I Like to Bake and Cook! I have a GROUP Facebook Page

I have a GROUP Facebook Page: Hi everyone: As of today I have a new Facebook group Page.   It's called "WE LIKE TO BAKE AND COOK GROUP". 

I few of my foodie ladies joined me for lunch at Bravo in Cranberry where the head chef explained some of the great meals being served.

One of the ladies came as far as the state of New York.  

Great time was had by everyone.  
Hopefully some day we’ll be able to do it again.

Fondly,

No fuss Salad and Dip for an easy Saturday night!

Great appetizer and salad you may want to make for a party or lunch.  Enjoy! 


It's a lazy Saturday and I just came home from going to the warehouse grocery store. I find that purchasing sugar, flour, cream cheese and butter in large packages save money and time since I do a lot of baking and cooking and doing some price comparison it seems theirs was a good value.

I made a combo lunch and dinner today.  Starting with an spinach artichoke dip and then making a very refreshing Strawberry/Apple combination salad.  Both hit the spot!  It' warm here in PA and other than firing up the grill I thought this would be easy today.

Using iceberg lettuce, red onion and fresh granny smith apples and strawberries made this light and refreshing and to add some protein I cut up some store bought rotisserie chicken..Yummy!

Romaine lettuce, Green apples sliced thin, fresh strawberries sliced and Rotisserie chicken. Toss with a light dressing of your choice.  Strawberry Vinaigrette would be my choice.

From my kitchen to yours,

11/10/12

http://iliketobakeandcook.blogspot.com/2012/04/so-good-and-wecomed-appetizer-spinach.html

Cheesy Seasoned Polenta or grits with Chicken, onions and fresh tomatoes

 2012 was a good year for adventuring into different food tastes. Try this one. We loved it.  Of course we like polenta....haha We're Italian.  Enjoy!



I've made this recipe before using grits but today I wanted to try it with polenta. I find the texture to be similar. My hubby ate double helpings and it was a healthy heart meal with lots of great flavor!


Note:  To make this meal quick and easy you can buy polenta in the refrigerated section of grocery store and slice and top it with the below ingredients.  Adding the cheese to it  adds wonderful flavor.

You can make this recipe using Quick Cooking Grits or Polenta (corn meal).



Cook Polenta or Grits according to directions.
Add 1/4 cup Italian Grating Cheese
pinch salt
pinch pepper
Set aside covered

In a separate pan saute 4 sliced or chopped Roma tomatoes
1 large onion sliced
1 clove minced garlic
3 T olive oil
salt and pepper
Place in bowl covered

This also makes a wonderful side dish

In a separate pan saute 2 or more boneless chicken breasts in a slight amount of oil (use cooking spray if desired)

Place polenta/grits on serving platter. Top with tomato/ onions and place chicken on side.  Serve warm.


From my kitchen to yours,

10/19/12