Rosemary Chicken

Two posts in one day?! Shocking, I know. My mom sent me some fresh rosemary and basil a while ago, and I've had a hard time figuring out what to use the rosemary for because I don't cook with it frequently. Tonight I finally decided to throw caution to the wind and whip up some chicken seasoned with rosemary. I'm pleased to report that the result was positively divine! It was pretty similar to your standard parmesan chicken, but it was a lovely variation. Here's roughly how I made it:

2 breasts chicken
Bread crumbs (a few tablespoons)
Parmesan cheese (2 tablespoons...about half as much cheese as bread crumbs)
Onion soup mix (about 2 teaspoons)
Rosemary leaves

Mix bread crumbs, parmesan, onion soup mix, and half the rosemary leaves in a bowl. Dip the chicken in an egg + water mixture. Cover chicken with bread crumb mixture. Place on a baking sheet (covered in foil for easy clean up), and top with remaining rosemary. Cover with foil and bake at 375 for about 30-45 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. (My chicken was frozen, so adjust bake time if you're using thawed chicken).

I'm Back! (Ode to Cereal)

I'm still alive and cooking...even though my posting habits suggest otherwise. My life has been insane as of late, so posting on this lovely blog has been put to the back burner. Plus I haven't had much to write about. Starting college kind of takes a toll on cooking habits, surprisingly enough. My diet has consisted of excessive amounts of cereal, smoothies, and quesadillas.

In honor of my cereal obsession, I'd like to share a few of my favorites:

Honey Bunches of Oats. Not with almonds. Not with yucky dehydrated fruit. Just the straight up goodness of oat clusters and flakes. Fresh raspberries and sliced bananas make it extra delectable.

Honey Bunches of Oats - Cinnamon Cluster style. A delightful variation of the traditional honey bunches.

Honey Bunches of Oats with Cinnamon Clusters + Cinnamon Life. Cinnamon-y and delightful. It tastes like fall and makes me excited to greet the crisp autumn air when I walk out of my apartment in the morning.

Cap'n Crunch. Best sugar-y cereal of all time. Yes, I know it tears up the roof of your mouth, but it's worth the pain.

Cheerios. A classic. But I hate the aftertaste of honeynut. Gag me.

Raisin Bran + Muesli + sliced bananas. I survived on this over the summer. Tasty with milk (like regular cereal) or yogurt. I occasionally throw in some Honey Bunches of Oats just for good measure. (are you noticing a trend? I should be getting paid to advertise for Honey Bunches).

I think this week I'll try Rice Krispies, Cheerios, and Honey Bunches with bananas.

What are your favorite kinds of cereal/cereal combinations?

Pita Bread

I have this goal to make all of my own bread this semester (in an effort to save a bit of money...place homemade bread is super tasty). Last night I made some pita bread that didn't turn out as well as I hoped it would. I think it'll be good if I tinker with the recipe a bit.

Has anyone had success with pita bread...or do you have any other good bread recipes you'd like to share??