Sunday, November 30, 2014

Roasted Red Pepper Mayonaise

1 cup mayo
1-2 large pieces of roasted red pepper
salt to taste
sugar to taste

Blend together until smooth.  Refrigerate for 1 hour to set up.

Cilantro Pesto

This is great to use with the Roasted Red Pepper Mayo on paninis or sandwiches.

1 tightly packed cup cilantro, washed
1/4 cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic
juice from 1 lime
salt to taste (about 1/4 tsp)

Blend until smooth.

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Chicken Pillows- Mom

This makes 16 rolls, so you would want to half the recipe for a small group.

2 Tbsp butter, melted
2/3 cup chopped mushrooms
2 celery stalks, chopped
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1/4 to 1/2 tsp pepper
8 oz. pkg. cream cheese (I use reduced fat or fat free)
2 cups cooked chicken breast, cubed
2 cans cresent rolls
bread crumbs
small amount of milk

Gravy: can serve with chicken gravy or mix up your own
1 10.5oz can cream of chicken soup
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup sour cream
 
Saute mushrooms, onions, celery, and pepper in butter.  Add chicken and cream cheese.  Roll out cresents and divide filling between rolls.  Roll up, then dip in milk, followed by bread crumbs.  Place on pan sprayed with Pam, then bake at 375 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes.  

Serve with chicken gravy or sauce made by combining cream of chicken soup, milk, and sour cream. Bring to a boil while stirring. Serve immediately.