hosting my first baby shower today!
we made the trip to 30 together...let the new decade begin!
Saturday, February 4
Friday, February 3
chutney chicken salad
a fun twist on a great favorite! i am one for eliminating mayo as much as possible from chicken salad and this is great! it has some in it but greek yogurt as well to substitute for the extra!
chutney chicken salad
what you need...
what you do...Preheat oven to 350°. Bake almonds in a single layer in a shallow pan 5 to 7 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through. Cool 20 minutes. Whisk together (in a stand mixer) mayonnaise and next 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Add chicken, next 2 ingredients, and toasted almonds, and toss until well blended. Cover and chill 2 to 24 hours.
1/3 cup slivered almonds (optional...i leave out to cut down on fat)
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1/3 cup mango chutney
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
5 cups diced cooked chicken
1 (8-oz.) can sliced water chestnuts, drained (you find these in the chinese aisle at the grocery store)
4 green onions, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1/3 cup mango chutney
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
5 cups diced cooked chicken
1 (8-oz.) can sliced water chestnuts, drained (you find these in the chinese aisle at the grocery store)
4 green onions, chopped (about 1 cup)
what you do...Preheat oven to 350°. Bake almonds in a single layer in a shallow pan 5 to 7 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through. Cool 20 minutes. Whisk together (in a stand mixer) mayonnaise and next 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Add chicken, next 2 ingredients, and toasted almonds, and toss until well blended. Cover and chill 2 to 24 hours.
yes i do realize it seems odd that you would put the chicken in a mixer, however if you put the chicken breasts whole in your kitchen aid stand mixer, lock the arm, and don't even bother chopping up the chicken...you can put a whole chicken breast in there on low speed and watch it pull itself apart (when warm). let it do the work for you until it reaches your desired consistency. kitchen aid=lifesaver!
Thursday, February 2
the fence is complete!
The fence at the start of day 2 (Wednesday)...
The fence is complete on Thursday!!!
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| Wilson's new fence, inclusive of a new gate to go play with Cooper Fite! |
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| Now part 2 of back yard remodel starts this weekend with the remaining backyard junk plant removal! |
apple-cherry cobbler with pinwheel biscuits
this recipe is a bit more work (or so i think everything that requires a pastry blender is) but so worth it! this makes a huge and very rich portion so make it for your next supper club or time you entertain!
biscuits2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup cold butter, cut into pieces
2/3 cup milk
2/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup finely chopped roasted unsalted almonds (optional)
what to do
filling...
apple cherry cobbler with pinwheel biscuits
fruit filling...
8 large sweet red apples, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges (4-5lb bag will do)
2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup butter
1 (12-oz.) package frozen cherries, thawed and well drained
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
fruit filling...
8 large sweet red apples, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges (4-5lb bag will do)
2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup butter
1 (12-oz.) package frozen cherries, thawed and well drained
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
biscuits2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup cold butter, cut into pieces
2/3 cup milk
2/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup finely chopped roasted unsalted almonds (optional)
what to do
filling...
Preheat oven to 425°. Toss together first 3 ingredients. Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add apple mixture. Cook, stirring often, 20 to 25 minutes or until apples are tender and syrup thickens. Remove from heat; stir in cherries and next 3 ingredients. Spoon apple mixture into a lightly greased 3-qt. baking dish. Bake apple mixture 12 minutes, placing a baking sheet on oven rack directly below baking dish to catch any drips.
biscuits...Stir together 2 1/4 cups flour and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl. Cut cold butter pieces into flour mixture with a pastry blender or fork until crumbly; stir in milk. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead 4 to 5 times. Roll dough into a 12-inch square. Combine brown sugar and 2 Tbsp. melted butter; sprinkle over dough, patting gently. Sprinkle with almonds. Roll up, jelly-roll fashion; pinch seams and ends to seal. Cut roll into 12 (1-inch) slices. Place slices in a single layer on top of apple mixture.
Bake at 425° for 15 to 17 minutes or until biscuits are golden. Serve with whipped cream, if desired.
Wednesday, February 1
always a project at the davis house!
our backyard transformation is finally underway! now all we need is "doctor" octavio to come back and rip out more of the yard and for our fence to be finished! stay tuned...
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| the fence comes down! |
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| what a work in progress...maybe they'll take the concrete sink?! |
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| bye bye metal fence, hello wood! |
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| look what happened overnight, fence posts are up! |
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