Healthy Chicken Recipe from Wayne County B&B

As we all modify our eating habits after the holidays, I thought I’d share a tasty and healthy recipe that the Wayne County Bed and Breakfast Association  created in which they use delicious New York State Apples.  The Wayne County B&B Association in the Finger Lakes, New York region boasts 13 Members with lodging options ranging from stately Victorian ladies, to charming Victorian farm houses and from romantic cobblestone inns to intimate cottages.

At Red Jacket Orchards you can pick your own apples or order them online

APPLE CHICKEN STIR-FRY

1/2 C. onion, vertically sliced
1 C. (2 medium) carrots, thinly sliced
1 1/2 tsp. vegetable oil
1 tsp. dried basil, crushed
1 C. fresh Chinese pea pods
1 Tbs. water
1 medium New York State apple, cored and thinly sliced
1 lb. cubed, boneless, skinless chicken breast
1 tbs. oil
2 C. cooked rice

Stir fry cubed checken breast in 1 Tbs. vegetable oil in non-stick skillet until lightly browned and cooked.  Remove from skillet.  Stir-fry onion, carrots and basil in oil in same skillet until carrots are tender.  Stir in pea pods and water; stir-fry 2 minutes.  Remove from heat; stir in apples.  Add to chicken, serve hot over cooked riced.  Makes 4 servings.

Nutrient analysis per serving: Colories – 365; Fat – 9 g; Cholesterol – 62 mg; Fiber – 3 g; Sodium – 71 mg.  Percent calories from fat  – 22%

Recipe Courtesy of the Wayne County Bed and Breakfast Association, a Member of the Culinary Bounty, committed to fresh, local cuisine, borne in the Finger Lakes.  

For additional great recipes using local Finger Lakes ingredients, check out the Culinary Bounty’s 2008 Recipe Contest Winners.  To download the document, you’ll need the Adobe Reader, which you can download by CLICKING HERE.

Photo Courtesy of Red Jacket Orchards and VisitFingerLakes.com.

If you enjoyed this article, discover where to pick your own apples by reading Hurd Orchards, Harvest Time at Brown’s Berry Patch, or Apple Picking in the Finger Lakes.

 

Finger Lakes Artisanal Cheese Open House – 10/11/08

People far and wide know the Finger Lakes region makes great wine, but were you aware that it’s also becoming known for its cheese? 

Enjoy a variety of cheese from the Finger Lakes

On October 11th, discover the great dairy products of the Finger Lakes and learn how cheese is made at the Finger Lakes Artisanal Cheese Open House being held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the following four locations here in the Finger Lakes:

Lively Run Goat Dairy
8978 County Road 142, Interlaken, NY 14847
607-532-4647
Lively Run Goat Dairy is home to many goats including, Alpine, Nubian, and Saanen, as well as cross breeds. Their cheeses contain no preservatives, or artificial additives. Their Chevre is made in the traditional French style, and presented in small logs, plain or herbed. The Cayuga Blue has been featured in many national publications and their Greek-style Feta has a devoted following.

Sunset View Creamery
4970 County Road 14, Odessa, NY 14869
607-594-2095
Family-owned Hoffarm’s Dairy has raised registered Holsteins and Ayrshires since 1905. Sunset View Creamery offers variety of cheese curds, pressed cheeses, and gift baskets.

Finger Lakes Farmstead Cheese Company LLC
5491 Bergen Road, Trumansburg, NY 14886
607-387-3108
Using fresh, wholesome raw milk from their farm, this cheese company crafts aged Gouda-style cheeses by hand. Their flagship cheeses are the Gouda-like “Schuyler” and its natural-rinded cousin, the Gruyere-style “Red Meck.” Herb- and seed-infused wheels and a beer-soaked cheese are also available.

Cowlick Farm
8865 Route 414, Lodi, NY 14860
607-582-6611
Cowlick Farm is a unique shop in the Finger Lakes area featuring Farmstead Cheese, fresh Gelato, and cream’s favorite companion…Coffee!  They are committed to fresh, local dairy products. Visit their cows – they are so proud of them, they give them waterbeds to sleep on.

This open house is coordinated by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County in cooperation with the Finger Lakes Culinary Bounty.

For more information or a map to the farms, CLICK HERE.

If you’ve had Finger Lakes cheese before, what’s your favorite?