in the preheated oven, or until it begins to turn golden brown. Remove from oven.
Spread ranch dressing over partially baked crust. Sprinkle on mozzarella cheese. Place tomatoes, green onion, and chicken on top of mozzarella cheese, then top with Cheddar cheese. Return to the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Answer 6

ROAST CORNISH HENS

4 Cornish game hens
Lemon juice
Garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
1/4 tsp. white pepper
1 tsp. poultry seasoning

Clean hens with lemon juice and pat dry. Rub with crushed garlic cloves and season, inside and out, with garlic salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning. Place hens in roasting pan in 1/4 inch water, wine or chicken broth. Cook in preheated 450 degree oven for 15 minutes, reduce heat to 375 degrees and cook for 30 additional minutes or until juices run clear.