Blackened Chicken and Beans!

Ingredients:

-2 teaspoons chili powder

-1/4 teasoppon salt

-1/4 teaspoon pepper

-4boneless skinless chicken breast halves

-1tablespoon canola oil

-1 can (15 ounces) black beans,

rinsed and drained

-1 cup frozen corn, thawed
   
-1 cup chunky salsa

Directions:

Combine thechili powder, salt and peper; rub over both sides of chicken.  In a large nonstick skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium hear for 4-5 minutes on each side or until juices run clear.  Remove and keep warm.

Add the beans, corn and salsa to skillet; bring to a boil.  Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.  Transfer to a serving dish; top with chicken

Swiss Chicken Supreme

Ingredients:

-4 Boneless skinless chicken breast halves

-1 tablespoon dried minced onion

-1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

-1/4 teaspoon salt

-1/8 teaspoon pepper

-4 slices swiss cheese

-1 can condensed cream of chicken soup

-1/3 cup sour cream

-1/2 cup fat-free milk

-1/3cup crushed, butter-flavored crackers

-1 teaspoon butter, melted

Directions:

Palce the chicken in a 13-in. x 9 in. x 2in. baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray.  Sprinkle with minced onion, garlic poweder, salt and pepper.  Top each with a slice of cheese. 

In a small bowl, combine the soup, sour cream and milk; pour over chicken.  Toss the cracker crumbs and butter; sprinkle over chicken.  Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes or until chicken juices run clear and crumbs are golden.

Spinach-Pine Nut Pasta!

Southwest Meets Italy!

Ingredients:
-1 can (15 ounces) chili
-1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
-1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Mexican cheese blend
-1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
-1 teaspoon taco seasoning
-1/4 teaspoon salt
-8 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
-1 jar (16 ounces) salsa

Directions:
In a Large bowl, combine the first six ingredients; Spread about 1/2 cup on each noodle; carefully roll up.  Place seam side down in a 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish coasted with nonstick cooking spray.  Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.  Uncover; top with salsa, bake 10 minutes longer or until heated through.

5-star Meal in Your Kitchen!

The beginning of December signals the beginning of the exciting - and sometimes hectic - Christmas Shopping Season.  This delectable recipe for Hawaiian Pork Chops is perfect for your impromptu, tropical getaway from the crowds and the busyness! 

Ingredients:

-4 boneless pork loin chops (3/4” thick and 4 ounces each)

-1/4 teaspoon salt

-1/4 teaspoon pepper

-1/3 cup chopped green pepper

-1/3cup thinly sliced onion rings

-1 can (14 1/2 ounces) beef broth

-1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chuncks, undrained

-1/4 cup ketchup

-2 tablespoons brown sugar

-1 tablespoon cider vinegar

-2 tablespoons cornstarch

3 tablespoons cold water

Directions:

Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper.  In a large nonstick skillet coated with non-stick cooking spray, cook the chops for 4-5 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.  Remove and keep warm.

In the same skillet, sauté green pepper and onion for 2 minutes or until almost tender.  Stir in the broth, pineapple, ketchup, brown sugar and vinegar.  Bring to a boil.  Return pork to the pan.  Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 6-10 minutes or until meat juices run clear.

Combine the cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into skillet.  Bring to a boil; cook for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over rice if desired.

Do not forget the bird

Do not forget to start thawing your turkey early, it is not fun to wake up on Thanksgiving to find that you forgot to thaw the frozen bird!

There are two methods for thawing turkey. The easiest is to plan ahead and do it in your refrigerator, please see the list below on how long to leave it in your refrigerator for depending on the weight of the bird.

If time is not of the essence the next method is the way to go. Get a large clean bucket or pot and stick your bird in with cold water. It is important to change out the water every 30 minutes to keep the water cold and prevent any food born illness. It takes about 30min of soaking per pound of turkey;consult list below.

Also, below we give a quick chart of general turkey roasting guidelines. Remember not all ovens built the same so a thermometer is always the chefs best friend!

Need last minute Appliance Deals – Head over to Airport Home Appliance in Hayward, Redwood City, San Jose or our Warehouse Outlet in Hayward!

