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शनिवार, 21 अगस्त 2021

Homemade Gnocchi

Homemade Gnocchi is light, fluffy, and tender potato pasta that you are going to love! Super easy with only 5 ingredients, you will never buy store-bought gnocchi again!

Make an all-Italian Dinner with this gnocchi and pair it with some fan favorites. Pair homemade gnocchi with a nice Italian Salad, some exquisite Alfredo, and Cheesy Bread Sticks.

Making the grooves with a fork on the gnocchi.

Gnocchi Recipe

When I first thought of making gnocchi, I thought it was way too complicated and difficult. I couldn’t be more wrong, Making homemade gnocchi is really quite easy and similar to making pasta, except you use potatoes. It creates a pillowy soft, light, and fluffy pasta. It is perfect in these recipes, Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup, Fried Gnocchi in Browned Butter, and Spinach and Sausage Gnocchi. All of these are absolutely divine. It is the perfect dinner choice for a party or a nice weekend meal.

Pair this gnocchi recipe with simple ingredients to allow the gnocchi flavor to really shine through. Simple sauces like marinara, or pesto work perfectly. The gnocchi will also stand up to a rich hearty ragu as well. The wonderful thing about gnocchi is that it is so versatile and will taste amazing just tossed with some olive oil and parmesan cheese. You are going to absolutely love this recipe, you just have to try it!

Ingredients for Gnocchi

With just 5 ingredients this is an easy recipe to follow. The biggest thing is the time it will take to roll and shape the gnocchi. The little bit of time it takes is totally worth it, however. You have to try this homemade gnocchi for yourself.

Potatoes: For good texture you should either russet or yukon gold potatoes.
All purpose flour: This is a good basic flour that provides structure.
Salt: Provides the flavor, do not leave out and more or less to taste.
Butter melted: Melting the butter will make sure it mixes thoroughly and completely.
Egg: Beat the egg before adding to th dough.

How to Make Gnocchi from Scratch

Do not fret too much about the shape and making the grooves. This is a forgiving recipe. Even if the shape of homemade gnocchi isn’t quite right, the flavor is out of this world!

Potatoes:Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the potatoes whole with the skins on. Boil until the potatoes are tender, then remove and let cool. Remove the skins and press through a potato ricer.
Make Dough: On a flat surface mix the flour and salt and form a well in the middle. Add the riced potatoes, melted butter and beaten egg to the center of the well. Use your hands to bring the ingredients together and knead to form a soft dough.
Rest: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and allow to rest for 20 minutes.
Shape: Roll out ropes of dough to ¾ inch width and cut into ½ inch pieces. Use a fork, or a a gnocchi roller if you have one, to gently press and roll the pieces to create grooves on the pieces.
Flour: Toss the pieces with a little flour to prevent them from sticking.
Boil: Cook in boiling salted water for about 3 minutes, or until they begin to float. Drain and toss with the pasta sauce of your choice.

Boiled potatoes, riced and made into the dough.

Tips for the Best Gnocchi

Gnocchi is a simple pasta and uses ingredients you most likely already have on hand!

Picking Your Potatoes: Stick with a good baking potato for your gnocchi. You want a starchy potato which is naturally drier, moisture is the enemy of a good gnocchi. Russet or yukon gold are a great choice!
Boil: Leave the skins on the potatoes when you boil them. This will keep the potatoes from absorbing any extra water.
Potato ricer is a must: In order to get your potatoes silky smooth it’s best to invest in a potato ricer. If it comes with multiple sized plates, go with the smallest to ensure your potatoes are smooth enough.
Avoid Oxidization: If you choose to make your gnocchi ahead of time, it has to be frozen or cooked in order to avoid oxidization. Because of the high content of potatoes the dough could begin to turn gray if made too far in advance.
Cook Until They Float: As soon as your gnocchi is floating, it’s done! Don’t let it boil in the pot for longer than necessary, otherwise you will end up with overcooked gnocchi.
Crisp in Butter: If you like a crispy gnocchi, try tossing the cooked gnocchi in a skillet with some butter and let it cook over medium high heat until browned before tossing with your chosen sauce.
Imperfect is PERFECT: Homemade gnocchi rarely turns out perfect in shape and appearance. Don’t let it defeat you if your gnocchis aren’t all uniform or looking picture perfect. Sometimes the best thing about homemade meals is admiring the imperfections.
Gnocchi Texture: You do not have to add the fork marks if you do not want to. Just cut them into bite sized pieces.

