Rosemary Caper Sauce Chicken

Recipe by: M.R.
Prep: 5 min/ Total Time: 20 min/ Makes: 4 servings

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
season salt to taste
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 Tbsp. butter
1 (14.5 oz) can stewed tomatoes
1 rosemary sprig or dried rosemary leaves
2 tsp. crushed or minced garlic
2 Tbsp. drained bottled capers
2 Tbsp. sweet relish
1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning

Sprinkle chicken with Salt, Pepper and Season Salt. Heat 1 tbsp oil in 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat, bring to a simmer, add chicken, cook approximately 5 min on each side; or until chicken is browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from pan and place on serving dishes. While chicken is cooking, in a small saucepan add butter, drained tomatoes, 2-3 leaves from rosemary sprig and remaining ingredients. Bring to a simmer stirring occasionally until chicken is cooked through. Pour sauce into chicken pan and deglaze. Season with butter, salt & pepper to taste. Pour sauce over chicken and garnish with Rosemary Sprig.

Strawberry and Cucumber Salad

Prep: 15 min/ Total Time: 15 min/ Makes: 6 servings

4 ½ cups (1 ½ lbs) Strawberries, stemmed and sliced
1 Medium Cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut into ½-inch dice
3/4 cup Italian parsley leaves
4 green onions, chopped
6 Radishes, thinly sliced
¼ c. Lighthouse Raspberry Walnut Vinaigrette Dressing

In a large bowl, toss Strawberries, cucumber, parsley leaves, green onions, and radishes. Coat with vinaigrette dressing. Serve on chilled plates.

Pineapple Sauce

Recipe submitted by: K.J.
Prep: 5 min/ Total Time: 10 min/Makes: 6-8 servings

1/3 C. Packed Brown Sugar
1 Tbsp Cornstarch
1 Can Pineapple (Crushed or Tidbits)
2 Tbsp Butter
½ tsp Lemon Juice

In a saucepan combine Brown Sugar and Cornstarch. Stir in Pineapple juice drained from pineapple. (Add enough water to make 1 cup). Bring to a boil over medium heat for one minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add drained pineapple, butter and lemon juice. Serve over ham.

Litehouse Spinach Salad

Recipe from: litehousefoods.com
Prep: 5 min/ Total Time: 10 min/ Makes: 6-8 servings

1 pkg. Pre-washed Spinach
1 pint Fresh Strawberries, sliced
1 Can Mandarin Oranges (or fresh oranges, sectioned and cut in half)
2 Tbsp. Dry Roasted Sunflower Seeds
½-1Cup Litehouse Raspberry Walnut Vinaigrette Dressing

Gently toss spinach, strawberries, oranges and dressing (start with ½ jar and add according to taste). Top with Sunflower Seeds. Serve Immediately.

Corned Beef

Prep: 10 min/ Total Time: 2.5 hrs./ Makes: 6-8 servings

2-2 ½ lbs. Corned Beef Brisket with Seasoning Packet

Place brisket in crock pot; add juices and spices from package of corned beef. Add enough water to cover brisket. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer covered 2 hours or until tender. Drain juices. Slice meat across the grain to serve. Transfer to serving platter, salt and pepper. Serve with prepared horseradish sauce, cabbage, or colcannon.

Colcannon

Prep: 10 min/ Total Time: 15 min/ Makes: 6-8 servings

3 lbs. mashed potatoes, prepared
1 head of cabbage, boiled until tender and coarsely chopped
2 tbsp butter
1 6-8 green onions, chopped
1 lb. smoked ham, diced

In large serving bowl, combine all ingredients. Serve warm.

M.'s Hot Artichoke Crab Dip

Recipe by: M.R.
Prep: 10 min/ Total Time: 40 min/ Makes: 4 cups or 16 servings

1 pkg. (8oz) cream cheese, softened
1 C. mayonnaise
1 garlic clove, pressed OR use 1 Tbsp. chopped garlic
1 can (14oz) artichoke hearts in water, drained and chopped
1 pkg. (8oz) imitation crabmeat, chopped (1-1/2 C.)
¾ C. (3oz) grated fresh parmesan cheese
1/3 C. thinly sliced green onions with tops
1 Tbsp. lemon zest
1/8 tsp. black pepper
1/3 C. red bell pepper, chopped

Preheat oven to 350°F. Using a standing mixer or food processor, combine all ingredients and blend well. Spoon mixture into a deep glass baking dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown around edges. Then, broil until top is just barely golden brown, immediately remove from oven. Garnish top with additional lemon zest, green onions, parmesan, and red bell pepper.