Progresso Lemon Pepper Panko and Chef Michael Chiarello Giveaway

Giveaway has closed.  I always wanted to know the secret of how restaurants cooked their chicken and fish with the crispy flavorful coating.  I have tried other types of bread crumbs but would not get the effect I was trying to achieve.  Thanks to General Mills through MyBlogSpark I now have the secret and you can to.

Panko is Japan’s secret ingredient for crunch. A flaky bread crumb with a coarse texture and jagged edges, panko imparts a delicate crispiness perfect for frying or baking. For nearly a decade, panko has been popping up on the plates of fine dining restaurants. but for the home chef, panko has been difficult to find. Not anymore. Progresso Foods introduces its newest gourmet bread crumb, panko, in three flavors: plain, Italian and lemon pepper.

Since we love pork scaloppine I decided to try the recipe for the Parmesan Herb-Crusted Turkey Scaloppine  I changed it up a bit to use the Lemon Pepper Panko.  It was a good choice.  The lemon pepper made the taste pop and was a big hit with everyone.

 

Panko not only makes a good crispy coating for chicken and fish, but it is great to use as a topping on soups, macaroni and cheese, salads, or anything else you can think of to top.  Check out some of the ways you can use Panko at progressofoods.com along with some great tips from Chef Chiarello.  Michael Chiarello is an award‐winning chef, Emmy‐winning Food Network host, tastemaker behind the NapaStyle retail company, highly rated vintner, and noted cookbook author.  To learn more about Chef Michael Chiarello check out his website.

Visit the Progresso website for additional recipes, tips for cooking with panko, video and a coupon for $1 off any panko flavor. 

Additionally, be sure to check out the Progresso's Wine & Dine with Chef Michael Chiarello Sweepstakes. Now through December 31st, participants can enter for the chance to win a trip for two to Napa Valley to attend the Spring Bud Break Party, an annual dinner and wine tasting event taking place on May 7, 2011. In addition to two tickets to the party, the grand prize also includes roundtrip airfare and hotel accommodations. Visit www.progressobroth.com for the sweepstakes rules and entry form.

WIN IT!

Thanks to General Mills and MyBlogSpark, one lucky follower will receive a box of Progresso Lemon Pepper Panko, plus an autographed copy of Chef Chiarello's new cookbook Michael Chiarello's Bottega!!  The 223 hardcover cookbook is beautifully illustrated filled with delicious recipes.

GIVEAWAY RULES

Giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. and ends at 11:59 PM on 11/17/10.  Winner will be chosen via Random.org and will be notified via email.  Winner will have 48 hours to claim prize or prize will be forfeited and a new winner will be selected.

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