The food processor makes things so easy. I don't, however, enjoy cleaning it.
I had thought the almond/whole wheat flour mixture would be dry, but the recipe told me to drizzle in a little EVOO. After I did this - I realized that I just made ALMOND BUTTER for the first time. That was pretty cool, except it made coating the chicken breasts extremely difficult.
It could be because I didn't measure anything I put into the food processor. I tend to just eyeball that stuff. Either way, the chicken turned out moist and tasty.
Check out my cute new plate - given to me by my friend Laura - there are three other that will also be featured soon. I love square plates.
I tried every angle to make this chicken look appetizing, but after 10 different pictures, I gave up and just sliced it.
I also put together a salad with tomatoes, yellow squash, onions, and goat cheese crumbles. Mixed together EVOO and Balsamic Vinegar as a light dressing. Salad tastes better served in a wooden bowl.
View of the whole dinner together...
I really don't like many salad dressings. I have about 5 different bottles in my fridge because I try them once and then never use them again. My favorites are Good Seasons italian dressing or plain old evoo/balsamic.About to settle in to watch the episode of Celebrity Rehab that I missed. Anyone else enjoy this show? I love it.
Good night all!
That is one adorable plate!
ReplyDeleteHave a great night :)
"The food processor makes things so easy. I don't, however, enjoy cleaning it."
ReplyDeleteAMEN TO THAT!! It's such a pain in the ass trying to clean that thing.
Love the plate!!
Enjoy the show!! :-)
LOVE the plate- haha how LOCO is gary busy?? hilarious :D
ReplyDeleteThat plate is too cute! I love holiday plates! Chicken looks like it came out great :)
ReplyDeletehaha most of my food is unappleaing to look at- but its the taste thats all that matters!
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I used to make the good season packets alll the time! I am with you though, salad dressing in general is gross. I like EVOO/balsamic. I also like to add a little dijon, brown or honey mustard.
ReplyDeleteI don't watch that show, sorry.
i LOVE that plate :) and i hate cleaning my food processor, too! there was awhile where every time i tried to clean it i cut myself!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I will try crusting something almonds in the near future.
ReplyDeleteHave you ever tried Annie's salad dressings? I recently discovered them, and I have LOVED every one I've tried.
I like the plate. Your dinner looks really good too.
ReplyDeletei dont like salad dressing either. i just like it dry!!
ReplyDeleteand i think ur chicken looks really good :)
I love almond-encrusted chicken. So good - I'll have to try your recipe!
ReplyDeleteOk. I love Dr. Drew. But that song that VH1 insists on playing drives me off the shoe. And Jeff Conway. So creepy. Is it really good, though?
carolinebee/ he is CUCKOO! but makes me laugh everytime he starts talking.
ReplyDeletehangrypants/good tip - I will try adding those things next time!
chickpea/i tried the annie's goddess dressing and didnt like it - i know i am prob the only one. Maybe i should try some other...
caitlin/I wish I could do salad dry, but I need something on there for it to go down! :)
macduff/jeff conway is scary. did you see last night when he went home and finally got his pills - it was completely freaky!
I'm the same way about dressings! It's hard for me to stick with the bottled stuff...I'd rather make a quick vinaigrette.
ReplyDeleteLove the plates...and love the chicken - great dinner!!
cute plate!
ReplyDeleteAnd the purpose of the food is first to taste good, second smells good, and third looks good. :D
I don't like salad dressing in general, so I just use olive oil and balsamic.
Wow, how cool that you made almond butter without even trying girl!
ReplyDeleteI don't watch the show because addiction disturbs me to no end! But I'm hot for Dr. Drew! :)
I'd LOVE your mac & cheese recipe! Can you e-mail it to me? Thank you so much Lauren!
Cute plate :)
ReplyDeleteGreat plate, girly! Your dinner sounds/looks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteWow, that salad looks so good! I like the squash touch...I've never thought to put squash in a salad, but that's a great idea
ReplyDeleteI love that plate :) Nice present!
Very cute plate!! :) Can't wait to see the others...
ReplyDeletewhat a cute plate! i totally agree about cleaning the food processor- what a PAIN
ReplyDeletehope you enjoy your night!