Thursday, January 27, 2011

More with Marsala, again!

We had some old friends come by for dinner this past weekend and I didn't want to be stuck in the kitchen and missing good conversation, or some good wine and cheese either! So I wanted something for dinner that would be really easy and really good, that I could make ahead. Chicken Lombardy fit the bill. It's Chicken Marsala, topped with mozzarella and then baked in the oven. You can prepare it way ahead so all you have to do is stick it in the oven to finish it while you enjoy the company. Unless it's company you really don't feel like being with, LOL, and then you can make while they are in another room! Just don't enjoy your company too much or your cheese will go beyond golden. We chatted a little too much. Ask me how I know?

My friend, Cindy5_NY gave me a perfect side for the Lombardy Chicken. Orzo. This one is a great side, it has great flavor to stand on it's own, but when the sauce from the chicken sort of mixes in a bit from the plate, it's a really delicious combination! And if you want to make this one ahead, just prep everything a little before the company shows, and add the milk and heat it up just before you are ready to serve!

Click here for the Chicken Lombardy recipe post

The Chicken picture is from when I made it the last time, and the orzo is from a phone, not a clear shot, I was trying to be inconspicuous. Which I really am not, not one bit, so bringing a camera out to start shooting dinner with company would just give them more to tease me about! So instead I went with the cell camera :)





Garlic Parmesan Orzo
Source: tasteofhome.com (my source: Cindy5_NY)
Printable Recipe

2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
3 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 cup butter, cubed (I used less)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (I used a bit more)
1/4 cup milk (I used low-fat)
2 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Cook orzo according to package directions; drain. In a large skillet, sauté garlic in butter until tender. Add the orzo, Parmesan cheese, milk, parsley, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until heated through. Yield: 8 servings.



I'm joining Suzy over at Kitchen Bouquet for another Flashback Friday!

25 comments:

  1. Both dishes sound wonderful. I did duck over for a peek at the chicken recipe. Loved it! I'm relatively new to your blog and just wanted you to know how much I like the food and recipes you feature here. I love to visit here. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...Mary

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  2. Both sound delicious and recipes I would r eally enjoy. Thanks for sharing. I hope you do not mind me copying them?

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  3. I think even my picky eater would go for that meal!

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  4. Thank you, Mary, so nice!

    Eileen, I'd love to know if you try it!
    Beth, my picky eater loves it, and she's really picky!

    Thanks for the nice comments and the visits, always appreciated!

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  5. All I can say is YUM! I am definitely going to make both of these recipes. I think letting the cheese go beyond golden is a great idea. We like it like that at our house! Thanks so much for sharing these recipes!

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  6. We love Chicken Lombardy (do you know how it got its name??) Thanks for the recipe which you gave us another time, Carol) and I made this exact meal on Monday night. The orzo too. I mixed in sliced green onion with the cheese on top of the chicken(I saw that on some website, maybe allrecipes or zaar or someplace) and that was nice and looked nice too.

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  7. I have no clue where the name came from?
    Green onions sounds nice, thanks, Annie!

    Candace, my kids love the cheese beyond golden!

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  8. Never had garlic parmesan orzo before. I bet it's very tasty Carol. I can't believe you took the picture of the orzo from the phone. You got talent girl!

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  9. I hate missing good conversation and the appetizers too! The parmesan orzo sounds wonderful, too!

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  10. I'm all about easy-peasy, so I can enjoy my company. And delicious always helps, too. Thanks for these!

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  11. This looks so delicious!!I am always looking for new chicken dishes! Love the orzo recipe, too. I will be adding this to the menu soon!

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  12. OHHH this is a keeper, Carol! I just oredred a special marsala wine sauce from Wildtree that I can't wait to use.

    We got 16 inches of snow on top of the three that fell earlier ..I feel like I live in Alaska!

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  13. Whenever I have friends over I always photograph before I serve and they always tease me. But then when food is served they just eat and eat and teasing stops magically. Both dishes look wonderfull. I love cooking with wine and your orzo is the perfect sidedish.

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  14. this garlic parmesan looks so yummy!

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  15. How did I miss that Chicken Lombardy post? I like mine with more mushrooms, and cheese too! Looking at the spinach salad, I have tried with strawberries (my picky eater does not like it) but the pomegranate sounds delicious! Hahaha, my hands turn red all the time.

    I always overcook my orso.

    Stay warm, I have read about your snow.

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  16. It looks delicious, Carol. I am sure your guests were very well entertained!

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  17. That chicken looks awesome. I don't know why I don't do baked entrees more often. Can't beat anything covered in cheese!!! :-) Orzo looks yum too. Thanks for playing along this week!

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  18. Both recipes look wonderful, Carol. I snuck over to read the chicken...delish!
    I think our friends are pretty patient with the photo-taking. My problem is I get busy and always forget the camera!

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  19. YOU losing track of time!!! I have copied the chicken recipe awile back when you posted it but have not tried it yet. Have made the Sherried Chicken quite a few times!!!

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  20. They both look so comforting and delicious, especially the orzo.

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  21. Hi Carol! That sounds like a good company dish! I am laughing about the camera! When I first started blogging, I would stand on my chair to photograph my plate...only with family, though! lol Now they ask if they may eat yet or if I need pics! Happy weekend!...hugs...Debbie

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  22. I have to find that chicken post- apparently missed it. Looks fantastic. LOL on the camera action. I try not to "shoot" my food around company. :-)
    ~ Sue

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  23. Great recipe to make when my kids come for the next visit; love casserole ready to serve.

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  24. this is such a lovely recipe.. i am getting really hungry just looking at it. thanks for sharing this.

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  25. The parmesan orzo sounds wonderful and I am a huge orzo fan. I'm going to make that chicken dish for our friends at the cottage. Sounds great!

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