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Royal Chicken Kabobs

Royal Chicken Kabobs Marinade1 cup pineapple juice3 tbsp brown sugar (packed)2 tbsp canola or sesame oil (not toasted)¼ cup soy sauce (use sweet dark if available)¼ cup Ketchup4 cloves garlic (smashed and minced)2 pieces ginger (peeled and grated)¼ tsp salt¼ tsp white pepper (fine ground )Meat & Veggies3 chicken breasts (boneless skinless half-breasts, dried, trimmed and pierced* cut into 1 ½ inch cubes)2 green bell peppers (cut into 1 ½ inch pieces)3 red bell peppers (cut into 1 ½ inch pieces)1 large red onion (cut into 1 ½ inch pieces (only use large pieces))2 cups fresh pineapple ( cut into 1 ½ inch pieces) Mix the first 9 ingredients together and whisk to create the marinade. Set aside.Dry the chicken with...

Opening Day Tailgating

Spring is in the air, flowers are exploding into bloom, birds are building nests, and baseball season has arrived! What better way to prepare for our Royals opener than tailgating with friends before the game? At Function Junction, we’ve developed a game plan to help you hit it out of the park on opening day.For starters, select those of your friends who have great positive energy, love and accept you as you are and are kind-hearted to others. A great sense of humor is optional, but always a welcome addition. Add plenty of team spirit, delicious food and pleasant weather and the season is off to a fabulous start!Tune in to Fox4KC this Thursday morning to catch...

Guacamole

Guacamole 4 avocados (pitted, scooped and mashed)1 lime (juiced)1/2 tsp fine sea salt1/2 tsp fresh black pepper (coarse-ground)2 tsp fresh jalapeno (seeded and finely minced)1/2 cup red onion (finely diced)3 tbsp fresh cilantro (chopped)1 Roma tomato (finely diced)Dash Tabasco sauce or other favorite hot sauce (optional) In a medium bowl, mash together the avocados.Add lime juice, salt and pepper. Mix in jalapeno, onion, cilantro and tomatoes. Add hot sauce if using.Place in airtight bowl for 1 hour to allow flavors to meld or serve immediately with fresh tortilla chips.About 10 ¼ cup servings. Recipe by Mary C. Merola - June 2010. Function Junction Culinary Studio

Almond Biscotti

Almond Biscotti 1 1/4 cups whole almonds (lightly toasted)1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour2 tsp baking powder1/4 tsp salt2 eggs (large, plus 1 large white beaten with pinch salt)1 cup sugar4 tbsp butter, unsalted (melted and cooled)1 1/2 tsp almond extract1/2 tsp vanilla extractvegetable oil sprayChocolate Glaze1/3 cup water1/3 cup corn syrup1 cup sugar8 oz bittersweet chocolate (The almonds will continue to toast while the biscotti bake, so toast the nuts only until they are just fragrant.)Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 325 degrees.Grease baking sheet and place silicone baking mat on it.Pulse 1 cup almonds in food processor until coarsely chopped; transfer to bowl and set aside. Process remaining 1/4 cup almonds in food processor until...

Unexpected Beauty

As we rush along through our busy days packed with soccer practice, ballet lessons, meetings with the tax people and putting dinner on the table for our household, it is easy to overlook all the little blessings whirling around us, if we but stop and take note. Here in the heartland, after a long, cold winter pocked with potholes and too many snow days, we are ready for spring to burst forth. A colorful pot of flowers brought me great happiness over the weekend and caused me to look for other signs of beauty along the way.This Saturday at Function Junction we will show you how to create beauty in the top of your latte! Using a stainless-steel...

Jalapeno Poppers

Jalapeno Poppers 18 Jalapeno peppers (large straight)6 oz cream cheese (softened at room temp for 30 minutes)2 oz sour cream¼ cup Colby or cheddar cheese (grated)¼ cup white center bread (torn into small pieces)1/8 cup red peppers (finely diced)1 tbsp sweet onion (grated)2 tbsp cilantro (finely chopped)¼ tsp oregano (dried)¼ tsp black pepper (fine)1/2 tsp sea salt1/2 tsp cumin1/2 tsp chili powder¼ tsp garlic powder Preheat oven to 375 degreesLine a jelly roll or half sheet pan with a silicone baking mat or parchment paperCut off the stem end of the peppersUsing a jalapeno corer, remove all membrane, pith and seedsMix half of the Colby cheese with remaining ingredients until well blendedStuff each pepper with the above mixture, leaving a bit...

Luck o’ the Irish – St. Patricks Day

Are you a lucky person? What does it mean to have good luck? Is it really luck or is it karma, or something even more divine?Sometimes I cross my fingers for good luck or toss a pinch of salt over my shoulder. In this season where we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, shamrocks pop up as festive expressions of luck and rivers and fountains run temporarily green. At Function Junction we have our own ways of spreading luck and good cheer and we invite you to join in the fun! On Saturday, St. Patrick’s Day Eve, we will have sugar cookies just waiting for you to decorate them. To enhance your luck in creating...

Incredible Eggs

As I ponder what to write about eggs…the jingle from my childhood bounces around in my head, "The Incredible, Edible Egg", which was an advertising slogan for the American Egg Board in the late 70’s. I remember when eating eggs was good for you, then I remember also how eating eggs raised your cholesterol and increased your risk for getting heart disease. Which is true?? It didn’t take me long to google health benefits of eggs, which explains, to my inquiring mind (another marketing blast from the 70’s) where eggs fall in the spectrum of overall health.My vote is .....yes, they are GOOD for you in moderation, as with most other things. My favorite way...

Potato and Basil Frittata

Potato and Basil Frittata 1 stick unsalted butter (divided)2 cups potatoes (peeled and diced)8 eggs (extra-large )15 ounces ricotta cheese3/4 pound Gruyere cheese (grated)1/2 tsp kosher salt1/2 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)3/4 cup fresh basil leaves (chopped)1/3 cup flour3/4 tsp baking powder Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a 10-inch ovenproof omelet or shallow frying pan over medium-low heat. Add the potatoes and fry them until cooked through, turning often, about 10 to 15 minutes.Melt the remaining 5 tablespoons of butter in a small dish in the microwave.Meanwhile, whisk the eggs, then stir in the ricotta, Gruyere, melted butter, salt, pepper, and basil.Combine the flour and baking powder and stir into the egg mixture.Pour the egg...

Best Popcorn Poppers & Toppings for Movie Night

Best Popcorn Poppers & Toppings for Movie Night

Some of my favorite childhood memories revolve around Sunday nights sharing a big ol' bowl of popcorn with my Dad and brothers. Mom would always pop corn on the stove in the same beat up 2-quart saucepan that looked like it had survived a hail storm because of all the dimples hammered on the outside. I can still recall the sound of that pan scraping back and forth as she shook it over the burner. The smell would curl in tendrils throughout the house so no matter where you were or what you were doing, you knew it was time to gather when it reached your nose. Once popped, the corn was dumped into a large...

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