Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Grape Salad
from : Taste of home



Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Serves: 21-24

Kid Rating: 5 out of 5 thumbs up











Ingredients:

  • 1 package (8oz.) Cream cheese
  • 1 cup (8oz.) Sour cream
  • 1/3 Cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 pounds seedless red grapes
  • 2 pounds seedless green grapes
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons chopped pecans
Directions:

  1. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, sugar and vanilla until blended. Add grapes and toss to coat.
  2. Transfer to a serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Sprinkle with brown sugar and pecans just before serving.

Tuesday, July 21, 2015

This recipe was one my mom made for me and the kids loved it.

Chicken Lombardy
from Budget101.com

Prep Time: 20min

Cook Time: 30 min

Serves: 6

Kid Rating: 5 out of 5 thumbs up







Ingredients:

  • 8 oz package sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 6 boneless and skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 3/4 cups marsala wine (can be substituted with chicken broth)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
  • 2 greem onions chopped
Preparation
  • In a large non-stick skillet, cook the fungus mushrooms in 2 tbs butter over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, 3-5 minutes or just until tender. Remove from heat and set asside.
  • Cut each chicken breast in half lengthwise. Place chicken between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; flatten to 1/8 inch thickness, using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
  • Roll the chicken pieces in flour. Melt butter in a frying pan, brown the chicken on both sides & cook about halfway. Place chicken in a lightly greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish, overlapping edges. Repeat procedure with remaining chicken and butter. Reserving pan drippings in skillet. Sprinkle mushrooms evenly over chicken.
  • Add wine and broth to skillet. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in salt and pepper. Pour sauce over chicken. Combine cheeses and green onions; sprinkle over chicken.
  • Bake uncovered, at 450 degrees for 12 to 14 minutes until cheese melts.