Friday, May 8, 2015

Waypoint 622 American Restaurant Union Lane Brielle, NJ 732-528-6235

Kathy & I went out for a soft opening of a new Eatery in Brielle, with AnnMarie, Tom and Nick the other night!!!!

While still under construction on the outside, dinning room was fully operational and we had a great dinner!!  Kathy & I are going for Mothers Day as well, cozy atmosphere and friendly service, The Mad Greek gives it a 4 MG rating!!
 
 









To Dan & Doug Palsi - "Best of Luck"
Dean ......aka "The MadGreek"

Pappardelle with Chicken and Roasted Fresh Vegetables in Tomato Cream Sauce









Mise en place

  • TT extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 # cubed chicken tenders 
  • Coarse salt and ground pepper
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced medium
  • 1 cup cubed baby bella mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup cubed peeled eggplant
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup Marinara Sauce
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • TT fresh oregano
  • TT fresh basil
  • TT fresh parsley
  • 1 pound pappardelle


Procedure:

cook Pappardelle in boiling salted water with a touch of EVOO  (extra-virgin olive oil)
cook till al dente, shock in cold water - drain and hold till service


In a roasting pan @ *350 in a convection oven-mushrooms, onions, garlic, and peeled eggplant with EVOO and spices, roast till browned

In sauce pan with EVOO and salt & pepper, brown cubed chicken till browned, add baby spinach till it wilts, adjust seasoning add roasted veggies, some marinara, then heavy cream-get a nice rose colored sauce......reheat pappaardelle and top with mixture, finish with fresh parsley and some fresh grated parmesan :-D

And of course serve with your favorite fresh artisan bread!!!!