Holiday Series!

Hello! Here is the first post of a holiday series that I'll be writing about over these next few weeks. Of course, since food is important in my life, it's also the first post :) Everyone needs a break from cooking during this holiday season! Below is a list of some of my favorite restaurants that I recommend you try! Let me know how you enjoy them!

• The Summit House 714.671.4111
• Taps 714.257.0101
• Roman Cucina 714.680.6000
• The Twisted Vine 714.871.1200
• Cafe Hildago 714.447.3202

Check out these restaurants on Yelp for further information and reviews...ENJOY!

Best Chicken Recipe

Alright, so food is a pretty big deal in my life. I love to cook and LOVE to try new things! I'm constantly looking for new recipes to try or new restaurants to visit (Yelp is a HUGE help in that search). I came across this chicken recipe last week on allrecipes.com and it was SO good, I just have to share it!

Original Recipe
Servings: 4

Ingredients:
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
4 ounces Dijon mustard
1/4 cup Teriyaki sauce
1/4 cup bacon bits
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Place chicken in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Slather mustard evenly over chicken, then pour teriyaki sauce over all. Sprinkle with bacon bits, then cover with cheese.
3. Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes.

We made a few changes: we used spicy Dijon mustard, didn't use bacon bits, and instead of Parmesan cheese, we used Mexican blend, which we put on halfway through cooking. We also added some minced garlic...We served it with some cous-cous with sauteed tomatoes, zucchini, and spinach. DELICIOUS!

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Aimees-Quick-Chicken/Detail.aspx