Italian Chips Recipes

ITALIAN-STYLE CHICKEN BURGER & CHIPS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Cut the polenta into thick chips and rub all over with a little oil. Spread out over a baking sheet and cook for 20 mins until golden. Cut each chicken breast in half, lightly flatten using a rolling pin or heavy can, then rub all over with oil. Spread the breadcrumbs and Parmesan out on a plate, then dip in the chicken to coat.
• Place the chicken on another baking sheet and cook for 10-12 mins until just crisp and cooked through. Place a mozzarella slice on top and return to the oven until starting to melt. Pile the burgers onto buns with some salad leaves, tomatoes and a dollop of pesto. Serve with the polenta chips.

ITALIAN-STYLE SNACK MIX

Steps:

• In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the butter, garlic salt, basil, oregano, pepper flakes and onion powder; pour over cereal mixture and toss to coat., Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2 minutes, stirring once. Stir in cheese. Cook 4 minutes longer, stirring twice. Spread onto waxed paper to cool. Store in an airtight container.

ITALIAN PASTA CHIPS - BAKED NOT FRIED

Steps:

• Preheat Oven to 400*.
• Place oven rack in center of oven.
• Lightly spray cookie sheet with olive oil flavored cooking spray.
• Lay wonton skins on sheet in a single layer.
• Separate egg, saving the yolk for another recipe. Put egg white in a bowl and froth with a fork.
• Brush each wonton skin with egg white and sprinkle with oregano and 1 tablespoon cheese.
• Lightly spray wontons again with olive oil. Cut each in half diagonally with pizza cutter.
• Bake until edges are brown, about 6 to 7 minutes.
• Transfer to a rack to cool.
• Can be stored in an air tight container for a day or 2 at room temperature.

ITALIAN STYLE PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• In a medium bowl, combine the crushed saltines, Parmesan cheese, Italian-style seasoning and garlic powder and mix together well.
• Dip the chops in the melted butter and then dredge each chop in the cracker mixture, coating all sides thoroughly. Place the chops in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes, or until internal pork temperature reaches 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

RACHAEL RAY'S ITALIAN FISH 'N' CHIPS

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 500 degrees.
• Halve the potatoes lengthwise, then cut each half into 5 wedges. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and drizzle with about 3 tablespoons of the olive oil. Add the crushed garlic to the potatoes and sprinkle with the rosemary; season with salt and pepper. Toss the potatoes and garlic to evenly coat in the olive oil and seasonings, then roast for 25 minutes or until tender and golden at the edges.
• Once the potatoes have cooked for about 12 minutes, heat the remaining 1/4 cup of extra-virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the fish with salt and pepper.
• Combine the cornmeal, flour, cheese and the lemon zest on a plate, and coat the fish evenly. Add the fish to the skillet skin side up and cook until deeply golden brown on both sides, turning occasionally, about 8 minutes total.
• While the fish cooks combine the tomatoes, parsley, scallions, lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil in a small bowl. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve the fish with a little of the sauce on top and with the potatoes alongside.

ITALIAN CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter and milk. Cook until melted, stirring occasionally. Set aside to cool.
• In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Stir in the milk mixture by hand until the dough is firm and not tacky. Mix in the chocolate chips and walnuts. Roll the dough into 1 1/2 inch balls and place onto the prepared cookie sheets. These cookies do not spread much, so you can place them fairly close together.
• Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until firm. Remove from baking sheets to cool on wire racks. Glaze with a thin confectioners' icing when cool to preserve freshness.