Five-Spice Chicken Salad in Wonton Shells

Chicken wontons
Originally uploaded by jenianddean.
I can’t thank my father-in-law, Denny, enough for turning me on to this recipe. Over the last three years I have made this appetizer ten or so times. People love the light and refreshing taste of the orange and cilantro. And who can beat an appetizer with such a cute presentation.
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Spinach, Orange and Almond Salad

Spinach, Orange and Almond Salad
Originally uploaded by jenianddean.

Dean and I both love spinach salads. I make about 15 different ones. I came across this recipe a year or so ago, I have made it several times since then. The combination of the creamy goat cheese, fresh oranges, crunchy sweet almonds, fresh spinach, and the [...]

Cheesecake

Cheesecake
Originally uploaded by jenianddean.
Cheesecake is one of the foods that I think makes the world go round. I haven’t been making this particular cheesecake recipe for very long, but I have had a ton of success with it. I have even made this recipe for a friend to take to her son’s baseball banquet. [...]

Nutty Orange coffee cake

Nutty Orange coffee cake

Paula Deen really knows what do to with a stick of butter and a can of biscuits. I have made this coffee cake three times now, and every time it’s been a hit. The first time was at Christmas when Dean’s parents and sister were here - we ate the whole [...]