Crispy Chicken Piccata

I haven't been making knock-off meals based on Jen's Home Chef delivery meal kits in aa while, she recently gave me another stack of good ones they liked so I tried this one and we loved it. Very easy and not many ingredients. I forgot to take a pic but here is theirs...

• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 pound cooked diced red potatoes
• 1/4 pound trimmed green beans
• 1/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• 1 T. mayonnaise
• 1 T. capers 
• 1 t. chopped garlic
• 1/2 t. garlic pepper
• 1 lemon
• olive oil
• salt and pepper 

Preheat oven to 425'. Spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

Combine potatoes, green beans, garlic, garlic pepper, 2 t. olive oil, and a pinch of salt. Place in baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 15 minutes.

Remove the tray from the oven and remove foil. Push vegetables to one side. Pat chicken dry, season both sides with a pinch of pepper. Place chicken in empty space in tray. Top evenly with mayonnaise, panko, and 1/4 t. salt. Spray with cooking spray. Cover vegetables again with foil, leaving chicken side uncovered. 

Bake partially covered in hot oven until chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165', 23-28 minutes. 

While meal bakes, cut lemon into wedges. Carefully remove tray from oven. Top chicken with capers and squeeze lemon wedges over meal to taste. 

8.2.23: bacon wrapped steak bites

8.2.22: zucchini brownie taste-off

8.2.21: crepe paper garland #2

8.2.20: 🔥 week 31

8.2.19: diaper wreath

8.2.18: birthday calendar

8.2.17: chocolate marshmallow cookies

8.2.16: uncomfortable shoe fix/tip

Detox Soup

I'm not loving the title of this recipe, 'Detox Soup' sounds like it'd be boring and bland - agree? But I didn't name it so we're sticking with it. This is very flavorful and filling, not boring or bland! I substituted chicken broth and spinach, and added some leftover cooked rice I had on hand - I don't think those changes are what made this not boring haha! 

I froze some in a ziplock baggie and the taste and texture were still good when I thawed it the other day.

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons olive or avocado oil
• 1 large yellow onion chopped
• 2 large carrots chopped into ½-inch rounds
• 2 ribs celery thinly sliced
• 5 cloves garlic minced
• 1 Tablespoon freshly grated ginger
• 2 Tablespoons freshly grated turmeric
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• ½ teaspoon ground pepper
• 1 large red bell pepper thinly sliced
• 1 lb chicken breasts
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 13.5 oz can coconut milk
• 1 bunch curly kale roughly chopped
• 2 Tablespoons lemon juice juice from half of a lemon
• 1 Tablespoon tamari coconut aminos or soy sauce
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro plus more for topping

Instructions

• In a Dutch oven or large pot, add oil. Once hot add onion, carrots, celery and saute for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic, ginger, turmeric, cayenne, salt and pepper. Saute for 1 minute longer.
• Add bell pepper, vegetable broth, coconut milk and chicken to the pot.
• Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cover. Simmer for about 20 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked. When chicken is fully cooked, remove from pot and shred using two forks.
• Meanwhile, add kale and simmer for 3-4 minutes, or until kale starts to wilt.
• Carefully place shredded chicken back into the soup and stir in fresh cilantro, tamari and lemon juice. Serve with extra chopped cilantro on top and side of choice. We like toasted sourdough or crackers. 
  

recipe and more info found here at eating bird food 

8.1.23: TT stringing bead tip

8.1.22: stainless steel tip 

8.1.21: 🔥 week 31

8.1.20: grilled romaine with blue cheese dressing

8.1.19: msih: cowboy pasta salad

8.1.18: white chocolate brownies

8.1.17: microwave corn shortcut

8.1.16: fish lure earrings

7/31 ~ Thru the Years

Catching the blog up from missing a few days - here's what happened on this day thru the years:

7.31.23: watch strap loops

7.31.22: 🔥 week 31

7.31.21: Al's baked beans (re-run)

7.31.20: album cover t-shirt

7.31.19: mexican street corn salad

7.31.18: freezing pesto

7.31.17: boho earrings 

7.31.16: Al's baked beans are the best!

7/30 ~ Thru the Years

Catching the blog up from missing a few days - here's what happened on this day thru the years:

7.30.23: 🔥 week 31

7.30.22: angry balls cocktail

7.30.21: harvey wallbanger

7.30.20: beef wellington

7.30.19: tt - guacamole toast

7.30.18: road trip bracelets

7.30.17: spinach, beet, goat cheese salad

7.30.16: harvey wallbanger

Wood Candleholders

I am finding so many long-forgotten crafts while cleaning out my closets! I used to LOVE making these candleholders and don't know why I stopped making them - most likely because I made some for everyone I knew and ran out of reasons to make more hahahha. This project is especially fun because you paint and glue together different wood shapes to build the candleholder exactly how you want, there are so many different wood shapes available that your options are endless!

