I liked the look of this recipe but need help with a couple of the
ingredients if anyone would be so kind.

Of what does ' Italian cheese blend' consist?
and what do they mean by 'spaghetti sauce'?


1 1/2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 egg, well beaten
1 cup spaghetti sauce
1/4 cup shredded Italian cheese blend, or to taste (optional)

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On Fri, 5 Dec 2014 13:49:47 -0000, "Ophelia"
> wrote:

> I liked the look of this recipe but need help with a couple of the
> ingredients if anyone would be so kind.
>
> Of what does ' Italian cheese blend' consist?

Is this a recipe for Chicken Parmesan?

The basics of Italian cheese blend would a combination of Asiago,
Romano and Parmesan. We buy it already grated and mixed in tubs in
the deli section. There are bags of shredded Italian mix that add
more types of cheeses that will melt, like provolone, mozzarella and
fontina. Since you have to buy all the cheeses separately, I'd pick
my favorite grated cheese and buy just that one + buy slices of
provolone to lay over each piece of chicken and call it a day. Most
people like stringy melted cheese for this dish, so if you have any
mozzarella - use it. Mozzarella di bufala is not optimal for this
recipe (see the Serious Eats explanation below).

> and what do they mean by 'spaghetti sauce'?

What is the garlic, basil and oregano used for? If it's used to
season the tomato sauce, they used the wrong terminology. Spaghetti
sauce is a term for pre-seasoned tomato sauce. I'd season crushed
tomatoes to my taste. You like passata, so season that to your taste!
>
>
> 1 1/2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend
> 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
> 1 teaspoon dried basil
> 1 teaspoon dried oregano
> 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
> 1/2 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
> 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
> 1 egg, well beaten
> 1 cup spaghetti sauce
> 1/4 cup shredded Italian cheese blend, or to taste (optional)

Hm. I was going to make chicken (thighs) today, but was
unenthusiastic about my usual chicken preps. Thanks for the
inspiration! I have all the ingredients to do my version of that
recipe... except my chicken won't be schnitzelized. I skip that step.
If you plan to fry your chicken, then please read Serious Eats first.
FYI: If you can't buy buttermilk, (in my experience) kaffir is an
excellent substitute, but plain yogurt will do in a pinch.

Here are some other recipes from the net for you to look at.
http://www.seriouseats.com/2014/09/t...-american.html
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/t...an-recipe.html
http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/chicken_parmesan/


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Ophelia wrote:
>
> and what do they mean by 'spaghetti sauce'?

Many people just use jarred or canned spaghetti sauce.
It's TIAD though. Make your own sauce or at least
enhance the prepared stuff.

G.

"Gary" > wrote in message ...
> Ophelia wrote:
>>
>> and what do they mean by 'spaghetti sauce'?
>
> Many people just use jarred or canned spaghetti sauce.
> It's TIAD though. Make your own sauce or at least
> enhance the prepared stuff.

I always make my own, but I wondered what they meant exactly.


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"sf" > wrote in message
...
> On Fri, 5 Dec 2014 13:49:47 -0000, "Ophelia"
> > wrote:
>
>> I liked the look of this recipe but need help with a couple of the
>> ingredients if anyone would be so kind.
>>
>> Of what does ' Italian cheese blend' consist?
>
> Is this a recipe for Chicken Parmesan?

See the subject line: Italian Stuffed Chicken Breast

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Italian...aid=13 833405



> The basics of Italian cheese blend would a combination of Asiago,
> Romano and Parmesan. We buy it already grated and mixed in tubs in
> the deli section. There are bags of shredded Italian mix that add
> more types of cheeses that will melt, like provolone, mozzarella and
> fontina. Since you have to buy all the cheeses separately, I'd pick
> my favorite grated cheese and buy just that one + buy slices of
> provolone to lay over each piece of chicken and call it a day. Most
> people like stringy melted cheese for this dish, so if you have any
> mozzarella - use it. Mozzarella di bufala is not optimal for this
> recipe (see the Serious Eats explanation below).

I know both very well and keep mozzarella in the freezer for cooking.


>> and what do they mean by 'spaghetti sauce'?
>
> What is the garlic, basil and oregano used for? If it's used to
> season the tomato sauce, they used the wrong terminology. Spaghetti
> sauce is a term for pre-seasoned tomato sauce. I'd season crushed
> tomatoes to my taste. You like passata, so season that to your taste!
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"Julie Bove" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Ophelia" > wrote in message
> ...
>>I liked the look of this recipe but need help with a couple of the
>>ingredients if anyone would be so kind.
>>
>> Of what does ' Italian cheese blend' consist?
>> and what do they mean by 'spaghetti sauce'?
>>
>>
>> 1 1/2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend
>> 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
>> 1 teaspoon dried basil
>> 1 teaspoon dried oregano
>> 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
>> 1/2 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
>> 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
>> 1 egg, well beaten
>> 1 cup spaghetti sauce
>> 1/4 cup shredded Italian cheese blend, or to taste (optional)
>>
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>
> Here you can buy shredded Italian cheese blends. Always has mozzarella
> but from there it varies. Could be Asiago, Parmesan, Romano, or something
> else. Spaghetti sauce is merely a seasoned tomato sauce.