Thawing turkey in refrigerator:

8 to 12 pounds: 1 to 2 days
12 to 16 pounds: 2 to 3 days
16 to 20 pounds: 3 to 4 days
20 to 24 pounds 4 to 5 days

Thawing turkey in cold water:
 
8 to 12 pounds: 4 to 6 hours
12 to 16 pounds: 6 to 8 hours
16 to 20 pounds: 8 to 10 hours
20 to 24 pounds: 10 to 12 hours

Turkey Cooking Times

8 to 10 pounds:	2 hours, 45 minutes to 3 hours, unstuffed; 3 hours to 3 hours, 30 minutes, stuffed.
12 to 14 pounds:	3 hours to 3 hours, 45 minutes, unstuffed; 3 hours, 30 minutes to 4 hours, stuffed.
18 to 20 pounds:	3 hours, 45 minutes to 4 hours, 15 minutes, unstuffed; 4 hours to 4 hours 15 minutes, stuffed.
20 to 24 pounds:	4 hours, 30 minutes to 5 hours, unstuffed; 4 hours, 45 minutes to 5 hours, 15 minutes, stuffed.

Happy Thanksgiving From Airport Home Appliance

Bake up an easy side dish!

Thanksgiving is right around the corner! This is a simple recipe with complex flavors and a great addition to any Thanksgiving dinner.

Simply Delicious.

Quick and easy is nice!

This week we are sharing with a very simple and quick chicken dish.

Easy preparation, throw in oven, Voila!

Speaking of Quick & Easy

See how much time your wasting by not upgrading to a self cleaning oven!

Check out Frigidaire's wall oven buying guide:

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This week enjoy a flakey marinated Salmon Fillet

This is one of my favorite ways to prepare Salmon:

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What is better than cooking for yourself?

Cooking for your friends and family!

The Marketing Director, Alicia Owsley, who you may have seen on the last Bay Area Bargains was ranting and raving about how excited this corn cake makes her. As a friend and a chef I had to find her the recipe! 

Here it is! Enjoy!

Grill or Fry? That is the question.

By reading many blogs and opinions it seems grilling a steak is what the majority of people enjoy most. However, it is not always the easiest to perform; rain, lack of charcoal, lack of propane, etc can prevent us from our quest of the perfect steak.

What are your next best options?

Broiling - typically means using a high level of heat applied from above. For example, an oven's "Broil" setting will use only the top heating element at a high temperature. Typically, one would set meat(in this example) on a tray in relative close proximity to the broiling element.

Stove - Grill pans -  Typically cast iron pans with ridges at the bottom to emulate the effect of cooking on a grill. There is also non-stick types of this pan. The heat comes off the stove into the meat. It also leaves room for fat to drip off, a lot like a grill.

Pan-frying - The key to pan-frying a steak is not to sear the steak at very high temperatures; it's better to cook at a more medium heat to get the flat sides nice and caramelized (rather than carbonized). Also, basting with butter is critical to this method. (Best w/ Fillet Mignon)

Conclusion: We will let you decide your cooking method - like most things food, it is like art, everyone has their own taste.

TIP: Some of the problem people have with cooking a steak is that they don't let it rest long enough before serving. Resting a piece of meat, regardless if it's chicken, beef or pork is key to having a juicy, flavorful piece of meat, as opposed to a dried out hunk of shoe leather.

Here is a little recipe to try on your next quest: 

Bake Something Delicious!

 Try Kris' Amazing Apple Pie!

Makes a great ending for any meal!

Tired of Pre-heating the oven?

Want to Cook just two cookies in 15 minutes?

Check out the new GE Advantium® oven. The Advantium® oven uses breakthrough Speedcook technology to cook food with light. Foods cook in a fraction of the time needed in conventional ovens with delicious results. Advantium browns, bakes, roasts, broils and crisps just like a conventional oven, and requires no preheating.

Advantium uses high intensity halogen lights to cook food from the top and bottom simultaneously, cooking the surface and interior to seal in moisture and flavor. For added convenience, the Advantium oven can be converted to a fully functional microwave by simply pressing a button.

The newest Advantium oven, a 240-volt oven with convection, uses halogen lamps, a ceramic heater, and a convection system work with microwave energy to cook the surface and interior simultaneously to produce the delicious taste and texture you expect. 

For more information: Here

The Proactive Chef - Cook Ahead - Eat Now

The weekday crunch often does not lend itself time for the busy!

This weekend when a free moment arrives bake these delicious banana crumb muffins and enjoy them with a hot cup of coffee and friends!

What a hot last couple of days! Want to get payed to buy a water heater?

Enjoy the sun this weekend and see what Kris is cooking on the grill.

 

You may have seen us talk about the new GE Water Heater that actually pays you to buy it!

Henry, Kris, & Randy explain how!

How does the GE Hybrid Water Heater?

