Pesto Chicken Rotini

 ITS ANOTHER COLD BLIZZARDY DAY

and its calling for 

COMFORT FOOD

Comfort because it looks like SPRING is no where to be found

This is a variation of a recipe from a friend - 

 Most of my recipes you will find without exact 

measurements  - that is because we all have different tastes

I will give you the basics of a recipe and you can have fun with it from there - 

HAVE FUN with it 

FOR THE HEALTH of IT!!

Saute Chicken with a bit of olive oil - 

a fair bit of Basil Pesto -

 home made is best but there are some healthy jars of it out there

a bit of Sun dried Tomato Pesto

when its almost cooked throw in a good helping of 

sun dried tomatos and artichoke hearts

while this is cooking you can cook up a bit of pancetta or
farm fresh frozen bacon

and of course get your Rotini Noodles
(they make gluten free ones too) cooking

when the chicken is cooked thru 

throw in a bit of pancetta (that flavor goes a long ways)

When everything is done mix together in a large bowl 

with freshly grated parmesan and a bit of feta - 

Serve with your favorite Red Wine - 

THINK SPRING

Still here

Sorry I haven't been posting -  YIKES this weather is about to drive me into hibernation

28 degs today with a windchill of 12 - BRRRRRRR   

Let me tell you - 28 degs in April feels lots colder than 28 degs in February 

Last week I did alot of cooking at home - 

but it wasn't anything unique 

just some of my old standbys from this blog

and they were delicious!!

Found a new Blog to follow

This morning I am trying one of her recipes - Gluten Free Scones

Murray Wellness

They are pretty good - 

of course not as sweet and heavy as we are used to 

but the flavor is yum!

Windy Ridge Trio

Tomorrow night - 

Saturday March 15th 6-9

at 

9 Bean Rows  - Suttons Bay

http://9beanrows.com/

WONDERFUL place to have dinner!!

White Chicken Chilli in the Crock Pot

Ingredients

• 1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken I use the Bare Chicken Brand from Target
• 1 45 oz jar of great northern beans 
• Saute 1 cup of onions and 1/2 cup of garlic together
• 1 Tbsp Chili Powder
• 1 Tsp Cumin
• 1 Tbsp Cilantro
• 1 can chopped green chilies
• 4 cups of chicken broth (one box)
• 1 Bag of Mixed veggies with red and green peppers
• 2 Stalks Diced Celery - if you want
• ½ cups of plain yogurt - left this as an option for people to add later
• Topping that we like….
• Cheese, Chopped Onion, Cilantro, Avocado, Limes, Fresh Cilantro

Instructions

1. Cut chicken into large chunks and place in your slow cooker.
2. Top with one can of beans,veggies, sautéed onions, garlic and celery.
3. Pour the remaining can of beans in a bowl and smash with the back of a spoon. Stir them around until they are like a paste. Place this bean paste into the crockpot. This will make your chili creamy, without adding cream!
4. In a medium bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, cilantro, chilies, and chicken broth.
5. Pour over top of ingredients in the crock pot.
6. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.
7. Before serving, stir gently and then stir in the yogurt or leave till later

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Apple Bacon Melt

Homemade apple bread- open face

Wests Windy Acres Cottage Bacon

Thin pieces of Honey Crisp Apples

Covered in Cabot Sharp Ceddar, Melt

Soooooo good!