Servings: 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

What You Need:

• 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 3 medium tomatoes, sliced
• 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)

What You Do:

1. Heat garlic and olive oil in a medium skillet.
2. Sprinkle pepper on chicken and add to the skillet, cooking for 8 – 10 minutes.
3. Pour in white wine and cook for another 2 minutes.
4. Place chicken on a platter and saute tomato slices and mushrooms in skillet until tender.
5. Pour tomatoes, mushrooms, and pan drippings over chicken and serve.

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10-15 minutes

What You Need:

• 1/4 cup sweet white wine or orange juice
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3/4 cup water
• 4 medium pears: peeled, cored, and sliced
• 4 scoops vanilla ice cream
• walnuts (optional)

What You Do:

1. Bring wine/juice, sugar, vanilla, and water to a boil in a skillet.
2. Add pear slices.
3. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 10-15 minutes.
4. Serve in dessert dishes. Top with vanilla ice cream and walnuts (optional.)
5. Pour juice from skillet over pears.

Servings: 6 side-dishes or 4 main courses

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Chill Time: 2 hours

What You Need:

• 1 small red onion, chopped
• 1 medium green pepper, coarsely chopped
• 1 medium cucumber, cut into small pieces
• 3 medium tomatoes, cut into small pieces
• 3 tablespoons parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup salad oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons vinegar
• 3/4 teaspoon fresh basil or 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon dry mustard powder
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• dash of hot pepper sauce (optional)
• croutons (optional)

What You Do:

1. Combine vegetables and parsley in a medium mixing bowl.
2. Make dressing by combining all remaining ingredients (except croutons) in a covered jar.
3. Shake dressing well and pour over salad. Toss to coat.
4. Cover and chill for 2 hours.
5. Garnish with croutons (if desired) before serving.