3 Sides of Crazy (via Mowser)

OOPS, NOT SUCH A GOOD HIDING PLACE, I'VE BEEN FOUND

SPRING CLEANING TIME

Are you ready for spring? We're starting a little spring cleaning around here for my mom. That duster started out white! These ledges and ceiling fan are a pain in the butt. Hubby even helped put it all back together.

FARMERS MARKET SALAD

FARMERS MARKET SALAD
1 Kiwi, sliced
1 hard boiled egg, sliced
1/2 cantaloupe, sliced thin
1/2 cucumber, sliced
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup rotisserie chicken pieces
4 green onions, sliced thin
4 large romaine leaves, torn
salt & pepper
2 tablespoons thousand island dressing
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Layer salad ingredients together. Whisk together vinegar and dressing. Pour over salad ingredients. Toss & Enjoy.

MAPLE VANILLA CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

One of hubby's favorite cookies is chocolate chip. I've experimented for years on getting the right combo of flavors. According to hubby I've finally done it.
MAPLE VANILLA CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
3 1/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon sea salt
1 1/3 cups butter, softened
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 Jumbo eggs
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon maple extract
pinch cinnamon
12 ounce package milk chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 375˚, Sift together the flour, salt and baking soda. Set aside. Cream butter. Add sugars and cream again. Add eggs and cream again. Add vanilla and maple, beating until smooth. Gradually add the flour mixture until we blended. Add chocolate chips and nuts if desired. Drop by spoon fulls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10 minutes.

KIWI ORANGE GLAZED CHICKEN with SCALLION RICE PILAF

KIWI ORANGE GLAZED CHICKEN with SCALLION RICE PILAF
1 roasting chicken (6-7 pounds)
1 kiwi, chopped or sliced
3 oranges
1/4 cup honey
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 green onions, sliced and divided
1 tablespoon safflower oil
1 teaspoon sea salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon roasted corriander, ground
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 cup uncooked rice
1/2 cup cashews, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Preheat oven to 350 degrees˚. Quarter 1 orange, set aside. Grate 1/2 teaspoon zest and juice remaining oranges to 1/2 cup. In a small saucepan bring juice, honey and zest to a slow boil. Cook about 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat.

Thinly slice scallions. Place chicken in roasting pan. Fill cavity with orange quarters, kiwi pieces and scallion slices.

In a small food processor combine oil, salt, pepper, garlic, ginger and corriander until well blended. Rub over chicken. Roast 1 hour 45 minutes. Brush reserved honey mixture all over chicken. Roast another 15-20 minutes or until 180˚.

Meanwhile prepare rice according to package directions. Add remaining salt. Stir in sliced scallions, cashews and parsley.

TIME TO START OVER

I had a post started about all the glitches and problems with our move as well as all the GOOGLE headaches I've had trying to renew my domain, but I've changed my mind and decided to start the new year (albeit a little late) with a fresh positive attitude!

It's been 1 year since my cancer surgery and I'm happy to say that there are only 1451 days left until I can call myself cancer free. I'm remaining vigilant and testing as needed, but so far all is well. Energy is my big enemy. I just don't have enough of it.

I'm getting the urge to cook again at least. So this week I'm trying a few new recipes. Look for the recipes over at ALWAYS EAT ON THE GOOD CHINA over the next week.