Friday, August 5, 2011

Creamy Peach Pie

I whipped up this pie yesterday afternoon after deciding that it sounded amazing. I was right! This pie is simple, not too terrible for you, and really yummy! Let me know what you think.

Ingredients:
3/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 small box instant vanilla pudding
1/3 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. nutmeg or cinnamon
3 tbsp. butter, softened
1 egg
1/2 c. milk
1 can (16 oz.) drained peaches save juice
1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened ( I used fat free)
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
3 tbsp. peach juice
1 tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

What to do:
1. Combine first 9 ingredients (flour-milk). Beat for 2 minutes, pour into greased 10 inch pie dish.
2. Arrange sliced peaches on top of the batter.
3. Mix cream cheese and next three ingredients (through peach juice). Beat two minutes. Spoon over peaches.
4. Combine sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle over top.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes.

Best served warm with a spoonful of vanilla icecream!!

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Easy Chicken Parmesan

This is a recipe that I made for dinner last night. It was super easy and really yummy! Jeremy especially liked it a lot. Enjoy!

Ingredients:
1 lb chicken breast tenders
1 box Italian flavored Shake N Bake (it comes with two packets, use one and save one for next time)
1/3 c fresh grated parmesan cheese, a little extra for topping
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
1 tbsp butter
1 jar pasta sauce
Extra mozzarella cheese for topping

What to do:
1. Combine Shake n Bake packet with 1/3 c parmesan cheese in a shallow dish.
2. In a separate shallow dish, place the egg white.
3. Dip each chicken tender in the egg white, then dredge in the breadcrumb mixture.
4. Melt the butter in a medium sized pan on medium-high heat. Add chicken, cook until done, about 3 minutes on each side.
5. Put sauce in a microwave safe dish. Cover with plastic wrap; vent. Microwave for 2 minutes or until heated through.
6. Pour sauce over chicken in the pan. Top with mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese. Cook until cheese melts; about two minutes.

Serve over pasta or rice.