Chicken Rollatini
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
4 teaspoons butter
4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto
10 ounces sliced whole milk mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup white wine
1/4 cup olive oil
1 pinch black pepper
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Pound chicken breasts flat, and lay them on work surface. Sprinkle liberally with Parmesan cheese on both sides. Place a pinch of minced garlic and 1 teaspoon butter in the center of each breast. Cover each breast with a layer of prosciutto and mozzarella cheese. Reserve some of the prosciutto to place on top of the chicken. Roll up each chicken breast, and secure with toothpicks.
In a 9x13 inch baking dish, combine white wine and olive oil. Arrange chicken rolls in dish. Place a small piece of prosciutto on top of each roll, and sprinkle with pepper.
Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.
Serve with Risotto
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
The Winner has been Announced!
Dawn (BigMommaD) was the winner of our grand prize charity raffle prize! She won $250 to her choice of a housecleaning or a spa day. Would you like to know what she chose? Here is what she had to say about winning this awesome prize:
THANK YOU!
Not only the owners and mods, but all my bijou gals and your congrats and good thoughts!
I am so excited, you cannot even imagine.
I seriously have TIME
The Lord is so incredibly good to me. Just this morning I found myself counting my blessings, and not giving in to the depression that was threatning to take a hold of me because of money. Things are just so tight right now. Don't get me wrong, we have food. We have this beautiful new house. We are all healthy, and my husband has a job. No one is naked (well, the little kids are, but not for lack of clothing ) But there is no extra. None.
I did not sign on for Mothers day because I didnt want to give myself a chance to be jealous while everyone was talking about their great gifts. There was no money for gifts. No money for going out to eat. But it was OK. I kept reminding myself about the post (was that Karen??) that talked about us being greatful to BE moms, and not expect to be pampered. I kept thanking God for the blessing of being a mom.
Part of me feels guilty, because I know that there are other ladies here that struggle every day. Struggle with depression, struggle to take care of their special needs kids, struggle to pay the bills. I want you ALL to know that when I say I am praying for you, I truely am. And I would have been (almost LOL) just as happy for you if you had won. Almost.
The one thing that has been weighing heavily on my mind lately is that chelseas 14th birthday is coming up on Jun 9, and there is just not a lot of extra money. Ive been wracking my brain to try and think of a way to give her an extra special birthday. She has worked very very hard this year at maintaining her belief system in public school. Many of you here have prayed her through her struggles, been angry and outraged with me when she was mistreated, and celebrated her strength of character with me.
This will be her last summer at home with me, and possibly even her last birthday for sometime. This summer she is an incoming freshman, but by next summer, her plans include lots of ministry tours and missions trips that will take her away from me for a good part of the summer.
It is with an incredibly greatful heart that I accept the gift of a spa day so that I can share it with my incredibly lovely daughter for her 14th brithday
(and my 38th which falls on Jun 24th)
Bijou has blessed me in so many ways. I learned to sell on ebay here, which has helped us so much when times have been tough. I've learned about friendship, forgiveness, and acceptance here, and have grown into a better person because of BIJOU. (TIME)
Thank you all so much, for so much more than the prize.
I love U all.....
THANK YOU!
Not only the owners and mods, but all my bijou gals and your congrats and good thoughts!
I am so excited, you cannot even imagine.
I seriously have TIME
The Lord is so incredibly good to me. Just this morning I found myself counting my blessings, and not giving in to the depression that was threatning to take a hold of me because of money. Things are just so tight right now. Don't get me wrong, we have food. We have this beautiful new house. We are all healthy, and my husband has a job. No one is naked (well, the little kids are, but not for lack of clothing ) But there is no extra. None.
I did not sign on for Mothers day because I didnt want to give myself a chance to be jealous while everyone was talking about their great gifts. There was no money for gifts. No money for going out to eat. But it was OK. I kept reminding myself about the post (was that Karen??) that talked about us being greatful to BE moms, and not expect to be pampered. I kept thanking God for the blessing of being a mom.
Part of me feels guilty, because I know that there are other ladies here that struggle every day. Struggle with depression, struggle to take care of their special needs kids, struggle to pay the bills. I want you ALL to know that when I say I am praying for you, I truely am. And I would have been (almost LOL) just as happy for you if you had won. Almost.
The one thing that has been weighing heavily on my mind lately is that chelseas 14th birthday is coming up on Jun 9, and there is just not a lot of extra money. Ive been wracking my brain to try and think of a way to give her an extra special birthday. She has worked very very hard this year at maintaining her belief system in public school. Many of you here have prayed her through her struggles, been angry and outraged with me when she was mistreated, and celebrated her strength of character with me.
This will be her last summer at home with me, and possibly even her last birthday for sometime. This summer she is an incoming freshman, but by next summer, her plans include lots of ministry tours and missions trips that will take her away from me for a good part of the summer.
It is with an incredibly greatful heart that I accept the gift of a spa day so that I can share it with my incredibly lovely daughter for her 14th brithday
(and my 38th which falls on Jun 24th)
Bijou has blessed me in so many ways. I learned to sell on ebay here, which has helped us so much when times have been tough. I've learned about friendship, forgiveness, and acceptance here, and have grown into a better person because of BIJOU. (TIME)
Thank you all so much, for so much more than the prize.
I love U all.....
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Recipe Of The Week!
