Amy Michelle

Grilled Chicken Salad With Cherries

Ingredients

CHICKEN:
2  teaspoons  olive oil 
6  (4-ounce) skinned, boned chicken breast halves
1/4  teaspoon  salt
1/4  teaspoon  black pepper
Cooking spray
VINAIGRETTE:
1/3  cup  water
1/4  cup  red wine vinegar
2  tablespoons  minced shallots
1  tablespoon  olive oil
2  teaspoons  Dijon mustard
1 1/2  teaspoons  minced fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2  teaspoon  sugar
1/4  teaspoon  salt
1/8  teaspoon  black pepper

SALAD:
6  cups  gourmet salad greens
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Goat Cheese Spread

Ingredients

2  (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
8  ounces  goat cheese
2  garlic cloves, minced
4  teaspoons  chopped fresh or 1 1/4 teaspoons dried oregano
1/8  teaspoon  freshly ground pepper
1/4  cup  basil pesto
1/2  cup  dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
Garnishes: dried tomato slivers, fresh oregano sprigs
French bread slices or crackers

Preparation
Process first 5 ingredients in a food processor [...]

Summer Corn Salad

Ingredients

6 ears corn, husked and cleaned
3 large tomatoes, diced
1 large onion, diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons white vinegar
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook corn in boiling water for 7 to 10 minutes, or until desired tenderness. Drain, cool, and [...]

With the wonderful weather outside, it’s time to make use of fruits and veggies growing outside.  Here are three recipes that will remind you of the wonderful weather outside.
Feta Stuffed Zucchini
Time to table: 45 - 60 minutes
Serves 4 or 8 (See ALANNA’s TIPS)
Ingredients:
2 zucchini, about 7 inches long, halved lengthwise, stem end [...]

Spring Strawberry Spinach Salad

Ingredients

1 bunch spinach, rinsed
10 large strawberries, sliced
1/2 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon poppy seeds

Directions

In a large bowl, mix the spinach and strawberries.
In a blender, place the sugar, salt, vinegar, and oil, and blend until smooth. Stir in the poppy seeds. Pour over the spinach [...]

Can’t find a sitter for the kids this Valentine’s Day?  This dinner is sure to please both the kids and your significant other.
Spinach Salad with Cranberries & Pine Nuts
Ingredients
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
6 ounce package Baby Spinach Leaves, rinsed
2 [...]

Ingredients

Avocado Salsa:

1 small onion, quartered
1 jalapeno, quartered, seeds optional
1 garlic clove, smashed
4 medium tomatillos, (about 8 ounces) husked, rinsed, and coarsely chopped
1/2 Hass avocado, peeled, seeded, and cut into chunks
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped

Shrimp:

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon chipotle or blended chili powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 pound [...]

Breaded chicken is a good bet for finicky eaters, and this variation, grilled and served on a skewer, makes it even more appealing to kids. Add your child’s favorite dipping sauce, and there might not be any left for the adults!

RECIPE INGREDIENTS:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, pounded 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick

Salt and pepper

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