Grilled Veggie Sandwich

I found this recipe online while I was trying to decide how to use some of my vegetables. My husband and I ate it together for lunch this weekend and it sure was TASTY! I would definitely make this again! (Of course, we included chicken in this "veggie" sandwich for my husband's sake).

Original recipe here

Prep Time: 30 min
Cook Time: 20 min
Ready In: 50 min

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/8 cup olive oil
• 1 chicken breast, cubed
  
• 1 cup sliced bell peppers
• 1 small zucchini, sliced
• 1/2 red onion, sliced
• 1 small yellow squash, sliced
• 2 (4-x6-inch) focaccia bread pieces, split horizontally [Update: I tried this again with just plain bread (toasted) and it turned out fabulous! I think I'll always use regular bread in the future]
  
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions:

1. In a bowl, mix the mayonnaise, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Set aside in the refrigerator.
2. Preheat the grill for high heat.
3. Season chicken according to preference and brush vegetables with olive oil on each side. Brush grate with oil. Place bell peppers and zucchini closest to the middle of the grill, and set onion and squash pieces around them. Cook for about 3 minutes, turn, and cook for another 3 minutes. The peppers may take a bit longer. Remove from grill, and set aside. (Or, if you use a griddle, cook veggies and chicken in olive oil).
   
4. Spread some of the mayonnaise mixture on the cut sides of the bread, and sprinkle each one with feta cheese. Place on the grill cheese side up, and cover with lid for 2 to 3 minutes. This will warm the bread, and slightly melt the cheese. Watch carefully so the bottoms don't burn. Remove from grill, and layer with the vegetables.
   

Serves: 4

Home Made Chicken Salad

I made this chicken salad for a baby shower I hosted a few weeks ago. By the end of the shower, all of the food was gone and so I made it again tonight so that my husband could finally try it! He liked it a lot (although before trying it he was a little worried about the ingredients) and so do I!

Original recipe, here.

Ingredients: (I just use how ever much I have on hand, not necessarily these amounts exactly.)

• 4 cups cubed, cooked chicken meat
• 1 cup mayonnaise (or Miracle Whip - if I use Miracle Whip, I leave out the paprika)
  
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 1/2 cups dried cranberries
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1/2 cup minced bell pepper
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
• ground black pepper to taste

Directions:

In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise with paprika and seasoned salt. Blend in dried cranberries, celery, bell pepper, onion, and nuts. Add chopped chicken, and mix well. Season with black pepper to taste. Chill 1 hour. Serve on a croissant or with crackers.

Serves: 12