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Balsamic Chicken & Walnut Gorgonzola Salad

By Toni on June 1, 2012 in Complete Family Dinner, Recipes

Balsamic Chicken & Walnut Gorgonzola Salad

Ingredients

Boneless skinless chicken tenderloins- 2 lbs (if cooking extra chicken to store for Weekly Meal Plan, use 3 lbs
Creamy balsamic salad dressing - (1) bottle
Mixed spring lettuce - (1) ready-to-eat bag
Pears - (2) sliced discarding core
Walnuts, chopped - (1) 2oz. bag
Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled - 4 oz.

Instructions

Chicken

For best results,marinade chicken ahead of time, 2-3 hours to overnight

Combine chicken and ¾ of bottled dressing in large zip-top baggie or shallow dish; seal and place in refrigerator to marinate
Chicken can be cooked on outdoor grill, or indoor grill or griddle over medium-high heat
Remove chicken from marinade and cook, turning once, until brown and cooked thoroughly, approximately 7 minutes each side

Salad

Place lettuce in salad or mixing bowl
Top with pear slices and walnuts
Drizzle with remaining salad dressing and toss
Garnish with Gorgonzola cheese crumbles

http://tonispilsbury.com/balsamic-chicken-walnut-gorgonzola-salad/

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Easy Dinner Idea- Spring Penne

By Toni on May 31, 2012 in Making Dinner, Recipes

Easy Dinner Idea of the Week

Our Easy Dinner Idea of the week is a simple and healthy pasta dish with fresh asparagus, mushrooms and sundried tomatoes. If you’re scrambling for a last-minute dinner solution, this is the recipe for you.

Spring Penne Recipe

Check out our past Easy Dinner Ideas of the Week:

Greek Pita Pockets with Meditteranean Potatoes

Sauteed Steak with Spinach, Tomatoes & Avocado

Berry-Good Pork Tenderloin with Herb Roasted Potaotes

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Apples For Dinner

By Toni on May 30, 2012 in Recipes, Side Dish Recipes

Apples For Dinner?

Why not. If you anticipate throwing away uneaten apples, make them into a family dinner side dish before they go bad.

When I see a few apples that are past their prime, I’ll make this simple recipe to serve alongside a casserole or hearty entree, like Chicken-Fried Steak.

Apples For Dinner

Ingredients

apples- 3-4, diced into 1/2-inch chunks
cinnamon, ground- 2 tspns
salt- 1 tspn
brown sugar- 3 tbspns
butter- 3 tbspns

Instructions

Place in saucepan with cinnamon; cover with water and a dash of salt
Boil over medium-high heat until tender, approximately 6 minutes
Drain water from pan and transfer apples to a serving bowl;mix in butter and brown sugar

http://tonispilsbury.com/apples-for-dinner/

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Easy Dinner Idea- Greek Pitas

By Toni on May 22, 2012 in Making Dinner

Easy Dinner Idea of the Week

Our Easy Dinner Idea of the Week takes just minutes to prepare and is a favorite on the family dinner table. With healthy ingredients like Greek Yogurt, cucumbers and spices like cumin, we love to call this meal our “better than burgers” dinner. Try this easy dinner recipe and save yourself a trip for take-out!

Greek Pita Pockets with Greek Yogurt-Cucumber Sauce and Mediterranean Potatoes

Greek Pita Pockets with Mediterranean Potaotes