Really Good Lasagna

Lasagna

This recipe is now my "Go To" for making Lasagna. It is so full of good flavor and it's not that difficult to put together, although it is a bit messy, but so worth it! Here, I'll show ya:

What you need:

1 Box Lasagna Noodles

16 ounces Ricotta Cheese

8 ounces Sliced (or grated) Mozzarella Cheese

1/2 Cup (give or take) Grated Parmesan Cheese

Marinara Sauce ( You can make your own, or get it store bought)

325 Degree Oven

Cook noodles according to package directions and arrange 2 layers in bottom of pan...

Noodly Layer

Smear noodles with the ricotta cheese, place the mozzarella on that, then, cover with sauce, sprinkle that with Parmesan.

ricotta and mozzarella

covered in sauce and Parmesan

Bake for about 45-50 minutes.

Orange Glazed Chicken

Orange Glazed Chicken

The Orange Glaze in this recipe adds a delightful zest of flavor to this chicken, and is simple to whip up. The only thing you really need is patience while the bird is roasting!

 What you need:

1 Roasting Chicken, rinsed and dried.

1-2 Tbsp Salt, Rubbed inside and out of chicken.

1 Tbsp Cornstarch

1 Cup Orange Juice

375 Degree Oven

Roast about 35-45 minutes Breast Side Down.
Remove from oven, turn chicken breast side Up and Increase oven temperature to 450 Degrees.
Roast for about 45-55 minutes.
In the meantime, mix together the cornstarch and orange juice in small pot over med heat, stirring constantly until creamy.
1/2 hour before chicken is done, baste with orange glaze, then halfway thru cook time, then every 15 minutes till chicken is done.

Italian Deli Style Chicken Sandwich

Italian Chicken Sandwich

Zacky Farms Guarantees that this chicken is fresh and natural and in perfect condition for my ( and your) enjoyment. And it really was. This recipe is easy to make too. My fave part of this sandwich? The pickle!

What you need:

1 Pkg Drumsticks ( I used 6 chicken thighs)

1 Cup Zesty Italian Dressing

1/2 Tsp. Italian Seasoning ( I used 1/4 tsp Oregano, 1/4 tsp Basil)

1/2 Cup Mayo

1 Loaf Italian Bread ( This bread is like a very dense regular white bread)

Pickles ( I used 1 per person)

2 Tomatoes

Pour half the Italian Dressing over Chicken in a Big bowl, let sit for at least an hour or better, overnight.
Broil or BBQ chicken, turning frequently and basting often till done. About 30-40 minutes.
Cool Chicken.
While Chicken is cooling, add Italian seasonings to the mayonnaise, stir well. Also, slice the tomatos and pickles.
Remove meat from the bones.
Spread the mayo on bread, top with pickles, tomatoes and chicken pieces.