Waynegretzkyschiliconcarne Recipes

THE SHERRY VINAIGRETTE I USE ON EVERYTHING

Steps:

• In a blender, combine the egg yolk, vinegar, salt, Worcestershire sauce, and pepper on a low speed. Turn the blender to medium speed and pour the canola oil, olive oil, and 1 tablespoon water through the top in a steady stream. Taste for seasoning. This dressing can be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator for several weeks.

CRISPY CHICKEN SCHNITZEL WITH GARLIC-ONION GRAVY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
• For the cutlets: Begin by pounding out the chicken cutlets. Working with 2 cutlets at a time, place between 2 pieces of plastic wrap. Using the flat side of a meat tenderizer, gently pound out each piece of chicken to an even 1/4-inch thickness. Work gently from the center outwards so as to keep it even and not tear the chicken. Repeat with the remaining cutlets.
• Set up a breading station. Place the flour in a shallow bowl, season with salt and pepper and mix well. In a second shallow bowl, add the buttermilk, season with salt and pepper and mix well. In a third shallow bowl, add the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, season with salt and pepper and mix well.
• Take each cutlet and dredge lightly in the flour. Shake off any excess, and then dip in the buttermilk. Finally, dredge in the breadcrumb mixture. Cover evenly on both sides, gently patting the crumbs into the chicken to help it stick. Place the breaded cutlets in a single layer on a platter and place uncovered in the fridge for 15 minutes - this will help the coating stick to the cutlet and prevent tearing when it comes time to cook them.
• To cook the cutlets, set 2 large nonstick saute pans, cast-iron pans if available, over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of oil to each and cook 2 cutlets in each pan for 3 to 4 minutes per side. When done, they will be golden brown and crispy. Transfer to an ovenproof pan and keep warm in the oven. Try not to keep the chicken in the oven longer than 15 minutes, otherwise it will dry out.
• Now make the gravy: Set a medium saute pan with high sides over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Add the garlic, onions and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Saute until the onions are lightly caramelized and tender, 7 to 8 minutes. Deglaze with the white wine and reduce for 1 minute before adding the chicken broth. Simmer for 5 to 6 minutes, and then add the cold butter cubes to the sauce. Remove from the heat and swirl the pan to melt the butter evenly - this will thicken the sauce and give it a nice sheen. Serve the chicken schnitzel with the garlic-onion gravy.
• Wine paring: Riesling or sparkling wine.

WAYNE GRETZKY'S CHILI CON CARNE

Steps:

• Cook beef in a frying pan over low heat until a small amount of melted fat forms.
• Stir in green pepper, celery and onions.
• Raise heat to medium and cook until vegetables are soft and beef has lost its pink color (about 10 min.).
• Stir in tomato paste, tomatoes, beans and seasonings.
• Simmer over low heat 30- 45 min.
• ,stirring often.
• Add drained pineapple chunks just before serving.
• If desired, mixture can be thinned with juice of drained pineapple.

CHILI CON CARNE

Steps:

• Drain and rinse the soaked beans, and place them in a large saucepan with water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer gently until the beans are tender, about 1 1/2 hours. (You can prepare the beans 1 or 2 days ahead; let cool, cover, and refrigerate in their liquid.)
• Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat; add the tomatoes, and cook, turning occasionally, until skins begin to char, about 5 minutes. Cover the pan, reduce heat to medium-low, and continue to cook, turning, until the tomatoes have softened, 7 to 8 minutes more. Transfer to a large bowl. When cool enough to handle, peel and core the tomatoes. Place the tomato flesh in a clean bowl, and reserve.
• While the tomatoes cool, place two-thirds of the onion quarters in the same skillet with 2 tablespoons of the oil. Cover, and cook over medium heat, turning occasionally, until nicely charred and softened, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a bowl to cool. Repeat with the garlic cloves, remaining onion, and another tablespoon oil. When cool enough to handle, peel the garlic and onion, cutting off and discarding roots and peels and adding the flesh to the bowl with the tomato. Transfer the vegetables and any juices to a blender in batches (fill no more than halfway), and puree until nearly smooth. Set aside in a large bowl.
• Tear the chiles in half, and discard the stems and seeds. In the same skillet over medium heat, toast the chiles in the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, turning with tongs, until smoky, about 3 minutes. Transfer to the blender. Bring the broth and water to a boil, pour over the chiles, and let stand until the chiles are pliable, about 5 minutes. Puree the chiles and broth, and stir into the tomato mixture.
• In a 7-quart Dutch oven over medium heat, cook one-third of the meat, breaking it up with a spoon and stirring occasionally, until nicely browned, about 8 minutes. While the meat is cooking, brown another third of the meat in the skillet. Then add that batch to the first in the Dutch oven. Stir the tomato mixture into the meat in the Dutch oven. Brown the remaining beef in the same skillet; add to the Dutch oven. Drain the cooked beans; add them to pot with the salt.
• Bring the chili to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer gently, stirring, until the meat is tender and the sauce is thick, about 1 1/2 hours. Stir in the chocolate; season with pepper. Serve with the guacamole.
• Halve the avocados, and remove the pits. Score the flesh into cubes with a small, sharp knife, and scrape them into a bowl. Stir in the lime juice, lemon juice, tomatoes, onion, chile, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper.