Recipe(tried): Grecian Chicken Salad and Green Beans

Hi Everyone,

I am a bit late posting today as I took Mom around on her errands.

Tonight we are going to enjoy Grecian Chicken, Green Beans and a nice Mixed Greens Salad w/Citrus Splash Dressing. For dessert, a cup of cut-up cantalope.

I have persuaded my DH to join me in this diet as he is seeing the results on me. Today I gave my Mom some of my pants to take in and hem up as they are baggy on me. It is wonderful to begin seeing yourself in the mirror as you once were...it only encourages me to keep on going.

Happy Cooking! Gina

Grecian Chicken Breasts
serves 6

6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, split
1 pkg. (10oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1 pkg. (8oz.) feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup flour
1/2 tsp. paprika
12 strips bacon

Preheat oven to 325. Cut a pocket into each breast, salt and pepper to taste and set aside.

Thoroughly drain and squeeze any liquid from the thawed spinach. Do not cook. Combine with feta cheese, mayonnaise, and garlic. Stuff into the pockets.

Combine the flour and paprika and lightly coat the stuffed chicken breasts. Wrap 2 strips of bacon around each breast and place on a baking sheet. Bake uncovered at 325. for 1 hour. Unbelievably delicious!!!

Southern Green Beans

1 lb. fresh green beans, ends snapped off
2 large onion slices, chopped
1 garlic clove
2 bacon strips
2 Tbsp. veg. oil
pepper
salt
1-2 drops of hot sauce
splash of red wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar

Cook bacon pieces with onion in a med. pot. After 3 min. add the oil and stir. Add seasonings and garlic clove. Add vinegar and beans, stir to coat. Cover and lower heat to med-low. Check after 5 min., stir, and lower heat to low. Cook for about 25 min or tender. You should have a delicious brown sauce coating the beans when they are ready.