Cordon Bleu Recipe

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken breasts, pounded thin
• 8 slices of ham
• 8 slices of Swiss cheese
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup flour
• 2 eggs
• Salt and pepper
• Oil for frying

Directions:

1. Place a slice of ham and a slice of cheese on each chicken breast and roll up tightly.
2. In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, salt, and pepper. In another shallow dish, whisk together the eggs. In a third shallow dish, place the breadcrumbs.
3. Dip each chicken roll in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Then dip in the eggs, and finally coat in the breadcrumbs.
4. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken rolls until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side. Serve hot.

Cuban Rice with Black Beans Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup long-grain rice
• 2 cups water
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• Salt and pepper
• Cilantro, chopped (optional)

Directions:

1. In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and green pepper and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
2. Add the tomato paste, cumin, salt, and pepper and cook for another minute, stirring constantly.
3. Add the rice and stir to coat with the spice mixture. Add the water and black beans and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and cover the pan. Cook for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the water has been absorbed.
4. Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired. Serve hot.

World Recipe: Cordon Bleu and Cuban Rice with Black Beans

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken breasts, pounded thin
• 8 slices of ham
• 8 slices of Swiss cheese
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup flour
• 2 eggs
• Salt and pepper
• Oil for frying
• 1 cup long-grain rice
• 2 cups water
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• Salt and pepper
• Cilantro, chopped (optional)

Cordon Bleu Directions:

1. Place a slice of ham and a slice of cheese on each chicken breast and roll up tightly.
2. In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, salt, and pepper. In another shallow dish, whisk together the eggs. In a third shallow dish, place the breadcrumbs.
3. Dip each chicken roll in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Then dip in the eggs, and finally coat in the breadcrumbs.
4. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken rolls until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side. Serve hot.

Cuban Rice with Black Beans Directions:

1. In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and green pepper and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
2. Add the tomato paste, cumin, salt, and pepper and cook for another minute, stirring constantly.
3. Add the rice and stir to coat with the spice mixture. Add the water and black beans and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and cover the pan. Cook for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the water has been absorbed.
4. Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired. Serve hot.

Verdict:

The flavorful and rich Cordon Bleu is perfectly complemented by the zesty and aromatic Cuban Rice with Black Beans. These two dishes together create a unique and delicious combination of textures and flavors that will impress any dinner guests.

Serving Suggestions:

This is a filling and hearty meal, so you may want to serve it with a light salad or some steamed vegetables on the side. For a complete Cuban inspired experience, you can also serve some plantains or yucca chips with the meal. As for drinks, a refreshing mojito or a glass of cold Horchata would pair well with this meal. Enjoy!