Shaping and gnocchi dough and boiling it.

Storing Homemade Potato Gnocchi

Homemade gnocchi has a relatively short shelf life, but it can be frozen uncooked and tossed right into boiling water if you want to make a large batch for multiple meals.

Immediate Use: After gnocchis have been rolled they are ready to be cooked right away. Toss with sauce and enjoy immediately.
Reheating: Cooked gnocchi can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 2 days and can be reheated gently in the microwave, using 30-second intervals.
Freezing Uncooked Gnocchi: After sprinkling gnocchis with flour, arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet being sure they don’t touch each other. Wrap the pan well with multiple layers of plastic wrap before placing it in the freezer. Once they are completely frozen (about 24 hours) you can put them in a ziplock bag or an airtight container and return them to the freezer. They will keep for up to 3 months. To cook, add the frozen gnocchi directly to boiling water until they float.

Homemade Gnocchi

Homemade Gnocchi is light, fluffy, and tender potato pasta that you are going to love! Super easy with only 5 ingredients, you will never buy store-bought gnocchi again!

Course Dinner

Cuisine Italian, Italian American

Keyword gnocchi, homemade gnocchi

Prep Time 45 minutes

Cook Time 3 minutes

Total Time 48 minutes

Servings People

Calories 148kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

2 pounds potatoes russet or yukon gold
2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
2 Tablespoons butter melted
1 large egg beaten

Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the potatoes whole with the skins on. Boil until the potatoes are tender, then remove and let cool. Remove the skins and press through a potato ricer.
On a flat surface mix the flour and salt and form a well in the middle. Add the riced potatoes, melted butter and beaten egg to the center of the well. Use your hands to bring the ingredients together and knead to form a soft dough.
Cover the dough with plastic wrap and allow to rest for 20 minutes.
Roll out ropes of dough to ¾ inch width and cut into ½ inch pieces. Use a fork, or a a gnocchi roller if you have one, to gently press and roll the pieces to create grooves on the pieces.
Toss the pieces with a little flour to prevent them from sticking.
Cook in boiling salted water for about 3 minutes, or until they begin to float. Drain and toss with the pasta sauce of your choice.

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शुक्रवार, 20 अगस्त 2021

Baked Caprese Chicken

Baked Caprese chicken is nothing less than delicious and delightful! It’s fancy enough for company but simple enough for a quick and easy weeknight dinner that your family will go crazy for!

Tender and juicy seasoned chicken that is baked in a balsamic reduction with fresh mozzarella, basil, and tomato not only sounds divine but it tastes heavenly! If you are looking for some super easy, kid-friendly recipes, be sure to try this Parmesan Chicken or Herb Chicken.

What is Baked Caprese Chicken?

There’s something about “Caprese” dishes that sound fancy. Commonly made with fresh tomato, basil, and mozzarella, you have some superstar flavors that pair with almost anything! Caprese chicken (or chicken Caprese) is an Italian-inspired chicken dish made with the following ingredients: tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, herbs, olive oil, and vinegar. It’s an easy Italian dish that can be cooked in a variety of ways but one of the simplest ways is to bake it! This Caprese chicken recipe is sure to become a new family favorite!

Having new and easy recipes in my back pocket to whip out on busy nights is my secret weapon. They keep our dinner menu constantly changing and never boring! This is definitely one of those recipes that I love to have everything on hand on the regular. I can throw it together quickly but it looks like I’ve spent all day in the kitchen! It’s an impressive dish that even the most beginner of cooks can make. Try it on its own or add in some pasta and vegetables and you will have yourself a meal to remember!

Ingredients for Chicken Caprese

Easy and fresh are exactly what I love about this dish! You can even use a few of the ingredients from your garden if you have those on hand making this a complete labor of love! See the recipe card below for exact measurements.

