Cooking contest

[gypsylakat]

So My school is having a cooking contest this weekend and I'm still waffling about what to cook. I Basically want to do either Chicken Pot pie in a mug (with puff pastry on top in Longaberger souper mugs) A fettucini alfredo recipe from my boyfriend's step mom (very simple but I don't know what to put with it)
I'm kind of leaning towards the pot pie, but once again I don't know what sides to put with it or anything like that... I was kind of thinking like corn bread or corn fritters or something like that but I've never made corn fritters and I don't really like corn bread. I don't think pot pie by itself would be good enough.

[mpullen]

Why not the best of both worlds. Cornbread and chili.

Make a cornbread bowl using a pot pie mold (about 4 - 6 oz). Bake to almost done, say 20 minutes.

Ladle in chili.

Cover with more cornbread mix and bake until done, say another 20-30 minutes.

Sprinkle grated cheese over top of the bowl and serve. Texas will add a dash of Tobasco.

[Lady Renee Buchanan]

I know you said you don't like cornbread, but this cornbread recipe is different.  A friend of mine gave it to me, and whenever I make it for potlucks at work or at someone's house, people fight over it. 

Bonnielynn's Cornbread

2 boxes Jiffy cornbread mix
4 eggs
1  16 oz. can whole corn drained
1 16 oz. can creamed corn

Mix above ingredients and pour in a greased 9 x 13 pan.  Melt 3/4 cup butter and pour over the top.  Bake 45 minutes in a pre-heated 350 degree oven.

[Welsh Wench]

My mom gave me that recipe, Renee--and it has always been a hit.

Mom's is like this--

2 cans corn
1 can creamed corn
2 eggs
1 Box Jiffy corn muffin mix
1 stick margarine (I like butter)
3/4 cup sour cream

Mix all of the above. Bake in a casserole dish 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

[Seamus Ex Machina]

My mom gave me that recipe, Renee--and it has always been a hit.

Mom's is like this--

2 cans corn
1 can creamed corn
2 eggs
1 Box Jiffy corn muffin mix
1 stick margarine (I like butter)
3/4 cup sour cream

Mix all of the above. Bake in a casserole dish 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

I can vouch for this......delicious!

[Welsh Wench]

I forgot! We ate one whole casserole before it even made it out the door! 

[Ferret]

Make a mulligan stew pot pie in your mug, place it on a large dinner plate with a side of corn bread. Some fresh long green beans lightly sauteed in butter and a touch of garlic, maybe a thin carrot strip or two along with them for color. Lightly sprinkle with fresh parmesan cheese crumbs.

And a nice slice of cheesecake with a thick raspberry sauce on top for desert.
Ferret

[Seamus Ex Machina]

I did this one last night.


Saute your favorite chicken parts in olive oil, fresh garlic, and a cup each carrots, onions, and celery.   It works equally well with breasts, thighs, or even a whole chicken..  Always, season to taste.

Roast 6 large red peppers.  Your grill works best for this.  Let them rest, then peel, seed, and chop roughly.  Save the juice!  And don't rinse them in the sink!

When the chicken is cooked thru, drain the fat, and then add 2 cups of wine.  A dry white would be good; I had Zinfandel last light.  Deglaze the pan, add a tablespoon each of fresh rosemary and thyme.   

Remove the chicken, cover.  Add the red peppers, and cook on medium for about 10 minutes, reducing some of the liquid.    Take an immersion blender and puree.    If you don't have one, let cool and use your regular blender.

Serve the chicken with the red pepper puree over it.  We had fresh green beans cooked with a smoked  pork hock as a side.  And plenty of bread to clean the plate!.

And you only have one pot to clean!