CACIO E PEPE CHICKEN THIGHS

 

Cacio e Pepe is absolutely my Favorite pasta dish EVER!

Cacio e Pepe is one of Rome's four legendary pasta 

dishes and also one of oldest recipes in Roman Cuisine too.

So I thought why not take the same ingredients and make

Cacio e Pepe Chicken Thighs! 

Brilliant!

Delicious Magic Happened In My Kitchen!

The combination of sharp, salty Pecorino and the aromatic Peppercorns and Cream

that the Chicken cooks in creates layers of flavor that makes this

recipe so deeply Satisfying and Delicious!

Get your Italian music on because we are off to Rome.

Grab some Shallots & Garlic.

Thinly slice up the Shallots.

Grab the Garlic.

Mince the Garlic into the Shallots.

Set this bowl of yum aside for now.

Pat 7 bone-in skin on Chicken Thighs dry with a paper towel

and then season the Chicken all over with Kosher Salt.

Heat up some Olive Oil in a large 12-in skillet 

over medium heat.

Grab those Chicken Thighs.

Sear the Chicken skin side down first until golden, About 15 minutes per side.

Put your tongs down because it's not time to flip yet!

Awesome juice right here.

Flip and cook the other side till done.

Transfer the Chicken to a large plate skin side up.

Remove all but 1 tbsp of fat from the skillet.

Time to put the Shallots, Garlic and Sage to work.

Add the Garlic and Shallots to the skillet. Cook over

medium heat until translucent, Only takes about a minute.

Pour in 1/4 cup of dry White Wine and simmer.

Get your cute spatula to scrape up any brown 

bits from the bottom of the skillet.

Grab 3/4 cup of Heavy Cream, 1/2 cup of Chicken Broth and Sage.

Pour the Cream and Chicken Broth into the 

skillet and toss in some Sage.

Toss into the skillet 1 tbsp of whole black Peppercorns

coarsely crushed for that Flavor Bomb that is always found in

Cacio e Pepe!

Nestle the Chicken Thighs skin side up right into the Amazing sauce.

and reduce the heat to medium low. Simmer until the sauce

 coats the back of a wooden spoon about 12 minutes.

Add a bit of Lemon zest.

Finely grate up 3 tbsp. of Pecorino Romano Cheese.

Toss in the cheese for more Flavor Bomb!

Wowza, this just smells Fabulous.

Garnish with some fresh Parsley and more Cheese.

What do I serve Cacio de Pepe Chicken Thighs With?

Well Let Me Show You...

I plate the dish with some Bucatini Pasta and pour some

of the Chicken Sauce over the top along with some 

 sauteed Summer Zucchini on the side.

Top the pasta with the star of the show...

Cacio de Pepe Chicken Thighs!

Have a bite and tell me if you are also in Love with

Cacio e Pepe Chicken Thighs like Me.

Enjoy!

P.S.

The More we Know!

Cacio e Pepe is pronounced...

"KAH - chee - oh - eh - PEH - peh

Cacio (Cheese) e pepe (and Black Pepper)

Make It :)

CIAO, BABY!

BUTTER SWIM BISCUIT BREAD

 

It's called "Butter Swim Biscuit Bread" because you 

add the dough to the pan that has a 1/4 cup of melted butter in it. :)

The dough is swimming in butter and it soaks it up during

the baking process and it is AMAZING!

If you love fresh bread in the morning or just anytime, this bread will

be a great treat! It's so easy to make and has the texture

of a Biscuit so it's a total Win Win.

Butter Swim Bread is  Fluffy, Light and Delicious!

Enjoy this Biscuit Bread all by itself or top 

a slice off with your favorite Jelly or Jam.

Biscuit Bread Baking Begins. :)

In a large bowl add in 2 cups of flour.

Sprinkle in 1 tablespoon of Baking Power,

Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of Salt.

Sprinkle in 2 teaspoons of Sugar.

Give all the dry ingredients a Whisk Whisk Whisk.

 

Melt one stick of Butter and pour

into a bread pan 1/4 cup of the melted butter.

This is where the name"Butter Swim Biscuit Bread" comes from.

Lots of Butter for the Dough to bake in. :)

Grab 1 1/2 cups of Buttermilk and the rest of the Butter.

Pour in the Buttermilk.

Pour in the rest of the melted Butter into the bowl.

Grab a spoon and give the Dough and good mix.

Plop the dough into the Butter to swim.

Evenly spread the dough with a knife or just your Fingers. :)

This Butter Swim Biscuit Bread is ready for the oven.

Now bake this in a 400 degree oven for 35 minutes 

or until the center is done.

You don't want to over bake this.

This is a Biscuit Bread so it will have the consistency of a Biscuit.

My timer is set because I get Distracted...LOL

Butter Swim Biscuit Bread Is Done.

Wish you could smell my kitchen right now because 

it smells pretty darn AMAZING!

Let the bread cool  before slicing if you can. 

This Butter Swim Biscuit Bread is now my favorite!

Butter Swim Biscuit Bread is fabulous all by itself but

 you can also add more butter and some of your Homemade Jam 

just because you can!!!

Alright, how Yummy does this look?

Very Yummy!

I think you need to make this easy recipe for

Butter Swim Biscuit Bread because I am not sharing mine. LOL

Enjoy!