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WONDERFUL PISTACHIO CHICKEN

Written by Rocky Mountain Woman on April 29, 2011 – 12:19 pm -

If you like pistachios, have I got a deal for you!

Ingredient list:

1/2 cup shelled pistachios
2 T black sesame seeds
2 T ground coriander
1 1/2 t ground cumin
1 egg
1 T water
1/4 cup flour
1 T paprika
Salt and pepper
4 chicken pieces, your choice
cooking spray

Chop pistachios in a food processor and place in a bowl

add sesame seeds

coriander and cumin

Beat egg and water together

and, in another bowl, mix flour and paprika

rinse chicken

dip in flour mixture, then in egg mixture and then in pistachio mixture (roll it around good to get the chicken thoroughly coated)

Place on a baking sheet that has been coated with cooking spray

Bake at 400 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes, or until juices run clear when pierced in the thickest spot.

YUM!

Add a green salad and a glass of Sauvignon Blanc, and you are in pistachio heaven…sigh..
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CUCUMBER AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD

Written by Rocky Mountain Woman on April 29, 2011 – 5:54 am -

This is a quick, easy peasy salad you can whip up in a few minutes…

Ingredients:

1 head of iceberg lettuce
2 large cucumbers, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup blue cheese sprinkles
1/2 cup walnuts, roasted
1/3 cup green onion, diced
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 cup light salad oil, extra virgin olive or grapeseed
salt and pepper to taste

Start by chopping the lettuce

put it in a bowl and pile the cucumbers on top

add the blue cheese, onions and walnuts (roast the walnuts for about 15 minutes in a 250 degree oven)

Whisk the oil and vinegar together

pour over the salad and serve…

perfect with Grandma’s mac n cheese and a crisp Sauvignon Blanc

BANANA BREAD

Written by Rocky Mountain Woman on April 27, 2011 – 12:02 pm -

This post is in honor of the letter “B” and part of Jenny Matlock’s Alphabet Thursday. For more beautiful “B” posts, click here http://jennymatlock.blogspot.com/

This is sooooo amazing , warm from the oven with a little dab of butter. It’s Martha’s recipe, so you know it’s good!

Ingredient list:

1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups unbleached flour
1 t baking soda
1 t salt
1 cup mashed very ripe bananas
1/2 cup sour cream
1 t vanilla
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

I apologize in advance for the “action mixer shots”, I just couldn’t help myself….

Cream the butter