Family Meal Month : Recipe #2

Good morning everyone. I hope this past weekend was filled with fun moments with your children, enjoyment of the cooler weather and of course, football. Family Builders had a busy weekend, attending the United Way Kick-Off breakfast on Friday and then spending Sunday evening at a Block Party at the OKC First Nazarene Church. Both events were fun-filled and encouraging.

To continue on in our quest to promote and represent Family Meal Day here at Family Builders, I have added another recipe below. This recipe comes courtesy of Chef Shauna of the OKC Metro area. The recipe feeds a family of 5 to 6 and is great for a long meal that involves quality time together and good conversation.

Angel Hair Pasta with Sautéed Chicken & Artichokes

and Lemon Butter Sauce

Ingredients:

1 shallot, chopped 1 tsp garlic, minced ½ cup white wine ¼ cup lemon juice 2 sprig thyme 1 bay leaf  4-5 peppercorns 1 cup heavy cream 3 sticks unsalted butter, cubed salt & pepper to taste

Preparation:

In a small sauce pan combine shallot, garlic, white wine, lemon juice, thyme, bay leaf, and peppercorns. Reduce by half and add heavy cream. Reduce again by half and until thick. Remove from heat and slowly whisk in butter a few pieces at a time. Salt and pepper to taste and strain.

For the Pasta Mix

1 can Artichoke hearts, chopped

¼ cup red onion, chopped

1 pound chicken tenderloins

3-4 fresh tomatoes, diced

2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded

1 large box angel hair pasta

Fresh basil

In a large pot, cook angel hair pasta for 3-4 minutes. Be careful not to overcook. In a large sauté pan, cook chicken then add onions, artichokes, and tomatoes.  Dice chicken and in a large bowl combine pasta, chicken mix, cheese, and lemon butter sauce. Toss and top with basil.

For an easy side, Chef Shauna suggests:

Herb Roasted Red Potatoes

Ingredients:

10-12 small red potatoes ½ cup vegetable oil Salt and pepper to taste 1 tbsp parsley, dried 1 tsp basil, dried 1 tsp oregano, dried 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp garlic powder

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Wash and quarter red potatoes making sure all pieces are about the same size. In a large bowl, toss the potatoes, oil, and seasonings until potatoes are evenly coated. Spread onto a baking sheet evenly and bake in oven for 50 minutes or until potatoes are golden brown and thoroughly cooked.

 Shauna is the owner and chef of her own business, Chef Shauna. She teaches cooking lessons, provides cooking class parties, caters private dinners, and creates custom cakes.To learn more about Chef Shauna, visit her company website at:

http://www.chefshauna.com/

To contact her personally, call 405-260-0476

Enjoy Chef Shauna's fabulous recipes and be sure to eat this yummy meal with the entire family. Remember, it's Family Meal Month here at Family Builders, so be sure to track our Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest pages to get all the info on new recipes, cooking tips, dinner conversation ideas, and much more. Have a fabulous week!