Frog Tales

This was a fantastic recipe.  It's a knockoff of a Chili's recipe and the bacon addition was just to elevate the recipe to the next level.  Everyone loved it and the lads proclaimed “This needs to be on the menu more often!”.  I have put the quantities for 4 servings and 8 servings (if you cook for a small army like I do). Ingredients 2 (or 4) chicken breasts, boneless skinless, diced 4 (6) teaspoons cajun seasoning 1/4 (1/2) lb bacon, sliced 2 tablespoons butter 1 (2) jars red pepper Alfredo sauce 1/4 (1/2) teaspoon salt 1 (2) teaspoon black pepper 8 (16) oz of fettucini pasta, cooked and drained 2 (3) roma tomatoes, diced 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, fresh shredded, to taste Directions In a large resealable plastic bag, shake chicken and cajun seasoning until chicken is thoroughly coated. In large dutch oven, saute bacon and chicken in 2 tablespoons butter, over medium heat, turning whenever necessary. When chicken is done, add Alfredo sauce and re...

I found a great garden center this week (Steve thinks "uh oh") and they had some beautiful basil plants. And, at only $10 EC a piece, it's cheaper to buy the plants than to buy the little fresh herb packages at the store.  So I bought 6 plants and with that much fresh basil, pesto had to be on the menu.  The addition of mint to the recipe adds an amazing aromatic component and also makes it very refreshing during the hot days of summer. Pork: Mint Basil Pesto Pasta 4 to 6 pork chops, 3/4 inch thick Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped 1 tablespoon garlic, minced  3 tablespoons olive oil  1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar Pesto: 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1/4 cup olive oil Pasta: 1 lb dry pasta (I used rotini) 2 peppers, chopped 4 garlic cloves, minced 4 roma tomatoes, diced 2 cups fresh spinach, ch...