Monday, October 25, 2010

Taco Soup

This was really easy, made alot and packed a ton of flavor. Enjoy!

1 lb ground beef
1 Lg chopped onion, cooked with beef
2 cans kidney beans
1 can corn
1- 15oz can Ro-Tel
1- 15 oz can Tomato Sauce
1 packet taco seasoning mix
1 packet ranch dressing mix
1 1/2 cups water

Combine all ingredients- liquid and all! Bring to a boil and then simmer for fifteen minutes.

Monday, October 4, 2010

Chicken Scallopine

This makes really great chicken- I might add artichokes and leave out the whipping cream next time and just have a butter/wine/caper sauce.

1/2 pound Linguine
2 whole Boneless, Skinless, Trimmed Chicken Breasts
Salt And Pepper, to taste
Flour
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
2 Tablespoons Butter
8 ounces, weight White Mushrooms, Sliced Thin
1/4 cup Dry White Wine
1/4 cup Chicken Broth
1/2 lemon
4 cup Heavy Cream- I used 3 cups and it was plenty
1/2 teaspoon Capers
Chopped Fresh Italian Parsley
Parmesan Cheese, For Topping


Cook pasta according to package directions.

Flatten chicken breasts to uniform thickness. Salt and pepper both sides, then dredge in flour. Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken breasts until golden brown. Remove to a plate and set aside.
Throw mushrooms into the pan and stir. Immediately pour in wine and chicken broth, and then squeeze juice of 1/2 lemon. Stir to de-glaze the pan, and then cook vigorously for 3-4 minutes, until sauce reduces.

Pour in cream and stir, then add capers and parsley and stir. Turn off heat. Stir and add salt and pepper to taste. Generously sprinkle Parmesan Cheese over the top. Enjoy!


Serves 2.