I can attest personally that this recipe ROCKS :D :thumbup::thumbup:

My fave is one i made at the hospital, though i don't have an exact recipe at the moment, i did make it every 5 days or so for 2 years....i can't be terribly accurate on the amounts either:rolleyes::eek::confused::( since i'm used to making about 6 gal. at a time....well here goes....

Chicken Pot Pie served with either fresh Biscuits or Golden Brown Puff Pastries.

~Cook off 4 Boneless/Skinless Chicken Breasts. You can boil them, cook them stove top in a little water, or bake them at 400 degrees. Cook to 165 degrees. Let cool & dice into 1/2 inch pieces.

~It is easiest to make this in a "dutch oven" or similar pan.
Melt 3/4 cup Margarine/Butter completely. Add 3/4 cup Flour (always = parts flour/ butter). Stir/whisk well & let cook approx. 10 minutes to cook out the flour taste.

~Add 3 qts. Milk (2% or whole works best for thickening) & 1 qt. warm water. Stir well, be sure to scrape the bottom.

~Mix well & let it cook on medium heat until it begins to thicken.

~For the real flavor kicker add 1/4 cup Cooking Sherry. Cook for two minutes, then reduce heat to low.

~You can put your Biscuits/Puff Pastry in the oven now per pkge. directions.

~Add 1 1/2 cup Diced Carrots (frozen or fresh, not canned) & Chicken; 1 cup Diced Potatoes optional, i never used them.

~Cook on Low heat until Carrots soften.

~Add 1 1/2 cups of Frozen Peas. Cook for 5 minutes, until Peas are soft but still bright green.

~Let stand for 2-3 minutes.

~Serve with a fresh Biscuit or Puff Pastry.

~Enjoy!

Basil Pesto Pasta

2 Tablespoons olive oil
1/4 to 1/3 cup pine nuts
1 8 oz pkg pesto

**** I use the pesto that is found in the refrigeration section of the store or make it myself. Please don't use can or bottled pesto ****

1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
chopped plum tomatoes-- a cup at least

1/2 pound pasta.. I like bow tie

Prepare pasta per direction on package

In large skilled brown the pine nuts in olive oil until golden brown. Add the pesto (homemade best.. refrigeration next) and heat through. Add tomatoes, toss or stir lightly. Add pasta and cheese. Mix well.

OPTIONAL : you can add some chopped mozzarella cheese, chopped fresh basil. If you want to make it a one dish meal add cooked shrimp or grilled chicken cut into strips.

I serve this as a side dish. I often serve it with chicken bundles:

Chicken-Parmesan Bundles recipe

I have changed the chicken by using prosciutto and provolone cheese as the filling.


This is so good and simple..... enjoy!!!!!!!
(lisa did:D)