French Country Chicken

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Now that my daughter is an adult, we've finally come clean that when she was growing up we used to recycle gifts for her to give us on holidays or special occasions. She never really paid attention to what she was wrapping for us, she was just excited to be giving mom and dad a gift. So when we told her that she gave Jason the same tool about 7 different times, she was like wtf? LOL. She likes to complain that we are the hardest people on the planet to buy gifts for, and I agree with her to a point, simply because as we age we are trying to decrease the amount of material items we have in our home. But we love consumables. For me, I'd love a candle or a box of my favorite tea. For Jason, it's always food. Either a dinner out or a home cooked meal would make him the happiest. But this year she did find a pretty good gift in the form of an experience, but I can't share with you just yet to ruin her surprise. Normally she'd scour the internet looking for a unique recipe, but since she is off the hook for coming up with a meal worthy of a special occasion, I thought I would share a recipe that's perfect for many dads this Father's Day in case anyone needed any inspiration this year. After saving this recipe from Golden Blossom Honey, I made this French Country Chicken a few weeks back for dinner and it was a huge hit with Jason. 

 

 

While this recipe is fancy enough for Father's Day, you certainly do not need a special occasion to serve this meal. Because there are so many veggies in this dish, I also think it needs to be saved by those who are doing some serious gardening this year. It's a great way to use up extra produce before it goes to waste. You can serve the chicken over a bed of white rice, but it would pair with pasta beautifully as well. Vegetarians do not need to shy away from this recipe. Simply replace the chicken breast with a grilled portobella mushroom cap and it's *chef kiss* delicious. Don't let the number of ingredients steer you away from trying your hand at this recipe. With a good chopper, this could easily be on the table in under 45 minutes.

 

Ingredients

3 tablespoons tomato paste

2 tablespoons GOLDEN BLOSSOM HONEY

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 cup chicken broth

1 clove garlic, minced

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon butter

2 whole chicken breasts, halved, skinned and boned

1 cup carrots, diced

1 cup red onion, diced

1 cup zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch chunks

1 cup yellow squash, cut into 1/2-inch chunks

1/4 cup dry red wine

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

2 cups cooked long-grain or basmati rice

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

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What are your Father's Day plans this year?

 

 

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Kiwi Berry Pie

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It's fruit picking season and I am here for it! Unfortunately my wild strawberries don't look like they're going to come back this year, but my blueberry bushes and cherry tree are looking pretty promising so far. While I may not get fresh from the garden strawberries, this is the time of the year that I don't mind buying a few containers from the grocers. I had the first in-season berries at my Cinco de Mayo party a few weeks back and my sister-in-law introduced me to a new treat. Strawberries dipped in sour cream then rolled in a bit of brown sugar. Sounds disgusting, but it ended up being so good! It's not something I'd eat regularly because I like my berries plain or with a touch of whipped cream, but I'd eat a couple of them like that every now and again. Because I tend to go hog wild when the berries are first in season, I did end up with a little more fruit than intended before we headed off to Atlanta last week. That left me scrambling for a recipe to use them in so I didn't come home to a fridge full of moldy fruit. I found this Kiwi Berry Pie recipe on Golden Blossom Honey, and we ended up eating it for our anniversary dessert last week. 

 

 

If you're a fruit lover as much as I am, then this pie recipe is all you're going to need this summer. It has an amazing assortment of the best fruits all rolled into one delicious pie. I'm not gonna lie, it's sweet. Like really, really sweet, but that's what I love about this dessert. We ate it as is because we didn't have any on hand, but if you're wanting to take it up a notch in the sweetness department, hit your slice with some whipped cream for an extra bit of pizzazz. With all of the summertime gatherings on the horizon, make sure you pin this recipe. It's easy, it's delicious, and it makes for the best summertime potluck dessert. You can thank me later. 

Ingredients

9 inch pie crust (baked according to package directions)

8 fresh kiwis, peeled and sliced

2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced

1/2 cup GOLDEN BLOSSOM HONEY

2 Tablespoons cornstarch

1/4 cup water

1 Tablespoon butter

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1/2 cup fresh blueberries

1/2 cup fresh raspberries

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Do you have any fruit trees or bushes in your yard?

 

 

 

 

Pasta with Sausage, Caramelized Onions and Spinach

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Today marks our 20 year wedding anniversary. I always thought I'd be celebrating this milestone in Hawaii, but life has many twists and turns and sometimes things don't play out the way you imagine them. Instead of sitting on the big island sipping mai tai's, we're in Georgia today. We're here for the Atlanta Women's Expo, but I'm not even mad I have to work on my anniversary because work brought me to my best friend, who I don't get to see much these days since she moved to the Peach State. And short of Hawaii, I can't think of a better way to celebrate than with good friends by our side. We'll probably keep it low key with a pizza party at her house, but I did end up making us a special dinner earlier this week before we left since I knew we wouldn't have time to celebrate just the two of us today. I wanted to keep it simple yet classy, and when I want that combination, pasta is usually my go-to. I ended up browsing through Golden Blossom Honey's recipe index and came across this Pasta with Sausage, Caramelized Onions and Spinach recipe that I knew Jason would love. 

