Welcome to My Food Blog

Thanks to inspiration from my friend Dori and lots of encouragement from Carrie and Erum, I have decided to start a food blog. I will be posting recipes, some of which are my own creations, and some are borrowed.

In my little kitchen I believe that yummy food is always a necessity, but food can only reach its full potential when it is accompanied by great friends and lots of laughs (and sometimes a few tears). I also feel it is a key ingredient of a successful chef to own an awesome apron. I have such an apron.

However, according to my mother I am not fully aware of the purpose of an apron. She once informed me, "Somehow along the way I apparently forgot to inform you of the purpose of an apron. It is not about fashion Sweetheart, but it is about keeping your clothes clean." She attempted to explain this to me after I apologized for getting marinara sauce on her pretty apron. I guess I have still not fully comprehended the purpose of an apron because if a great possibility exists for a mess, you better believe I am in a ratty old shirt and not my pretty polka dot apron!

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Thursday, April 29, 2010

Summer Chicken & Mushroom Pasta

I cannot take credit for this scrumptious dish. My lovely chefs Erum and Carrie came over, and they made me this yummy meal. (Recipe below serves 5 to 6 people).

Ingredients:
-8 ounces dried penne pasta (or any pasta that you prefer)
-12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breasts halves, cut into bite-size strips
-1/4 teaspoon salt
-1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
-2 tablespoons olive oil
-3 large cloves garlic, minced
-3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
-1 medium onion, thinly sliced
-1/2 cup chicken broth
-1/4 cup dry white wine
-1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
-1/4 cup fresh basil
-3 tablespoons snipped fresh oregano

Instructions:
-Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; return pasta to saucepan. Cover and keep warm.
-Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In large skillet heat 1 tbls of the oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and garlic. Cook and stir for 3 to 4 minutes until chicken is tender and no longer pink. Remove from skillet. Cover and keep warm.
-Add the remaining oil to the skillet. Add mushrooms and onion. Cook and stir just until vegetables are tender. Carefully add chicken broth and wine. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Boil gently about 2 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half. Remove skillet from heat.
-Add cooked pasta, tomatoes, basil, and oregano to skillet. Toss gently to coat all ingredients. Transfer chicken mixture to a serving bowl, sprinkle with pepper and salt to taste.

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