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Easy Bruschetta Chicken Recipe

April 23, 2018 By Ann Leave a Comment

This easy Bruschetta Chicken Recipe is super flavorful, light, and perfect for dinner! This chicken breast recipe is a great change of pace from your traditional baked chicken recipe – try it today!

Easy Bruschetta Chicken Recipe

Notes:

• This serves two. To make servings for four double the recipe. For serving six, triple the recipe, and for serving eight, quadruple the recipe.

• The garlic is quite pungent if you are crushing or mincing garlic from a clove. If you use bottled minced garlic, it is not as powerful. Keep that in mind if you are a garlic lover, or if a little garlic goes a long way.

• Deseeding the tomato is recommended if you dislike seeds or have something other than a Roma tomato.

• If you want to use bone-in chicken breasts. Remove the skin (save it for chicken bone broth), and make the Easy Bruschetta Chicken Recipe as directed below. The fact that it has the bone in makes a world of difference in the flavor – it actually intensifies the flavor of the chicken, cooking it on the bone. Bone-in chicken breasts also tend to be less expensive than boneless chicken breast at the meat counter.

Easy Bruschetta Chicken Ingredients:

• 2 Chicken Breasts, boneless, skinless
• Pepper to taste
• Salt to taste
• 1 TBSP Garlic, minced
• 2 tsp Oil
• 1 Tomato, large
• 3 Basil leaves, fresh
• 2 tsp Balsamic Vinegar

Easy Bruschetta Chicken Mise en Place:

• Measuring Spoons
• Baking Dish
• Nonstick spray
• Knife
• Cutting Board

Easy Bruschetta Chicken Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Lightly coat a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
• Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste.
• Mix the minced garlic with the oil. Brush the mixture on the two chicken breasts, divide evenly between the two breasts.

• Deseed the tomato if very watery. If the tomato is meatier, like a Roma, no need. Dice into bite sized pieces.

• Place the chicken in the baking pan and cover with the diced tomatoes.
• Place in a preheated 350° oven for 25 – 30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through
• Slice fresh basil very thinly.

• Remove from the cooked chicken from the oven and garnish with the shredded basil, and sprinkle the balsamic vinegar over the tops of the chicken breasts, 1 teaspoon each chicken breast.
• Serve hot.

Easy Bruschetta Chicken Recipe
By Ann
This easy Bruschetta Chicken Recipe is super flavorful, light, and perfect for dinner! This chicken breast recipe is a great change of pace from your traditional baked chicken recipe – try it today!

Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Total Time: 35 Minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 Chicken Breasts, boneless, skinless
• Pepper to taste
• Salt to taste
• 1 TBSP Garlic, minced
• 2 tsp Oil
• 1 Tomato, large, diced, (deseeded if very watery. If it’s more meaty, like a roma, no need.)
• 3 Basil leaves, fresh, sliced very thinly
• 2 tsp Balsamic Vinegar

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Lightly coat a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
• Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste.
• Mix the minced garlic with the oil. Brush the mixture on the two chicken breasts, divide evenly between the two breasts.
• Deseed the tomato if very watery. If the tomato is meatier, like a Roma, no need. Dice into bite sized pieces.
• Place the chicken in the baking pan and cover with the diced tomatoes.
• Place in a preheated 350° oven for 25 – 30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through
• Slice fresh basil very thinly.
• Remove from the cooked chicken from the oven and garnish with the shredded basil, and sprinkle the balsamic vinegar over the tops of the chicken breasts, 1 teaspoon each chicken breast.
• Serve hot.

Makes 2 servings Mexican Fruit Cake

• To print the Easy Bruschetta Chicken recipe click here.

If you are interested in from-scratch chicken recipes, you may want to try these:

• Chicken Salad Recipe – This is the BEST chicken salad recipe EVER! There is no way to describe how good this chicken salad is – you will have to make it and see. Believe me when I say this chicken salad is simply delicious.

• Easy Chicken Bake Recipe – Of all my recipes, this is a top 5 favorite simply because it is so easy and delicious. Leftovers hold up, and this Easy Chicken Bake goes a long way when served with white rice. Easy, economical and tasty comfort food.

• Honey Lemon Chicken with Rice – is sweet-tart, and so tender you can cut it with a fork. The rice cooks so well, and absorbs so many flavors, you’d think you were eating risotto – without the time or stirring! Simply delicious.

