Dinner for Dad

What better excuse to go all out and cook than Fathers Day! I decided that I would have my Father over and make him a yummy meal to say Thank You for all you have for me over the years. I put together some of my Dads favorite flavors and made a killer meal out of it. My mom was putting together some recipes the other day and she sent me them before sending them out to the family and one really caught my eye. "Sticky Chicken" yumm-o!! My step mom made an amazing salad (i don't have the recipe for it yet but i will put it up when i do) it had toasted ramen noodles in it which sounds a tad odd but it was actually pretty delightful. Then to top it off i did what I do best I baked 'Rocky Road Brownies" and topped them off with a scoop of ice cream.This was a meal fit for an amazing Father!

Sticky Chicken

-Chicken ( I did 3 HUGE chicken breast and cut it into strips)

-1/2 jar of apricot preserves

- 1 bottle Russian Dressing (Found by the salad dressings)

- 1 packet of onion soup

Directions:

-Marinate chicken for 24 hours.

-Preheat oven for 350 degrees and cook for 1 hour

ENJOY!!

Really Rocky Road Brownies

-8 squares (1 ounce each) unsweetened chocolate

- 1 1/2 cups butter

- 6 eggs

- 3 cups sugar

- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

- 1 tablespoon vanilla

- 1 cup chopped walnuts

Topping:

- 2cups miniature marshmallows

- 1 square unsweetened chocolate (melted0

Directions:

- In the microwave, melt chocolate and butter (set aside)

- Beat eggs for about 2 minutes

- Gradually add sugar; beat until thick

- Stir in chocolate mixture and vanilla.

- Fold in flour and nuts

-Pour into greased and flour pan

- Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes

- Sprinkle brownies with marshmallows

- Broil until marshmallows become golden brown

- Drizzle with melted chocolate

I love you Dad!!

Strawberry Shortcake Cookies

-Guest Blog By Steph-

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Hi everyone! Living amongst all the strawberry fields in Southern California means that we have access to delicious strawberries. Having a flat of super sweet and aromatic berries in my kitchen spurred me on to find some yummy recipes. I found this recipe on the blog Sweet Pea's Kitchen. She makes some truly amazing things and I highly suggest you check her out, although I think that Miss Katie's recipes are also delectable! These strawberry shortcake cookies weren't too difficult to make and were delicious! I brought the few extras into work and everyone loved them. Enjoy! Steph

Strawberry Shortcake Cookies

Ingredients:

12 oz Strawberries, hulled and cut into 1/4 in pieces (2 cups)

2 tsp. fresh lemon juice

1/2 c. plus 2 Tbs sugar

2 c. all-purpose flour

1/4 tsp. lemon zest

2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

6 Tbs cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

2/3 c. heavy cream

Coarse Sugar, for sprinkling over the cookies

Directions:

1. Preheat over to 375 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. In a small bowl, stir together the strawberries, lemon juice, and 2 Tbs of the sugar; set aside.

3. In a large bowl, whisk together the lemon zest and remaining sugar. Rub the zest into the sugar with your fingertips until moist and fragrant.

4. Add the dry ingredients into the into the sugar mixture and whisk to combine. Using a pastry cutter to cut the butter into the four mixture until you have coarse crumbs. Add the cream to the bowl and stir until the dough starts to come together, then gently fold in the strawberry mixture.

5. Use a small cookie scoop (about 1/2 Tbs) to drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, evenly spaced apart. Sprinkle with coarse sugar. bake for about 10-15 min, or until the cookies are golden brown. Transfer the pans to wire racks to cool.