Marvelous Recipes

These rich, creamy and delicious dessert bars are perfect for satisfying your family’s sweet tooth!

2 cups unsifted all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
3/4 cup + 1 tablespoon firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk*
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 (16 oz) can whole berry cranberry sauce

1. In a large mixer bowl, combine the flour, oats, 3/4 cup of brown sugar and butter or margarine; mix until crumbly. Reserve 1-1/2 cups of crumb mixture; press remainder firmly on bottom of greased 13×9-inch baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.

2. In a small mixer bowl, beat cream cheese until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in sweetened condensed milk until smooth. Stir in lemon juice. Spread mixture evenly over prepared crust.

3. In a small bowl, combine remaining 1 tablespoon brown sugar and cornstarch; stir in cranberry sauce. Spoon mixture evenly over cheese layer. Top with the reserved crumb mixture. Bake at 350 degrees F for 40 minutes or until golden. Cool and chill. Store covered in refrigerator. Makes 24 to 36 bars.

* Do Not use evaporated milk!

Emily

Delight your family with this wonderful main dish for dinner tonight. They will love you for it!!

2 egg whites
1 tablespoon water
1 garlic clove, pressed
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 (4 oz) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 tablespoon olive or canola oil, divided
4 (1 oz) slices mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup pizza sauce, heated

1. In a medium bowl, whisk the egg whites and water until foamy. Add the garlic; stir to blend. In a shallow dish, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning and salt; blend well.

2. Dip chicken in egg white mixture; coat with the crumb mixture, shaking off the excess. Dip each piece again in egg white mixture; coat again with crumb mixture.

3. In a 10-inch skillet, heat 1-1/2 teaspoons of the oil over medium-high heat. Add the prepared chicken. Cook until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Add the remaining 1-1/2 teaspoons oil and cook an additional 4 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in the center.

4. Place 1 slice of mozzarella cheese on top of each chicken breast. Reduce heat to Low and cook, covered, until the cheese is melted; about 3 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter and drizzle with heated pizza sauce. Makes 4 servings.

Emily

Parmesan Potatoes and Crock Pot Green Beans add the finishing touch to this wonderful chicken dinner.