A compressor and evaporator are integrated into the electric water heater unit and the evaporator draws in ambient heat from surrounding air using two variable speed fans. Condenser coils wrap the tank all the way to the bottom to transfer this heat into the tank and heat the water.

This innovative process creates the same amount of hot water as a traditional electric water heater, but can reduce water heating expenses up to 62% to save $320* per year. And that could have a dramatic impact on monthly utility bills for years to come!

More Information from General Electric

The First Day of Fall is Here!

Unfortunately Summer has come to an end! It has been a very eventful Summer for us; new showroom in San Jose, opening our Warehouse Outlet to the public 7 days a week, and delivering low prices and excellent selection to the Bay Area.  I hope you all have had some great times as well.

All of your holiday favorite foods are coming into season! Airport Home Appliance & Cooking with Kris will bring you recipes of the old and the new. Have a recipe you want to share? We would love to hear from you!

To start Fall we thought making your own pumpkin puree would make a great weekend activity!

Make extra, freeze it, and use it for breads, muffins, pies, and more!

End of Summer Clearance - New Displays

It is that time of the year to sell off the old stock to make room for the new! Come take advantage of all the savings. We are Happy to Anounce the opening of our Warehouse Outlet Center open; to the public 7 days a week!

This week we thought we would bring you something sweet. You deserve it.

Did you miss the Labor Day Sales Last Week?

Airport Appliance is holding over the Labor Day sales, so if you missed last weekend it is not too late!

Remember we are now open in San Jose!
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This weekend try out Kris' Lemon Curd. Great on pastries, toast, and just about anything!

New Location in San Jose Now Open

Airport Home Appliance is Now Open in San Jose!

Come see our new showroom!

Want to try something new to cook this weekend?

This puts a flare on those everyday boring chicken dishes!

This one is on us - Bottoms Up!

Kris is Bartending! A great summer drink that everyone will enjoy!

Mojitos

Cheers!

We still find time to cook!

The Warehouse Sale was another great Success! In fact, we bought up another truckload of these highly discounted merchandise and will be doing a Heldover sale this weekend!

We had sometime to cook this week with the Warehouse all setup! Check this one out!

This is one of the best cornbread recipes ever! a little sweet, a little hot, and just downright delicious.

Try it yourself:

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Cooking up a Summer Treat - Peach & Berry Crunch

Head over to your local farmers' market or supermarket and take advantage of the availability and prices of fresh fruits & vegetables.

Looking for a new oven? Ready to put your new one to the test?  Want to throw or attend a summer BBQ or potluck? Airport Home Appliance is always here to help!

This week Kris is cooking up a summer favorite! Put that oven to the test and show the family a dessert they will remember forever!

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With all the great deals we have this weekend we still made time to help out with your 4th of July barbeque!

What it the best way to properly cook meats? With new technologies most manufacturers include programmable thermometers which beep the minute your meat arrives at the correct temperature! A thermometer is still the best way to properly cook meat. You may want to stop in to Airport Home Appliance and see the amazing deals on appliances that cook to perfection! When cooking Kris's Hamburgers please see the table below:

Temperature: Description: Rare 120 to 125 degrees F center is red, pinkish on exterior. Medium Rare 130 to 135 degrees F center is very pink. Medium 140 to 145 degrees F center is light pink brown on exterior. Medium Well 150 to 155 degrees F not pink, browning on exterior. Well Done 160 degrees F and above uniformly brown throughout.

Cooking With Kris - Summer Recipes

This Week Kris is Grilling Vegetable Skewers and Pairing Them With a Balsamic Glaze!

This is a nice and light meal to enjoy for summer and finally use that grill you have been dying to try!

See what we bring you next :)

Convergence

The world around us is changing everyday! Today I spent some time of the day checking out what all the businesses and people I am following on our Twitter Account are up to. CNN had some great articles spreading all over from news to interesting travel events. Food Network not only enticed me to try a new recipe but it told me how to be a better and smarter grocery shopper. Electrolux was offering a very generious appliance giveaway (Twitter)

"Always shop on a full stomach — if you’re hungry, everything in the store will end up in your cart (especially junkie snack foods)." - Food Network Healthy Eats

The world is "Converging" and we are able to get information NOW. The average teenager gets 2,100 text messages a month. The fastest text messenger can text 4 characters a second!

What is the future of shopping, jobs, and the internet? Well if we knew we wouldn't be in the appliance business and we would be in the investing businness.

We are getting with the times though and offer many resources on our Twitter, Facebook, Blog, and Website. Giving you information you need when you need it.

 We will continue to have great giveaways and give the best customer service, price, and product knowledge in the industry.

