Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Valentine's Day Is Coming

It has been a few days since I posted anything. I am still alive and kicking. Busy getting ready for Valentine's Day and trying out a new recipe.

I had some leftover chicken from our Sunday Dinner and decided to make a totally new recipe tonight for supper. Harvey loved it and had second helpings. I did change the recipe up a bit as I did not have some of the ingredients to hand. It still tasted wonderful.

Here it is.



Chicken and Mushroom Pasta

Company's Coming Leftover Cookbook

3 cups medium bow pasta ( I used penne)

12 cups boiling water

2 tsp salt

Cook pasta in boiling water and salt in a large pot for about 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender but firm. Drain. Return to pot. Cover to keep warm.

1 tbsp oil

1 cup thinly sliced onion

Heat oil in frying pan. Add onion and cook for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring often until onion is softened.

2 cups sliced white mushrooms

2 cups sliced brown mushrooms

1/2 tsp garlic powder

I did not have fresh mushrooms so used 2 cans of drained mushrooms. Add these to the cooked onion and cook for about 5 minutes. Or if using fresh until liquid is evaporated.

3/4 cup chicken broth

4 oz cream cheese cut up

Add broth to the mushroom mixture and bring to a boil. Add cut up cream cheese. Heat and stir until cheese is melted.

1 cup chopped leftover cooked chicken

1 tbsp dried parsley

Add chicken and parsley to the frying pan. Heat and stir until chicken is heated through. Add to pasta. Toss. Makes about 6 cups. Enough to serve 4.

Now for the fun stuff. I had a great deal of chocolate left from Christmas and decided to pull out the lollipop molds. I have been busy making Chocolate Lollipops for the students. Harvey thought they were so cute he asked me if I could make a few extra for the girls at work.
Hopefully I will be finished up tonight.

Well off to visit you all, hope the coffee is still on.

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

8 comments:

  1. You have just showed me a recipe with all my favorites! I am a mushroom addict. Can't wait to try this one.

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  2. I too want to try this one very soon!!!! Hugs...m..

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  3. g'morning, dear heart...
    This sure looks delicious!!

    Coffee is on and some Peanut Butter Cookies are waiting for ya..Come on over!! :)
    xo bj

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  4. OH, Jackie what a great idea with your left over chocolate. I love making meals like the one above, this is another one I will add to my recipe file. That is a good idea to have can or jar mushrooms on hand, very clever.
    Take care and have a beautiful day,
    Ginger

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  5. Oh, those lollypops look wonderful! Bet Harvey's co-workers will just love them.

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  6. I love pasta salad.. looks yummy.
    The kids will sure love the treats.

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  7. The pasta looks great and so do the treats.
    Our monthly Women's club meeting is tonight. The hostesses always do such special things in February. I can't wait to see what it will be.
    Don't work too hard. Have a blessed weekend.
    Mama Bear

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  8. Hi Jackie, Just a note to say hello and I hope all is well. Just a little worried that's all. I hope you and a wonderful Easter.
    Hugs,
    Ginger

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