Friday

Chicken Parmigiana

An Italian classic that's traditionally served with a pasta side dish. If you prefer thinner cutlets of chicken, use a meat pounder to flatten chicken breasts.


Ingredients

5 boneless chicken breasts
4 eggs
2 cups Italian breads crumbs
1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. black pepper
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Olive oil

Directions

Place breadcrumbs on a plate and stir in garlic powder and pepper. In a shallow bowl, beat eggs until frothy. Dip chicken breasts in eggs and then coat completely with breadcrumbs.

Using a large skillet; fry chicken in olive oil, over medium heat until browned. Blot excess oil with paper towel and place on baking sheet. Top with tomato sauce and cheese.

Bake at 350º until cheese has melted.

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Thursday

Banana Bread

I don't think I've met anyone who doesn't like homemade banana bread! It's a simple recipe that makes a healthy dessert or breakfast. The more ripe the bananas, the better the bread. Serve warm with a dollop of butter.


Ingredients

2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed bananas

Directions

Preheat oven to 350º. Spray a loaf pan with cooking spray. In a mixing bowl; combine ingredients until well blended. Pour batter into loaf pan and bake for approx. 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean.

Let cool for 15 minutes before removing from pan.

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Raspberry Sherbet

A refreshing raspberry dessert on a hot summer day. To serve; scoop into a decorative glass cup and garnish with fresh raspberries and mint leaves. For an extra treat, try a scoop in a tall glass of 7up.


Ingredients

4 cup fresh raspberries see
2 cups sugar
2 cups buttermilk
Raspberries and mint leaves for garnish


Directions

Combine sugar and raspberries in a bowl and set aside for about half an hour. Pour raspberries in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour mixture through a strainer and into a square pan. Stir in buttermilk. Cover and freeze overnight.

Break frozen raspberry mixture apart and place in bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat until smooth. Pour back in pan and return to freezer for about 3 hours or until firm.

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Monday

Apple Caramel Shake

This apple caramel shake is a refreshing summer drink and delicious served with ginger snaps or cinnamon cookies. Recipe serves 4.



Ingredients

2 1/2 cups of vanilla yogurt (frozen)
1 cup milk
1/2 cup vanilla ice cream
1/2 cup of applesauce
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 cup caramel dessert topping
4 cinnamon sticks (garnish)

Directions

Combine ingredients in a blender, cover and blend until smooth. Pour into glasses, dust with cinnamon and add a cinnamon stick.

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