Recipe - Oven Smores with Strawberries

I can't pretend that as an adult, I still don't love a good smore. I've tried my hand at making them in the oven many times, only to have them fail because the chocolate melted too much and when I added the marshmallows, it all dripped out. Finally I found a quick and easy way to make it work, AND include something a little healthy.

Treat yourself to this indoor outdoor-treat with this recipe for Oven Smores with Strawberries.

Ingredients

1 whole graham cracker
2T chocolate chips
1/4 cup marshmallows
4 small strawberries, sliced (fresh picked will be best, if available)


Directions

Set oven to broil, or as high as your oven will go.

Place graham cracker on a cookie sheet. Put chocolate chips on the graham cracker and top with marshmallows.

Broil until marshmallows begin to toast and remove from oven.

Let cool for a minute until chocolate has cooled enough to eat. Spread the strawberries on top and enjoy.

Recipe - Almond Chicken Dijon

This recipe is a very unusual twist. A savory dipped chicken topped with crunchy almonds. This is one of those recipes where you just have to try. Don't be scared or skeptical, but let go of your worries and EAT SOME CHICKEN!!! You'll either love it and be glad you tried it, or you'll hate it and...well, sorry, but at least you only wasted one dinner time. Hey, it's an excuse to make the hubby go pick up some pizza.

I hope you enjoy this recipe for Almond Chicken Dijon

Ingredients

4 Small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 lb)
3 tbsp. Light mayo
1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
1/4 cup Slivered almonds, coarsely chopped (lightly toasted)


Directions

Preheat oven to 375. Place chicken in a lightly greased 9x13 dish.

Mix mayo and mustard until well blended. Spread top side of each chicken with mixture. Sprinkle evenly with almonds.

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.

Recipe - Cheddar Stuffed Celery

This is a variation from the regular can-cheese filled celery that graces our house almost daily. For some reason (note: I'm not complaining), my son would rather eat celery than fries any day. He despises peanut butter, so I thought that squeeze cheese was our only option. WRONG. This recipe has saved my sanity from the grips of processed, can-cheese.

Toss the can with this tasty recipe for Cheddar Stuffed Celery.

Ingredients

1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, grated
2 stalks celery, cleaned
1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon paprika (optional)


Directions

Mix the cheddar and mayo together into paste. Spread into celery and cut into serving sized pieces. Top with paprika, if desired.