Wednesday Night

Okay...This was deemed as the best thing I've ever cooked.  I don't know if I agree because my ribs are pretty dang good, but James LOOOOOVVVVEEESSSS pizza and when he ate this he saw endless possibilities! HAHA!  I'm going to attempt other fillings with this recipes on other days.

Chicken and Bacon in Puff Pastry

Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients:

• 4 slices bacon
• 1 Tbs olive oil
• 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed (I cut the chicken when its still halfway frozen and word to the wise, make the cubes as small as possible!)
• 1/2 C chopped onion
• 1 (3oz) pkg cream cheese, softened
• 1 sheet of pizza dough (I just bought the tube of pizza dough that's located by the cinnamon rolls and such...)
• 1 egg, beaten

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  In medium skillet, cook bacon until crisp; remove and drain on paper towels, crumble and set aside.  Drain pan but do not wipe out.
2. Add olive oil to pan and add chicken and onion.  Cook together until onion is tender and chicken is no longer pink and then remove with a slotted spoon to a medium bowl.
3. Add cream cheese and bacon to chicken mixture and mix well; you can add some seasonings of your choice at this point. 
4. Roll out dough into a 12" square and then cut into four 6" squares.  Divide chicken mixture among the squares and fold in half.  Seal edges and press with fork then place on cookie sheet and brush with egg.
5. Bake for 20-25 minutes until deep golden brown.  Remove to wire rack and let cool 5 minutes before serving.

Green Beans Amandine

Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
• 1 Tbs butter
• 2 Tbs olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• salt and pepper

1. In heavy saucepan, place green beans in cold water to cover and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer 8-10 minutes until crisp and tender.  Drain well and set beans aside.  Melt butter and olive oil in saucepan and add garlic.  Cook until garlic is popping and add beans along with lemon juice, salt and pepper.  Toss and gently coat.

*I also had a potato side dish: suggestions are Scalloped (from a box) or mashed (homemade)