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Your Life A to Z (01/21/2008)

Johnny’s Italian Chicken

   
• 4-6 chicken breasts (halves)

   
• 1 cup of Pinot Noir

   
• 1 T of finely minced fresh parsley

   
• 1 T of finely minced fresh Italian Oregano

   
• 2 medium garlic gloves, minced    

   
• salt  and lemon pepper, to taste

   
• ½ cup of olive oil

Combine salt, lemon pepper, minced garlic, and herbs.  Rub chicken with the herb and spice mixture.  Douse rubbed chicken with red wine, and then rub with olive oil.  Cook either in the oven at 350° for 20 min. or by grilling on your BBQ.

Caprese salad

   
• Cut 3 vine-ripe tomatoes and 1 pound fresh mozzarella to 1/4-inch thick slices

   
• Fresh basil leaves

   
• Pinch of Parsley

   
• Balsamic vinegar, for drizzling

   
• Extra-virgin olive oil (optional)

   
• Salt and pepper

 

Arrange tomato, mozzarella cheese slices and basil alternately overlapping on platter.
Whisk oil (optional) and balsamic vinegar together. Pour over tomatoes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.


Grilled Fresh Squash

   
1. Wash and pat dry your vegetables

   
2. Sliced Italian squash lengthwise, approximately ¼ inch thick

   
3. salt and pepper to taste and brush lightly with olive oil

   
4. Place on medium hot grill

   
5. Cook until vegetables are soft to the touch, approximately 10 minutes