Chicken Marsala

How about a little recipe sharing to begin the week? 

Over the weekend I made Chicken Marsala for the first time. It was delicious, and quick and easy. A recipe right up my alley! 

Along with the Chicken Marsala, I made Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Caesar Salad with homemade croutons.

Chicken Marsala

2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts

salt and freshly ground black pepper

1/2 cup flour

olive oil

8 oz. fresh, sliced mushrooms

2 T. butter

1/2 cup sweet Marsala wine

1/4 cup chicken stock

1/4 cup sherry or dry white wine

Optional: 2 T. heavy cream (which I did add)

Garnish with parsley

Directions:

Split each chicken breast through the middle to make 2 pieces. Place plastic wrap over them and pound each one flat using a meat tenderizer/mallet until they are about a quarter inch thick. (I didn't split the chicken. The pieces I had were pretty thin to begin with.) Season with salt and pepper on both sides. Place some flour on a plate and dredge each piece of chicken.

Heat olive oil over medium-high heat and when the oil is hot, fry each piece of chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until they are golden brown. Remove chicken and place them on a serving platter covering them with foil.

Reduce the heat to medium and add butter and mushrooms. Saute mushrooms for 4-5 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Add marsala wine, sherry, cream and chicken stock allowing the liquid to reduce slightly- approx. 3 minutes. Pour mushrooms and sauce over chicken. Garnish with parsley.

Have a wonderful Monday!!!

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Trusting

"Trust me and don't be afraid, for I am your Strength and Song. Think what it means to have Me as your Strength. I spoke the universe into existence; My Power is absolutely unlimited! Human weakness, consecrated to Me, is like a magnet, drawing my Power into your neediness. However, fear can block the flow of My Strength into you. Instead of trying to fight your fears, concentrate on trusting Me. When you relate to Me in confident trust, there is no limit to how much I can strengthen you". - Sarah Young

Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The LORD, the LORD, is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation. - Isaiah 12:2

It's The Little Things

I've really missed sitting at my desk with the computer before me and having my fingers type away at the keyboard. It's a time for me to reflect and just write simple words and thoughts of where I am. The Lord never fails to speak tenderly to my heart through my journaling. Right now, I am just trying to stay on top of things here at home. You know the normal everyday stuff... laundry, meal planning, grocery shopping, track practice, raising one pre-teen and two teenagers, making God the first priority in my life, cleaning, staying connected with my husband, and everything else!

Today was a really good day though. Most of all because it truly is sometimes just about the little things that bring so much joy.

Things like...

Having a very much needed time with the Lord this morning. I came away so refreshed and knowing that because of Him, I am a woman who can boldly approach the throne of grace.

It's always a good day when the sun is shining, the birds are chirping with the excitement of Spring, and there is a gentle, warm breeze that blows across my face when I walk outside. And, I wore flip-flops!

Driving in the car with Ben and talking about Heaven.

Opening the mailbox today and finding the box with my new necklace. I was thrilled to find Lynn at Shabby Chic Designs who was able to make a gold necklace for me. It has each of my children's names on it and I love it!!!

I am also welcoming Spring by having a little "sale" in our etsy shop. What woman doesn't love a sale right?

The "HE IS RISEN" banner is now $28 (was $34) and the "SPRING" banner is now $24 (was $30). Both of these prices also include FREE shipping. These banners would make the perfect decoration for any Easter celebration or to simply celebrate that SPRING is almost officially here!

I hope that you too, find joy in all the little things!

Good Morning

Karen Carter from Thia Karen

and

Lauren from My Corner of the World

Please contact me by email (hereandhome@gmail.com) with your mailing address and I will  get your keychain sent to you!!!

Have a wonderful Monday!!!

Something Fun... A GIVE AWAY!

Today I am off to run some errands. I am regretting that I didn't do it yesterday when it was sunny and warm because today, rain is in the forecast. Loading my car up with groceries in the rain isn't my idea of fun.

What does sound like fun to me is having a GIVE AWAY!!! It's just a little something to say thank you to all of you who come and visit, leave comments, and share in my journey of being a wife, mother, and a woman who is pursuing Jesus.

So, what is the give away?

These cute and fun keychains that are covered with polka dots and paisley...

These keychains are going to be the latest addition to our etsy shop within the next week or so. We will have a variety of colors and patterns so make sure to check us out.

TWO people now have the chance to win one of these keychains!!!

All you have to do is leave me a comment telling me what is your favorite song/CD that you are currently listening to in your car. And if by chance, like me, you often use the car as a place of quiet (the car is one place I love to pray), tell me your favorite vacation spot that you have traveled to by car.

I will leave comments open until Saturday night and announce the winner on Monday morning. In case you are wondering why you have to wait until Monday, it's because I am traveling this weekend to one of my favorite places... my sister's in Nashville!

I'm looking forward to hearing from all of you!!!

Dreaming

It's sunny and 56 degrees here today. I love it!!! It certainly is making me stop and dream about all things Spring...

Fresh cut grass.
Birds chirping in the trees.
Finally being able to wear flip-flops. Which also means some new colors of nail polish.
Tulips and daffodils
Baseball games and track meets.
Watching the curtains blow in the wind because the windows are open.
Puddles
Running outside again.
Reese Peanut Butter Eggs
Picnics
And the reminder that in His time, He does make all things new.


What are your favorite things about Spring?

(The latest banner added to our etsy shop)

Linking up to Made By You Monday at Skip To My Lou

Saturday

I have been somewhat on the mend this week after an outpatient surgery I had last Thursday. While my recovery has been a little longer than I was anticipating, I am finally feel myself again.

Taking it easy has allowed me to sit and sew. And sew. And sew. Just check out our etsy shop!

I have been way behind on my picture project, but am now up to date. Thank goodness. I don't like knowing that I am behind on something. It's the kind of thing I lose sleep over.

I am so looking forward to Spring! I've noticed the sun rising a little earlier and setting a little later. My husband is talking of wearing his flip flips already, but I am insisting he at least wait until all the snow melts.

This Saturday has been one filled with rest, sunshine, 45 degree weather, and some baseball.

More Banners

Here are some pictures of my latest projects that are listed in our etsy shop...

Use this banner to CELEBRATE all those special occasions. I am going to be using a banner like this in our home for birthdays, report card day, the last day of school, a team win, or just because!!!

We are counting down the days until baseball season in our family. So, how about a banner to cheer on your child's team! Show your team spirit by displaying a banner at games, parties, or to hang in your own home on game day...

Welcome in the warm days of SPRING with this banner...

Or this banner for special Easter celebrations which says "HE IS RISEN"...

I am linking to DIY Day at A Soft Place To Land.