Sparkling Amaretto Sours, Tortilla Crusted Salsa Chicken and New Fall/Winter Cooking Classes!

Phillis Carey's

Recipe of the Week Email

September 20, 2019

I'm sure you have all seen my new Fall/Winter cooking class list . If you missed last week's email you'll find all the new classes listed below. My last remaining classes in September and October are full. There will be no classes for a month while I'm cruising the Mediterranean and recovering!

I did manage to leave off the class price in last week's email--kind of an important detail, but only a couple of people asked about it and most signed up for classes without knowing. Thanks for your confidence.

All the classes are $55 by the way. Hope you will all look over the classes and register soon--many of the classes are full already but there is still plenty that are available.

Dee Biller (I know many of you have taken classes with her over the years) and I enjoyed a fun Happy Hour at Vigilucci's in Leucadia this week. We sat and shared what's going on in our lives for a couple of hours over drinks (I had my favorite Sidecar! and it was really well made) and some Bruschetta and a tasty Green Goddess Salad. They have someone who plays the piano just about every night. Fun time!

This Saturday I'm meeting a friend for another Happy Hour at Red O--Rick Bayless' restaurant in La Jolla across from UTC (or whatever they call it now). I hear good things and I'll report back next time.

The Cruise is getting so close now. I'm getting really excited. I swear every day that I will start getting my stuff together! I guess I'll wait until the last minute as usual. Sigh...

Things just keep coming up--new windows so I need new draperies and blinds. But that means I need new rods and to put them up. I currently have a sheet hanging in my kitchen window to afford at least some privacy!

I also need to finish up my talk about food and customs around the Mediterranean that I'll be giving on the ship. I really get into it and then something pulls me away and a few days go by. Another Sigh... I do work well under pressure though.

It's the perfect weather to whip up a new dish this weekend. Try my featured recipe if the weather stays cooler. The Tortilla Crusted Salsa Chicken is so good and so easy but you do need to bake it in a 450 degree oven.

If you in the mood for a new cocktail now or all through the fall, look no further! This Sparkling Amaretto Sour is perfect and just a bit to easy to drink!

Enjoy your weekend, stay cool and cook up something new to share with your family and friends!

Until next time, keep cooking and eat well! Phillis

Sicily 2017

Siracusa Market

Click here for a printable version of this recipe.

SPARKLING AMARETTO SOURS

Makes 1.

1/4 cup water

1/2 cup sugar plus 1/4 cup for glass rim

Zest of 1 lemon and 1 lime

Juice of 1/2 lemon (2 T.), reserving

second lemon half

3/4 cup Prosecco

2 T. Amaretto liqueur

Ice Cubes

Lemon and/or lime slices for garnish

1. To make simple syrup, combine water and 1/2 cup sugar in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally until sugar is dissolved; cool.

2. To make sugar rim, combine 1/4 cup sugar with the lemon and lime zest on a small plate. Rub reserved lemon half around the rim of an old-fashioned glass. Coat the rim with the sugar/zest mixture.

3. In a small pitcher, combine the Prosecco, Amaretto, lemon juice and 2 T. of the cooled simple syrup. Pour over ice in the prepared glass and serve immediately.

TORTILLA-CRUSTED SOUTHWESTERN

SALSA CHICKEN WITH LIME AND HOT PEPPER CHEESE

Serves 4.

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

Salt and pepper to taste

1/2 cup sour cream

1/4 cup thick and chunky medium salsa

1 clove garlic, minced

1 T. fresh lime juice

1 T. chopped fresh cilantro

2 cups coarsely broken tortilla chips

3/4 cup grated jack or jalapeño

jack cheese

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Trim chicken and pound between two sheets of plastic wrap to an even 1/2-inch thickness. Arrange chicken on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Season chicken with salt and pepper.

2. In a small bowl stir together the sour cream, salsa, garlic, fresh lime juice and cilantro. Divide the mixture evenly among the chicken breasts and spread to cover the entire surface of each.

3. Toss together the tortilla chips and cheese. Mound on top of each breast, covering completely and patting down lightly. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and topping is nicely browned.

