Chicken Breasts with Sweet Potato Pecan Butter

This is a simple recipe that provides a lot of flavor, and a quick, easy dinner entree.  These go well with a squash dish or sweet potatoes. 

Ingredients:
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
Sweet Potato Pecan Butter
Salt
Pepper

Lightly salt and pepper the chicken breasts.  Cover liberally on the top with Sweet Potato Pecan Butter and place on a baking pan.  Place into a preheated oven at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes (depends on the size of the fillets).  Serve and enjoy!

Chipotle Spiced Shrimp

Here's a recipe I stumbled upon this morning.  With the Lenten season coming up, a lot of folks are looking for new seafood ideas and here is one that sounds great.  Check out the link to The Foodie in You and let them know how it turns out when you make a batch!

Mini Nachos

If you are looking for a nice twist to a appetizer, try this.

Ingredients:

1 lb  Ground Italian Sausage
1      Package Flat Corn Tortilla Chips (bite size or slightly larger)
8 oz Shredded Cheddar Cheese or Mexican Blend Cheese
Candied Jalapenos

Brown and drain the Italian sausage.  Place chips side by side on a baking sheet.  Add to each chip a layer of sausage and then cheese.  Top each with a candied jalapeno ring.  Place the sheet into a preheated 350 degree oven and bake until the cheese melts.  Place on a platter and serve.

Salsa Giveaway!

What are you making for the big game?

With the Super Game this Sunday being one of the biggest social events of the season, everyone gets a chance to have their own little (or big) tailgate spread. With that in mind, what is it that you will be featuring on your game day table?

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1: Be a follower of this blog and leave a comment of what you will be having.

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All entries must be received by noon (CST) on Monday, February 7th 2011 to be eligible. Have fun and enjoy the game.