Best Mouth Watering Medley Recipes

CHICKEN GARDEN MEDLEY

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After my family sampled this dish at a friend's house, it quickly became a favorite-especially with our teenage daughters, who request it at least once a week! -Dohreen Winkler, Howell, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup butter, divided
1 small yellow squash, halved lengthwise and sliced
1 small zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
1/2 cup julienned sweet red pepper
1/2 cup julienned green pepper
1/4 cup thinly sliced onion
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
8 ounces angel hair pasta, cooked and drained
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute chicken and garlic in 2 tablespoons butter for 10-12 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Add vegetables. Cook until crisp-tender; remove from skillet and set aside. , In the same skillet, melt remaining butter. Add flour, salt and pepper; stir to form a smooth paste. Gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cream and heat through. Add chicken and vegetables; stir until well mixed. , Place pasta in a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Pour chicken mixture over top. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover and bake at 350° for 15 minutes; uncover and bake 5 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 690mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

A SUMMERTIME MELON MEDLEY

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Fresh melons of all varieties are a a summertime favorite in our home. So many palate-pleasing adjectives come to mind when you think of a perfectly ripened melon: JUICY, SWEET, FRUITY AROMA, COOL, REFRESHING. Melon salads, like this ginger lime melon medley, make a refreshing snack, or a pleasing side dish to a light meal. As long as there are melons in the grocery store, you'll find this tangy-sweet fruit salad in my frig. Enjoy your summer, and all of nature's bounty it has to offer.

Provided by Feast Your Eyes

Categories Melons

Time 1h20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups casaba honeydew melon
2 cups crenshaw melon
2 cups watermelon
2 cups cantaloupe (Melon Balls or Cubed)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons crystallized ginger (Minced)
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon lime zest
sparkling white wine (optional)
1 cup slivered toasted almond (Garnish) (optional)
fresh mint leaves (Garnish) (optional)

Steps:

Begin by making sure your melons are ripe.
Peel, seed and cube the melons into bite size chunks, or use a melon baller; place in a large bowl.
Add brown sugar, ginger, lime juice, lime zest; gently toss.
Cover and chill at least one hour for best flavor.
To serve: Toss before placing melon in dessert dishes. If desired, fill dishes with very cold sparkling white wine and garnish with mint leaves and toasted almonds.
Cook's Tip: (1) Choose melons that are free of cuts, dents and bruises. (2) Store uncut melons in a cool place. Cut fruit should be refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55.3, Fat 0.2, Sodium 16.2, Carbohydrate 14, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 12.5, Protein 0.8