Chicken breasts: Boneless, skinless chicken breast work the best for this dish.
Balsamic vinegar: Used as a delicious glaze on top!
Honey: Adds a touch of natural sweeteness to counter the vinegar.
Garlic: Mince up your garlic clove. If you don’t have any that are fresh, use the minced garlic from your fridge. ½ tsp equals about 1 clove of garlic.
Olive oil: I like olive oil because of the taste but if you only have vegetable oil, you can use that instead!
Italian seasoning: Try making this homemade italian seasoning. It will definitely elevate this recipe to the next level!
Salt: Brings out all of the natural flavors of the ingredients.
Pepper: Just use a dash of pepper, this recipe doesn’t need any heat.
Cherry tomatoes: This part is easy, you will just be using these whole! No chopping or slicing needed!
Large tomatoes: Slice up the tomatoes so they can go on top of the chicken.
Mozerella cheese: Most fresh mozerella comes pre-sliced. if it doesn’t, slice up into thin pieces.
Basil: Garnish with fresh basil on top! It brings on a fresh flavor!

How to Make Caprese Chicken

From start to finish, this recipe takes only about 10 minutes to prepare. After that, all you have to do is bake it for 35 minutes and you will be done! Simple AND easy!

Preheat and prepare: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Add the chicken to a 9×13 inch pan.
Whisk: In a small bowl whisk the balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic, olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
Pour: Pour over the chicken and add cherry tomatoes to the side of the chicken. Place the tomato slices on the top.
Bake: Bake for about 20-25 minutes or internal temperature is 165 degrees. Add cheese the last 5 minutes to melt.
Garnish: Sprinkle with fresh chopped basil if desired.

3 images of the process of baking chicken.

Tips for Getting Your Chicken Just Right

Making sure that you know the basics of cooking chicken is essential to having your recipes turn out as best as they can! Here are a few tips on how to make the most amazing baked Caprese chicken possible!

Dry chicken: When people bake chicken, the number one compaint I hear is that it came out dry. To avoid this, you want to cook chicken at a higher temperature. This recipe calls for an oven temperature of 400 degrees. Make sure to follow that exactly and it will allow your chicken to sweat and create natural juices that give you that juicy, baked Caprese chicken!
Let it rest: If you want your meat to retain that juice that you worked so hard for while baking, you need to let your meat rest after you take it out of the oven. Don’t cut into it for about 10 minutes after cooking. Resting allows the chicken to soak in all of the juices and not dry out!
How do I know when the chicken is done? You definitely don’t want to be eating undercooked chicken. You can use an internal meat thermometer to check if your chicken is cooked all the way through. Chicken that is done when it reaches 165 degrees.

Variation Ideas

If you are looking for a way to add a little bit more to this Caprese chicken, go ahead and try a couple of these ways to make this meal your own! Get creative, your family will love it!

Pasta: Add this dish to some pasta. It will really envelope that Italian culture and you will love how it fills you right up!
Make it a meal: I especially love to have some sides with this chicken that really complement this as the main dish. I think that these potatoes and this salad are fantastic is doing just tha!
Open faced sandwich: Try toasting some french bread and putting this on top! An open faced sandwich is a delicious way to make this meal an informal lunch option!

How to Store Baked Caprese Chicken

This dish is so mouthwatering and amazing, I’m not sure that you will have anything leftover! But if you do, here are some ways that you can store it until next time!

Refrigerate: Store this in an airtight container (glass with a lid or a ziplock). You can store it in your fridge for up to 4 days.
Freezer: Wait until your chicken has completely cooled. Take off the fresh cheese and tomatoes (these won’t freeze well with the chicken) Place the chicken in a ziplock bag and seal it tight! The chicken can stay frozen in the freezer for up to 3 months. Make sure to write the date on your bag so you know how long its good for!
Reheat: To reheat your chicken, let it thaw in the fridge overnight. Once thawed, you can then place it in a casserole dish and add the fresh mozerella cheese, tomato and basil. Bake at 375 degrees for about 30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.

Baked Caprese Chicken

Baked Caprese chicken is nothing less than delicious and delightful! It's fancy enough for company but simple enough for a quick and easy weeknight dinner that your family will go crazy for!

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American, Italian American

Keyword baked caprese chicken, caprese chicken, chicken caprese

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Servings people

Calories 317kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers