New feature
I’ve decided that once a week I am going to throw a recipe out there to blog land. I know that I like finding new dinner ideas so maybe some of you will too. Feel free to share recipes in the comments or on your blogs. I will admit upfront that I am a bit of a foodie so the ingredient list might look long on some recipes. I also tend to not measure so I will try to give amounts but use common sense if you are making something and there seems to be too much or not enough of something. But I am also rather lazy so most will not be complicated or too time consuming. Without further ado – the first recipe isn’t really a recipe at all – just a yummy salad that I love for lunch or dinner.
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves prepared however you like (works well with leftover chicken) – I tend to bake them in the oven with some olive oil, salt and pepper. Cut into bite size pieces or strips.
favorite lettuce mixture – I like spring greens
feta cheese
fresh raspberries (also works with sliced strawberries or halved red grapes)
candied pecans (pecan halves tossed with PURE maple syrup, put on a cookie sheet in a single layer in a 300 degree oven for 30 minutes or until syrup has crystalized on the pecans – do yourself a favor and line the cookie sheet with foil or you will spend the next 3 days trying to get the baked on syrup off)
favorite dressing – for this I use 3 tablespoons white basalmic vinegar, 4 tablespoons grape seed oil, and 2 generous tablespoons of 100% pomegranate juice** (my grocery store keeps these pure juices in the produce/organic section – if you can find pure raspberry juice that is even better) – whisk together. (If it is too tart, add a packet of Splenda.)
Do yourself a favor and don’t skip the berries or the pecans – they really make the salad. The feta, fruit, pecans, and chicken really make a nice, filling salad.
**You can use the rest of the pomegranate juice in other recipes or throw 1/2 cup – 1 cup in a pitcher of iced tea – yum!
Edited to add photo. I used strawberries because I had them in the house but raspberries really are the best in this salad.
LOVE LOVE LOVE the new feature.
KEEP IT GOING.
I need this.
Hugs — Jules
mmmmmmmmmmmmm. I made a salad with goat cheese, walnuts and balsamic vinegrette the other night. This one sounds yummy.
I always have pom juice on hand for martinis(lush that I am), so I will have to try this dressing.
Sounds yummy! Thanks!
Oooh – sounds delicious. And healthy! Thanks! I will look forward to this new “feature”. 😉
So Michelle says I need to share the pomegranate martini recipe. So, here goes. You may need to experiment a few times and tweak the ratios to your liking. I know I did. I also use one of the tall shot glasses, so if you’re using a small one, just double.
1 – 1 1/2 shot vodka (I prefer Absolut)
1 shot orange juice
2 shots pom juice. For variety, try pom-raspberry or another variety. (make sure it’s 100% juice).
tiny splash of Grand Marnier (or Countreau)
simple syrup to taste – to make simple syrup, heat equal parts sugar and water on the stove until the sugar is melted. It keeps well in the fridge.
Put everything in a shaker with crushed ice, shake it up and enjoy!!
Holy COW. Now pictures!
Can life get any better?
WAHOOO. Thanks Michelle.
FABULOUS!!!!!!!!! Drooling over here!! Take care, friend…love the recent family pic…it’s wonderful and what a treat to see such a BEAUTIFUL sunset!! God bless, Tera