Spinach Salad with Crispy Parmesan Rounds AND Fresh Southern Peach Cobbler

Spinach Salad with Crispy Parmesan Rounds

½ c finely shredded Parmesan cheese (2 oz)

¼ t freshly ground pepper

1 to 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into strips

1 T olive oil

2 cloves of garlic, minced

2 T freshly snipped basil

6 c loosely packed fresh spinach or spinach, fresh salad greens & arugula mix

1 c sliced mushrooms

¼ c tomato wedges

½ c sliced red onion

¼ bottled basil & Parmesan salad dressing

1.    Preheat oven to 300.  For cheese rounds, line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.  Draw four 4 inch circles at least 1 inch apart.  In a small bowl combine cheese and the 1/8 t of pepper.  Divide mixture among the circles, spreading evenly to edges.

2.    Bake for 10 – 15 mins or until cheese is melted and just beginning to brown on the edges.  Cool on baking sheet.  Carefully remove cheese rounds from paper or foil.

3.    Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with salt and additional pepper.  Ina  large skillet heat oil over med heat.  Add chicken and garlic; cook about 8 mins or until chicken is no longer pink, stirring occasionally and sprinkling with basil for the last 2 mins of cooking.

4.    In a large bowl, toss together spinach, mushrooms, tomato wedges and red onion.  Divide spinach mixture among dinner plates.  Top with chicken strips and cheese rounds. Serve with Salad dressing.

Courtesy of:

BHG Cooking Magazine / Skinny One Dish Meals

264 calories per serving

Fresh Southern Peach Cobbler

·   8 fresh peaches - peeled, pitted and sliced into thin wedges

·   
1/4 cup white sugar

·   
1/4 cup brown sugar

·   
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

·   
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

·   
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

·   
2 teaspoons cornstarch

·   1 cup all-purpose flour

·   1/4 cup white sugar

·   
1/4 cup brown sugar

·   
1 teaspoon baking powder

·   
1/2 teaspoon salt

·   
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces

·   
1/4 cup boiling water

MIX TOGETHER:


3 tablespoons white sugar

1.     Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

2.     In a large bowl, combine peaches, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Toss to coat evenly, and pour into a 2 quart baking dish. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes.

3.     Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine flour, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Blend in butter with your fingertips, or a pastry blender, until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in water until just combined.

4.     Remove peaches from oven, and drop spoonfuls of topping over them. Sprinkle entire cobbler with the sugar and cinnamon mixture. Bake until topping is golden, about 30 minutes.

Courtesy of: AllRecipes.com

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Fresh-Southern-Peach-Cobbler/Detail.aspx?event8=1&prop24=SR_Title&e11=peaches&e8=Quick%20Search&event10=1&e7=Home%20Page&soid=sr_results_p2i10

VERDICT:  it was good but I am used to a crumble with oats and this was more like a cake batter; presentation not the best but oh was it good!