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DIY Galaxy Polymer Clay Jewelry Bowl

April 19, 2018 By Ann Leave a Comment

DIY Galaxy Polymer Clay Jewelry Bowl

I admit I really love the galaxy look that is so popular these days. It is so lovely to see the swirling colors of pink, purple, and blue. I wanted to combine my love of galaxy print with my real-life need for a jewelry bowl to put my jewelry in when I am washing my hands. This galaxy clay jewelry bowl turned out amazing, and I look forward to using it every day! Follow these instructions to make your own Galaxy Polymer Clay Jewelry Bowl!

DIY Galaxy Polymer Clay Jewelry Bowl Materials:

• Polymer Clay in blue, pink, purple, and white
• Clear Glass Bowl – that can be baked at a temperature of 275°F
• Gold Acrylic Paint
• White Acrylic Paint
• Fine Tip Artist Paintbrush

DIY Galaxy Polymer Clay Jewelry Bowl Directions:

• Making the galaxy print is similar to making any marble print with clay. You will need to use mostly blue, with accents of purple, white, and pink.
• Roll out your clay into snakes and wind them around each other.

• Curl the clay snake into a ball and gently press the clay together. Slowly work the clay together to position the galaxy print the way you want it. However, be careful not to work the clay too much, or you will lose the definition between the layers.

• Once you are satisfied with the design, press it into the bottom of your glass bowl.
• Press the clay into the bowl until it is about ¼ of an inch thick and about 2 inches high on the sides.
• Make any adjustments to the shape at this point, as you will not be able to change the shape or design after baking.

• Place the glass bowl in the oven at 275 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes.
• Let the clay completely cool in the bowl before removing it.

• Dab small spots of white paint over the surface and inside of the bowl to give your galaxy stars.

• Paint a gold edge around the rim of the bowl to give it a finished look.
• Let the acrylic paint dry, then your bowl is ready to use!

If you would like more galaxy posts, or perhaps make your own jewelry to place in this beautiful DIY Galaxy Polymer Clay Jewelry Bowl – check out these posts:

• How to Make Your Own Galaxy Bath Bombs – These how to make your own galaxy bath bombs instructions are an easy to follow, step by step tutorial.

• DIY Essential Oil Diffuser Bracelets – Make your own all day diffuser bracelet using this easy step by step instruction tutorial.

• DIY Essential Oil Diffuser Necklace – The possibilities are endless for design and scent when you make your own essential oil diffuser necklace. Enjoy your favorite scent all day long when you make your own DIY Essential Oil Diffuser Necklace!

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Easy Sour Cream Coffee Cake Recipe

April 16, 2018 By Ann 4 Comments

This coffee cake is a moist, delicious, and simple to make recipe your friends and family will love. Make a large coffee cake for a big gathering, or divide the easy sour cream coffee cake recipe into two loaf pans – one to eat now, one to freeze for later. This wonderful sour cream coffee cake recipe is a great dessert or early morning breakfast. Honest-to-goodness you will be glad you tried this easy to make recipe! Yum!

Easy Sour Cream Coffee Cake Recipe

Notes

• This is one of my niece’s recipes. I was pretty meh when she suggested it, but honestly, this is a simple coffee cake recipe that tastes phenomenal!! You would never guess that from the ingredients as they are pretty basic, but OMG this tastes fantastic.

• While my (ok her) directions call for a 13″x9″ pan, I have made this by dividing this sour cream coffee cake recipe into two loaf pans and baking. I actually prefer those portions as we will eat one, and freeze one. If you decide to do that, watch the baking time.

• If freezing, wrap well as nothing tastes worse than freezer burned cake. (You freeze after baking and cooling.)

• Instead of lining your pan with parchment paper and spraying with a non-stick spray, you can grease and flour the baking pan. However, the parchment paper method makes removing the sour cream coffee cake from the baking pan a breeze!

