Upcoming Gluten Free Cooking Classes by Chef Vedam

After Work… Easy Meals,

And They’re Gluten Free!

Gluten Free Cooking Classes:

“After Work… Easy Meals, And They’re Gluten Free!”

A 4 Part Gluten Free Cooking Series

 

Gluten Free Personal Chef & cookbook author, Chef Vedam is going to show you how to cook balanced and nutritious gluten free meals in his 4 part cooking class series,

“After Work… Easy Meals, And They’re Gluten Free!”

The series will begin Tuesday, March 14, 2017 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm and will be every other Tuesday night after that. 

 For information or to register, call Chef Vedam at 678-754-2438.

Chef Vedam will show you how to put together a complete, easy, balanced and nutritious meal from start to finish within 30 - 45 minutes. Take an individual class or sign up for the whole series and receive a free copy of  “Vedam’s Gluten Free & Fabulous!” 

Class fee per class is $60.00 ($10 registration fee paid to Williams-Sonoma & $50 fee paid to Chef Vedam). You must register for the class by Sunday, March 12th, or the Sunday before each Tuesday evening’s class. For information or to register, call Chef Vedam at 678-754-2438. 

Vegetarian Black Bean Pasta

The series begins with an incredibly delicious, nutritious, and vegetarian meal. This meal combines tomatoes, baby bello mushrooms, onions, black beans, garlic and fresh herbs. Even non-vegetarians love this meal! You will also learn the secret of cooking perfect al dente gluten free pasta! Tuesday, March 14 from 6 - 8 pm

 Spatchcock Roasted Chicken & Vegetables

Roasting a chicken can be quite time consuming, but not with this method! Learn how to cut your time almost in half, and end up with a perfectly roasted chicken and vegetables. This one pot wonder will be one of your family’s favorites! Tuesday, March 28 from 6 - 8 pm.

 Low Carb Pan Seared Chicken Wings & Salad

Who doesn’t love chicken wings? This low carb chicken wing recipe is not only fast and delicious, but it can also be a basis for your favorite chicken wing variations. You will also learn how to make a rich and creamy, dairy-free dressing, and also the perfect dipping sauce for your wings! Tuesday, April 11 from 6 - 8 pm.

 Chicken Kale Pesto

A new and nutritious version of an old favorite: Pesto! Yes, kale pesto; it’s quick, it’s easy, and so good for you! Also learn a quick and easy method for pan searing your favorite chicken pieces, and the secret of cooking al dente gluten free pasta. Add some fresh grated parmesan, and you have a meal that everyone will love! Tuesday, April 25 from 6 - 8 pm.

 

 

The “Ana Christina” Gluten Free Prosecco Fried Chicken & Cornmeal Waffle

The Ana Christina

The “Ana Christina”

Gluten Free Prosecco Fried Chicken & Cornmeal Waffle with Prosecco Mimosa Maple Glaze

I am so excited about this gluten free recipe for numerous reasons. One reason is because it takes a delicious tried and true gluten free recipe that I posted previously (Best Ever Crispy Crust Gluten Free Fried Chicken) and puts a new spin on it. The second reason: ever since I ate my first chicken and waffles, I was in love, and again, it’s a new spin on something that I love. And last but not least, and also the most important reason…

A few months ago, I met a beautiful woman named Ana Christina. She is the host of a show called “The Dish,” a noon day show in Augusta, Georgia. I had a segment on her show prior to Thanksgiving, showing how to prepare Gluten Free Sausage Cornbread Dressing. We recently talked about doing another segment, and she asked me to come up with a dish that we could do a wine pairing to go along with my recipe. It got my creative juices flowing, and this is the dish that I created for her. 

As I said, this dish was inspired partially by my Best Ever Crispy Crust Gluten Free Fried Chicken, which uses club soda in the batter. The club soda makes the crust so light, and ever so crunchy, so I took that concept, and altered it for this recipe. I have always loved Prosecco, an Italian champagne, and I thought the Prosecco could be used in place of the club soda. I tried it, and it turned the Best Ever Crispy Crust Fried Chicken into “Heavenly Fried Chicken!” Yes, the Prosecco did exactly what I thought it would do; it acted the same way as the club soda, but the Prosecco gave the batter an extra zing of delicious flavor!

Then comes the cornmeal waffle… I love a cornmeal waffle. Hell, I LOVE waffles of all kinds, but something about the savory flavor of a cornmeal waffle just rocks my boat. In this recipe, I also used the Prosecco in place of the buttermilk. Again, the Prosecco adds an extra zing of delicious flavor, and it also make the waffle so very fluffy!

Then I used the Prosecco as a base for the glaze. Since Prosecco is often used for Mimosas, I knew that the flavors would be an incredible glaze over the chicken and waffle; it is sweet, but not too sweet; it is also savory, and yet so enhancing to all the flavor combinations! Also, before reducing this mixture for the glaze, I also removed a portion of it to be used as the dressing for the salad. Yes, I thought a small mixed green salad was a perfect side for this dish, and it sure was! 

Yes, when looking at this recipe, there are a lot of steps; however, the steps are so simple, and many of them can be done the day before (those are noted in the directions of this recipe). I would suggest getting more than one bottle of Prosecco, one for the recipe, and one to enjoy as you take your time creating this masterpiece of deliciousness! So, I may I introduce you to the “Ana Christina,” a dish named after a beautiful woman and friend! 

Ingredients:

3 large Chicken Breast (cut into half lengthwise)

1 tsp Salt

1 tsp Pepper

1 tsp Vedam’s Seasoning Blend

2 tsp Vedam’s Chicken Seasoning Blend

1/4 cup Gluten Free All Purpose Flour Blend

Prosecco Mimosa Maple Glaze:

3/4 cup Prosecco

3/4 cup Orange Juice

3/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar

1 cup Maple Syrup

Prosecco Mimosa Maple Dressing:

1/2 cup Prosecco Mimosa Maple Glaze

1/2 cup Olive Oil

1/2 tsp Salt

1/2 tsp Pepper

1/2 tsp Vedam’s Seasoning Blend

1/2 tsp Dried Basil

1/2 tsp Dried Oregano

1/2 tsp Garlic Powder

1/2 tsp Onion Powder

Batter For Frying Chicken:

1/2 cup Gluten Free All Purpose Flour Blend

1/2 cup Cornstarch

1/2 tsp Salt

1/2 tsp Pepper

1 tsp Vedam’s Seasoning Blend

1 tsp Vedam’s Chicken Seasoning Blend

1 cup Prosecco

Blended/ Canola or Peanut Oil for frying

Prosecco Cornmeal Waffle:

1 cup Gluten Free All Purpose Flour Blend

1 cup Gluten Free Cornmeal or Cornflour

4 tbsp Sugar

1 1/4 tbsp Baking Powder

3/4 tsp Salt

1 tsp Xanthan Gum

3 Eggs (Beaten)

1 cup Prosecco

You can find the complete directions here.

 

 

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