Have a suggestion or comment? We want to hear from you!

E-Mail US

Hope Everyone Had A Great Memorial Weekend

To all the Families and Friends out there we hope you had a fun and safe Memorial Day!

AIrport Home Appliance and Electrolux Laundry Pair Giveaway!

May 1st the winner was announced live on Bay Area Bargains with Henry Tenebaum and Kris Van Eeghen-Stoddard that Janet Price in Foster City was the Winner of a Electrolux Laundry pair. Janet did not respond immediately because she thought it was a joke when Airport Home Appliance called her. She finally realized she was the winner when a friend called her up congratulating her.

Fast foreword to May 17th, and Airport Home Appliance delivered, installed, and hauled away Janet's old equipment. See pictures of the happy customer! Thank you to all who entered the drawing!

Want to WIN a Free BBQ Grill?

See our Facebook for details

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Warehouse sale over, but the work continues

One sale ends, and the next begins.

We had a very successful Warehouse Sale, it was the first time our warehouse looked so clean!

New stock is coming in by the truck loads. We are buying heavy to offer you all great deals on your next appliance purchase.

Cash 4 Appliances is still going strong, there is over 23 million dollars available! That means it is not too late to claim your rebates and get that new fridge or washing machine you have been postponing!

The California Lottery odds of winning might be a little on the slim side, but Airport Appliance "Ugliest Grill Contest" continues with not one applicant!

Visit out Facebook link in the right corner to enter!

Update: California Cash for Appliances

According to http://www.cash4appliances.org/ as of 4:50PM Standard Pacific time there has only been 5,900 Applications received. Doing a rough estimate at an average of $150 a rebate that is still shy of $900,000. California has 35 million dollars in funds to give out for the Cash for Appliances Program.

The program ends when the state runs out of money or after May 23rd

At this rate there is still plenty of time to cash in your old appliance and get that brand new energy efficient appliance you have been waiting for!

Call us anytime for more information:

510-783-3494

Cash for Appliances....FREE MONEY FROM THE GOVERNMENT

Yes. You heard right. The government is launching its California Cash for Appliance program starting Thursday, April 22nd!

Take advantage of this once in a lifetime opportunity!

Washers receive a 100$ rebate!

Refrigerators receive a 200$ rebate!

You must hurry though as California is giving away these rebates as a first come, first serve basis.


To make sure you receive your rebate Airport Home Appliance will be open 11PM Thursday night and remain open all Thursday morning so that you receive your rebate!


There are still PG & E, Manufacturer and other rebates that can be stacked on top of these rebates!

How does it work?


1.) Find a approved appliance @ Airport Home Appliance (or other retailer from the partners list)
2.) Buy the approved appliance from Airport Home Appliance.
3.) Fill in the rebate application form found HERE.
4.) Recycle your old appliance with a certified recycling center or hauling company and get a signed recycling form.
5.) Mail the rebate application form, the signed recycling form, a copy of your sales receipt, a copy of your utility bill (to prove residency), and the EnergyGuide label from the appliance to:

Cash for Appliances
P.O. Box 12150
La Crescenta, CA 91224

Rules

--Must be a California resident with a valid street address. Post office box addresses do not qualify.
-Must purchase a new California eligible appliance to replace an existing model. A list of eligible appliances is available at: www.Cash4Appliances.org/products/.

-Make purchase during rebate period of April 22, 2010 to May 23, 2010, from a California retailer. No out-of-state or internet purchases. (Note: This is a first-come, first-server program. Funds may run out before the program ends on May 23rd. The sooner the rebate is turned in the better.)
-Must recycle the existing, inefficient appliance through a California Certified Recycler. Recycling services may also be provided by Platinum retailers, utility-buy back programs, and your city or county governments.
-Consumers can receive one rebate for each type of appliance. Separate rebate and recycling forms are required for each rebate.
-The appliance must be installed (hooked up) before submitting the rebate claim. The consumer, if asked, must allow access for an inspector to verify installations.
-Must submit a completed rebate application within 30 days of the date of purchase that includes proof of residency, purchase and recycling. 

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-The complete rebate application must include ALL of the following:

1. Completed and signed rebate application form with all required consumer, retailer and appliance information (brand, model & serial number)
2. Completed and signed proof of recycling form with all required consumer, recycler or hauler, and replaced appliance information
3. Copy of the sales receipt for the purchased appliance
4. Copy of the consumer's most recent utility bill dated 60 days or less (to prove residency)
5. The original, bright yellow EnergyGuide label from the purchased appliance.