Crispy-Skinned Chicken a l'Orange is absolutely amazing. Crispy skin and juicy, tender meat. Truly a dish you will make again and again. This is another recipe I saw Melissa d' Arabian make for one of her challenges on the show "The Next Food Network Star." Her challenge was to prepare three dishes and give a demo of how she prepared one of those dishes.
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Potato-Bacon Torte
Potato-Bacon Torte will wow your guest at any brunch gathering. Delicious buttery crust filled with sliced potatoes and bits of bacon. This recipe comes from Melissa d'Arabian the winner of season five of "The Next Food Network Stars." When I saw her make this Potato Bacon Torte on one of her challenges, I immediately wanted to make it.
Insalata Caprese Salad
Insalata Caprese is one of the simplest and most delicious of salads. I think I could eat one every day, and did this summer with the abundance of tomatoes from our garden. Traditionally, it is best to make this salad with vine ripe tomatoes that are not refrigerated. Insalata Caprese Salad 4-5 ripe Roma tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick 1/4-1/2 lb. fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced 1/4-inch thick 1/4 c. small fresh basil leaves 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground Salt 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground Black Pepper 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Assemble the salad in the middle of the plate by layering in sequence tomato and mozzarella cheese. Tear fresh basil leaves and sprinkle liberally over the slices. Add salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Just before serving, drizzle on some excellent extra-virgin olive oil. Cook's Note: Insalata Caprese should never be allowed to sit in oil for any length of time and become soggy, and no vinegar of any kind goes on Insalata Cap
