I am now using this blog as a wish list of recipes I want to try. This summer I am trying out one new recipe a week. While I'm at work I have plenty of time to look at recipes that look like they would work. I'm going to post the recipe and then tell you how it goes once I actually make them. This is also nice because it will be like having a cook book online. Here is the recipe I want to try next.


Lemon-Blackberry Mini Tarts
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Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 20 minutes
Chill: 2 hours
Bake: 10 minutes
Cool: 30 minutes
Stand: 30 minutes

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Lemon-Blackberry Mini Tarts
Ingredients

* 1/2 of a 15-ounce package folded refrigerated unbaked piecrust (1 crust)
* 1/2 of an 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
* 1/4 cup purchased lemon curd
* 1 cup fresh blackberries
* 2 tablespoons seedless blackberry spreadable fruit
* 2 teaspoons lemon juice
* 4 mint sprigs
* Powdered sugar

Directions

1. Let piecrust stand at room temperature 15 minutes. Preheat oven to 400 degree F. Unfold piecrust. Cut four 4-1/2- to 5-inch rounds from piecrust. Press rounds firmly into bottom and up sides of four 3-1/2- to 4-inch individual tart pans with removable bottoms. Trim crusts even with top of pans. Prick bottoms of each crust several times with tines of a fork. Place pans on a baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden. Cool completely on wire rack.

2. In a small mixing bowl beat cream cheese and lemon curd with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Divide filling among pastry shells, spreading evenly. Cover; refrigerate 2 hours or until well chilled.

3. Before serving, remove from pans; arrange tarts on plates. Arrange berries on each tart. Combine spreadable fruit and lemon juice; spoon over tarts. Add a mint sprig, and sift powdered sugar over tops. Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition Facts

* Servings Per Recipe 4 servings
* Calories 448,
* Total Fat (g) 25,
* Saturated Fat (g) 13,
* Monounsaturated Fat (g) 3,
* Polyunsaturated Fat (g) 0,
* Cholesterol (mg) 56,
* Sodium (mg) 299,
* Carbohydrate (g) 54,
* Total Sugar (g) 18,
* Fiber (g) 4,
* Protein (g) 3,
* Vitamin C (DV%) 15,
* Calcium (DV%) 3,
* Iron (DV%) 3,
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

I was right

I made the chicken below. It was very tasty and I loved it. My roommates also enjoyed it. I did a couple things differently though. I didn't use minute rice so I didn't add all the fluids. I also used the Italian dressing instead of the Sun Dried Tomato Dressing. It was really good though! You should all try it.

This looks really yummy!

Bruschetta Chicken Skillet




Prep Time:
10 min
Total Time:
40 min
Makes:
4 servings
What You Need
1/4 cup KRAFT Sun-Dried Tomato Dressing
4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 lb.)
2 large red peppers, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 oz. each) pasta-style or Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup water
2 cups instant white rice, uncooked
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese
1 large tomato, chopped
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil
Make It

HEAT dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken, peppers and garlic; cover. Cook 10 min. or until chicken is cooked through (165ºF), turning after 5 min. Remove chicken from skillet; cover to keep warm.

ADD canned tomatoes and water to skillet. Stir in rice; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer, uncovered, 10 min. Meanwhile, combine cheese, chopped tomatoes and basil.

RETURN chicken to skillet; sprinkle with cheese mixture. Cover. Cook 5 min. or until chicken is heated through and cheese is melted.
Kraft Kitchens Tips
Substitute
Substitute KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing for the Sun-Dried Tomato Dressing.
How to Safely Handle Raw Chicken
Always wash hands, preparation surfaces and utensils in hot, soapy water before and after contact with raw chicken. Dry hands and surfaces with a clean towel or paper towels. Take special care in washing worn cutting boards as there may be hard-to-clean grooves or cracks that can collect bacteria.

Menu Feb. 9-15

So being pregnant is taking a toll on my lunch habits. All I want is a nice turkey sandwich, or any sandwich with tomatoes, cheese and lettuce for that matter. However, deli meat is out, and tuna is only allowed once a week, so I decided to plan a lunch menu to help me find things I can eat for lunch.

Mon: Tuna
Tue: Chicken Salad
Wed: again
Thu: again
Fri: Black bean Quesadilla
Sat: leftovers
Sun: Turkey & Cheese Sandwich

I also made a dinner menu! Since the idea of Turkey no longer offends, I figure I'll get the one meant for Thanksgiving out of the freezer and give'er a try. Wish me luck! (Hooray for non deli turkey sandwiches!!)
Mon: Chicken Pot Pie & Biscuits
Tue: Cafe Rio Pork, rice and beans
Wed: leftovers
Thu: leftovers (it makes a lot)
Fri: Cornbread (to take to the ward chili bowl)
Sat: Turkey, potatoes, carrots, etc.
Sun: leftovers

Oh, I am also going to make my mom's bean salad (stay tuned for recipe) and a pasta salad. Hopefully I will be able to eat all this food before it goes bad. But, even if I snack on them it's healthier than other things right?

Menu Jan 26-Feb 1

Hi! I'm back and finally able to think about food without cringing (most of the time). So, I'm back to making a menu. I also plan on posting a lot more recipes so that this is a more exciting blog. Please feel free to do the same!

Monday: Chicken Alfredo Pizza and Salad
Tuesday: Leftovers or Quesadillas (hubby's working late) and German Choc. Cake (story later)
Wednesday: Burritos with black refried beans
Thursday: Meatballs and rice
Friday: Sesame Chicken, stir-fry & rice
Saturday: ? Going on a date!
Sunday: Soup of some kind (nothing sounds spectacular now, so I'll think about it)

Anyway, let me know what you're making too!

Tasty Water

Never thought you'd see this kind of a recipe, huh? Don't you get sick of drinking boring water, though? My mother-in-law made this and I love it! Here goes:

2 L water
1 cucumber, peeled and sliced
1 t ginger, peeled and shredded
12 fresh mint leaves
1 lemon, peeled and sliced

add all ingredients to the water, chill 1 day and enjoy. It's supposed to be good for your digestive system (thanks to the ginger) and it's really pretty and tasty!

Fruit Pizza

My roommates birthday is Sunday and I was wondering if anyone has a fruit pizza recipe. I would love you forever! Thanks.