Sausage isn't my thing, but it's something he loves and will consume whenever he can. So, what better time to spoil the husband than on our anniversary? I did end up buying spicy sausage so I skipped the red pepper flakes, but if you like a lot of heat in this type of dish, go for both! I think this dish is one that will really shine in the summer months using garden fresh produce. It can definitely be eaten year round, but a sauce made from just picked tomatoes, onions and spinach can't be beat! 

 

Ingredients

1 pound gemelli pasta, cooked according to package directions

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 large onion, peeled, cut in half lengthwise, and sliced

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons GOLDEN BLOSSOM HONEY

8-12 ounces spicy Italian sausage, casings removed, sausage meat crumbled

1 pound plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped

1 pound fresh baby spinach leaves

pinch red pepper flakes

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

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What are your weekend plans?

 

 

 

 

Marinated Grilled Chicken with Mango and Tossed Greens

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I had a discussion not too long ago with someone who insisted that fruit does not belong in salad. But like pineapple on pizza, I beg to differ. For me, it all belongs together. I love a salad with refreshing fruit bits mixed in. Apples, strawberries, grapes, cranberries, and pears are some of my top picks to mix into greens. Throw on some feta or goat cheese and toss in a few almonds or walnuts and that's a perfect salad to me. But one fruit that I have never tried in my salad are mangoes. I like mango fruit well enough, but I mostly use it pureed into a smoothie instead of eating it whole, as is. But with the weather really starting to heat up this past week, I'm craving a LOT more fruit these days. While I was at the grocers, I bought a few extra mangoes while they were on sale and decided to put a few to use in this Marinated Grilled Chicken with Mango and Tossed Greens recipe from Golden Blossom Honey. 

 

 

I admit, I wasn't expecting to like the mango in my salad as much as I like my normal fruit picks, but it turned out to be a spectacular surprise for me. I don't know if it was the contrast of the sweetness of the fruit paired to the acidic flavor of the vinegar dressing, but I devoured it! My husband isn't much for salad, because according to him any lettuce is a waste of caloric space, but because this recipe calls for the addition of marinated chicken, I was able to pass this off as an entire meal. For a vegetarian version with protein, omit the chicken and toss in a handful of nuts. I like almond because I think it pairs well with the dressing best, but peanuts and cashews would be amazing here too. As the temperatures rise, this is an excellent recipe to have on hand for a light and refreshing lunch or dinner. And if you are on the fence about mango in salad like I was, I ask that you try it at least once before nixing the idea altogether. You may end up just as pleasantly surprised as I was and end up eating it in your greens all summer long. 

 

Ingredients

1 mango, peeled and diced

Dressing:

2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar

2 Tablespoons GOLDEN BLOSSOM HONEY

4 Tablespoons olive oil

2 chicken breasts, boned, skinned and halved

Marinade:

1/2 cup soy sauce

1/2 Tablespoon vegetable oil

2 Tablespoons GOLDEN BLOSSOM HONEY

1/8 teaspoon dried ginger

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 Tablespoon grated orange zest

Salad:

1/2 pound green beans

1 head red leaf lettuce, torn into small pieces

1 small head radicchio, torn into small pieces

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Fruit in salad, yes or no?

 

 

 

 

Onion Cheese Tart

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Don't you love little charming touristy towns? I know that I do! One of my favorites is Frankenmuth in Michigan. It's one that we took the girls to many years ago, which I'm pretty sure I blogged about our first visit way back then, and one that I am lucky enough that my work travels takes me to at least twice a year. We were just there over the weekend and as per usual, Allison and I had to make our traditional stop into the Cheese Haus. I can hardly ever walk out of there without spending all of my money on different types of cheeses that I can't find back home. Blueberry cobbler, smoked bacon, red pepper, basil and parmesean were some of the novelty flavors that we purchased this round. But in addition to new flavors, we did grab some classics like mozzarella and Swiss. And in true fashion, I couldn't wait to get home and try some new recipes with my new cheeses. I love me some caramelized onions, so it was a no brainer to pull out the grater and take it to the Swiss so I could put it to good use in this Onion and Cheese Tart, a Golden Blossom Honey recipe. 

 

 

This is one of those recipes that I simply cannot get enough of. Caramelized onions mixed into a cheesy batter. Oh, yeah... that's the good stuff right there! There was enough batter that I could have filled 2 store bought pie crusts, so I am thinking next time I will divide it between the two crusts that come in the package or just purchase the ready made deep dish pie crust from the grocer's freezer. Mother's Day is less than 2 weeks away, so if you haven't planned lunch for the special mom/s in your life yet, this right here is my recommendation! 

Ingredients

 

1 9-inch pie crust

1 Tablespoon olive oil

2 Tablespoons butter or margarine

2 large onions preferably Vidalia, cut into 1/4-inch slices

2 eggs

1 cup half & half

2 Tablespoons flour

2 teaspoons GOLDEN BLOSSOM HONEY

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

4 ounces Swiss cheese, grated

1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

 

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You can find this recipe, as well as many more delicious recipes right on the Golden Blossom Honey recipe page! Be sure to follow Golden Blossom Honey on Facebook and Twitter to stay up to date on new products and promotions.

If you like this recipe, be sure to come back every Friday, where I feature a new recipe from Golden Blossom Honey, and be sure to Pin It on Pinterest! 

 

  

What is your favorite little tourist town?