I realize it is hard for us to work and then prepare a special meal for guests when we get home. That’s why most of us try to have “Company’s Coming” on our day off. I have found that this is not always possible, so I have put together a simple meal that will even impress your Mother-in-law.
Crispy Dijon Chicken (or Pork Chops) Brussel Sprouts in Creamy Sauce Toasted Angel Food Cake Ingredients 1/2 Cup plain yogurt 1 Tsp of your favorite herb seasoning 1 Tsp lemon juice 1 Tsp Dijon mustard 1 Cup crushed corn flakes 1/2 Cup Parmesan cheese, grated 4 Bone-in chicken breast halves (or four pork chops) 2 Packages frozen brussel sprouts 2 Tbsp chopped onion 2 Tbsp butter or margarine 3-4 Tsp brown sugar 2 Tsp all purpose flour 1/2 Tsp salt 1/2 Tsp ground mustard 1/8 Tsp pepper 1/2 Cup milk 1/2 Cup sour cream 1 Jar diced pimientos, drained 4 Tbsp cream cheese, softened 8 Slices angel food cake (cut 3/4 inch thick) 4-8 Tsp preserves (I like raspberry) 8 Tsp butter or margarine, softened Powdered sugarChicken
1. In a shallow bowl, combine the yogurt, seasoning, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard.
2. In another bowl, combine the cornflake crumbs and Parmesan.
3. Roll the chicken in the yogurt mixture and then in the crumb mixture.
4. Place chicken in a greased baking dish and bake at 350 degrees for 35-45 minutes, or until juices run clear.
Brussel Sprouts
1. Cook the brussel sprouts according to package directions and set aside.
2. In a saucepan saute the onion in the butter until tender.
3. Stir in the brown sugar, flour, salt, mustard, and pepper.
4. Gradually add the milk and bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1 minute then reduce the heat.
5. Drain the brussel sprouts and cut them in half. Add them to the sauce and heat through.
6. Stir in sour cream and pimentos.
Toasted Angel Food Cake
1. Spread cream cheese on one side of 4 slices of cake.
2. Spread preserves on the other 4 slices (just one side)
3. Place a slice of cream cheese covered cake together with a preserve covered slice. (sandwich style)
4. Spread butter on the outsides of the cake “sandwiches”.
5. Over medium high heat, toast cake on both sides until lightly browned and cream cheese is melted.
6. Dust each piece with powdered sugar.
Now can you beat that? If you have some suggestions or requests just set up your sign-in information
and start commenting. I will be back with another idea as soon as I come up with it! In the meantime, I hope you enjoy my babbling.
JanetK
