starting to ;an the quiche . every sat. i get so excited about the up coming week and all the great food. thanks everyone so being so wonderful.

Chicken Cordon Bleu

serves 4

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 4 slices Swiss or provolone cheese
• 4 slices smoked ham
• 1/4 c all-purpose flour
• 1 egg; beaten
• 1 c Italian seasoned bread crumbs
• 4 T butter
• 1/2 c chicken broth
• 1 c whipping cream

1. If necessary, split breasts in two if too thick. Pound chicken to 1/4" thick. Sprinkle each piece on both sides with salt and pepper.
2. Place 1 ham slice and 1 cheese slice on each breast. Wrap up each breast using toothpicks to secure.
3. Dredge each in flour (shake off excess), then in egg, and finally in bread crumbs. Place seam side down in greased baking dish. Place 1 T butter on each piece of chicken.
4. Bake at 350° for 35 min. until juices run clear.
5. In a saucepan, combine broth and whipping cream; season to taste (salt, pepper, garlic, oregano). Simmer on low stirring until thickened; pour over chicken and serve.
   

Shepherds Pie

serves 6

• 6 med. potatoes
• onion (amount as desired)
• 10.75-15 oz. (1 can) string beans
• 1 c cheddar cheese
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 21.5 oz. (2 cans) tomato soup
• salt and pepper to taste

1. Peel and cook potatoes. Mash and prepare as desired.
2. Brown ground beef, add onion and drain.
3. In 9x13 pan add tomato soup, beans, salt and pepper. Add meat and mix together. Sprinkle on cheese and bake at 350° for 30-45 min.
   

love the dinners!!! it is so nice to not have to worry about dinner 4 nights a week. plus there is always leftovers. this is so great!! everyone should try a group ; it is fun with the girls.