Friday, October 31, 2008

240 Lb. Jack O' Lantern


Hey, I've lost 30 pounds since I purchased my BGE, do it isn't impossible to diet and eat like a king at the same time using your BGE...besides, since I haven't been cooking too much in the past few weeks, I thought the 240# JOL tag line would get some of you to click and look. Back to the Grill this weekend however...menu planning in the works. Happy Eggin' on this Halloween Day!
We had 333 Trick Or Treaters tonight!

Spatchcock Chicken Breast on Big Green Egg

It's been a while since I've even opened the lid on the BGE but last night I couldn't stand it any longer...so I marinated some bone in Breasts in MOJO and tossed some Asparagus in EVOO and fresh minced garlic and grilled up some dinner...nothing special, injected the breasts...quick and easy. Sorry about the picture quality...time to trade in my glasses and turn on the auto focus.


A couple nights earlier I fixed my infamous Antipasto Arthichoke veggie on the grill and a top sirloin...rubbed with Bad Byrons Butt Rub...nothing special but some really good eating.


Thursday, October 2, 2008

Artichoke Chicken Pizza on the Big Green Egg II

My wife was working tonight so I thought I would surprise her with a artichoke chicken pizza...used a Pillsbury Classic dough that cooked up very nice (for the first time). The basic recipe remains the same as previous posts but is listed here so you don't have to dive any deeper. Happy Eggin'


Pizza with a twist, no traditional sauce, artichoke hearts and chicken breast; all combined with two cheeses, some garlic & herb ranch dressing, garlic, garlic and garlic.

Ingredients
ü 12-18 Amarosa tomatoes sliced thin (or substitute 4 Roma tomatoes) to taste for quantity, you want to cover 80% of the top of the pizza surface.
ü 2 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
ü 1 ½ cups Artichoke hearts sliced
ü 1 ½ cup fresh Baby Spinach leaves (chopped) (OPTIONAL)
ü 2 cups fresh Mozzarella Cheese (shredded)
ü ½ cup fresh Parmesan (shredded)
ü 1/3 cup Garlic and Herb Ranch Dressing (at least)
ü 12-14” Pizza Dough
ü 6-8 cloves, Garlic (minced)
ü Your favorite Pizza Dough (Fresh Publix, etc)


Preparation
1. Preheat the BGE to 550 Degrees and stabilize (this will require the plate setter with Legs UP to assure even cooking)
2. Pre-cook 98% done the chicken breasts with the garlic
3. Mix the ranch dressing and parmesan cheese (or save cheese and spread on top, you choose)
4. Roll out the dough and add ingredients in order; Ranch sauce mix, chicken, spinach, artichoke hearts, mozzarella cheese and tomatoes.
6. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until top is golden brown and cheese is bubbly; remove and serve.