Garlic Chicken Farfalle (the constantly missing recipe)

This is a favorite recipe of one of my daughters.  For some reason I have just kept the original copy in my own recipe binder but not in my computer file or on here.  I am reckoning that today after looking for several hours to find it.  Since I am still not completely moved into my new home I was beginning to think it was a lost cause for tonight.  She walked in and found it immediately.  So here it is for future reference.

Garlic Chicken Farfalle or Penne

16 oz. Farfalle pasta (bowtie) or Penne
1 c. heavy whipping cream
3-4 chicken boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in cubes
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
1 T pepper
1/2 c. butter
1 lb. bacon, crumbled
1/2 c. Parmesan cheese, plus small amount for garnish
1 12oz.Lawry's chicken marinade with lime juice

Precook bacon, drain and crumble. Cut the chicken into cubes and cook in a small amount of butter.  Start the pasta.  When chicken is done move to the side and add the butter and garlic, stir.  And the cream, pepper, bacon, and parmesan, whisk together over low heat for a few minutes.  Drain pasta and add to a large bowl and pour the chicken cream mixture over the top.  Garnish with parmesan cheese

Grilled Chicken and Roasted Garlic Pizza

Grilled Chicken and Roasted Garlic Pizza

1 lb. pizza dough
1 T butter
8 cloves roasted garlic
2 T flour
1/2 t black pepper
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. half and half
1/4 c. Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 c. grilled chicken breast, cut into cubes
1/4-1/2 c. red onion, diced small
1 c. Mozzarella cheese
1 t fresh thyme (optional)
1/2 t oregano (optional)
fresh basil, chiffonade
1 t fresh Rosemary (or more to taste)

Preheat oven to 450.  On baking pan place cornmeal to ease in spreading.  Melt butter, saute garlic for a minute, and flour and mix well.  Whisk in milk and half and half.  Cook until mixture thickens add the pepper and Parmesan. Spread the sauce on the dough, top with onion, chicken, cheese and Rosemary if using.  Feta cheese can also be added if desired.  Bake approx. 18 minutes or until golden brown and cheese is melted sprinkle with remaining desired herbs.

Zuppa Toscano (Copy Cat) repeat

Zuppa Toscana- (Olive Garden copy cat)

1½ Mild or Medium Italian sausage
2 medium potatoes, cut in half lengthwise, and then cut into 1/4" slices
3/4 c. onions, diced
6 slices bacon
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 c. kale leaves, chopped
2 cans chicken broth
1 qt. water
1 c. heavy whipping cream

Cook Italian sausage until brown, drain on a paper towel to remove fat.   Cook bacon and remove from pan, place on paper towel as well, crumble when cool. Place onions in a large saucepan and cook over medium heat until onions are almost clear.  Add garlic to the onions and cook an additional 1-minute. Add chicken broth, water, and potatoes, simmer 15 minutes. Add crumbled bacon, sausage, kale, and cream. Simmer 4 minutes and serve.

Cinnamon Roll Cake (updated version!!)

 

Cinnamon Roll Cake (Newer better version I found on Pinterest but added cinnamon to the cake as well.)

Cake:

3 c. flour
1/4 t salt
1 c. sugar
4 t baking powder
1 1/2 c. milk
2 eggs
2 t vanilla
1/2 c. butter, melted
1 t cinnamon

Topping:

1 c. butter softened
1 c. brown sugar
2 T flour
1 T cinnamon

Glaze:

2 c. powdered sugar
5 T milk
1 t vanilla

Preheat the oven to 350. For the cake mix everything together with the exception of the butter.  Slowly stir in the butter and pour into and greased 9x13 pan.  For the topping, mix all of ingredients together well, drop evenly over the batter and swirl with a knife.  Bake for 30-32 mins. Let cake cool a little and then pour the glaze evenly across the top.

Strawberry Lemonade (simple)

Strawberry Lemonade

1 c. country time lemonade
2 c. cold water
2 c. sprite (more if desired)
46 oz. can pineapple

Whole strawberries fresh or frozen

Baby Shower Goodies Natalie does it again!

(Still learning the new house and lighting, sorry for the yellow.  I took the pictures so fast as the shower began I didn't have time to make adjustments!)

In celebration of Grandchild number 10 we threw a "Baby Girl" shower for Rachel since everything she has is for a boy.  It was great fun and good to be together with family, friends, and good food.  It was fun to have our first entertaining event in our new home.

Yumminess Pie

12 oz. cool whip, thawed
8 12 oz. Butterfinger candy bars, crushed
1 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
graham cracker crust

Blend cool whip, Butterfinger, and cream cheese.  Place into a graham cracker crust and chill.

I found this on a recipe on my phone and can't even give credit to where it came from or even remember the real name.  It was a fun find but it is VERY rich.  Next time we are going to try it with Heath bars instead of the Butterfinger!