Author: Marcia

Parmesan Chicken

This recipe for Parmesan Chicken is quick and easy but full of delicious, juicy flavor.  It takes about 20 minutes of prep time (including trimming the chicken) and about 45 minutes to bake.  Fast enough for a weeknight meal. Parmesan Chicken 4 skinless, boneless chicken 

Autumn is Here! Time to Bake Cookies – Peanut Butter Blossoms are Perfect!

I was first introduced to Peanut Butter Blossoms about 45 years ago, they were as delicious then as they are now.  This recipe has an “update”.  Instead of using Hershey’s Kisses, I made a simple ganache to top the cookies with.  Delicious because I used 

Delicious Roast Chicken Soup – Great For Battling a Cold or The Flu

I serve this soup to my family anytime one of us comes down with a cold or the flu.  It is full of veggies, chicken and homemade noodles.

Roasted Chicken Soup

Roast Chicken Soup

4 chicken breasts, skinless and boneless, roasted then chopped

3 qts. homemade chicken stock

4-5 carrots, chopped

4-5 ribs of celery, chopped

1 medium onion, chopped

5-6 cloves of garlic, minced

1 t thyme

1/4 t oregano

3 bay leaves

1 can tomatoes with green chilis

1/4 c. Italian parsley, minced

1 large bunch of Kale, ribs removed and chopped

1/2 – 1 recipe of homemade pasta (don’t roll as thin as the pasta and they make great noodles!)

In a large stock pot, add a little olive oil.  Caramelize the carrots, celery, onions, and garlic.  Be careful not to burn the garlic.  When you have a nice  caramelized color on the veggies, add all the other ingredients except the noodles.  Simmer for 30 minutes.  Add the noodles and allow to boil for 3-5 minutes.  Serve with crusty bread and grated parmesan cheese.