Banana Nut Cake

Banana Nut Cake

Whip up banana nut cake in no time with this quick and easy recipe. I personally really like the taste and texture of this bread, very moist cake, perfect for using up overripe bananas. Not only are they easy to mash but they do have an outstanding flavor (instead of throwing them out) Best if made a day before serving.  I've made it several times and people rave about it. It is very easy to make. If any lasts until day 2, I warm it up in the microwave for about 8 seconds and add just a tad of butter and it's like eating it fresh out of the oven again. This bread doesn't last long, that's for sure!!!!

INGREDIENTS:

*3 cups all purpose flour
*2 2/3 cups sugar
*1 cup shortening
*4 mashed bananas
*1 cup buttermilk
*2 teaspoons baking powder
*2 teaspoons baking soda
*1 1/2 teaspoon salt
*4 eggs
*1 cup finely chopped nuts

PROCEDURE:

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Mash all 4 peeled bananas in a seperate plate.

Beat all ingredients (except the nuts) in a large bowl on medium speed, scraping bowl constantly, until blended, about 30 seconds.

Beat on high speed , scraping bowl occasionally, for apx 3 minutes. Then add nuts.

Spoon into pans.

Bake until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan. Cool completely.

ENJOY!

Debsie's Famous Stuffed Chicken

Debsie's Famous Stuffed Chicken

This is a fun and delicious recipe I put together at the last minute for some very hungry folks! One of my favorites, to be honest.  It’s hardly any work; the oven does the work for you, but it’s a very delicious and tasty way to serve chicken for a change. All the flavors together just work; flakey and crispy on the outside, moist and oozy on the inside.

Pairs well with fresh veggies or white rice. A glass of red wine compliments this dish very well!.

INGREDIENTS:

*4 chicken fillets
*4 frozen puff pastry sheets
*4 oz cream cheese (the firm kind)
*few rashes of bacon
*flat-leaf parsley
*handful of cilantro
*1 spring onion
*2 garlic cloves
*salt and pepper to taste

PROCEDURE:

Chop a spring onion and a small handful of flat-leaf parsley and cilantro. Gotta love the stuff. You can use any herb you like, though.



Add the spring onions, parsley, cilantro, crumbled up bacon and a good pinch of pepper to 4 oz firm cream cheese.

Mix all ingredients together. Adding a little garlic, chili pepper and/or grated cheese also tastes great! Just go wild! Think of fun and yummy combinations.

Make a fairly deep cut in each chicken fillet.

Spread 1/4 of the cream mixture inside the chicken.

My puff pastry sheets were fairly small, so I’ve used two for each chicken fillet. I kinda stuck them together, and flattened them with my dough pin.

Place the chicken on top of the puff pastry, with the cream cheese side down. Season the chicken with a generous amount of salt and pepper.

Just fold them until you end up with small packages.

Pop them in a preheated oven, and bake at 400F (200C) for 40 to 45 minutes.

Nom Nom Nom...

ENJOY!