I will need to have a look. I don't recall seeing such a mixture.


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On Sat, 6 Dec 2014 18:32:04 -0000, "Ophelia"
> wrote:

>
>
> "sf" > wrote in message
> ...
> > On Fri, 5 Dec 2014 13:49:47 -0000, "Ophelia"
> > > wrote:
> >
> >> I liked the look of this recipe but need help with a couple of the
> >> ingredients if anyone would be so kind.
> >>
> >> Of what does ' Italian cheese blend' consist?
> >
> > Is this a recipe for Chicken Parmesan?
>
> See the subject line: Italian Stuffed Chicken Breast
>
> http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Italian...aid=13 833405
>
>
>
> > The basics of Italian cheese blend would a combination of Asiago,
> > Romano and Parmesan. We buy it already grated and mixed in tubs in
> > the deli section. There are bags of shredded Italian mix that add
> > more types of cheeses that will melt, like provolone, mozzarella and
> > fontina. Since you have to buy all the cheeses separately, I'd pick
> > my favorite grated cheese and buy just that one + buy slices of
> > provolone to lay over each piece of chicken and call it a day. Most
> > people like stringy melted cheese for this dish, so if you have any
> > mozzarella - use it. Mozzarella di bufala is not optimal for this
> > recipe (see the Serious Eats explanation below).
>
> I know both very well and keep mozzarella in the freezer for cooking.
>
>
> >> and what do they mean by 'spaghetti sauce'?
> >
> > What is the garlic, basil and oregano used for? If it's used to
> > season the tomato sauce, they used the wrong terminology. Spaghetti
> > sauce is a term for pre-seasoned tomato sauce. I'd season crushed
> > tomatoes to my taste. You like passata, so season that to your taste!


You inspired me! I added a little pesto to a puddle of EVOO and
coated the chicken thighs with it. Cheesed it up, baked for 10
minutes at high heat, then added some shredded quattro formaggio and
baked another couple of minutes until the cheese was well melted.
Served it with a lightly dressed tossed salad, cellentaini and well
seasoned tomato sauce.

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"sf" > wrote in message
...
> On Sat, 6 Dec 2014 18:32:04 -0000, "Ophelia"
> > wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> "sf" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > On Fri, 5 Dec 2014 13:49:47 -0000, "Ophelia"
>> > > wrote:
>> >
>> >> I liked the look of this recipe but need help with a couple of the
>> >> ingredients if anyone would be so kind.
>> >>
>> >> Of what does ' Italian cheese blend' consist?
>> >
>> > Is this a recipe for Chicken Parmesan?
>>
>> See the subject line: Italian Stuffed Chicken Breast
>>
>> http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Italian...aid=13 833405
>>
>>
>>
>> > The basics of Italian cheese blend would a combination of Asiago,
>> > Romano and Parmesan. We buy it already grated and mixed in tubs in
>> > the deli section. There are bags of shredded Italian mix that add
>> > more types of cheeses that will melt, like provolone, mozzarella and
>> > fontina. Since you have to buy all the cheeses separately, I'd pick
>> > my favorite grated cheese and buy just that one + buy slices of
>> > provolone to lay over each piece of chicken and call it a day. Most
>> > people like stringy melted cheese for this dish, so if you have any
>> > mozzarella - use it. Mozzarella di bufala is not optimal for this
>> > recipe (see the Serious Eats explanation below).
>>
>> I know both very well and keep mozzarella in the freezer for cooking.
>>
>>
>> >> and what do they mean by 'spaghetti sauce'?
>> >
>> > What is the garlic, basil and oregano used for? If it's used to
>> > season the tomato sauce, they used the wrong terminology. Spaghetti
>> > sauce is a term for pre-seasoned tomato sauce. I'd season crushed
>> > tomatoes to my taste. You like passata, so season that to your taste!
>
>
> You inspired me! I added a little pesto to a puddle of EVOO and
> coated the chicken thighs with it. Cheesed it up, baked for 10
> minutes at high heat, then added some shredded quattro formaggio and
> baked another couple of minutes until the cheese was well melted.
> Served it with a lightly dressed tossed salad, cellentaini and well
> seasoned tomato sauce.

