Sunday, May 6, 2012




Sun dried
Tomato
Vinaigrette
 Chicken
This is so good, make it next time you have company, they will be impressed......

Ingredients:
4 chicken breast
salt and pepper
12 Tbsp Kraft Sun dried Tomato Vinaigrette Salad Dressing (Divided)

1 large tomato
6 fresh Sweet Basil leafs
Shredded mozzarella cheese
4 Chicken breast flattened -put inside a plastic bag or between 2 sheets of Saran wrap, then hit with a rubber mallet, the side of a hammer or anything to flatten the breast.Some breast are so large after flattening, I cut in half or even thirds.
salt and pepper
8 Tbsp. Kraft Sun dried Tomato Vinaigrette Salad Dressing
After flattening breast, salt and pepper, then put in gallon zip lock bag or a bowl, add dressing, mush everything around to coat chicken well with dressing. Place in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or hours if possible.
This is best cooked on the grill.  While the grill is heating, prepare in a bowl:
1 large tomato, peeled and cubed small
4 Tbsp. fresh Kraft Sun dried Tomato Vinaigrette Salad Dressing
6 fresh Sweet Basil leafs chifinad (rolled and chopped into small strips)
I take a cookie sheet to carry everything outside to the grill:
 the tomato dressing mixture,
Shredded mozzerela cheese
aluminum foil
cooking spray
tongs
spatula
platter
spray the grates with cooking spray, so the chicken doesn't stick
Place the rough side of the breast down on the grate.
Cook half way through, it usually takes about 7 or 8 minutes on medium heat.
When its time to flip the breast over, place a piece of aluminum foil down on the grill, (if you have enough room on the grill, if not put chicken on a platter, to place the foil) the rough side of the chicken should be up, Spoon 1/4 of the tomato mixture over each breast, then sprinkle mozzarella cheese over each.  Fold the edges of the foil up, so any juice is saved.
Shut the grill lid, check in about 3 minutes, turn pieces so they are cooking evenly, shut lid until the chicken is cooked through, about 4 more minutes.
With the spatula, remove chicken to serving platter, lift corners of foil gathering them together and lift foil from grill, pour liquid around chicken. mmmmm.........




















Saturday, May 5, 2012


      Whole Wheat Fruity, Nut Muffins
This is very low fat, and it comes from the nuts and egg in the recipe.
Substitute apricots or raisins for chopped pitted dates in this recipe if you like. The dried fruits, nuts, oatmeal, wheat bran, and whole wheat flour contribute plenty of fiber to each muffin.

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1 cup whole wheat flour (about 4 3/4 ounces)  I didn't have whole wheat flour, so I crushed some whole wheat cereal to equal a cup.

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·        1/2 cup all-purpose flour (about 2 1/4 ounces)
1 cup regular oats
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon wheat bran (I used 1/4 cup)
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup plain fat-free yogurt (Greek yogurt has the most protein)
1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2) (use fruit or vegetable puree of choice, pumpkin, figs, apple sauce, carrot, zucchini  what ever you have on hand.(If I use the veggies, I will add some cinnamon)

·        1 large egg

Click to1 cup chopped pitted dates 3/4 cup chopped walnuts (Pecans, almonds, pumpkin seed)1/2 cup chopped dried pineapple (Cherries, coconut)

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   **** The muffins are very good, but I do love cinnamon, next time I will add at least 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 

Preparation

1.    Preheat oven to 350°.

2.    Place 18 muffin cups liners in muffin cups; coat liners with cooking spray.

3.    Lightly spoon flours into dry measuring cups, and level with a knife. Combine flours and next 5 ingredients (through salt) in a large bowl; stir with a whisk. Make a well in center of mixture. Combine yogurt, banana, and egg; add to flour mixture, stirring just until moist. Fold in dates, walnuts, and pineapple. Spoon or scoop batter into prepared muffin cups. Sprinkle evenly with flax seed. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until muffins spring back when touched lightly in center. Remove muffins from pans immediately; cool on a wire rack.
******* I added alot more fruit and nuts, mix it up to your taste...
 I added  1/3 cup coconut, and pumpkin seeds, and extra pecans.