Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Darrell watched a chef on TV make these very savory stuffed chicken breasts.  He jotted down a few notes afterwards, and now months later he finally made them.  SO this recipe may seem a bit 'loose' but they really are worth the effort to make!

Stuffed Chicken Breasts

2 boneless Chicken Breasts

Fresh Spinach

1/2 cup Blue Cheese

1/2 cup Ricotta Cheese

3 slices bacon, chopped

Olive oil

Salt and Pepper

Sauce:

3/4 cup White Wine

1 1/2 Tbs. Dijon Mustard

1 Tbs Honey

3/4 cup Chicken Broth

Steam 2 handfuls of fresh spinach; drain. Cook bacon pieces in large skillet. In bowl stir together bacon, spinach and cheeses. 

 Flatten the breasts and sprinkle salt and pepper on each side.  Spread the cheese filling on the flattened breasts and roll them up, holding them together with toothpicks.

Brown the breasts in the skillet that still has the bacon renderings in it. You may use either olive oil or butter instead of bacon fat, or a mixture of two of these. Brown all sides.

While chicken is browning mix the sauce together in a saucepan and bring to a boil.  After chicken is finished browning, pour the sauce over the breasts, cover skillet and simmer for 15-20 minutes. 

Serve whole, or slice the breasts into 1 inch slices.

Cuddle Buds

They are just so dang cute :-}

Snowy Day Comfort

For over a week now we have had lots of snow; cold, icy snow.  Before the power (which means water and heat as well) left us for a week, I had taken a trip back into my childhood days and we made Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese Sandwiches.  So comforting on cold, winter days.  I know many of us associate the two foods together.  Can't think of the one without the other! Fond memories, and great food!

Bacon, Egg & Spinach Squares

This easy recipe that we tried out this week comes from Hans, a co-worker of Darrell's.  It is quick, easy to make and tastes great!

Bacon, Egg & Spinach Squares

6 eggs, beaten

1 cup cottage cheese

3/4 lb grated cheddar cheese

1 cup cooked, chopped spinach, well-drained

Mix all ingredients in a greased 8" square baking dish. Add bacon bits or cooked, crumbled bacon to mixture to desired taste.

Bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes, or until eggs are firm.