Easy Sour Cream Coffee Cake Ingredients:

Ingredients For Topping:

• 1 cup Brown Sugar
• 2 TBSP Flour
• 2 TBSP Salted Butter

Ingredients For Cake:

• 2 cups Flour
• 1 tsp Baking Soda
• 1 tsp Baking Powder
• ½ tsp Salt
• 8 TBSP Unsalted Butter, softened (1 stick)
• 1 cup Sugar
• 3 Eggs
• 1 tsp Vanilla
• 1 cup Sour Cream

Easy Sour Cream Coffee Cake Mise en Place:

• Measuring Spoons
• Measuring Cup
• Bowl
• Spatula
• Stand Mixer (bowl, beater, etc)
• Baking Dish 13″x9″
• Non-stick Spray
• Parchment Paper

Easy Sour Cream Coffee Cake Directions:

• To make the topping:
• In a medium sized bowl combine 1 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons of flour, and 2 tablespoons of salted butter.
• Combine together using a fork until mixture is pebbly. Set aside.

• To make the cake:
• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Lightly spray an 13″ x 9″ baking pan with non-stick spray. Place one sheet of parchment paper across the pan. Place a second sheet of parchment paper across the first sheet (to form an +). Set aside.

• Sift together 2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
• Using a stand mixer, cream together 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, and 1 cup sugar.
• Add eggs one at a time beating until combined after each addition.
• Add 1 teaspoon vanilla.
• Slowly add sifted dry ingredients, do not over beat.
• Fold in sour cream by hand.
• Pour mixture into prepared pan.

• Sprinkle with prepared topping.
• Bake in preheated 350° oven for 30 to 35 minutes.

• To remove the cake from the pan, simply pinch the parchment paper at opposite side (so the weight of the Easy Sour Cream Coffee Cake is supported), lift up the coffee cake, and place it on a cutting board.

Easy Sour Cream Coffee Cake Recipe
By Ann
This coffee cake is a moist, delicious, and simple to make recipe your friends and family will love. Make a large coffee cake for a big gathering, or divide the easy sour cream coffee cake recipe into two loaf pans – one to eat now, one to freeze for later. This wonderful sour cream coffee cake recipe is a great dessert, or early morning breakfast.

Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Total Time: 45 Minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Brown Sugar
• 2 TBSP Flour
• 2 TBSP Salted Butter
• 2 cups Flour
• 1 tsp Baking Soda
• 1 tsp Baking Powder
• ½ tsp Salt
• 8 TBSP Unsalted Butter, softened
• 1 cup Sugar
• 3 Eggs
• 1 tsp Vanilla
• 1 cup Sour Cream

Directions:

• To make the topping:
• In a medium sized bowl combine 1 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons of flour, and 2 tablespoons of salted butter.
• Combine together using a fork until mixture is pebbly. Set aside.
• To make the cake:
• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Lightly spray an 13″ x 9″ baking pan with non-stick spray. Place one sheet of parchment paper across the pan. Place a second sheet of parchment paper across the first sheet (to form an +). Set aside.
• Sift together 2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
• Using a stand mixer, cream together 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, and 1 cup sugar.
• Add eggs one at a time beating until combined after each addition.
• Add 1 teaspoon vanilla.
• Slowly add sifted dry ingredients, do not over beat.
• Fold in sour cream by hand.
• Pour mixture into prepared pan.
• Sprinkle with prepared topping.
• Bake in preheated 350° oven for 30 to 35 minutes.
• To remove the cake from the pan, simply pinch the parchment paper at opposite side (so the weight of the Easy Sour Cream Coffee Cake is supported), lift up the coffee cake, and place it on a cutting board.

Makes 24 servings Easy Sour Cream Coffee Cake

• To print the Easy Sour Cream Coffee Cake recipe click here.

If you are looking for other coffee cake recipes, you might enjoy these:

• Gingerbread Coffeecake Recipe – This Gingerbread Coffeecake topped with a ginger glaze icing is a great way to cap off a winter meal or start the day with a good cup of coffee. The cake is lightly sweetened and has a delicious spiciness to it; an easy way to get your gingerbread fix!

• Sour Cream Pound Cake Recipe – OMG this is one of my all-time favorite recipes! I swear I just love sour cream cake recipes. Yum!

• Original Bacardi Rum Cake Recipe – The Original Bacardi Rum Cake Recipe from the 1980s. This is one moist and delicious rum cake recipe!

• Lemon Pound Cake Recipe – This easy to make lemon pound cake recipe is great for eating fresh from the oven or freezing for later.

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