Grandma Linda is a collector of vintage recipes. She enjoys sharing these old-time recipes on her blog at http://grandmasvintagerecipes.blogspot.com
Sometimes when we think of old fashion recipes, we think of our mothers or grandmothers putting something on the stove and cooking for hours. But not all old fashion recipes require long cooking times. For instance, this recipe for Zesty Italian Chicken is ready in less than a half hour. Add a salad, crusty bread, and you have a quick and easy meal. If you like something sweet with your meals, finish off with this quick and easy Marshmallow Fruit Ambrosia.
ZESTY ITALIAN CHICKEN
2 tbsp butter
1 lb skinned and boned chicken, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced zucchini
1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms
1 can (15-oz) tomato sauce
1 can (14 1/2-oz) whole tomatoes, undrained and quartered
1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp lemon pepper seasoning
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper, optional
8-oz thin spaghetti
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional
In large skillet melt butter; cook chicken until lightly browned. Add garlic, zucchini, mushrooms; cook two minutes. Stir in tomato sauce, tomatoes, oregano, lemon pepper, and cayenne, if using. Simmer mixture on low heat, uncovered, for 10 to 12 minutes or until the sauce is slightly thickened.
Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to the package directions and drain. To serve pour the sauce over the pasta and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Yield: 4 servings
MARSHMALLOW FRUIT AMBROSIA
1 cup sour cream
2 tbsp honey
Combine sour cream and honey; mix well; set aside.
1 can (11-oz) mandarin orange segments, drained
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 cup banana slices
1/2 cup maraschino cherry halves
1/2 cup shredded coconut
Combine the oranges, banana slices, cherry halves, and coconut. Fold in the marshmallows to mix well. Spoon the mixture into 8 individual dessert dishes. Top with the reserved sour cream mixture. Garnish with fresh mint leaves, if desired.
Enjoy!
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