Pesto Chicken

December 11th 2006
Dine Without Whine's Weekly Newsletter
An Extension of our Menu Planning Service
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Publisher ~ Christine Steendahl
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This Issue:

A Personal Note
Pesto Chicken
Christmas Goodies to Send to Your Child’s Class

A Personal Note

Has the holiday stress hit you yet? I always feel like I have way more to do then I have time for this time of the year. I did get my gifts all shipped out last week, but we still don’t have a tree up. I think I may skip a party I was invited to tonight and spend some family time doing the tree. If we don’t pick one up soon, we’ll barely have a chance to enjoy it!

I do have something to help you out with your holiday stress. My friend Susanne Meyers and I have created a new Christmas Planning Guide similar to what we had available for Thanksgiving. (Only bigger!).

Here's how the Christmas Planning Guide will help you throw a fabulous holiday get-together (and you don't have to spend hours doing all the planning).

Recipes - we have it covered. You get 30 pages of Appetizers, Main Dishes, Side Dishes, Desserts and Drinks. Just pick and choose from the recipes in the guide.

Shopping - Your shopping list is already made out for you. Just head to the store and get what you need.

To-Do List - Don't worry about forgetting to do something important. Just work your way through the Check List.

Decorating and Entertaining Tips - We give you plenty of tips on anything from decorating to keeping the kids entertained.

Just think about how much time you will save with that much of the planning already done for you. Get your copy today at http://www.healthymenumailer.com/xmas

Happy Holidays,

Christine

“The Menu Mom”

www.themenumom.com

Recipe of the Week

Exerted from this week's family friendly menu plan and convenient grocery shopping list.

Have you tried our sample menu?

Pesto Chicken

Makes 4 servings

    4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
    1 tablespoon olive oil
    1/4 cup purchased pesto
    1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1. Flatten chicken breasts to 1/4-inch thick between plastic wrap or waxed paper.

2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive in oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook about 10 minutes, turning once, or until chicken is no longer pink in center.

3. A few minutes before removing from heat, spoon 1 to 2 tablespoons purchased pesto over each piece and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese; cover skillet to melt cheese.

Serve with Green Peas and French Bread

This Weeks Top Five Referring Sites
(These sites have a link to DWW somewhere on their site and have sent the most visitors to www.dinewithoutwhine.com this week)

http://www.snacksfortoddlers.com/
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http://www.hgpgal.com/links2.html
http://www.christian-homemaking.com

Kitchen and Cooking Tips, Articles, And Product Reviews

Christmas Goodies to Send to Your Child’s Class

Your kids have been asked to bring Christmas treats to their class. Need some tips?

Here are some delicious Christmas treats to send to your child’s classroom.

• Homemade gingerbread cookies

• Homemade Christmas cookies, decorated with color icing

• Homemade peanut butter cookies

• Homemade oatmeal raisin cookies

• Bags of homemade meringue cookies, tied with color cellophane and a bow

• Homemade chocolate brownies

• Homemade chocolate fudge

• Homemade chocolate chip cookies

• Homemade chocolate chip cookies with M&M’s

• Homemade Christmas cupcakes decorated with a smiley face

• A homemade Christmas devil’s food cake, decorated with candy canes

• A homemade angel food cake, with vanilla icing and decorated with an angel ornament in the center

• A chocolate cake, with chocolate icing and gummy bears on top

• Bags of candy, wrapped in color cellophane and tied with a bow

• Jelly apples, wrapped in color cellophane and tied with a bow

• A Christmas tin filled with three flavors of popcorn

• A large basket filled with apples, oranges, and different colored lollipops

• Mini black and white cakes (you can find these in most bakeries)

• Muffins, of any kind, placed in a large basket

• A large Christmas can filled with mini boxes of raisins

• Mix Oreo cookies, ginger snaps, and homemade meringue cookies; put the cookies in a Christmas tin.

If you’re really ambitious you can make a gingerbread house, using ingredients and decorations which can be eaten, and surprise your kid’s class with this unique treat.

Combine any of the cookies and candies above as a Christmas treat. Simply put them into a tin or basket and deliver the goodies to school. Or set them on a brightly colored plate and wrap it in cellophane. You could even purchase little stockings, plastic cups or tins for each child and put a handful of treats in each.

There is no denying that kids love treats. Whether the treats are cookies, candies or chocolate, you will put a big smile on their faces with any treat you choose.