Orange Chinese Chicken with Sesame seeds

Ingredients 3 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, nearly thawed 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons orange marmalade 1 tablespoon sweet rice cooking wine (aji mirin), or white wine 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 cup flour 2 tablespoons sesame seeds 3 tablespoons butter, melted Rice, for serving Directions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes (easiest when not completely thawed). In a medium bowl, mix together the soy sauce, orange marmalade, wine, and crushed red pepper flakes. Toss in the chicken cubes and marinate for at least 10 minutes and up to 8 hours in the refrigerator. In another bowl or plastic bag, mix together the flour and sesame seeds. Drain the chicken cubes and blot any excess liquid, and then toss in the flour to coat lightly. Spread the chicken cubes on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with the melted butter. Bake until the chicken is crispy but not dry, about 20 minutes, turning the cubes halfway through. Serve with rice.

Super Simple Apple Tarte

This is super easy, if you have a Kitchen Aid mixer! It's a great go-to pie tart and one to be enjoyed, even if its just a casual night in.

Pie Crust Ingredients:

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold Butter
4 to 5 tablespoons cold water
Special Equipment: 9 1/2-inch tarte pan

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350*F. Combine flour and salt in the mixing bowl; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Stir in on level 2, one tablespoon of cold water at a time until flour is moistened. Shaple the dough into a ball, roll out ball of dough on lightly floured surface into 12-inch circle. Place dough into 9-inch pie pan, pressing firmly against bottom and sides. Crimp edges with fork.

Apple Tarte filling Ingredients:

4-5 Medium sized Green apples (peeled, cored, sliced)

1 Tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
1 Teaspoon Ground cinnamon
1/4 Cup Sugar
Vanilla ice cream, for serving

Directions:
(Refrigerate the crust while you prepare the apples)
Peel the apples, cut into quarters, core, and then slice thinly. Place in a bowl and toss with the lemon juice, the remaining 1/4 cup sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Remove the crust from the refrigerator and add the apples onto the crust, spreading them evenly. Brush the whole tarte with melted butter and bake until the tarte is golden and the apples have cooked down a fair amount, about 1 hour. Cool for at least 15 minutes before cutting. Serve with vanilla ice cream.

Steel Cut Oatmeal with Cranberries & Walnuts

Ingredients:
1/4 Cup Steel Cut Oats
1/2 Cup Water
1/4 Cup Milk
2 Tbsp. Dried Cranberries
2 Tbsp. Walnuts
Pinch of Salt

Directions:
Boil milk, water, and a pinch of salt. Add oats and berries, reduce heat to low, and cook for 20 minutes. Top with walnuts for an extra kick.