Sunday, April 30, 2023

Pineapple Cherry Frozen Dessert

 


My Mom use to make Frozen Dessert, it was a family favorite.
Its great for a Holiday Dessert or any time of the year.

This recipe is naturally Gluten Free. You can make the Dessert Dairy Free by using
Non-Dairy Milk and Non-Dairy Whipped Cream. 

This recipe was from the 1960's and has many names and many variations.
Frozen Dessert
Frozen Cherry Dessert
Frozen Pineapple Dessert
Pineapple Cherry Frozen Dessert 
Old Fashion Frozen Dessert
Grandmas Frozen Dessert 
Grandmas Frozen Fruit Salad
Old Fashion Fruit Salad
No Bake Cherry Dessert
No Bake Pineapple Dessert
Whipped Cream Dessert
Frozen Dessert with Marshmallows 




Pineapple Cherry Frozen Dessert

In a large Dutch Oven/Sauce Pan Add:
40-45 Large Marshmallows 
(Original recipe called to cut the Marshmallows, it isn't necessary)
1/2 Cup Milk of your choice, I used Unsweetened Almond Milk
Melt over low heat, stirring until Melted
Remove from the heat and cool.

1- 10 Ounce Jar Maraschino Cherries, Drained, Rinsed, Cut in Half and Dry on a Paper Towel
1- 20 Ounces Can of Unsweetened Crushed Pineapples, Drained 
1-1/2 Cups of Frozen Whipped Cream (You can use defrosted as well)

When the Marshmallow mixture has cooled add:
Maraschino Cherries
Crushed Pineapples
and Whipped Cream
Fold in and pour into any size pan of your choice.
I used Pyrex Glass 9X11
Cover and refrigerate over night 

You can decorate the Frozen Dessert with more Cut Cherries (Before refrigerating) on the top or leave as is.

To Serve:
Cut into squares and top with some Whip Cream and Cherries 

ENJOY!! 

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Baked Swiss Chicken Jazzed Up



Baked Swiss Chicken Jazzed Up - Gluten Free 

Preheat oven 350*

Spray a 13X9 Baking Dish with cooking spray add:
4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast - Pound down evenly
Season to taste:
Black Pepper, Onion Power and Garlic Powder (I skipped salt as the Cheese is salty enough for us)

In a small Bowl combine and pour over the Chicken:
1 can 10-3/4 ounces Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup, undiluted (I found Gluten Free Cream of Chicken Soup at Walmart)
Or you can use Cream of Mushroom Soup
to taste Add:
Minced Garlic (1 Tablespoon)
Spicy Brown Mustard ( 1-2 Tablespoons
Onion Powder
Worcestershire Sauce (1-2 Tablespoons)
1- 4 ounce Can Sliced Mushrooms , give them a rough chop (Optional can leave out)
1/2 Cup White Wine (Or Chicken Stock)


Top the Chicken with:
6 Ounces Sliced or Shredded Swiss Cheese

In a small bowl slightly Crush
1 Cup Gluten Free or Regular Seasoned Bread Croutons - I used Gillian's Gluten Free Garlic Croutons
1/4-1/2 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
Parsley (1-2 Tablespoons)
Sprinkle the Crouton mixture over the Chicken

Melt 1/2 Cup Butter
Drizzle the melted Butter over the Croutons


Bake, Uncovered 30-40 Minutes or until
the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165*
Rest the Chicken for 5 Minutes 

Serve with any sides of your choice 

I found the original recipe from Taste of Home: 
https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/baked-swiss-chicken/

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