Here are a few that I found in my stash along with one finished holder - I wouldn't necessarily paint them this way now, my tastes and colors have changed, but these are good examples of what you can do by stacking up the different pieces. I paint them individually before gluing them together, you could certainly build your candleholder and then paint it after it's assembled. 

7.29.23: words

7.29.22: golf banquet

7.29.21: how to make a tie blanket

7.29.20: smashed baby red potatoes

7.29.19: steering wheel cover

7.29.17: wonder woman keychain 

7.29.16: Brooke makes a tie blanket

🔥 Around the Campfire (week 30)

Dear Campers ~ 

Here's a quick recap in case you missed anything at camp last week:

Posts ~

7/21: 🔥 week 29

7/22: pop tab earrings (happy 21st to Gracie!)

7/23: TT ginger 

7/24: baked boneless chicken thighs

7/25: wood block stack

7/26: gluten free chicken pizza by Macey

7/27: words

That's it for this week! See you next week for more projects, crafts, recipes, whatever we can think of to make at camp - bye :)

Sincerely ~

Jill

camp counselor

7.28.23: MSTI: ice cream?

7.28.22: MNIH: chicken stuffed crescent rolls

7.28.21: old fashioned ham salad

7.28.20: tt - float anchor

7.28.19: 🔥 week 30

7.28.18: blue cheese stuffed olives

7.28.17: jilly's jam - strawberry peach freezer jam

7.28.16: framed words

 

7/27 ~ Words

 

7.27.23: Macey's GF chinese chicken and corn soup

7.27.22: zucchini brownies version 2

7.27.21: travel medication tip

7.27.20: gourmet s'mores

7.27.19: penne alla vecchia bettola

7.27.18: Japanese string gardening

7.27.17: crochet a mug cozy

7.27.16: travel trip for medications

Gluten Free Chicken Pizza by Macey

My niece sent me this picture of pizza she made - she has to eat gluten free but these toppings would be great on the crust of your choice (well, at least the toppings sound great to me haha)! Thanks for sharing, Mae! Here's what she did, in her words:

I’ve been buying pre-baked gluten free crusts sold at world market for $8 - 3 in a pack.  Last night I cut up some rotisserie chicken, mozzarella cheese, sautéed mushrooms, basil, just regular canned spaghetti sauce, chili flakes, and a couple dollops of this eggplant Parmesan red pepper spread I put on pretty much everything 😅 

7.26.23: whipped ricotta dip

7.26.22: TT personalized drink holder

7.26.21: apple strudel 

7.26.19: kid craft - Lego cord holder

7.26.18: chickpea cucumber salad

Wood Block Stack

This is a project I've had on hand for a couple years and haven't made - came across it while cleaning out the craft room and since I've stored it for so long I decided to put it in the Goodwill pile so someone else can enjoy making it! This came from one of Ronda's Stampin' Up classes, thought I'd share the idea in case you'd like to get the supplies and make this wood block stack. 

She covered 4 wooden blocks with decorative paper, cut to fit each side and glued on. Her kit included a heart (representing the letter 'O') and the letters H, M, E, L, V, N - attach one letter to 3 blocks and the heart to the fourth. With her letters you could spell "home", "love" or "noel" but you can obviously choose whatever letters and words you want to spell! 

7.25.23: corndog beddar cheddars

7.25.22: star plates

7.25.21: 🔥 week 30

7.25.20: cold corn and shrimp soup

7.25.19: broccoli salad cole slaw mash-up

7.25.18: peanut butter granola
7.25.17: how to sharpen knives
7.25.16: Prague

Baked Boneless Chicken Thighs

I forgot to take a picture of these baked chicken thighs, we really liked them with this flavorful spice mixture and it's a very easy dish to make. I served with a flavored rice packet and roasted broccoli.

• 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs 
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt or ½ teaspoon of any other salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 400°F. Place the thighs in a large bowl. 
• Add the olive oil and spices. Use your hands to coat the chicken pieces. 
• Arrange the seasoned thighs in a single layer on a rimmed baking dish, such as a 9 X 13-inch baking dish. If there's some residual oil and spice mixture in the bowl, brush it on the chicken pieces. 
• Bake until the thighs are cooked through, juices run clear, and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the middle of the largest thigh reads 165ºF. In my oven, this takes about 30 minutes. 
• Serve immediately.

recipe and more info found here at healthyrecipesblogs.com 

7.24.23: reusable kitchen sponges

7.24.22: 🔥 week 30 

7.24.21: Cathy's peach cobbler

7.24.20: tuna cauliflower salad

7.24.19: propagating schefflera

7.24.18: Candy's shrimp dip

7.24.17: paper gift pouches

7.24.16: Nuremberg