A to Z CHALLENGE – I

I is for Idealistic, Illuminating, Illustrious, Imaginative, Immaculate, Immune, Impartial, Impeccable, Impish, Improvisational, Incisive, Incredible, Independent, Indestructible, Indispensable, Individualistic, Indomitable, Industrious, Influential, Informative,Ingenious, Innocent, Innovative, Inquisitive, Insightful, Inspiring,  Instinctive, Instructive, Instrumental, Integrated, Intellectual, Intelligent, Intense, Intent, Interactive, Interesting, Inventive, Invincible, Irreplaceable, Irrepressible,  Irresistible – ALL THINGS I STRIVE TO BE.

A to Z CHALLENGE – G

G IS FOR GOODNESS
GOODNESS is a moral excellence, virtue, kindness, generosity,  the best part of anything, essence, strength – bottom line, something we all need to be and have in our life.

A to Z CHALLENGE – F

F IS FOR: FRIENDLY

Friendly means acting in a non-threatening manner – showing kindness to someone, showing or expressing liking, goodwill, or trust a friendly smile.
BY BEING FRIENDLY IT TAKES LESS EFFORT TO BE DETERMINED TO BE CONSISTENT
  • BECAUSE YOU CAN,
  • BECAUSE YOU SHOULD ,
  • BECAUSE YOU NEED TO,
  • ALWAYS SMILE,
  • ALWAYS BE KIND,
  • ALWAYS BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE.

BAKED OMELETE ROLL

Baked Omelet Roll adapted from Food Family Finds

Serves: 6 – 8

8 large eggs
3/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon Frank’s hot sauce
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1 cup chopped ham, thin sliced
1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced thin
1/4 cup green onion (tops too), sliced thin
1/4 cup diced red pepper
1-1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to taste

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray an 11 x 17 jelly roll pan with non-stick cooking spray, line with parchment paper and enough hanging over all of the edges to grasp, then spray the top with more cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, hot sauce, flour, ham, onions, peppers, mushrooms, salt and pepper.
  • Pour the mixture into the pan an spread evenly.
  • Bake for 14 minutes, just until the egg is no longer shiny.
  • Top with shredded cheese and baking for an additional 2 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and immediately begin to roll the egg mixture. Start with one narrow end, grasping the parchment and roll forward.
  • Continue to roll, using the parchment to avoid burning your fingers until you create a log.
  • Cut into 2 inch sections and serve.

A to Z CHALLENGE – E

E IS FOR: THE EFFORT IT REQUIRES TO BE:

DETERMINED TO BE
CONSISTENT TO
  • ALWAYS SMILE
  • ALWAYS BE KIND
  • ALWAYS BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE.
  • BECAUSE YOU CAN
  • BECAUSE YOU SHOULD 
  • BECAUSE YOU NEED TO

PARSLEY, SAGE, ROSEMARY & THYME CHICKEN

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PARSLEY, SAGE, ROSEMARY & THYME CHICKEN
6-7 pound chicken
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 cups baby carrots
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaves
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 small onion, cut into eighths
4 cloves garlic, minced

  • Preheat oven to 325˚.
  • Generously grease baking dish.
  • Scatter onions, carrots and garlic along the bottom.
  • In a small food processor pulse 3/4 of all the leaves together until well blended.
  • Add butter until well blended.
  • Working from the large cavity end of the bird, use your fingers to loosen the skin form the meat.
  • Using a rubber spatula, place 2/3 of the butter mixture under the skin on both sides of the breast bone.
  • Spread the remaining butter over the outside of the bird.
  • Generously sprinkle the entire bird with salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle with remaining herbs.
  • Roast 1 1/2 hours or until desired temperature.
  • Remove from pan and let rest 15-20 minutes.
  • Strain vegetables and make gravy with drippings if desired.
  • Carve and serve.