Sunday, May 19, 2013

Avocado, Tomato, and Feta Salad

This is a really simple salad, perfect for lunch.

Imitation "Sauce" Chicken Pinenut and tomato Salad


Tried to find this recipe where I got it a couple years ago but couldnt find it but love, love, love this salad.

(Imitation Sauce) Chicken Pine Nut Tomato Salad
1 pound barbequed chicken
8 ounces baby tomatoes
2 ounces toasted pine nuts
4 ounces crumbled gorgonzola
1 pound mixed greens
4 ounces gorgonzola dressing (recipe below)

Place greens, tomatoes, and chicken into a large mixing bowl. Add dressing and toss ingredients together until it has been lightly coated. Place equal quantities into serving plates and top with pine nuts and crumbled cheese. Enjoy!

Gorgonzola Dressing

1 cup crumbled gorgonzola
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup honey
1 cup red wine vinegar
3 cups olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 pinch fresh ground pepper

Place first four ingredients in blender and begin to blend on low speed until all ingredients are incorporated. Slowly pour in oil to emulsify liquids together. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Monday, May 13, 2013

Chicken Tamale Casserole

Chicken, cream corn, jiffy mix and enchilada sauce is almost all you need to make this recipe. Its really price effective and easy to make. I crockpot and then shred chicken once a week and keep in my freezer for meals like this and it works great.