Chicken Francaise 1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 heaping tablespoons grated Pecorino cheese 4 tablespoons very finely chopped parsley 1 large egg, beaten flour for dredging 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup dry white wine 1 cup chicken stock 6 thin, round slices of lemon 2 tablespoons butter Slice the chicken breast into 6 pieces of roughly equal size. Place the pieces between sheets of wax paper, and pound with a mallet until thin. Season with salt and pepper. Place the cheese and 2 tablespoons of the parsley in a wide, shallow bowl. Slowly add the beaten egg, whisking until it's smoothly incorporated. Place the flour on a wide plate. Dip the cutlets in the egg mixture. Remove them, making sure to let the excess egg drip off. Place each cutlet in the flour, and coat lightly. Remove the cutlets from the flour, and hold them in a single layer, on a platter or on a counter. Add the olive oil to 2 saute pans, each large enough to hold 3 cutlets in a single layer. Place over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the cutlets. Saute, turning once, until the cutlets are golden on the outside, just cooked on the inside (about 2 minutes per side). Remove the cutlets, and hold them in a single layer. Drain off most the oil out of the pans. Return the pans to high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of white wine to each pan, and reduce it to 1 tablespoon in each pan. Divide the stock and the lemon slices between the pans. Boil for 5 minutes, then remove the lemon slices. Keep boiling the sauce until it's reduced in each pan to about 1/4 cup. Turn the heat to Low. Swirl a tablespoon of butter into each pan until the sauce is thickened. Taste for seasoning. Add 3 reserved cutlets to each pan, turning them until they're coated with the sauce. Divide the cutlets between 2 dinner plates. Pour the remaining sauce over them, sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of parsley, and serve immediately. Had this recipe from someone on this site. Linda

FROZEN MIDNIGHT LADY (serves 12) Two 3 oz pkg ladyfingers 1 qt vanilla ice cream 1 qt chocolate ice cream 1 qt coffee ice cream 22 oz fudge ice cream topping 12 oz brickle bits Whipped cream Line sides & bottom of 10" springform pan with split ladyfingers, standing rounded, uncut edges around inside of pan. Drop slightly softened vanilla ice cream by scoopfuls into bottom of pan; smooth ice cream using back of a spoon to form an even layer. Cover ice cream with 1/3 of fudge topping. Sprinkle 1/3 of brickle bits over fudge topping. continue layering next 2 ice cream flavors & toppings as described above. Freeze for at least 24 hours. Garnish with whipped cream before serving.~~Uptown Down South

Can't beat chicken divan 1 large bunch of broccoli, trimmed and cut into 4-inch long spears 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, cut into pieces 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups chicken broth 1/2 cup well-chilled heavy cream 3 tablespoons medium-dry Sherry Fresh lemon juice to taste 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan 2 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1-1/2 pounds total), cooked and sliced thin Instructions In a large saucepan of boiling salted water cook the broccoli for 6 to 8 minutes, or until it is just tender, drain it well, and keep it warm. In a heavy saucepan melt the butter over moderately low heat, add the flour, and cook the roux, stirring, for 3 minutes. Add the broth, stirring, bring the mixture to a boil, stirring, and simmer it, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and cook the mixture, stirring, for 10 minutes. In a bowl beat the cream until it holds stiff peaks, fold it, the Sherry, and the lemon juice into the sauce, and season the sauce with salt and pepper. Arrange the broccoli on a flameproof platter or in a 2-quart gratin dish and pour half the sauce over it. Stir 1/4 cup of the Parmesan into the remaining sauce. Arrange the chicken on the broccoli, pour the remaining sauce over it, and sprinkle the mixture with the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan. Broil the mixture under a preheated broiler about 6 inches from the heat for 1 minute, or until the sauce is golden and bubbling. Yield: 6 servings Credits Recipe from: Gourmet Magazine, 1991 This works with leftover chicken or turkey and frozen broccoli. I don't whip the cream before adding...and have even been kjnown to add sour cream instead of heavy cream because that's what I had. It's the sherry and the parmesan cheese that makes this dish. Linda C

I have made this many times and it's a good special occasion dish. ROASTED SURF ÂNÂ TURF 2 lobster tails 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. seafood seasoning 1 (3 lb.) whole beef tenderloin 1 Tbs. melted butter or margarine 1 1/2 tsp. lemon juice 6 slices bacon 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions (scallions) 1 clove garlic, finely minced 1/2 lb. mushrooms, thinly sliced 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce (optional) or 1 tsp. chopped fresh or 1/4 tsp. dried tarragon (optional) Place lobster tails, salt and seafood seasoning in a medium saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from water and drain. Let cool until able to be handled. Carefully remove lobster tails from shells, keeping meat in one piece. Cut each piece of lobster meat in half lengthwise and set aside. Cut a horizontal pocket through the center of meat to within 1/2 inch of opposite side of tenderloin, slicing the entire length of tenderloin. Carefully stuff lobster pieces, end to end, inside tenderloin. Combine the 1 Tbs. melted butter and lemon juice; Drizzle on lobster. Fold over tenderloin to resemble original shape and tie with butcherÂs twine. Set aside. Cook bacon in a skillet until slightly crisp; drain, reserving drippings. Crumble bacon; set aside. Put beef in shallow pan and brush entire surface of meat with bacon drippings. Insert meat thermometer in center of roast so the point is right below the lobster, making sure it doesnÂt go all the way through and touch the pan. Bake at 400 degrees for approx. 25 minutes or until thermometer registers 130 degrees (rare). While roast is cooking, saute shallots, green onions, garlic and mushrooms in 1/2 cup butter. Add wine and Worcestershire sauce or tarragon (but not both). Simmer until roast is ready. To serve, remove twine and sprinkle top of meat with crumbled bacon. Serve sauce with sliced tenderloin. Note: The roast can be stuffed earlier in the day and refrigerated (uncooked). Add a few minutes more cooking time if made ahead. The sauce can also be made ahead and reheated.