Gourmet Creations will help bring out the chef in you!

Looking for a simple yet delicious meal after a long day at the office. Well Stacie and Charlotte of Gourmet Creations shared their Shrimp & Chicken Scampi recipe with me today. Let them help you find the gourmet chef inside you; with their wonderful line of Olive Oil Blends, Vegetable Dips and Dessert Mixes! You can visit their website at  gourmetcreations.net for more great recipes.

SHRIMP OR CHICKEN SCAMPI

Use 3/4 to 1 lb shrimp, scallops, or chicken breast. Cook pasta first. Mix Gourmet Roasted Garlic & Herb Olive Oil Blend package with 2 Tbsp. warm water. Then add 3/4 to 1 cup of REGULAR olive oil and mix. Take out enough to coat a frypan and cook seafood or chicken in it. When done, add cooked pasta and rest of mixture. Combine in the pan, add grated cheese. Serves 2-3.

Sweet and Spicy Chicken Kabobs

1 1/2 c. pineapple-orange juice
1 c. orange marmalade
2/3 c. teriyaki sauce
1/4 t. ground cloves
1/2 t. ground ginger


1 1/2 lb. boneless chicken breasts
1 green pepper
1 (16-oz.) can chunk pineapple
Salt and pepper to taste
4 t. cornstarch

In saucepan, combines ingredients for marinade. Heat until sugar dissolves. Let cool.

Cut partially frozen chicken breasts into thin strips. Place chicken, green pepper and pineapple on 4-5 inch skewers. Salt and pepper lightly. Place in marinade for 2 hours. Grill about 10 minutes or until chicken is done. In a small saucepan, dissolve 4 teaspoons of cornstarch into remaining marinade. Cook over medium heat until sauce boils and thickens. Spoon over cooked chicken kabobs and rice on serving plate. �

Angel Food Strawberry Delight

1 box Angel Food Cake Mix
1 (16-oz.) container Cool Whip
3.5 oz. box Instant Vanilla Pudding
4 oz. Milk
1 quart Strawberries (sliced)


Prepare cake mix by directions on box. Let cool then cut cake horizontally. Mix instant vanilla pudding with milk until thick. Fold pudding mixture into whip cream. Spread part of whipped cream mixture on bottom half of cake. Layer with sliced strawberries. Place top half of cake on top of strawberry and cream mixture. Spread remaining whipped cream on cake. Decorate with remaining strawberries. Refrigerate.

Enjoy! �

Dad’s Grilled Chicken

1 whole fryer chicken, quartered and skinned
1 (6-oz.) can tomato paste
1/4 c. olive or vegetable oil
1/4 c. red wine vinegar
1 medium onion, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 T. Worcestershire sauce
1 T. lemon juice
1/2 t. cayenne pepper
1/2 t. ground black pepper

Saute onions and garlic in oil for about 5 minutes, or until soft. Add remaining ingredients, except chicken, and simmer for about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
Place chicken quarters on grill over a medium fire, bone side down. Baste with tomato mixture. Cook for about 5 minutes; turn, and baste the other side. Cover and cook for about 15 minutes. Check fire and add about 20 pieces of charcoal if fire is too cool.
Baste again on bone side; turn, and baste on meat side. Cook an additional 15 minutes. Remove from grill and serve. �