Sunday, July 29, 2007

Ramen Noodle Salad ! Delish !

This is from one of my message boards. Took a chance and made it and it is wonderful! The recipe can be halved.

1 lg pkg Coleslaw mix
2 1/3 C slivered almonds
1 bunch of green onions, chopped
1 bunch of cilantro, chopped
2 pkg Roast Chicken flavored Ramen (set flavor pkts aside for dressing)
Butter or olive oil

Toast the slivered almonds in a bit of butter or olive oil. Drain them on a paper towel. Put the rest of the ingredients in a large bowl along with broken up Ramen noodles and almonds.

Dressing:
1/4 C olive oil
1/4 C sesame oil
1/4 C rice wine vinegar
2 Ramen seasoning packets

Mix dressing and toss over salad about 5 minutes before serving.

Meal option: Buy a roasted chicken, chop meat and toss it into the salad.

Monday, January 01, 2007

Bruschetta Chicken Bake

from Krafts Food & Family magazine

Prep: 10 min / Total: 40 min.

1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 pkg (6 oz) stove Top Stuffing Mix for Chicken
1/2 C water
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 lb. bonelss skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 t. dried basil leaves
1 C Kraft Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese

Preheat oven to 400°. Place tomatoes with their liquid in medium bowl. Add stuffing mix, water, and garlic; stir just until stuffing mix is moistened. Set aside.

Place chicken in 13X9 baking dish; sprinkle with the basil and cheese. Top with the stuffing mixture.

Bake 30 min. or until chicken is cooked through.

Makes 6 servings.