Month: December 2012
Just finished listening to The Litigators by John Grisham. I enjoyed a classic John Grisham read. The main character was a really likeable guy, and sometimes it is just fun to read about nice characters.
Hailey’s first Christmas Eve started out with a Hart family tradition – last minute shopping. Hailey and Daddy spent the day at the malls, picking out a few more gifts. Later that night, we went to the Christmas Eve service at St. John Lutheran. Hailey managed to sleep through most of it. The few moments […]
Kratomas: It’s like Christmas, but celebrated with the Kratohwil’s a couple of days early. And Kratomas is a crazy fun time. Grandma Ce Ce and Gramps spoiled Hailey for her first Christmas, Dan prepared an awesome meal, and fun was had by all during a quality round of Cards Against Humanity.
4 to 5 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/2 cup flour (for dredging) 4 or 5 poblano chiles (Anaheim chiles may be substituted) 1 large onion, cut into 1/2-inch square pieces 6 ounces heavy cream (or half-and-half) 1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese 4 tablespoons butter Salt, pepper and cayenne for seasoning Roast poblano chiles in […]
This is by far one of my favorite recipies! 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour for coating1/2 tsp Salt1/4 tsp Ground Black Pepper2 large Skinless, Boneless Chicken Breasts, halved, (or 4 normal sized breasts) pounded 1/4 inch thick4 Tbsp Butter, dividedExtra Virgin Olive Oil (use as needed)16 oz Sliced White Mushrooms4 cloves Garlic1/2 Shallot, chopped (or sub […]
3 half breasts of chicken 1 bunch cilantro (about 1/2 cup) 2 jalapenos, sliced 3 garlic cloves green bell pepper 1 large red onion coarse sea salt lime juice soy sauce diced carrots (like you would put on a salad) sugar sesame seed oil rice Cut each half chicken breast into 8 pieces Stir fry […]
My take on Montreal Steak Seasoning 2 Tablespoons coarse salt (kosher or sea) 1 Tablespoon paprika 4 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes (or cayenne pepper) 4 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper (coarse) 2 teaspoons ground coriander 2 teaspoons dehydrated onion 2 teaspoons dill weed 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 teaspoons dried rosemary 1 teaspoons dried […]
Chicken 2 1/2 pounds chicken breast (pounded thin) 2 ounces olive oil 8 ounces sliced mushrooms 2 lemons (halved) 4 ounces heavy whipping cream 4 artichokes 4 teaspoons parsley 12 ounces lemon sauce 20 ounces angel hair pasta 8 tablespoons fried pancetta 4 tablespoons fried capers Lemon Sauce 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 quart […]
1 lbs pork tenderloin, sliced into 1/2-inch thick medallions 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 teaspoons olive oil 1/4 cup chopped shallots 1 cup chicken broth 2-1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 4oz cherry flavored Craisins 1/4 teaspoon salt Season the pork medallions with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and pepper. Heat 2 […]
Happy three months to Hailey! Things don’t seem entirely different than they did a month ago with the exception that I have gone back to work. More on that in another post, if I ever get to it. We have ourselves one happy baby! Hailey loves to smile is has learned to laugh. She does […]