Saturday, November 29, 2008

GOURMET PASTA SALAD

GOURMET PASTA SALAD ... another amazing gourmet recipe....try this one ! Nice one !

INGREDIENTS
  • Pasta (twists, wagon wheels, etc.)
  • Broccoli
  • Celery
  • Carrots, shredded
  • Green peppers, diced
  • Red peppers, diced
  • Chopped black olives
  • Can of chick peas
  • Parmesan or Romano cheese to flavor.
  • Italian dressing (use your favorite bottled dressing or Good Seasons dressing)

INSTRUCTIONS
Cook pasta per directions on package. Drain. Add all ingredients and dressing while warm. Refrigerate and serve cold. You may use other vegetables but remember to keep it colorful. The gourmet recipe of salad is ready to serve....enjoy it !
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GOURMET MACARONI AND CHEESE (PAS)

GOURMET MACARONI AND CHEESE ...a great gourmet recipe to try !

INGREDIENTS
  • 2 c. pasta ruffles
Cook as package directs and drained. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Grease 1 1/2 quart shallow baking dish. In medium saucepan, melt:
  • 2 tbsp. butter
    Stir in:
  • 2 tbsp. flour
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. dry mustard
  • 2 1/2 c. milk
Cook and stir until mixture thickens slightly. Add:
  • 1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 sm. jar (2 oz.) diced pimientos
  • Cooked pasta (above)
Turn into baking dish. Top with 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese. Bake 25 to 30 minutes. The gourmet recipe od macaroni is ready to serve....nice !
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CREAMY ITALIAN PASTA BLEND SALAD (PAS)

CREAMY ITALIAN PASTA BLEND SALAD ...a great gourmet recipe pasta to try !

INGREDIENTS
  • 4 c. Gourmet's Choice Italian Pasta Blend, thawed
  • 1/3 c. Ranch salad dressing
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. celery salt
  • 1/8 tsp. white pepper

INSTRUCTIONS
Thaw pasta blend under lukewarm running water. Drain thoroughly. In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Add pasta blend and toss gently. Chill 1 to 2 hours before serving. This nice gourmet recipe pasta serves 8 persons. Nice one ! Enjoy it !

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GOURMET CHICKEN DELIGHT

GOURMET RECIPE of CHICKEN DELIGHT

INGREDENTS
  • 8 chicken breasts, boned
  • 1 (2 1/2 oz.) jar Armour sliced dried beef
  • 1 (10 1/2 oz.) can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
  • 8 oz. sour cream
  • Bacon strips, uncooked or sliced ham
  • NO salt or pepper

INSTRUCTIONS
Spray casserole dish with non-stick spray or grease lightly. Mix sour cream and soup together and spread a light layer over bottom of dish.
Wrap each breast with ham or bacon. Place on bottom of dish, 1 slice of dried beef, chicken wrapped breast, and pour soup mixture over all.

For an added delight, fresh or jar mushrooms may be sprinkled over all, or a little wine added to soup mixture. Bake at 250 degrees for 3 hours uncovered. This gourmet recipe is where you will enjoy.
lamb-saut-with-figs.

GOURMET CHICKEN SPAGHETTI

GOURMET CHICKEN SPAGHETTI RECIPE...a nice gourmet recipe to try !

INGREDIENTS
  • 3 lbs. chicken
  • 8 oz. thin spaghetti
  • 4 tbsp. butter
  • 4 tbsp. flour
  • 1 c. cream
  • 1 c. chicken broth
  • 1 c. mayonnaise
  • 1 c. sour cream
  • 1 c. Parmesan cheese
  • 1/8 c. lemon juice
  • 1/3 c. white wine
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp. dry mustard
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 8 oz. fresh mushrooms
  • 4 tbsp. butter

INSTRUCTIONS
Boil and bone chicken. Break spaghetti into thirds and boil in chicken stock. Make basic white sauce. Melt butter; add flour and cook until bubbly. Add cream and chicken broth, stirring and cooking until thickened. Add mayonnaise, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, wine and seasonings. Saute mushrooms in butter. Place mushrooms, chicken and spaghetti in flat 3 quart casserole. Add sauce and mix well. Sprinkle paprika and additional Parmesan on top. Bake
at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes. May be made ahead of time and frozen. The gourmet recipe of spaghetti is ready to serve....enjoy it !

gourmet-pasta-salad.

GOURMET CHICKEN SANDWICH

GOURMET RECIPE CHICKEN SANDWICH

INGREDIENTS
  • 6-8 chicken breast, boned
  • 1/2 c. butter
  • 1 c. chicken broth
  • 2-3 tsp. lemon juice
  • 1/2 lb. sliced mushrooms
  • 2 med. onions, sliced
  • 1/2 c. white wine
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1 tsp. lemon pepper
  • 1 tsp. parsley
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic
  • 1/2 tsp. gumbo file
  • 1 thick loaf French bread, butter, garlic powder, Parmesan cheese
INSTRUCTIONS
Brown chicken breast in 1 tablespoon butter. Remove and set aside. Add 1/4 cup broth, lemon juice and remaining butter to skillet. Stir until butter melts. Add mushrooms and onions, cover and cook over low heat until tender, stirring occasionally. Add wine and remaining broth; stir. Add salt, pepper, lemon pepper, parsley, garlic powder and gumbo file`. Stir well.
Place chicken breast in skillet and spoon sauce over each breast. Cover and simmer 30 to 45 minutes. Cut breast into 1" slices, sprinkle lightly with garlic powder and Parmesan cheese. Place under broiler until golden brown.
To serve sandwiches, place 1 slice of bread on plate, top with chicken breast and pour sauce over sandwich. The gourmet recipe is ready...enjoy it !

GOURMET CHICKEN ENCHILADAS









GOURMET CHICKEN ENCHILADAS ...a great chicken gourmet recipe to try...nice !

INGREDIENTS
  • 4 large chicken breasts
  • 1 large onion chopped finely
  • 10 large flour tortillas (or use low carb wheat tortillas)
  • 2 T butter
  • 1 can rotel diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup sliced jalapeneos
  • 3 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
  • 1 8 oz. brick cream cheese softened
  • 1 pint sour cream
  • 2 T chopped cilantro
  • 1 tsp Cavenders greek seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 pkg cream of chicken Cup-o-Soup

INSTRUCTIONS
Boil chicken in lightly salted water until tender. Dice and set aside.
In large saucepan, saute onions until tender. Stir in Rotel, diced chicken, 1 cup Colby Jack cheese, cream cheese, 1 cup of the sour cream, 1 T cilantro, Cavenders, and garlic powder.
Taste the mixture and add more seasonings, if needed.
Grease large casserole dish and preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Fill each tortilla with 1 cup chicken mixture and roll up. Lay filled tortillas into casserole with seams on the bottom.
In medium size mixing bowl, whisk together the other cup of sour cream, the dry Cup-o-Soup contents, chili powder, and 1 cup hot tap water until smooth and creamy.

Pour soup mixture over tortillas. Sprinkle with 2 cups Colby Jack cheese, and the other T of cilantro. Lay jalapenos on top if desired.
Bake uncovered for 30 minutes until cheese is melted and slightly browned. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
The chicken gourmet recipe is ready for feasts..enjoy it !

lamb-saut-with-figs.