Roasted Garlic Chicken

I am such a lover of anything garlic- potatoes, chicken, vegetables, lasagna, you name it!

I made this Roasted Garlic Chicken dish and the garlicky flavor that it produced was superb.

It was not overpowering as I feared it might be.

This would be perfect with some mashed potatoes and a fresh veggie.

Ingredients:

3/4 cup chicken broth

1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

1-1/2 teaspoons flour

1 head garlic, cloves separated

1-1/2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

12-14oz chicken breasts, pounded thin then cut in half

salt & pepper

Directions: 

1. Whisk together chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, and flour in a bowl then set aside. Peel garlic cloves then chop large cloves in half.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat then add garlic cloves and cook until light golden brown (dark golden brown will taste burnt and bitter) stirring often. Remove cloves to a bowl then set aside.
3. Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper, then add to skillet. Saute until golden brown on one side, 2-3 minutes, then flip and add toasted garlic cloves and chicken broth mixture. Turn heat to high and bring liquid to a boil then place a lid on top, turn heat down to medium-low, and then simmer until chicken is cooked through, 5-7 minutes.
4. Remove chicken from skillet then turn heat up to medium-high and simmer sauce until thickened, 3-4 minutes. Spoon sauce and garlic cloves over chicken breasts then serve.

Source: iowagirleats.com

Balsamic Tomato Bruschetta

Balsamic Tomato Bruschetta

I've never made bruschetta before, but I am such a fan of it! 

I usually just order it at restaurants, so when I saw this recipe I had to try it.

I really enjoyed the flavors of this recipe and it was juicy enough to soak the bread in it.

You will need:

1 pint cherry tomatoes, chopped

1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

2 Tbs extra-virgin olive oil

1 Tbs balsamic vinegar

1 garlic clove, minced

1/2 tsp salt

Freshly-ground black pepper, to taste

1/2 tsp sugar

1 baguette, sliced

1 garlic clove

2 Tbs grated Parmesan cheese

To Make:

Combine the chopped tomatoes, basil, olive oil, vinegar, minced garlic, salt, pepper and sugar in a bowl. Toss.

Cut the baguette into 4 pieces. 

Slice in half lengthwise and place on baking sheet. 

Toast in a 400 degrees F oven for about 10 minutes; turn once. 

Remove when crusty on both sides.

Rub bread with the garlic clove. Spoon the tomato mixture over the bread and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

Servings: 8

                               Source: www.recipesecrets.net

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There is sadness, heartache and pain along this journey.

We can choose to be angry. We can choose to let frustration get the better of us. But that gains us nothing but additional heartache and despair. By choosing to love despite the difficult circumstances, we can rise above and experience joy and peace.  The way our family chooses to love, gives us the strength to persevere, the courage to stay in the fight, and the hope we need to endure this journey. Despite your circumstances, live out your life with strength, courage and hope. 

Spaghetti with Spinach, Garlic, and Lemon

Spaghettini with Spinach, Garlic and Lemon

If there is a recipe with pasta, garlic, and lemon in it....most likely I will try it!

I found this one and its another home run!

I love the light taste of the lemon, the color and addition of the spinach, and it's even something my kids will eat!

To Make:

1 lb spaghettini, angel hair or spaghetti pasta

6 tablespoons olive oil

8 garlic cloves, crushed or minced

zest of one lemon

juice of one lemon

10 oz bag of baby spinach

salt and pepper to taste

What to do:

First, bring a large pot of well salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions.

Then, in a skillet heat, 6 tablespoons olive oil over medium low heat. 

Add garlic and cook for 10 to 12 minutes to gently cook the garlic.  

Add lemon zest and lemon juice. 

Season with salt and pepper.

 Drain pasta well and transfer to a large bowl. Immediately add spinach and garlic lemon oil and toss everything together. Mound the pasta on a large platter and serve.

Source: http://weekofmenus.blogspot.com

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One of the most important challenges of your life is to heal the wounds of the past so you don't continue to bleed.

Until you do, you are literally dragging the weight of your past into your present.

And that makes it nearly impossible to move forward.

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It's when you feel least thankful that you are most in need of what gratitude 

can give you...perspective.