"Recipes from the Chef's Kitchen"

Show 961

Kensington - Falls Church Assisted Living

700 West Broad St.
Falls Church, Virginia 22046
703-992-9868
www.thekensingtonfallschurch.com

Samir Labriny - Director of Dining Service
and the Executive Chef with his daugher.

Herb Roasted Chicken Breast
with Celery Root Sauce


Ingredients:
1)   1 piece Chicken Breast
2)   1/4 tsp. Salt
3)   1/8 tsp. Pepper
4)   1/4 tsp. Thyme
5)   1/4 tsp. Oregano or Marjoram
6)   1/4 tsp. Rosemary
7)   2 tsp. fresh Parsley, minced
8)   3 cloves Garlic
9)   1/2 cup Chicken Broth

Preparation:
1)   Preheat oven to 375°F.
2)   Wash chicken breast add all the spices and marinate for 10 minutes.
3)   In a heavy skillet, add olive oil.
4)   Brown the chicken evenly on both sides in the olive oil. There is no need
       to cook through.
5)   Transfer browned chicken to a casserole dish or baking pan and add the
       chicken broth.
6)   Roast chicken for 30 minutes or until tender.   Breast temperature should
       be about 160°F.
7)   Set aside and let rest.

The Fig Sauce
Ingredients:
1)   1 Cup of Pomegranate Juice
2)   ½ Lemon
3)   1 tsp. Honey
4)   1 cup halved figs

Preparation:
1)   In a saucepan bring the pomegranate juice to a boil and add the figs and
       the lemon juice.
2)   Reduce heat and keep simmering until figs are soft for 5 minutes.
3)   Let cool for 10 minutes add the honey and blend.
4)   Strain the mix to obtain a light sauce.
5)   Keep it in a warm place for service.

The Celery Root Puree
Ingredients:
1)   1 large Celery Root (about 1 1/4 lb.) - ends trimmed, pared and cubed
2)   1 tbs. Lemon Juice
3)   2 tbs. Butter
4)   3 tbs. Whipping Cream
5)   Salt
6)   1/4 tsp. freshly ground Nutmeg

Preparation:
1)   Place celery root and lemon juice in boiling salted water in a large saucepan.
2)   Cook, covered, over medium heat until tender, 15 to 40 minutes, depending on
       the size of the root.
3)   Drain.
4)   Mix butter and cream in a large mixer bowl.
5)   Add celery root.
6)   Beat until fluffy, about 10 minutes.
7)   Taste and adjust seasoning.
8)   Sprinkle with nutmeg.

The Kensington House Salad
as prepared by Samir Labriny

Various Pictures of the Kensington - Falls Church Assisted Living

Good Eating!!!