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[VIDEO] Morgan makes Chicken Stir Fry Pita on WGN-Chicago

January 24, 2023 By Morgan

Thirty years ago, the Clay Coyote was started in a basement in New Lenox, Illinois in 1992.

At that time, Tom was making pots for fun and the basement was becoming overloaded. So Betsy signed them up for the Frankfurt Fall Fest. It was their first foray into selling Clay Coyote pottery.

Betsy and Tom were working at Baker’s Square and pottery was their nights and weekend gig. I was a feisty teenager and helped with shows on the weekend.

In 1994, they decided to make a go of selling pottery full time and we moved (me, mom, Tom, my little brother Josh, and the cats) from our home in Illinois to the farm North of Hutchinson.

We talk alot about those first days, selling pots on-the-honor-system out of the little pump house. I still have the Showroom sign hanging in the Studio today.

Now, 30 years later, the Clay Coyote has grown and reaches people all over the world.

Growing up, we were still very much a Baker’s Square family. When we’d go mom and I would split a Stir Fry Pita and fries so that we’d have room for pie (my favorite was Key Lime when it was in season, or French Apple year-round).

These days there are less Baker’s Squares out there (although you can still get the pies at famous Dave’s BBQ restaurants).

I still love the Stir Fry Pita, so I’ve been trying to recreate it in my home kitchen for years.

To celebrate our 30 years, we were invited down to Chicago’s own WGN to make our Stir Fry Pita live on air.

WGN chicago green room, before Morgan from the Clay Coyote went on live photo of bozo the clown and harry caray

It was a little bit of a “going home” … While Minnesota is our home I was born in Illinois and grew up watching WGN. I was overcome with emotions sitting in the green room waiting to go on next to a picture of Harry Caray (holy cow, amiright!?!?!) and Bozo the Clown.

Little side note about Bozo, apparently he was a franchise character and there were many Bozos all over the country on different networks (mind blown).

Anyways, it was a bit of a dream come true to go on WGN and share the Clay Coyote Story. Here’s the clip for your enjoyment.

Recipe: Chicken Stir Fry Pita

Sauce Ingredients:
2 cups soy sauce
¾ cup sugar
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp garlic minced
1 tbsp ginger grated
¼ cup sesame seeds toasted
¼ cup sesame oil
¼ cup onion dried, minced
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp ginger powder
1 tbsp cornstarch dissolved in water

Stirfry Ingredients:
1 tbsp olive oil (or other vegetable oil)
1 lb boneless skinless chicken (breast or tenders), cut into thin strips
1 bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
2 carrots, julienned
½ cup green sugar snap pea pods
1 cup broccoli, cut into small pieces

Pita Ingredients:
4 Pita
8 Slices Swiss Cheese
1 tbsp sesame seeds toasted

Make the Sauce (should be made at least a day in advance):
In a saucepan combine everything except the cornstarch in a saucepan and whisk, cook over medium-low heat for 10-15 minutes until sugars are dissolved. Combine cornstarch and water to make a slurry paste. Add the cornstarch mixture to the saucepan, this will thicken without adding flavor. Cool and refrigerate, overnight preferable.

Make the Stirfry:
Once your oil is hot, add the chicken to the pan to saute until the chicken is white but slightly translucent. Remove chicken. Add in chopped vegetables and saute over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until they begin to soften. Add the chicken back in along with about 1/2 cup of sauce. Cover and simmer until chicken is completely cooked.

Assemble:
Pile swiss cheese on a pita, then add a heaping scoop of the Stirfry, sprinkle with a little more sesame seeds, and close. Serve warm.

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Filed Under: Foodie News, On the Horizon, Our Story, Recipes Tagged With: 1992, bakers square, bozo the clown, Chicago, cooking with the coyotes, harry caray, Morgan, new lenox, our story, square baker, stir fry, strfry, teriyaki, video, wgn

Play Back: Crafting the Perfect Pizza (A Special Live-Stream Cooking Series with Clay Coyote Pottery)

October 21, 2020 By Morgan

Watch the play back of our Live Stream PIZZA Event on October 18th.

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Want more pizza tips & tricks: 

  • Dough Recipe 
  • Topping Debate 
  • The “making of” the Pizza Stone 
  • Order your Flameware Cooking & Pizza Stone today! 

 

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Filed Under: Events, Foodie News, On the Horizon, Our Story, Potter's Life, Recipes Tagged With: cooking from home, cooking with coyotes, home chef, Mediterranean Diet, online, pizza class, play back, video, virtual cooking class

Video Archive: Virtual Studio-to-Table Class: Moroccan Tagine Night

May 19, 2020 By Morgan

Did you miss our virtual Moroccan Cooking Class? Watch the recording here!

Morgan really starts talking around the 2 minute marker.

We cooked up a Moroccan meal in our Clay Coyote Flameware line. Watch as we make:
— Feta, Charred Scallion and Lemon Dip
— Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemons, Green Olives, and Thyme
— Moroccan Salad
— Couscous with Raisins and Almonds

Sorry you’re going to have to use your imagination for the tasting part, we haven’t figured out smellavision yet (yet).

 

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Filed Under: Events, Foodie News, On the Horizon, Our Story, Potter's Life, The Gallery, The Studio Tagged With: Chicken, cooking class, feta, tagine, video, zoom

Savory Pie Recipe

November 15, 2017 By Kylie Lawson

Try a savory pie in our new Savory Pie Dishes!

Start with a roux (butter, garlic, flour), add milk and chicken broth, simmer until thick. Then add in cooked chicken, potatoes, carrots, corn, and peas. Roll out a puff pastry sheet and place over the top of the pie dish. Pop the whole thing in the oven at 420F for 20 minutes (until golden brown and puffy). Let set up for 5 minutes and serve hot with a side salad. Mmmmm Savory pie goodness!

Come stop by the Clay Coyote to get yours today! We’re open everyday Monday-Saturday 10-5pm and Sunday 12-4pm.

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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: clay coyote, clay coyote gallery, new item, recipe, savory pie, savory pie dish, video, yum

Annual Dot Sale Feb 24-March 5, 2017

February 24, 2017 By Morgan

Join us for our Annual “Dot Sale”, Feb 24th thru March 5th! Discounts of 25% to 50% on select items, designated by colored dots. (In-store only.) The Clay Coyote Team is getting all set up!

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Filed Under: Our Story, The Gallery, The Studio Tagged With: 25%, 35%, 50%, Ann Lewandowski, Betsy Price, Chris Singewald, Dot Sale, events, Fun for all, Gallery News, pottery, video

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