Mediterranean Chicken... GF Style!

     After Tyler and I got married, I challenged myself to try a new recipe every week. My grandma was an incredible cook. She didn't just know how to cook or love to do it, rather she had a special gift!  She didn't use recipes, but created her own!  She didn't use measurements, but knew how much each ingredient would be needed. After she died, I prayed that I could have her sweet spirit and gift to cook.  So, hopefully one day I'll be able to cook just like my wonderful grandma!
     Now, I didn't come up with the Mediterranean Chicken by myself.  I had a little inspiration from a recipe on allrecipes.com. And no worries, this recipe is 100% gluten free! If you love olives and wine, than this dish is for you! Once again, my husband loved it. So, I hope you do to :)

Ingredients:

2 Teaspoons Olive Oil
2 Tablespoons White Wine
6 (boneless) Chicken Breast Halves
1 1/2 Tablespoons Garlic
1 Teaspoon Rosemary

1 Lemon

1/2 Cup Diced Red Onion
2 Diced Roma Tomatos

3/4 Cup White Wine 

*I used a Chardonnay because of the sharper taste. But this can be your preference!*
2 Teaspoons Thyme
1 Tablespoon basil
1 Can Kalamata Olives- drain juice from can
*Salt and Pepper to Taste*

Preparation:

Heat the Olive Oil and White Wine together in a large skillet on medium heat.

Add Chicken and season with Rosemary, Salt, and Pepper to each side.

Use half of a lemon and squeeze juice on Chicken.
Cook for about 10 minutes on each side. (or until cooked thoroughly)

Remove Chicken and cut into pieces.

For 30 seconds, saute garlic in pan. (you may need to add more olive oil at this point)

Add the diced onion and saute for 3 minutes.

Add Tomatoes.

Bring to a lower heat and add the 3/4 Cup Wine and the other half of the Lemon.

Simmer for 8-10 minutes.

 Add Basil and Thyme. Simmer for 5 minutes.

 Place Chicken back in the skillet. Cook on a lower heat for about 5 minutes.
Add Kalamative Olives.
Dash with a little more Salt and Pepper
Simmer for about a minute.

To serve: You can garnish Mozzarella or Parmesan Cheese

 

 

 

Prepare with JOY, cook with FAITH and serve with LOVE.

 

 

"O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; 

for His mercy and loving-kindness endure forever!”  

1 Chronicles 16: 34

 

Decadent Gluten Free Blonde Brownies with Peanut Butter

My husband, Tyler, doesn't like chocolate and well I can't have gluten.  So, I wanted to come up with a recipe that satisfied both of our sweet tooth's.  That's when gluten free blonde brownies with peanut butter chips came to mind!  I added peanut butter because it's Tyler's favorite, but you can add chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, pecans, or walnuts.  As my husband said, "they ROCK!" So, I hope you can enjoy them has much as he did!

Ingredients:

1 stick butter

2 cups brown sugar

1/4 cup sugar

3 eggs

2 cups Gluten Free flour

1 tblsp. vanilla extract

1 tblsp. oil ( I use Canola Oil, but Vegetable Oil works as well)

Peanut Butter Chips as desired 

(I never measure this because I feel like it should be as much as you want!)

Baking Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

Beat eggs and butter together.

Add in brown sugar and sugar.

Gradually add flour. Mix well.

Add oil.

Stir in vanilla extract.

Fold in peanut butter chips.

Pour into a 9x13 pan.

Bake for 25 minutes.

Cool and cut into pieces.

And serve.

Prepare with JOY, bake with FAITH and serve with LOVE.

"And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose." Romans 8: 28

To keep it simple, my name is Kayla Hazel. I recently married the love of my life, Tyler Hazel, on October 28, 2011. My husband is in the United States Air Force and about to start pilot training.  I am quite simple to know and can give it you in a few words.  I love Jesus with all my heart, I love my husband and family, I love baking and cooking, I love being crafty and thinking outside the box, and I love sharing the JOY of Jesus Christ.  

Recently, I was diagnosed with a gluten intolerance.  For those who have the same issue, know that gluten is in everything!  It took me some time to figure out what you can and can not eat. I remember when I was first diagnosed, my mom and I spent 2 hours in the grocery store figuring out what does not have gluten it. Basically, everything has to be fresh and not canned. It can not contain wheat, flour, oats, barley, and rye.

So, what is this blog about? Simple, the ingredients to life: LOVE, JOY, FAITH, & HOPE. I will share my life as a Christian, being a wife of a pilot, and all my recipes.  For those with a sweet tooth, you are following the right girl! Baking is my specialty, but I am married to a man who eats a lot!!  So, cooking different meals is what I take time doing the most! I hope you enjoy reading, cooking and feel blessed by the Lord every time you read.

"Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." 1 Thessalonians 5: 16 -18