Pecan-Crusted Chicken and Tortellini with Herbed Butter Sauce

I happened to be browsing around on Southern Living and find this delicious sounding recipe. 

#7 Pecan-Crusted Chicken and Tortellini with Herbed Butter Sauce

You'll need:

• 2 (9-oz.) packages refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini
• 4 (4-oz.) chicken breast cutlets
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup butter
• 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup (1 oz.) shredded Parmesan cheese

1. Prepare tortellini according to package directions.

1. 2. Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Place pecans in a shallow bowl. Place egg in a second bowl. Dip chicken in egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge chicken in pecans, pressing firmly to adhere.
2. 3. Cook chicken in hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 2 minutes on each side or until done. Remove from skillet; wipe skillet clean.
3. 4. Melt butter in skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, and sauté 5 to 7 minutes or until garlic is caramel-colored and butter begins to turn golden brown. Immediately remove from heat, and stir in basil, parsley, and hot cooked tortellini. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve immediately with chicken.

Recipe from http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/pecan-crusted-chicken-tortellini-50400000119147/

Mama's Goulash

I have recently created a 101 in 1001 and one of my goals is to try a new recipe every month for a year. So in honor of my goal I am going to post new and sometimes seasoned recipes. Hopefully when I'm looking to try something new, I can just come here and pick something out. Maybe you will too!

I have been craving some down home Southern food. When I went to J's house in Alabama, this is one of the first meals we ate so I'm really craving it. Thanks to Katherine at http://needsmore-butteryall.xanga.com/

#1: Mama's Goulash

You will need:
1 lb of hamburger meat
1 can of tomato sauce
1 cup of shells or pasta of your choice (elbow, bowties, ect.)
2 cups of water
Cumin, Garlic, Salt & Pepper to taste (about 1 tsp each)
Cheese
Bell pepper (if wanted)









1. Start off my browning your meat on medium high and cooking it through. If it has any fat, drain it off & place shells in the pan just to get them warm. Add chopped bell pepper too if desired.

2. Add spices, tomato sauce and water. Mix well and cover with lid. Lower head to medium low.

3. Allow pasta to cook through until soft, about 15 minutes or until your liking. Make sure there isn't a lot of broth left over. After pasta is done, add cheese (as much as you'd like), and cover once again to allow cheese to melt. Plate and serve.


I hope y'all enjoy this. I'm going to try it for dinner one night this week!

Ashley