Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Brie en Croute


Brie en Croute 
(Shared by:  Courtney)

Ingredients:
1 Brie Wheel - I used President 
1 sheet of frozen puff pastry defrosted 
1/4 strawberry jam - I used Fig butter from Trader Joes
1 egg yolk mixed with 1 tsp water

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350.
Spread jam or butter over pastry sheet.
Fold the pastry over Brie and press to seal.
Flip the cheese over and place on greased pastry. 
Excess dough may be used to decorate the top.
Brush the entire pastry with egg wash.
Bake 20 minutes or until golden. 
Allow the pastry to cool for 30 minutes until serving. 
Serve with crackers.
Enjoy! 

Chicken Salsa


Chicken Salsa
(Shared by: Courtney)
Ingredients:
Frozen chicken breasts
2 jars chunky salsa (I used Tostitos) 
1 packet taco seasoning. 

Directions:
Throw everything in crockpot and cook on low for 5 hours. After 5 hours take chicken out and shred with a fork then return to crockpot. Let sit on warm till ready to serve. Eat as tacos or make a taco salad. Enjoy! 

**Additional items you can serve with chicken:
corn or flour tortillas to make tacos/fajitas
hot sauce or salsa
sour cream (healthy substitution of non-fat plain yogurt)
cheese
onions 
sliced avocado
OR any other additional topping you can think of!