So I know this is a little late to talk about but I was going through my pictures on my camera and came across this picture...
.. a pic of our first course, Strawberry Avocado Salad, for our Valentine's dinner. What we decided to do for Valentine's dinner was look up some yummy recipes online, pick up the ingredients at the store, and cook at home! It was such a great idea, versus going out with the crowds, PLUS it was delicious and cheap!!!! Unfortunately I didn't get pictures of the main course, Grilled Chicken Bruschetta, but you can imagine by the name of it!! We also made seasoned baked potato wedges. Yummmm!Last week Pax & I made the Grilled Chicken Bruschetta for his family and they loved it!! Because I've seen people post yummy recipes on their blog, I thought I'd share my super great recipe finds as well!
Strawberry Avocado Salad
2 Tbsp sugar
2 Tbsp olive oil
4 tsp honey
1 Tbsp cider vinegar
1 tsp lemon juice
2 c. salad (I prefer spinach leaves)
1 avocado - peeled, pitted and sliced
10 strawberries, sliced or however many you want!!!
1/2 c. chopped pecans or however much you want!!!
*Whisk together the sugar, olive oil, honey, vinegar, and lemon juice. Set aside.
*Put salad in a bowl, top w/ sliced avocado and strawberries. Drizzle w/ dressing then sprinkle with pecans. Serve!
Grilled Chicken Bruschetta
1/4 c KRAFT Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette Dressing, divided
4 small skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 med. tomato, finely chopped
1/2 c. mozzarella cheese (I used a mozz/asiago/romano mix that was GOOD)
1/4 c. chopped fresh basil (I used basil leaves that works great too)
*Place large sheet of heavy duty foil over half of grill grate; preheat grill to medium heat. *Marinate chicken in 2 Tbsp dressing for just 10 minutes. Grill chicken until thoroughly cooked through.
*Meanwhile, combine tomatoes, cheese, basil and remaining 2 Tbsp dressing.
*Top chicken evenly with tomato mixture. Close lid and let sit for 2-3 minutes. Take off grill and serve.
Ok so Super easy recipes that can be displayed really well and makes the plate look pretty! Try it out!
Not much else really going on. Paxton is out at Hole 3 or 6(can't remember which ?) behind our apartment practicing his shot. It's getting warmer here! I thought I would be excited, well, and I am, but today I've just been so HOT all day. It's miserable. And it's only 73 degrees! Man am I gonna have a rough time this summer. Actually I am really excited to be able to play volleyball outside, go on walks, swim, and other fun things you do in the summer! I'm ready to soak up the sun! I need it!
10 comments:
That looks soooo yummy. Thanks for giving the recipe. I am always looking for new things to cook.
That salad looks SOOOO good! Oh my gosh. I want it right now. Too bad our fridge is freezing all of our vegetables right now. Grrrr...
thanks for the recipes! I'll add them to my new collection of tried and true recipes from friends and family...not GLUP!
The chicken recipe looks good. Must be nice to BBQ already. We haven't even pulled ours out yet. I don't know how your going to do it in the summer weather, I don't think I would make it. Glad you're doing good. :)
I'm glad I'm not the only one who, although very happy it's not freezing, is a little annoyed and worried that it was so dang hot and sticky yesterday. It's only the beginning of March. This could be a very bad summer!
The salad looks INCREDIBLE!! Sadly, the chicken recipe confused me, which isn't hard b/c i have zero cooking skills. :)
YUM! It is breakfast and that salad looks tasty!
sounds so yummy! thanks for sharing the recipes.
Mmmmm.... dinner looks delish! Sounds like a fun Valentine's! Now you have to update about the snow last night!! Ha ha! Hard to believe it went from 73 degrees to SNOW!
That sounds great!! You are such a cute little cook/wife! :) Thanks for sharing... we will have to try them out.
I'm jealous of the heat... I am SOO done with winter and I too need to soak up the sun! :)
Love you and miss yoU!
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