The Fancy Fork: Recipe

PHOTOS BY LAUREN SEPHTON

WHITE CHICKEN CHILI

INGREDIENTS

  •  1 lb Chicken Breasts, skinless and boneless
  •  1 small Yellow Onion, finely chopped
  •  2 Garlic Cloves, minced, or 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
  •  15oz. Northern Beans, drained
  •  2 4oz. Diced Green Chiles
  •  2 15oz. Sweet Corn Kernels, drained
  •  24 oz. Chicken Broth
  •  1 tsp. each: Chili Powder, Salt, Black Pepper, Ground Cumin, Oregano
  •  6 oz. Reduced Fat Cream Cheese
  •  1/4 cup Half and Half Milk

Optional Toppings:

  •  Tortilla Chips
  •  Lime Wedges
  •  Avocado, sliced
  •  Sour Cream
  •  Jalapeños, sliced

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Add all ingredients EXCEPT the cream cheese and milk into a crockpot/slow cooker.
  2. Cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours, or LOW for 7-8 hours.
  3. Once cooked, remove 1/2 cup of the hot soup to add into a bowl. Add the cream cheese, as well as the half and half. Stir until smooth. Pour back into the crockpot. Cook on HIGH for 15 more minutes.
  4. Serve warm with your favorite chili toppings. Enjoy!

 

FETA ROLLS

INGREDIENTS

  •  14-16 Frozen Sheet Phyllo Dough (Thawed)
  •  8 oz Feta Cheese, crumbled
  •  2 Garlic Cloves, minced
  •  2 tbsp Honey
  •  2 sprigs of Fresh Thyme Leaves
  •  1/4 tsp each: Salt & Black Pepper
  •  1/4 cup Batistini Farms Aromatic Herb Olive Oil

For the Sauce:

  •  5 tbsp Honey
  •  1 tbsp Batistini Farms Aromatic Herb Olive Oil
  •  1 tsp Chili Pepper Flakes
  •  1 sprig of Thyme Leaves

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat the oven to 425F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the crumbled feta, honey, thyme leaves, salt, black pepper, and minced garlic. Set aside.
  3. Place the olive oil in a small bowl.
  4. Gently brush half of one phyllo sheet with olive oil. Carefully fold over the non-brushed side so it’s now in half.
  5. With scissors or a knife, cut the folded sheet in half lengthwise.
  6. On the short end, add 1 tablespoon of feta.
  7. Brush the sides and fold them in. Brush the outside of those folded sides and begin to roll like a burrito.
  8. Brush all the feta rolls once more with olive oil and add flaky salt. Place on a prepared pan.
  9. Bake for 18-20 minutes, until golden brown.

For the Sauce:

  1. Combine all ingredients together in a small saucepan over medium high heat. Bring to a boil then simmer for 5 minutes.
  2. Cool to room temperature before serving with baked feta rolls. Enjoy!
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