So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Saturday, March 3, 2012

The Different Ways to Use Alfredo Sauce in Your Cooking

By Gerald Hipps


Few condiments are as unique, flavorful, and versatile as the ever-traditional Alfredo sauce. You will be hard-pressed to host a guest who does not like it, and it will be no issue getting kids to eat one of the delicious dishes it can make. There is almost no meat or vegetable that cannot benefit from having a little of this sauce poured on top. In fact, you probably never realized just how versatile it is.

Most households usually have chicken cutlets in the fridge or freezer for those last-minute meals that always seems to be needed. Cook it up in a pan and warm some Alfredo in a pot--or better yet, make it yourself. Pour the sauce on top and you have a delicious, easy, and protein-rich dish to feed a whole family. This works well with breaded chicken, too; it is easy to personalize such a simple dish.

Speaking of pasta, everyone loves fettuccini Alfredo--it is an Italian favorite. This is also a fairly versatile meal, as you can use white noodles to make everyone's favorite comfort food, or get in your whole grains and add texture by using wheat pasta instead. There are plenty of ways this meal can be spiced up. For instance, you can add in some roasted peppers, carrots, broccoli, or your favorite veggie for some extra flavor and substance.

Pasta and Alfredo is a great combination because cooks can incorporate their favorite meat for a hearty meal with a decent amount of protein. Regular chunks of chicken are perfect and classic for a filling dish, but it is also fun to use different things, such as crab meat, shrimp, or even crumbles of ground turkey. For a take on spaghetti, put some meatballs on top of spaghetti with Alfredo sauce for something deliciously different.

One thing the at-home chef may not have thought of is adding it to macaroni and cheese. When making good old mac 'n cheese in the slow cooker, add in a cup or two--depending on the portions--of Alfredo to make it richer and creamier and add some delicious flavor. It will bring the texture of the meal to a whole different level and create macaroni and cheese like your kids have never seen before.

It is possible to make a different meal with Alfredo sauce for every night of the week. It is a great complement to almost any type of meat, whether it is chicken, seafood, or meatballs. In addition, almost any veggies go great in one of these dishes. Add it to macaroni and cheese or even a casserole to make it richer and creamier, or simply put it on top of a chicken cutlet for a quick and easy meal.




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