Friday, February 12, 2010

Friday Favorites

Spicy Garlic Chicken Pizza
Spicy Garlic Chicken Pizza and Chicken Artichoke Pizza are two of my most treasured recipes. They are one of the most requested by my family along with Beef Stroganoff and Cream Cheese Enchiladas. I'd like to share the recipes with you today.

Spicy Garlic Chicken Pizza

12 oz. skinless, boneless chicken breasts

1/2 cup sliced green onions`

1 tbsp. olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

3 tbsp. rice vinegar or white vinegar

6 tbsp. soy sauce

1 tbsp. olive oil

1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper or 1/4 tsb.

ground red pepper

1/3 tsp. black pepper

1 tbsp. olive oil

1 16oz Boboli

1/2 cup shredded Montery Jack cheese

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

2 tbsp. sliced almonds


Cut chicken into 1/2inch pieces. In a large bowl combine half of the green onions, the minced garlic, vinegar, soy sauce, the first tbsp. oil and the red and black pepper. Add the chicken pieces, stir to coat. Let stand 30 minutes at room temperature. Drain reserving marinade.


Heat remaining oil in a large skillet; add chicken pieces. Cook and stir about 3 minutes or till not longer pink. Stir cornstarch into reserved marinade. Add to skillet. Cook and stir till thickened and bubbly. Spoon evenly atop Boboli. Sprinkle with cheeses. Bake, uncovered in a 400 oven for 12 minutes. Tope with remaining green onion and nuts. Return to oven for 2 more minutes. Makes 6 servings.


Chicken Artichoke Pizza
(also delicious over pasta)

Chicken Artichoke Pizza


1 6oz jar marinated artichoke hearts

2 med. zucchini sliced

1 small red sweet pepper

1 tbsp. olive oil

1 1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms

2 green onions, sliced

1 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breasts

cut into cubes

2 plum tomatoes, sliced

I small can of black olives

3 tbsp. vinegar

1/2 tsp. each garlic powder; seasoned salt; dried oregano, dried basil crushed

1 tbsp. cornstarch

1 16oz Boboli

1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack

1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese


The trick to this is to cut everything up first and put in different bowls.


Drain artichokes; reserve liquid. Cut artichokes into bite size pieces; set aside.

In large skillet cook squash and sweet pepper in hot oil till crisp-tender; remove. Add mushrooms and onion to skillet. Cook till just tender; remove. Cook chicken, half at a time for 2 to 3 minutes or till no longer pink. Return all chicken to skillet. Stir in the artichoke liquid and hearts, tomatoes, olives, vinegar, garlic powder, seasoned salt, oregano and basil. Combine cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water, add to skillet. Cook and stir till bubbly; cook 1 minute more. Return all vegetables to skillet; stir. Place bread shell on a greased baking sheet; top with chicken mixture and cheeses. Bake in a 425 oven 10 to 12 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. Makes 6-8 servings.


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Enjoy!

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Rainy Day Blues!

This is Daisy. Since Katie went to college, Daisy has taken over Katie's room. She likes to lay on the bed and look out the window. Today, when I went into the room, this is what I saw.

Sunday, February 7, 2010

Delaney's Winter Formal

Delaney and all her friends went to Winter Formal on Saturday. It rained hard all day. We were lucky to receive light sprinkles as we all gathered for pictures at the RSM Civic Center. Luckily, they let us use the social room for pictures, keeping us dry.
Her date was her friend Brandon.

Colin, Allye, Delaney and Brandon
Delaney and Brandon
Best Friends
Jay, Delaney, Jenna and Allye
The girls were roasting taking pictures in front of the fireplace!
The Senior Girls


The whole gang
Girls: Allye, Jay, Jenna, Delaney
Boys: Collin, Tyler, Drake and Brandon

Friday, February 5, 2010

Straight A's

Congratulations Delaney! Yep, she did it! Straight A's. We are proud of her!

Friday Favorites



MMM, this is my favorite salad on the go. Including a full packet of Paul Newman's Southwest dressing, it is only 420 calories and 130 calories from fat. It tastes delicious with corn, beans, tortilla chips, lime, and cheese. McDonalds has come up with a good one here.
This is the last thing they put on my face whenever I have a facial. It is fantastic sunscreen; light, non-greasy and perfect for everyday use. It is great for skin that is normal to oily. They have a different formula for dry skin that comes in a dark orange bottle. My daughter used this all summer last year while going to the beach. A little bit goes a long way and worth every penny.


This store has it all, casual to semi-formal night out. Every thing in the store is white, black, gray, cream and sometimes just a little dash of red. Everything coordinates together. The have monthly coupons to save good money and if you put your name in their database, you get 5% off automatically everytime you shop there. They have jewelry, shoes, and coats to go along with all the basics. Very chic store.

BJ's Brewery is a family favorite, especially for my two younger daughters. BJ's is know for their pizza and pazookies (a pazookie is a huge warm chocolate chip cookie with ice-cream on top). I love their linguine w/shrimp which has a light olive oil dressing and bruschetta topping. So yummy! Seriously, everything there is good. Casual atmosphere.

Thursday, February 4, 2010

Happy Birthday, Katie

Katie is celebrating her 20th birthday today. She is a sophomore in college and a member or Pi Beta Phi Sorority. She is studying to be an elementary teacher, 2nd grade would be her dream grade to teach.
She has a sarcastic sense of humor and loves to get her picture taken. She LOVES to dance and goes country line dancing and two stepping every Wednesday. She loves her family and her friends. She loves to travel.
She embraces life and is enthusiastic in her pursuit of happiness. She is beautiful, smart, funny and loving. She is drama and high maintence, she keeps life interesting.

Monday, February 1, 2010

What was she thinking?

If I watch the Grammys, Oscars, etc., I usually only watch to see what everyone is wearing. Okay, I'm just embarrassed for Britney right now. She needs to get a new stylist or someone who is willing to tell her "no". Oh, my!