Now, before I get to the giveaway announcement (I know you can't wait!) I want to wish my sister, Tracy, a very happy birthday!! My sister and I have not always gotten along so well, but fortunately, that changed as we got older. I miss her dearly and wish I could be with her on this day, so I had to make sure to send out a special Happy Birthday to her! So...
Now - the giveaway announcement!!! - Last week I showcased recipes using IndriVanilla Bourbon Java Vanilla Beans and because of my wonderful experience with them, I truly want all of you to experience them too. Unfortunately, I cannot give you ALL vanilla beans, BUT, I can give one very lucky winner a sampling of each type of bean Whitney has in stock! And all YOU have to do is leave a comment here telling me what the first recipe you will try out with your vanilla beans will be. Simple. Please do not leave comments as annonymous - or if you must, please make sure to leave your name and email address in the comment. The giveaway ends Thursday, December 8th, at 8pm Pacific time. The winner will be announced first thing Friday morning. Good luck!
Balsamic Chicken Pasta
Created by Jenn's Food Journey
Printable Recipe
Ingredients:
4 chicken tenders, chopped or sliced
salt and pepper
1/2 teaspoon Italian herb mix
1 Tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1 red pepper, sliced or chopped
1 pasilla (green) chili, sliced or chopped
10oz penne multi-grain penne pasta
2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 garlic clove, finely minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon parsley
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Directions:
Place the chicken in a shallow dish; season with salt, pepper, and Italian herb mix. Drizzle on 1 Tablespoon olive oil and 2 teaspoons balsamic. Toss everything to combine. Cover and let sit in refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Spray with non-stick cooking spray. Add the cut up chicken and saute until chicken is no longer pink in the middle; about 8 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain. In a large measuring cup, add the balsamic, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, basil and parsley. Slowly whisk in the olive oil.
Add the chicken to the pasta and pour balsamic mixture over. Toss to coat. Serve with warm Italian bread. Enjoy!
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your sis!!
ReplyDeleteThe first thing I would do is make vanilla extract ;)
What a nice picture of you with your sister. Two happy ladies! I would make a vanilla bean pound cake!!!!
ReplyDeleteI've been craving pasta and you've just made it worse - your shot is very appetizing.
ReplyDeleteI would make vanilla ice cream!
ReplyDeleteOh, so much to say! First of all, Happy Birthday, Tracy! Secondly, this pasta dish is GORGEOUS - so much color and flavor! And as for the vanilla beans ... given that I'm in the midst of Christmas cooking/baking, I'd either make some simple cookies that let the vanilla flavor shine brightly, or I'd make vanilla sugar to then use in everything I made further down the road ....
ReplyDeleteDefinitely it would have to be vanilla ice cream.
ReplyDeleteThe pasta is gorgeous to look at and I suspect it tastes every bit as good as it looks. I hope you and your sister both have a great day. Blessings...Mary
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to Tracy! This dish looks wonderful too. I haven't made a balsamic dish in a while; so I just put one on my meal plan. I totally wish I had some of your leftovers in my fridge right now.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet photo!! Happy Birthday to your sister. :-)
ReplyDeleteAnd the recipe? This is definitely my kind of food. LOVE IT!
Vanilla extract will be my first recipe. Then vanilla bean frosting. Mmmmm! And thanks to IndriVanilla for leading me to your blog. Yay!
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ReplyDeleteI will be making my very vanilla cupcakes and vanilla bean buttercream. I will also make my vanilla chai latte mix for gifts to warm the soul.
Vanilla Extract! I just wish I'd thought if it months ago. It would make amazing Christmas gifts.
ReplyDeleteLovely Lovely pasta dish....now what would be a good recipe to start off with - I have to go with some granola...I have been craving it.
ReplyDeleteWith the different grades? Vanilla paste, vanilla extract with one. And th ultimate vanilla cupcake with vanilla frosting with the other grades!
ReplyDeleteThe pasta looks delicious! The vanilla bean giveaway is awesome - I would make some sort of holiday treat with the beans.
ReplyDeleteHB to your sister!
Happy Birthday to your Sis.
ReplyDeleteThe first thing I would do is try my hand at making vanilla.
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Ahhh that pasta would be fabulous with goat cheese. As for the vanilla, I'd definitely make some vanilla simple syrup to drizzle in my morning coffee. Yum!
ReplyDeleteI would have to do some crazy version of creme brulee.
ReplyDeleteOne of the savory chicken dishes with vanilla is what I'd try! Happy bday to your sister :) Great giveaway Jenn!!
ReplyDeleteVanilla bean-nutmeg shake with blackberry swirl :)
ReplyDeleteVanilla Bean White Chocolate Cheesecake, or as I like to call it, Heaven in a Pan! A little bit of everything in one bite.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your sister!!
ice cream- i love a simple vanilla ice cream with little vanille seed flecks in it! (and I guess I will have to make an apple pie for the hubby to go with it)
ReplyDeleteI would love to make some good vanilla ice cream with the vanilla beans. Thanks for the chance to enter.
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i would make some vanilla bean cookies cjsorel@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteI would definitely make an infused vanilla bean Vodka. Then I would make the most heavenly vanilla vodka cream sauce over pan seared sea scallops.
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I would make your peanut butter pie with the vanilla bean whipped cream topping.
ReplyDeleteYummy vanilla sugar!
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