One of the greatest perks about belonging to Bijou Americano is our weekly newsletter. The newsletter contains 2 different parts. The first part is a weekly meal plan, complete with dinner, desert, and breakfast recipes for a whole week! The second part contains eBay/Amazon tips, crafts, mom tips, diet tips, and more!
Here is the first of our weekly recipes! Each week, on Wednesday, you will get a sneak peek at one of the recipes from our newsletter.
Glazed Chicken Breasts
1-1/4 lbs. Boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 Tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
1/3 cup orange marmalade
2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and chopped
1/4 cup chicken stock
Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste. Melt butter in a heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté chicken breasts 4 minutes per side. Remove skillet from heat. Reduce heat to medium low. Stir marmalade into skillet, turning chicken to coat thoroughly. Return skillet to heat and cook 1-2 minutes, turning chicken occasionally until glazed. Transfer chicken to a platter and keep warm. Add apples and stock to same skillet, stirring with a wooden spoon to deglaze. Simmer 4 minutes or until apples are tender and sauce has thickened slightly. Serve chicken with apples.
Serve with Brown rice.
Brown Rice
1 cup long grain brown rice, rinsed and drained
2-1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon unsalted butter
Combine brown rice and water and a dash of salt in heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Boil 5 minutes. Lower heat as low as possible. Cover pan tightly and let rice simmer 45 minutes without lifting lid. After 45 minutes, turn off the heat, and let stand covered 10 minutes. Add butter, fluff with a fork and serve seasoned with pepper to taste.
Here is the first of our weekly recipes! Each week, on Wednesday, you will get a sneak peek at one of the recipes from our newsletter.
Glazed Chicken Breasts
1-1/4 lbs. Boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 Tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
1/3 cup orange marmalade
2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and chopped
1/4 cup chicken stock
Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste. Melt butter in a heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté chicken breasts 4 minutes per side. Remove skillet from heat. Reduce heat to medium low. Stir marmalade into skillet, turning chicken to coat thoroughly. Return skillet to heat and cook 1-2 minutes, turning chicken occasionally until glazed. Transfer chicken to a platter and keep warm. Add apples and stock to same skillet, stirring with a wooden spoon to deglaze. Simmer 4 minutes or until apples are tender and sauce has thickened slightly. Serve chicken with apples.
Serve with Brown rice.
Brown Rice
1 cup long grain brown rice, rinsed and drained
2-1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon unsalted butter
Combine brown rice and water and a dash of salt in heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Boil 5 minutes. Lower heat as low as possible. Cover pan tightly and let rice simmer 45 minutes without lifting lid. After 45 minutes, turn off the heat, and let stand covered 10 minutes. Add butter, fluff with a fork and serve seasoned with pepper to taste.
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Bijou Americano & Autism
Autism affects 1 in 150 children, 1 in 94 boys. Most likely, someone that you know has a child affected by Autism. Including several of our wonderful ladies on Bijou Americano. Our message boards are a great place to encourage and support each other, many of these ladies have shared their struggles and heartwarming stories in the Bijou Cafe boards.
Because of that, we decided to have a little fun! We combined a raffle, full of fun events and prizes, with an autism fundraiser event.
There are several ways to win tickets to the raffle, you are automatically entered just for joining Bijou Americano right now! In addition to winning tickets, tickets may also be purchased. And all proceeds will go to Autism research.
This picture is just a SMALL sampling of the prizes that you can win! We would love you have you join us in supporting this worthy cause, that affects to many!
Because of that, we decided to have a little fun! We combined a raffle, full of fun events and prizes, with an autism fundraiser event.
There are several ways to win tickets to the raffle, you are automatically entered just for joining Bijou Americano right now! In addition to winning tickets, tickets may also be purchased. And all proceeds will go to Autism research.
This picture is just a SMALL sampling of the prizes that you can win! We would love you have you join us in supporting this worthy cause, that affects to many!
Friday, May 9, 2008
In Honor of Mothers Day
This beautiful sentiment was shared on our message boards, by member LisaLu
Before I was a Mom, I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby. I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous. I never thought about immunizations. Before I was a Mom - I had never been puked on. Pooped on. Chewed on. Peed on. I had complete control of my mind and my thoughts. I slept all night.
Before I was a Mom, I never held down a screaming child so doctors could do tests. Or give shots. I never looked into teary eyes and cried. I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin. I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep. Before I was a Mom, I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put her down. I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't stop the hurt. I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much. I never knew that I could love someone so much. I never knew I would love being a Mom. Before I was a Mom - I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my body. I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby.
I didn't know that bond between a mother and her child. I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important and happy. Before I was a Mom - I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay. I had never known the warmth, the joy, the love, the heartache, the wonderment or the satisfaction of being a Mom. I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much, before I was a Mom.
Before I was a Mom, I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby. I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous. I never thought about immunizations. Before I was a Mom - I had never been puked on. Pooped on. Chewed on. Peed on. I had complete control of my mind and my thoughts. I slept all night.
Before I was a Mom, I never held down a screaming child so doctors could do tests. Or give shots. I never looked into teary eyes and cried. I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin. I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep. Before I was a Mom, I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put her down. I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't stop the hurt. I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much. I never knew that I could love someone so much. I never knew I would love being a Mom. Before I was a Mom - I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my body. I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby.
I didn't know that bond between a mother and her child. I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important and happy. Before I was a Mom - I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay. I had never known the warmth, the joy, the love, the heartache, the wonderment or the satisfaction of being a Mom. I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much, before I was a Mom.
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