Easy prep for the unplanned barbecue party ever!
Since I am on vacation starting today, here is a Birthday giveaway to all of my readers... It's not only my Birthday but while I am away my blogoversary of 4 years... I have tried to learn as much as I can in photography and have some before and after pictures at the end.
Very Berry Italian Cream Tart in 2012 |
My favorite cake for my birthday! Coconut Cream Cake! |
FREEZER Marinades:
Peanut butter marinade
Hawaiian marinade
Lamb Pistachio Pesto Marinade
Wine Steak Marinade
Mexican Marinade
Italian Lemon Lime Garlic Marinade:
2 cloves garlic, chopped
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon fresh chopped basil
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon rosemary
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken or pork
garnish with sliced lemons or limes
Place all ingredients into a 1-gallon freezer zip lock bag. Lay flat in freezer. To thaw and cook: Take the bag out of the freezer the night before, making sure the freezer bag is completely sealed, lay completely flat in the refrigerator to thaw overnight. Remove from freezer bag when ready to cook. Warning: never thaw out chicken on counter top, as raw chicken can become contaminated.
Sauteed: Place in a heated medium size fry pan with 1 tablespoons olive oil, saute' for two to three minutes on each side with garlic, herbs and spices or longer depending on thickness add some of the marinade with some juice if dry while cooking.
Baking: Place on a piece of oil sprayed foil or parchment paper lined baking pan with juices. Bake @ 350 degree in a preheated oven. Around 40 minutes or until juices run clear.
Grill: Spray the grates lightly with cooking oil. Heat grill. Grill the chicken on each side till juices run clear basting with marinade while cooking.
Crockpot Method: Put chicken in the bottom of the crock pot. Pour liquid herb ingredients over the chicken. Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 4-6 hours or until done.
Serving suggestions: Cooked rice or boiled pasta of choice or a vegetable medley.
Here are some before 2009 and after photo's 2012 of when I started and now :)
Happy Birthday my dear, happy birthday to you and your blog. And happy holidays, have fun and relax ^_^ This chicken sounds very good, so fresh with lime marinade. Bye, see you soon
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! Happy Blogoversary! Enjoy your trip! Chicken sounds yummy. The books would be a great help to most food bloggers.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday, my friend! And happy anniversary to your fabulous blog! Like yours, my photographs have gotten better through the past two years, but I still need more help! I'd love to win your wonderful giveaway!
ReplyDeleteAnd I hope you know I follow you!!!! Enjoy your vacation~
ReplyDeletePS...Sorry, I didn't even mention how wonderful this marinade sounds :) Thanks for sharing!
First - congrats on both milestones. I've never thought about freezing meat in the marinade - great idea. As for the books - I need the first one because my pics suck, then I can use the second when I get by that. Have a fun vacation.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday sweet friend and happy blogoversary as well! Even though you will be missed, I am glad you are getting away for some R&R! You work too hard not to get a nice vacation.
ReplyDeleteThe freezer marinade does sound like a great time saver when it comes to weeknight meals. You did start off this series with a tasty one, I do love citrus and chicken!
Sweet of you to do this giveaway, but due to my bulging library at home I will have to opt out. Good luck to the entrants!
Happy Birthday to you and have a wonderful stay in Arizona ~ Great recipe and giveaway ~ will follow some way ~ thanks, namaste, ^_^ ~ probably GFC ^_^
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday and Happy Bologoversary! What a wonderful time it has been following you all over the place! Your generosity at the table and in the heat is always so welcome. I have been addicted to any marinade with lime lately - the more citrus the better so you know I am loving this. Enjoy your time off - from everything!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win these Photography books. I need to learn how to take better pictures. Following you on Facebook (Danielle S.) and Twitter (@royalegacy).
ReplyDeleteI pinned the recipe to save and share with my friends.
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Danielle from Royalegacy
Happy Birthday to you and your blog, Claudia. Great way to marinade and I will try it. I definitely need those photography books. I'm sure they would help me!
ReplyDeleteI follow you on Networked Blogs.
ReplyDeleteI like What's Cookin' Italian Cuisine on Facebook.
ReplyDeleteYou're on my Blogroll too!
ReplyDeleteHave a great vacation and Happy Birthday!
Happy birthday, Claudia congrats to your fabulous delicious blog! :)
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your trip to Arizona!
About the giveaway I can enter, not US, but is really a beautiful one!
All the best,
Gera
Oh wow this looks amazing! I am so hungry now hahah. I just started following your blog feel free to follow me back at iheartpears.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteHappy,happy birthday and blogaversary too. Oh my goodness count me in for the giveaway too please ( you know I follow). I would love to learn some new things. Books are knowledge xo Thank you for linking to the Thursday Favorite Things hop I hope you have a weekend filled with happy!
ReplyDeleteThat cake looks so gorgeous! Happy birthday and Happy blogiversary too. (((HUGS))) Jen
ReplyDeleteI love your Blog...
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