Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Chicken Divan

You'll Need:
1 package of frozen broccoli, chopped
3 cups shredded chicken
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup grated sharp cheddar
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp curry powder
salt and pepper (a dash of each)
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs (i took a regular loaf of bread and used 5 pieces in the food processor)
2 Tbsp melted butter

Directions:
Cook broccoli. Mix chicken and broccoli together in a casserole dish. Combine soup, mayonnaise, sour cream, cheddar cheese, lemon juice, curry, and salt and pepper. Wisk and then add wine. Wisk again. Pour the sauce over the chicken mixture. Stir together bread crumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle over top. Bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes.

Homemade Tomato Sauce

You'll Need:
20 vine ripened roma tomatoes
1 green pepper
1 cup brown sugar
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tbsp oregano
1 tbsp basil
1 tsp salt
1 can tomato paste
1 crushed garlic clove

Directions:
Peel tomatoes and place in saucepan on stovetop on low to medium heat. Chop green pepper and add into tomatoes. Allow to simmer on stove top for 1 hour stirring every 5 minutes. Turn off and allow to cool for 1 hour or overnight in fridge (preferred). Puree in food processor. Place back on stovetop. Wisk in other ingredients. Cook for an additional 20 minutes on low. Serve hot or freeze.