Chicken schnitzel

 

I pretty much followed this recipe but used regular garlic powder and added salt to my eggs when beating. I didn’t add any at the point where it’s said to salt at the very end.

I haven’t had Fresh cauliflower in a while and I think I enjoyed that more than the chicken… It was delicious!

• 1 1/2 lb 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp garlic salt
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
• Extra light olive oil, or canola oil, or any high-heat cooking oil
• Coarse salt, to sprinkle on fried chicken
• Lemon wedges, for serving

• Line a cutting board with plastic wrap. Place the chicken on the cutting board in a single layer and cover the cutlets with a second layer of plastic wrap. Use a meat mallet or a rolling pin or the bottom of a heavy saucepan to pound the chicken thin, about 1⁄4 inch. Cut each cutlet in half.
• Set up three medium bowls: In the first, combine the flour, garlic salt, paprika, and pepper. In the second, use a fork to beat the eggs. In the third, add the panko breadcrumbs.

  • Dredge both sides of each cutlet in the flour, then the egg, letting any excess drip back into the bowl before breading the chicken in the panko. It helps to use a fork or tongs for this process to keep your hands clean.
  • Repeat with the remaining cutlets. Let the breaded cutlets rest for 10 minutes if time permits and the breading will stick better when frying.
  • Heat a large non-stick or cast iron pan over medium heat and add just enough oil to coat the bottom (about 3 Tbsp). When the oil shimmers, add a few cutlets to the pan, not crowding them. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until crispy and golden. Reduce the heat if they are browning too quickly. Transfer the cutlets to a paper towel-lined plate and slice into one to test for doneness; the juices should run clear and the meat should no longer be pink. Immediately sprinkle the cutlets with salt.

  Sprinkle a 1/4 of lemon wedge on top and salt and fresh parsley I had.
  
  Adapted from Natasha's kitchen

Roasted sweet potatoes

• 1 pound sweet potatoes (about 2 medium), scrubbed

• 1 ½ teaspoons olive oil

• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

• ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper

Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil; lightly coat with cooking spray. Set aside. Cut unpeeled sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes.

Toss 1 pound of sweet potatoes with 1 1/2 teaspoons oil, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Arrange sweet potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes or until lightly browned and crispy on cut sides and tender inside, turning once.

All season decorating

Quilts from the 60ties.  My mom's neighbor made them.

My favorite Tiffany lamp

Spring

Fall

My Art

One of the many bikes I have decorated for outside

                                                                                     Fall

FALL 

Simple

Grapevine to add to your tree.

                                                                      Simple Tree decor

Simple door decoration 

My design

Another of my creations

Another

One of many Christmas centerpieces

   

Sunday Night Social: Saturday night gitters

Memories of Great wine and cheese socials from

Years gone by.

 

 

 

Cobblestone village wine and cheese social.  Great memories!

 

I know I have mentioned this before but I must say it again" I am a reluctant hostess" .  

 

I WAS the  person who had to have everything perfect....Perfect menu, perfect beverage selection, perfectly cleaned house.  Whew!!!

  A few months ago my hubby and I were  asked to host a wine and cheese social at our clubhouse the later part of August.  My husband said yes right away and I thought "that's months away" so why not?  See I'm thinking positive! Well it's tomorrow!...

We sent out the flyer about a month ago..That was easy..I decided along with my best guy that we were making this a stress free event for us..(especially me).  He says "don't sweat the small stuff" and I say "but I do stress the small stuff"...but NOT this time.  This time we decided to make a short list of items to serve..No fussy stuff!   

Let's see, plates,check, glass wear ,check, napkins, check, toothpicks, check, tablecloths,check, cheese tray ordered, (pick up tomorrow) check, grapes(10 lb. picked up this a.m.) dipping oils, (pick up a.m tomorrow) check..Italian Bread (ordered and pick up tomorrow), check..Come back and CHECK me out!  Pictures to follow, check! Oh I forgot to tell you there are 50 people signed up!!!! Yikes!!!

  

Yikes!!!