Snow Days

Let it snow, Let it snow, Let it snow!

Snow days make me want to stay inside, drink coffee (or hot cocoa) and make some good comfort food. Last night, with snow in the forecast, I made stuffed chicken breast and tonight, with the snow falling, I am making creamy pasta and scones.

Stuffing and scones can often seem daunting to make from scratch. However, I have found the opposite to be true and much yummier than the store bought options.

Bread Stuffing
* This is great for chicken and pork chops*

¼ Cup Butter (plus 2 tbsp)
½ Onion – finely chopped
½ Apple – peeled and finely chopped
1 Celery Stalk – finely chopped
5 Cups Dried Bread Cubes * I buy french loaf and dry out half of it for about a week
½ tsp Savory
½ tsp Worcestershire
Salt and Pepper to Taste
Water to Moisten

Melt butter in a sauce pan and sauté onion. Combine the remaining ingredients, except bread cubes and water, and add to the onion. Heat well and stir frequently to avoid browning. In a large bowl, toss bread cubes in butter mixture. Add water to moisten bread cubes; the mixture should be damp not wet. The bread should still feel firm.

Stuff into chicken breast or pork chops and cover; bake at 375F for 35 min. (Remove cover after 15 minutes).

To stuff a chicken or turkey cavity: Double the recipe and DO NOT add water.

Garlic and Cheese Scones

1 ½ Cups Flour
2 tbsp Butter
½ tsp Salt
1 ½ tsp Baking Powder
½ Cup Grated Cheese
1 Garlic Clove – minced
1 tbsp Mustard
¾ Cup Milk

In a large bowl mix flour, salt and baking powder; cut in butter with a pastry cutter (or rub in with your fingers) until the mixture has the consistency of bread crumbs. Stir in cheese and garlic. Make a well in the centre of the mixture, add mustard and milk. Knead lightly until combined. Cut into 2” imperfect balls (a little larger than a golf ball) and place in a greased muffin tin. Bake at 425F for 15 minutes.

Makes 9 scones

Enjoy!