Bacon Scallops with Lemon Butter Sauce

This recipe comes from Julia's Album. With this new format, I don't know how to add her link.

 Ingredients:

5 strips bacon 

1 lb. Scallops (shrimp)

Salt and pepper

2 Tablespoons olive oil

3 Tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

2 Tablespoons wine (I used more lemon juice)

2 Tablespoons butter (softened, not melted)

2 Tablespoons fresh chopped parsley

Instructions:

1. Cook chopped bacon in skillet until cooked

2. Dry scallops with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.

3. Heat large skillet until very hot, add 2 Tablespoons olive oil. Sear on high for 3-4 min. on each side. Remove from skillet.

4. Add the lemon juice and wine. Scrape the bottom of pan.

5 Remove from heat and add soft butter.. Add chopped bacon and scallops. Top with chopped parsley.

Sweet Potato Waffles

I got this from Texas Co-op magazine

 Ingredients:

2 cups flour

1\4 cup brown sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1\2 teaspoon ground ginger

1\4  teaspoon nutmeg

(I added 1\2 teaspoon pumpkin spice)

1 1\2 cups milk

1 cup mashed sweet potatoes

1\4 cup vegetable oil

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method:

I did this part the night before

1. In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.

2. The next morning in a separate bowl add milk, sweet potatoes, oil, eggs,and vanilla. Mix until smooth.

3. Pour a little dry mixture at a time to wet ingredients. Mix well

4. In a preheated waffle iron, spray with your favorite cooking spray and add batter. Close, and cook according to manufactures directions. Revove and add butter and maple syrup. Enjoy

Basil/mozarella chicken

I got this recipe from six sisters. 

 Ingredients:

4 chicken boneless/skinless breasts 

Salt and pepper to taste

4 slices mozzarella cheese 

1/3 cup basil pesto

1/4  cup plain Greek yogurt

1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

1/2 cup halfed cherry tomatoes

Fresh basil leaves

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Spray 9"X13" baking dish with cooking spray.

Place chicken breats in baking dish and season both sides with cooking spray.

In a small bowl combine pesto, Greek yogurt, and Parmesan cheese. Mix until combined.

Divide sauce evenly between the 4 chicken breasts.

Bake in preheated oven for 20 min. (I cooked it 30 min.)

Remove from oven and top with mozzarella cheese

Place halfed cherry tomatoes on top and cook an additional 10 min. Remove from oven and sprinkle with fresh basil. Enjoy.