by sherricrandall | Sep 9, 2020 | Recipes
Easy Chicken Pesto and Linguine
Preheat oven to 400˚F
Place chicken breasts in a baking dish, Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste
Drizzle with olive oil
Spread pesto on each chicken breast *( see blog for fresh basil pesto recipe)
Layer sliced Roma tomatoes on top of the chicken
Sprinkle with grated mozzarella cheese
Cover dish with foil and bake for 40 minutes
Prepare Linguine according to package directions, drain pasta and stir in homemade pesto to desired flavor. Top with chicken breast and sprinkle with fresh parmesan cheese.
by sherricrandall | Sep 9, 2020 | Recipes
PEACH COBBLER
Ingredients:
5 peaches , peeled, cored and sliced (about 4 cups)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
For the Cobbler batter:
6 Tablespoons of unsalted butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
DIRECTIONS:
- Add the sliced peaches, sugar and salt to a saucepan – Cook on medium heat for just a few minutes, until the sugar is dissolved.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Slice butter into pieces and arrange them on the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish. Place the pan in the oven while it preheats, to allow the butter to melt. Once melted, remove the pan from the oven.
- In a large bowl mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the milk, just until combined. Pour the mixture into the pan, over the melted butter and smooth it into an even layer.
- Pour the peaches over the top of the batter. Sprinkle cinnamon and nutmeg over the top of the peaches.
- Bake at 350 for approximately 40 minutes until golden brown.
I think cobbler tastes best when it is served warm and with a generous scoop of vanilla bean ice-cream on top.
Enjoy!
by sherricrandall | Sep 9, 2020 | Recipes
Peach Salsa
1 16 oz. can diced tomatoes
1 bell pepper, seeded and chopped into small pieces
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 jalapenos, seeded and chopped
1 1/2 pounds of peaches, peeled and diced
1/2 bunch of fresh cilantro, chopped
2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 tsp. lime zest
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. Trader Joes Everyday Seasoning
Mix all ingredients together and let sit in the refrigerator for a couple of hours to let the flavors mix well before serving.
This is great with tortilla chips or my favorite, served on top of grilled Halibut.
by sherricrandall | Mar 26, 2020 | Recipes
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups chunky salsa
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce
1 can (4 ounces) chopped mild green chilies
1 package taco seasoning mix
6 flour tortillas (10 inches)
3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, divided
salt and pepper to taste
Toppings
Sliced black olives, guacamole, chopped tomatoes, chopped green onion, fresh cilantro and sour cream
Directions
In a large skillet, heat olive oil and saute the garlic and onion. Add the ground beef and cook over medium heat until no longer pink. Stir in the salsa, beans, enchilada sauce, chilies, taco seasoning and salt pepper; heat through.
Spread 1 cup meat mixture in a greased 13×9-in. baking dish. Layer with two tortillas, a third of the remaining meat mixture and 1 1/2 cup cheese. Repeat layers. Top with remaining tortillas and meat mixture.
Cover and bake at 375° for 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese
Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Add toppings of choice and serve.
ENJOY!
by sherricrandall | Mar 5, 2020 | Recipes
In my latest blog post I talk about sharing your story. This recipe was given to me by a neighbor when I lived in Indiana. She brought them to my house as a ” welcome to the neighborhood ” gift. They were delicious and just what I needed to feel like I could begin a new chapter of life. For two years we shared stories and recipes. Kathy is no longer with us but her stories and generosity live on. I hope you enjoy this recipe.
INGREDIENTS
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 stick butter, softened
2 eggs
1 cup milk ( can substitute with soy or almond milk)
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups mixed berries ( blueberries, strawberries and raspberries )
4 oz. cream cheese, softened
2 1/2 tablespoons sugar
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line 12 -18 muffin cups with paper liners ( depending on if you want small or large muffins)
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt. Then add the softened butter and mix with an electric mixer. Add the eggs, milk, and vanilla. Mix well. Gently fold in the berries.
In a small bowl, mix together softened cream cheese and 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar until smooth.
Scoop a heaping tablespoon of batter into each muffin cup. Add a small amount of cream cheese (about a teaspoon) – Top cream cheese with another spoonful of batter. Sprinkle with coarse sugar or pink colored sugar if desired.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
Enjoy!
