Home » Archive

Ladies Luncheons/Baby Showers

Written By: kittencal on August 29, 2010 No Comment
Print This Post Print This Post

The crepes may be made up to 2 days in advance covered and refrigerated until ready to use

Servings 6-8

INGREDIENTS:

1 recipe for Kitten’s French Crepes

1  pound  ground pork sausage (Jimmy Dean’s will work well)

1  small onion, finely chopped

2 large garlic cloves, minced

2  cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

1  (3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened

1/2  teaspoon dried marjoram

salt and fresh ground black pepper

1/2  cup sour cream

1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened

INSTRUCTIONS:——————————-

Make crepes as directed in the recipe.

Cook sausage with onion and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring until sausage crumbles and is no longer pink; drain well.

Return sausage to skillet; mix in 1 cup cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and marjoram, stirring until cheeses melts, then season with salt and pepper is needed.

Spoon about 3 tablespoons filling down center of each crepe.

Roll up and place seam side down in a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.

Cover with foil and bake in a preheated 350 degrees F for 15 minutes.

Stir together sour cream and butter; spoon over crepes then return to oven and bake 5 more minutes.

Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese.

Share This Post
Written By: kittencal on August 28, 2010 No Comment
Print This Post Print This Post

Servings 4

INGREDIENTS:

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to about half thickness

seasoned salt & freshly ground black pepper ( can use white salt)

garlic powder

1/3 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper ( optional but good to add in)

3 tablespoons butter

3 tablespoons olive oil ( more if needed)

1 cup dry white wine

3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth

juice of 2 whole lemons,

3/4 cup heavy whipping cream

chopped fresh parsley

angel hair pasta ( cooked only to al dente, 1 pound dry should be enough but you may use as much as desired)

freshly grated parmesan cheese

INSTRUCTIONS:————————————–
Place 1/3 cup of flour in a shallow bowl then combine with cayenne pepper.
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with seasoned salt, black pepper and garlic powder, then dredge lightly in flour mixture; place on a plate.
Heat butter and oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
Add in 2 chicken breasts; cook about 3-5 minutes per side or until cooked through (cooking time will depend on how thin you pounded the chicken) remove to a plate cover loosely with foil to keep warm or place in a 200 degree F oven to keep warm.
Cook the remaining 2 breasts (adding in a little more oil if needed to prevent over browning (at this point you may need to decrease the heat slightly).
When the chicken is finished browning have your heat at medium-low then add in the wine, chicken broth and the juice of 2 whole lemons; bring to a light simmer whisking continuously and scraping the bottom of the pan (allow the cream sauce to bubble and thicken until it is reduce by about half seasoning with a little salt and pepper to taste).
When the sauce is reduced pour in the cream whisking over low heat (taste the sauce, if the lemon flavor is too strong add in a little more broth and cream or you may like it just the way it is).
Place each breast on a plate then mound some pasta on the side.
Spoon the sauce over the chicken and pasta.
Sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and some fresh parsley.

Share This Post
Written By: kittencal on August 16, 2010 No Comment
Print This Post Print This Post

Servings 2-4

INGREDIENTS:

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, pounded thin

8 slices Swiss cheese

4 slices cooked ham

1/2 cup melted butter

1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs mixed with 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, small pinch dried Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon dried parsley, 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt and 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS:—————————————-
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Set oven rack to bottom position.
Grease an 11 x 7-inch inch baking dish.
In a shallow bowl combine the bread crumbs with Parmesan cheese and 6 spices.
Place the melted butter in a shallow bowl.
Place 1 Swiss cheese slice then 1 ham slice on top of each breast.
Roll up each breast then secure with a toothpick.
Coat in butter then roll in the bread crumb mixture pressing down firmly with hands to adhere the crumbs to the chicken.
Place in baking dish.
At this point you may refrigerate until ready to bake.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
Remove from oven and place 1 slice of Swiss cheese slice on top of each breast. Return to oven for 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese has melted.
Remove toothpicks and serve immediately

Share This Post
Written By: kittencal on July 25, 2010 No Comment
Print This Post Print This Post

Make certain to squeeze out as much moisture from the thawed spinach as possible

Servings 6-8

INGREDIENTS:

4  (10-ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and hand-squeezed dry to remove all moisture

1/4 cup butter or margarine

1 small onion, chopped (or 1/2  onion medium, chopped)

3 large garlic cloves, minced (garlic lovers can use more)

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional or adjust to taste)

2 tablespoons  all-purpose flour

1  (12-ounce) can evaporated milk

6 ounces Mexi flavor Velveeta cheese, cubed

1/2  teaspoon seasoned salt

1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, or to taste

1  teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

2  cups crushed Ritz butter crackers

1/4  cup  butter or margarine, melted

INSTRUCTIONS:———————————–

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Grease an 11 x 7-inch baking dish.

Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add onion, and saute until tender.

Add in garlic and cayenne; saute for about 2 minutes.

Add flour; cook stirring constantly for 1 minute.

Add evaporated milk and next 4 ingredients, stirring until cheese  thoroughly melts.

Stir in spinach until combined.

Spoon into baking dish.

In a bow combine the  cracker crumbs with 1/4 cup melted butter; sprinkle evenly over spinach mixture.

Bakefor 30 minutes or until bubbly.

Let stand 5 minutes.

Share This Post
Written By: kittencal on July 21, 2010 No Comment
Print This Post Print This Post

INGREDIENTS:

3 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped

1 large  garlic clove, minced

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1  (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained and hand- squeezed dry to remove all moisture

3  large egg whites

1  large egg

2  tablespoons  chopped fresh parsley

1-1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano

2  tablespoons light cream

1/2  cup finely crumbled feta cheese

salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste

1 (15 count) package mini frozen mini phyllo cups, thawed

INSTRUCTIONS:—————————————–

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.

Add onion,and cook about 4 minutes, stirring frequently until softened.

Add garlic and cayenne; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Add spinach; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently, then season with salt and pepper.

Remove from heat and cool slightly.

In a bowl lightly whisk the egg whites and egg.

Mix in cooled spinach mixture, parsley, oregano and cream.

Mix in feta cheese.

Divide/spoon the mixture into phyllo cups.

Place the cups on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.

Bake for 8-10 minutes.


Share This Post
Copyright © 2009 Kittencal’s Kitchen, All rights reserved.| Powered by WordPress| Indy Premium theme by Techblissonline.com