PRIVATE COOKING CLASSES

Are you ready for a fun, entertaining as well as educational time? Book your private class or event with Phillis Carey and it’s a guarantee! It's the time of year to plan your holiday cooking class party--Phillis' dates

are limited.

If you have a gourmet group, a birthday dinner to plan, Bridal or Baby Shower, a club meeting or just a bunch of friends who enjoy food and like to get together around the holidays the demo classes are lots of fun. Treat everyone or have everyone share the cost. Make this a one-time event or plan classes monthly, bi-monthly or quarterly.

If you have a particular skill you want to learn or practice or if you want to brush up your cooking skills the hands-on classes are the way to go. These classes are limited to 4 people.

The theme of your class can be anything really--Holiday Dinner Party, Knife Skills, Easy Everyday Dishes, Grilling Techniques, Italian, French, Thai or Indian Cuisines, Cooking Fish or Chicken, Main Dish Salads, Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres or ??

I've even done a class on

Cooking with Blue Cheese!

More details-- click here.

Sicily April 5, 2019

Check out the pricing and itinerary for a culinary trip to Sicily lead by Phillis Carey and Diane Phillips next year!

We visited Sicily last year to create this trip and we were joined by a journalist. Alex's article about our trip just came out in Forbes magazine this week-- read it and join us for this fabulous trip.

You also have the options to spend a few days after Sicily in Bologna with Phillis and Diane for an in-depth look at

prosciutto, parmesan and balsamic vinegar.

Soup for All Seasons --Now that Fall is almost here it's time to start thinking of comfort food and soup is the perfect choice--Phillis Carey's recipe collection of 30 soup recipes is available to download for only $4.99.

Click here for more information and to order this recipe collection. Don't forget to check out Phillis' other recipe collections (like Holiday Appetizers) and her full length cookbooks as well.

Phillis Carey Cooks!!

FALL/WINTER CLASSES

November 12, 2018

thru February 5, 2019

Click here for a printable version of the classes.

To register for classes,

email to philliscarey@aol.com (best method)

or call (760) 942-1756

No need to pay ahead—Payment is due at the class!

ALL CLASSES are $55 each.

MEDITERRANEAN FAVORITES

FROM MY CRUISE

Monday, November 12 at 6 pm in Encinitas

Tuesday, November 13 at 11:30 am in La Jolla

Join Phillis at this class filled with Surprise Recipes for dishes she enjoyed while Cruising the Mediterranean in October.

LOW CARB AND LOVING IT!

Monday, November 26 at 6 pm

in Solana Beach

Tuesday, November 27 at 11:30 am in La Jolla

Coconut Chicken Soup with Lemongrass, Straw

Mushrooms and Thai Lime Leaves;

Magic Mozzarella Gnocchi with Bacon and

Spinach;

Sesame Spring Roll Bowls with Ground Pork,

Shiitake Mushrooms and Cabbage and more;

Chicken Stuffed with Rosemary, Ham and

Manchego Cheese in a Balsamic Sauce on

Creamy Mashed Cauliflower;

Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Buttercream

Frosting.

LET US ENTERTAIN YOU!

Monday, December 3 at 6 pm in Encinitas

Tuesday, December 4 at 11:30 am in La Jolla

Brandy Lemon Sidecar Cocktail; Pimiento

Cheese Toasts;

Arugula and Roasted Squash Salad with Lemon

Dressing, Pomegranate Seeds, Pine Nuts and

Pecorino Shavings;

Spinach and Mushroom Stuffed Beef Tenderloin

Roast with Port Red Wine Sauce;

Corn Pudding with Scallions and Red Peppers;

Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Hazelnuts;

Almond Pear Cheesecake Torte with Almond

Scented Whipped Cream.

BUBBLY COCKTAILS AND

HOLIDAY APPETIZERS

Monday, December 10 at 6 pm in Encinitas

Tuesday, December 11 at 6 pm in La Jolla (note—this is an evening class)

Mojito Champagne Cocktail with Lime and

Fresh Mint;

Holiday Mule with Roasted Pumpkin Spice

Infused Vodka;

Puff Pastry Christmas Tree with Cheesy

Spinach Filling;

Baked BLT Dip with Crostini;

Salami Cups with Pesto Cheese Filling and

Roasted Pepper Topping;

Layered Crab Rangoon Wreath with

Won Ton Crisps;

Black Forest Chocolate Pound Cake with

Cherry Sauce, Whipped Cream

and Chocolate Shavings.