Sounds good.
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On 12/06/2014 11:07 AM, Ophelia wrote:
>
>
> "Julie Bove" > wrote in message
> ...
>>
>> "Ophelia" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> I liked the look of this recipe but need help with a couple of the
>>> ingredients if anyone would be so kind.
>>>
>>> Of what does ' Italian cheese blend' consist?
>>> and what do they mean by 'spaghetti sauce'?
>>>
>>>
>>> 1 1/2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend
>>> 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
>>> 1 teaspoon dried basil
>>> 1 teaspoon dried oregano
>>> 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
>>> 1/2 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
>>> 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
>>> 1 egg, well beaten
>>> 1 cup spaghetti sauce
>>> 1/4 cup shredded Italian cheese blend, or to taste (optional)
>>>
>>> --
>>> http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/shop/
>>
>> Here you can buy shredded Italian cheese blends. Always has mozzarella
>> but from there it varies. Could be Asiago, Parmesan, Romano, or
>> something
>> else. Spaghetti sauce is merely a seasoned tomato sauce.
>
> I will need to have a look. I don't recall seeing such a mixture.
>
>
In the U.S.A., "spaghetti sauce" refers to commercial jarred (or tinned)
Marinara (meatless) sauce, sometimes with a few minor additions. It is
pretty bland as sold, so we often add extra garlic, basil, oregano, wine
or whatever to make it more palatable.

"Whirled Peas" > wrote in message
...
> On 12/06/2014 11:07 AM, Ophelia wrote:
>>
>>
>> "Julie Bove" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>>
>>> "Ophelia" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>> I liked the look of this recipe but need help with a couple of the
>>>> ingredients if anyone would be so kind.
>>>>
>>>> Of what does ' Italian cheese blend' consist?
>>>> and what do they mean by 'spaghetti sauce'?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> 1 1/2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend
>>>> 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
>>>> 1 teaspoon dried basil
>>>> 1 teaspoon dried oregano
>>>> 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
>>>> 1/2 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
>>>> 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
>>>> 1 egg, well beaten
>>>> 1 cup spaghetti sauce
>>>> 1/4 cup shredded Italian cheese blend, or to taste (optional)
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/shop/
>>>
>>> Here you can buy shredded Italian cheese blends. Always has mozzarella
>>> but from there it varies. Could be Asiago, Parmesan, Romano, or
>>> something
>>> else. Spaghetti sauce is merely a seasoned tomato sauce.
>>
>> I will need to have a look. I don't recall seeing such a mixture.
>>
>>
> In the U.S.A., "spaghetti sauce" refers to commercial jarred (or tinned)
> Marinara (meatless) sauce, sometimes with a few minor additions. It is
> pretty bland as sold, so we often add extra garlic, basil, oregano, wine
> or whatever to make it more palatable.

Oops sorry, I was referring to the mixed cheese I never buy ready grated
so perhaps that is why I haven't seen any. As for spaghetti sauce, I make
my own anyway so wouldn't be buying canned stuff)


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"Ophelia" > wrote in message
...
>
>
> "Julie Bove" > wrote in message
> ...
>>
>> "Ophelia" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>>I liked the look of this recipe but need help with a couple of the
>>>ingredients if anyone would be so kind.
>>>
>>> Of what does ' Italian cheese blend' consist?
>>> and what do they mean by 'spaghetti sauce'?
>>>
>>>
>>> 1 1/2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend
>>> 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
>>> 1 teaspoon dried basil
>>> 1 teaspoon dried oregano
>>> 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
>>> 1/2 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
>>> 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
>>> 1 egg, well beaten
>>> 1 cup spaghetti sauce
>>> 1/4 cup shredded Italian cheese blend, or to taste (optional)
>>>
>>> --
>>> http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/shop/
>>
>> Here you can buy shredded Italian cheese blends. Always has mozzarella
>> but from there it varies. Could be Asiago, Parmesan, Romano, or
>> something
>> else. Spaghetti sauce is merely a seasoned tomato sauce.
>
> I will need to have a look. I don't recall seeing such a mixture.

I used to buy it occasionally until the guy from Garlic Jim's was
instructing a new employee. He said that you need to put the parmesan on at
the last minute or it would get hard. So I no longer buy the mix.

"Julie Bove" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Ophelia" > wrote in message
> ...
>>
>>
>> "Julie Bove" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>>
>>> "Ophelia" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>>I liked the look of this recipe but need help with a couple of the
>>>>ingredients if anyone would be so kind.
>>>>
>>>> Of what does ' Italian cheese blend' consist?
>>>> and what do they mean by 'spaghetti sauce'?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> 1 1/2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend
>>>> 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
>>>> 1 teaspoon dried basil
>>>> 1 teaspoon dried oregano
>>>> 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
>>>> 1/2 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
>>>> 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
>>>> 1 egg, well beaten
>>>> 1 cup spaghetti sauce
>>>> 1/4 cup shredded Italian cheese blend, or to taste (optional)
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/shop/
>>>
>>> Here you can buy shredded Italian cheese blends. Always has mozzarella
>>> but from there it varies. Could be Asiago, Parmesan, Romano, or
>>> something
>>> else. Spaghetti sauce is merely a seasoned tomato sauce.
>>
>> I will need to have a look. I don't recall seeing such a mixture.
>
> I used to buy it occasionally until the guy from Garlic Jim's was
> instructing a new employee. He said that you need to put the parmesan on
> at the last minute or it would get hard. So I no longer buy the mix.

I wouldn't buy grated cheese, but I would have been interested to see the
mixture and would buy small amounts to grate myself.


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