Donna's Recipes channel Donna's Recipes Smoked Chicken with Spicy Vodka Cream Sauce This dish was created when I was trying to figure out some other use for a really spicy vodka we like--Inferno Vodka. It is also very good in Bloody Marys! 2003-03-16T05:07:59Z Chicken Stock Homemade stock is so easy and inexpensive to prepare and it makes a huge difference in cooking dishes and soups that call for canned chicken broth. 2003-03-17T05:07:59Z Mediterranean Hummus Hummus is very simple to prepare and has a much better flavor than the store bought varieties. You can modify the ingredients below and add whatever you like in hummus - green olives, dill, carrots or plain with some lemon juice and garlic. 2003-08-04T15:07:59Z recipe recipe recipe Smoked Chicken with Spicy Vodka Cream Sauce This dish was created when I was trying to figure out some other use for a really spicy vodka we like--Inferno Vodka. It is also very good in Bloody Marys! 4 8 oz. Fresh fettuccine or linguine 8oz cooked, smoked chicken--cut into strips or small pieces 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup Inferno Vodka 1/4 hot pepper flakes (optional) 3 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese 6-8 oz half and half 1/4 cup chicken stock Place half and half, salt, vodka, stock and lemon juice in large skillet. Bring to a slow boil, and simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened (add pepper flakes and cooked chicken during the last 2 minutes of cooking). While sauce is simmering, in a large pot, bring water to a boil to cook the pasta. Drain pasta well. Add the parmesan cheese to the simmering sauce, stir and season with freshly ground pepper. Serve over the pasta. Chicken Stock Homemade stock is so easy and inexpensive to prepare and it makes a huge difference in cooking dishes and soups that call for canned chicken broth. About 2 lbs meaty chicken bones and carcass (or 2 lbs chicken parts such as wings and thighs) About 2 cups mixed onion, celery and carrot, roughly chopped. 1 bouquet garni 2 garlic gloves, chopped 6 peppercorns 2 quarts water (or enough to barely cover) Blanch the bones and carcass, drain and rinse. Place in a pan with the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Simmer for 2-3 hours, skimming often. Strain the stock and let cool. May be refrigerated up to 3 days (freezes well). Makes about 2 quarts. To remove any fat, refrigerate stock overnight, and then lift off any surface fat with a slotted spoon before using or freezing. Mediterranean Hummus Hummus is very simple to prepare and has a much better flavor than the store bought varieties. You can modify the ingredients below and add whatever you like in hummus - green olives, dill, carrots or plain with some lemon juice and garlic. This recipe makes about 3 cups of hummus. Serve with pita chips and carrot sticks. (1) 15 1/2 oz. Can of Chick Peas (rinsed and drained) 1/4 cup chopped kalamata olives 1/4 cup chopped roasted red peppers 2 oz. Feta cheese 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 garlic cloves (peeled) 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon kosher salt Put all ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth or desired consistency. Store in airtight container and refrigerate.