Chicken Marsala

Once again in the cast iron Dutch oven...

1 lb of chicken breasts cut lengthwise in halves, thirds, and or pounded and dredged in

flour. Brown well in

vegetable oil, and set aside when done.

If the crust in the pan is burnt, wipe out with a paper towel or else leave.

Add a little more oil and

1/2 lb sliced mushrooms and cook until mostly done. Add

2 TBL butter and melt. Then add

4 minced cloves of garlic and cook until fragrant but not browned.

Add

1/2 cup chicken broth,

1/2 Marsala, and return the chicken to the pan.

Cook until the chicken is tender and the sauce has reduced a little bit.

I ate the whole thing in one sitting, so I'll make a double batch the next time.

Steak Pizzaiola

In the cast iron Dutch oven add:
2 Tbl olive oil and
4 cloves minced garlic

When garlic is fragrant (don't brown) add:
1 can diced tomatoes,
1 can stewed tomatoes,
Black pepper to taste,
Red pepper flakes to taste.
Mash up tomatoes, and bring to a simmer.

In a frying pan add:
Cooking oil (olive oil will burn) and bring to medium high heat and add:
1 1/2 lbs cube steak (yes Im going for cheap), cut in about 6 pieces, and lightly dredged in flour.
Brown well on both sides.

Set aside meat on paper towels.
Simmer sauce until reduced a little.
Add salt to taste,
Italian seasoning, and
Meat and simmer until it is cooked through.
Serve topped with a generous amount of fresh grated Parmesan cheese.

PS...don't forget to add Marie Barone's special ingredient...the love.

Steak Pizzaiola

In the cast iron Dutch oven add:
2 Tbl olive oil and
4 cloves minced garlic

When garlic is fragrant (don't brown) add:
1 can diced tomatoes,
1 can stewed tomatoes,
Black pepper to taste,
Red pepper flakes to taste.
Mash up tomatoes, and bring to a simmer.

In a frying pan add:
Cooking oil (olive oil will burn) and bring to medium high heat and add:
1 1/2 lbs round steak or cube steak, cut in about 6 pieces, and lightly dredged in flour.
Brown well on both sides.

Set aside meat on paper towels.
Simmer sauce until reduced a little.
Add salt to taste,
Italian seasoning, and
Meat and simmer until it is cooked through.
Serve topped with a generous amount of fresh grated Parmesan cheese.

PS...don't forget to add Marie Barone's special ingredient...the love.