½ cup dried mission figs2/3 cup chopped walnuts½ cup dried thyme2 tablespoons unsalted butter4 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.5 pounds)¼ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon black pepper1 medium onion, chopped1/3 cup chicken broth frozen roasted potatoes, prepared according to package directions4 cups mixed greens salad Soak figs in hot water for 5 min. In a… Continue reading Chicken Cutlets with Fig Compote
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Orange Kiss Me Cake
While my sister and I were growing up, Mom packed lunches for us that contained as little junk food as it was possible to contain. I remember this story from when I was in first grade. Back then, I might have envied someone who had a serving of potato chips in a waxed-paper bag, or… Continue reading Orange Kiss Me Cake
Chocolate Brownie Cookies
It claims to make about 3 dozen, but it’s easy to underestimate your rounded tablespoons’ size. And with these cookies, you’ll want to. So, figure it “Makes 2 dozen cookies”. 6 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate4 ounces unsweetened chocolate6 tablespoons butter1 ¼ cups sugar3 eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 cup flour1 teaspoon baking powder¼ teaspoon salt2… Continue reading Chocolate Brownie Cookies
Banana Nut Muffins
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour1 cup chopped walnuts½ cup toasted wheat germ½ cup brown sugar1 tablespoon baking powder1 teaspoon ground cinnamon½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg2 ripe bananas, mashed¾ cup milk5 tablespoons butter, melted1 eggcinnamon sugar, optional 1. Heat oven to 400°. Spray muffin cups with cooking spray. Line with paper liners.2. Mix flour, walnuts,… Continue reading Banana Nut Muffins
Green Beans with Bacon and Walnuts
12 ounces thin, fresh green beans, trimmed1 small red bell pepper, cut in strips2 slices bacon¼ cup chopped walnuts2 cloves garlic, minced1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper¼ teaspoon salt 1. In a large saucepan, cook green beans with the red bell pepper in enough boiling water to cover, for 3 min. Drain and set aside. 2.… Continue reading Green Beans with Bacon and Walnuts
Recipes out of the Blond Box 