HOLIDAY SOUP PARTY!

INVITE YOUR FRIENDS TO STOP BY WITH THEIR OWN BOWL AND SPOON!

Monday, December 17 at 6 pm in Encinitas

Tuesday, December 18 at 11:30 am in La Jolla

Seafood Chowder with Shrimp, Crab, Fish,

Potatoes, Corn and Dry Sherry;

Creamy Parmesan Tomato Tortellini Soup with

Spinach and Prosciutto Crisps;

Smoked Sausage, Butternut Squash and Wild

Rice Soup;

Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Soup with

Asiago Toasts;

Updated Tunnel of Fudge Cake with

Chocolate Glaze.

LOW CARB COOKING FOR

THE NEW YEAR

Monday, January 7 at 6 pm in Encinitas

Tuesday, January 8 at 11:30 am in La Jolla

Loaded Cauliflower Soup with Bacon,

Cheddar and Chives;

Lemony Baked Salmon Cakes with Capers,

Old Bay Seasoning and Mustard Aioli;

Chicken Tiki Masla Bowls with Broccoli,

Coconut Milk and Garam Masala;

Quick Beef and Bacon Chili with Cheddar

Cheese and Sour Cream;

Creamy Chocolate Mousse with Whipped Cream

and Chocolate Shavings;

TUSCAN COOKING FROM LUCCA AND FLORENCE

Monday, January 14 at 6 pm in Solana Beach

Negroni Cocktail;

Ricotta and Roasted Grape Crostini with

Crispy Prosciutto and

Tuscan Arugula Salad with Green Beans,

White Beans, Olives and Lemon Vinaigrette;

Spinach Sformato (Vegetable Custard) with

Parmesan Sauce;

Matuffi—Layered Polenta and Sausage

Mushroom Tomato Sauce;

Schiacciata alla Fiorentina—Orange Sponge

Cake filled with Ricotta Cream.

EASY NEW YEAR’S ENTREES

Monday, January 21 at 6 pm in Encinitas

Tuesday, January 22 at 11:30 am in La Jolla

Super Easy Lentil Salad with Feta and Olives;

Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon Fillets with Lemon;

Pork Tenderloin with Hot Pepper Jelly and

Mashed Sweet Potatoes;

Fanfare Greek Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Dill,

Zucchini, Tomatoes and Feta;

One-Step German Chocolate Cake Roll.

WINTER COMFORT FOODS

Monday, January 28 at 6 pm in Solana Beach

Tuesday, January 29 at 11:30 am in La Jolla

Loaded Tater Tot Cup Bites with Bacon,

Cheddar and Ranch Dressing;

Creamy White Chicken Caprese Lasagna;

Shrimp and Grits with Mushrooms, Bacon and

Cheddar Cheese;

Chicken Fricassee with Mushrooms and

Mashed Potatoes;

Fanny Farmer’s Original Boston Cream Pie (Cake with Custard Filling and Chocolate Glaze).

VALENTINE’S DINNER PARTY

FOR 2 OR MORE!

Monday, February 4 at 6 pm in Encinitas

Tuesday, February 5 at 11:30 am

in La Jolla

Strawberry Lillet Cocktail;

Caramelized Bacon and Fennel Salad with

Honey Lemon Vinaigrette;

Herb-Crusted Filet Mignon and Brown Butter

Scallops with Pan-Roasted Grapes and

Shallots;

Parmesan Risotto with Asparagus;

Caramel Apple Rose Tarts with a Strawberry

and Vanilla Ice Cream.

Click here for a printable version

of the classes.

Class Locations:

ENCINITAS Boys and Girls Club's Center for a Healthy Lifestyle

1221 Encinitas Blvd. * Encinitas, CA 92024

SOLANA BEACH Boys and Girls Club's Center for a Healthy Lifestyle

533 Lomas Santa Fe Dr. * Solana Beach, CA 92075

The LA JOLLA Community Center

6811 La Jolla Blvd. * La Jolla, CA 92037

For more info or to learn more about Phillis Carey,

Visit her website: phillis-carey.blogspot.com