This week is
vacation week. My office is no where near ready for me to go but sometimes you
have to just go and don’t worry about the garden, the house or the dogs… The
kids are holding down the fort.
The garden
has slowed down due to the heat, however, the weeds haven’t. Two beds need to
be prepared for fall planting. I would also like to clean up around the house,
i.e. my favorite thing… pressure washing.
I have been
baking and cooking diners and trying to prepare for the fall rush of activity.
This week is no different. My goal is to make pie crusts, some scones and
cookie dough. All of these baked goods can be frozen for up to three months.
Monday
Chicken Piccata
Dill
Fingerling Potatoes
Iceberg Wedge
Salad
Chicken Piccata
Ingredients
- 2 skinless and boneless chicken breasts, butterflied and then cut in half
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- All-purpose flour, for dredging
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1/4 cup brined capers, rinsed
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Directions
Season
chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge chicken in flour and shake off excess.
In a large
skillet over medium high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with 3 tablespoons
olive oil. Add 2 pieces of chicken and
cook for 3 minutes. When chicken is browned, turn and cook other side for 3
minutes. Remove and transfer to plate. Melt 2 more tablespoons butter and add
another 2 tablespoons olive oil. When butter has melted with the oil, add the
other 2 pieces of chicken and brown both sides in same manner. Remove pan from
heat and add chicken to the plate.Into the pan add the lemon juice, stock and capers. De-glaze the pan and check for seasoning. Return all the chicken to the pan and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove chicken to platter. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to sauce and whisk vigorously. Pour sauce over chicken and garnish with parsley and lemon slices.
Tuesday
Chicken Tacos
with Pica
Refried Beans
Wednesday
Ham and
Gruyere Panini
Fruit Salad
Thursday
Herb Butter
Steak
Baked
Potatoes
Sauteed Green
Beans with Almonds
Chicken Piccata-a favorite. I made it last night. Delicious!
ReplyDelete-Lynn