Janice's Pasta Chicken Salad

 Another good one from Janice. Can make with or without the chicken.

Dressing

2/3 C Rice Vinegar

1/2 C Honey

2 Tbsp Lemon Juice

2 Tbsp Chopped onion (dried)

2 tsp Sweet Hungarian Paprika

2 tsp Celery Seed

Dash salt and pepper

1-1/2 C Oil (Olive and Canola)

Mix ingredients together

Salad

16 oz. Bowtie Pasta

1 Pkg Mixed Greens

Red or Green Grapes

1 bunch Green Onions

1 C Toasted Pine Nuts

1 C Grated Parmesan or Feta Cheese

3 Cooked Chicken Breasts

Toss all together. Add dressing right before serving

Banquet Chicken

This is another great recipe from Janice. It has a different taste than you usually get with chicken dishes but is a real good mix of flavors. I served it at Hebgen this year and Susan served it for her son's wedding dinner.  It is easy to double or triple or more and serve for a big crowd. Serve it with rice and a salad or veggies and it makes a great meal. Sorry I've never taken a picture but it looks pretty with the Craisins and olives. I have also seen this called Marabel chicken.

Banquet Chicken 

5 large Chicken breasts -3-3.5 lbs ( I often do double of the smaller chicken breasts)

6 garlic cloves-crushed or minced

1/2 c craisins

1/4 c green olives

1/4 c capers

3 bay leaves

1/4 c olive oil

1/4 c red wine vinegar

2 T oregano

Coarse salt, dash

Fresh ground pepper, dusting

1/2 c brown sugar

1/2 c cooking wine(I sometimes use apple juice especially for big crowds)

2 T cilantro

Mix all seasonings in pan.  Add chicken.  Bake at 350 F for 50-60 minutes.

Avocado Corn Salsa

        

This is a recipe from Aunt Janice.  It needs to be made at least the day before (except the avocado) to let all the flavors blend.  I took it to a neighborhood party last week and it is yummy. I know my kids all love it and Alyssa uses as a salad topper. I tried it out and that is another great way to use it.  I was eating it with lime-flavored tortilla chips and was thinking that a little fresh lime and cilantro might make it even better.  I might try that next time.  I also have added beans to this recipe because I like to add the protein, it tastes good and makes even more of it.

Avocado- Corn Salsa
5 garlic gloves, minced                                                      
1/4 cup olive oil
3 Tbsp white vinegar
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 pkg. (16 oz.) frozen corn - thawed
1 can black beans
2 cans sliced black olives
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped small
 4 avocados, chopped into cubes

Mix garlic, oil, vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, salt and pepper and mix well.  Combine corn, beans, olives, red pepper and onion. Pour dressing over corn mixture and refrigerate overnight.  Just before serving add the avocados.  Serve with tortilla chips.