Walnut Chicken

Walnut chicken is a quick and easy stir fry recipe full of protein and vegetables.CourseMain DishCuisineAsianPrep Time30 minutesCook Time10 minutes0 minutesTotal Time40 minutesServings4 servingsCalories439kcalAuthorLeigh Anne Wilkes

Ingredients

• 2 boneless skinless, chicken breasts, sliced into 1 inch pieces
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
• 1 Tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp fresh ginger minced
• 3 tsp garlic minced
• pinch of red pepper flakes
• 2 Tbsp sesame oil
• 3 carrots peeled and sliced
• 6 stalks asparagus cut into 1.5″ pieces
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 cup of snap peas
• 1 cup walnuts toasted and chopped

Instructions

• Mix together soy sauce, chicken broth, sugar, vinegar, cornstarch, ginger, garlic and red pepper flakes.
• Add in chicken and stir to coat. Allow to marinade for 15 minutes in refrigerator.
• Heat 1 Tbsp sesame oil in a large pan over medium heat.
• Add in carrots and broccoli and cook until tender, add in asparagus near the end.
• Remove from pan and keep warm.
• Add 1 Tbsp oil to pan and remove chicken from marinade and reserve liquid.
• Add chicken to hot oil and cook until chicken is cooked through. Add in cooked vegetables and uncooked snap peas.
• Add remaining marinade to skillet and stir until chicken and veggies are coated and marinade begins to thicken. Add in walnuts and stir to incorporate.
• Serve over rice if desired.

To Toast Walnuts:

• Placed walnuts on a baking sheet and place in a 350 degree F oven for 5-7 minutes. Shake pan or stir nuts halfway through. Bake until nuts begin to turn light brown.

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Mint Chocolate Cookie No Churn Ice Cream

Creamy mint ice cream with mint chocolate cookies, no ice cream maker required.CourseDessertCuisineAmericanPrep Time10 minutesCook Time0 minutesFreeze6 hoursTotal Time6 hours 10 minutesServings8 servingsCalories563kcalAuthorLeigh Anne Wilkes

Ingredients

• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 14 oz. sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp mint extract add up to 1 tsp for desired mint flavor
• 4 drops green food coloring
• 20 chocolate mint cookies broken into pieces
• 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

• With a mixer, beat the whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
• In another bowl combine condensed milk, extract and food coloring. Mix to combine
• Fold milk mixture into whipped cream mixture until combined.
• Gently fold in cookies and chocolate chips.
• Put in a container and cover.
• Place in freezer for at least 6 hours or overnight.

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Raspberry Lemon Cheescake Bars

Delicious cheesecake bars with a lovely raspberry lemon flavor.CourseDessertCuisineAmericanPrep Time20 minutesCook Time50 minutes0 minutesTotal Time1 hour 10 minutesServings36 barsCalories132kcalAuthorLeigh Anne Wilkes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp lemon zest divided
• 3/4 cup butter cold
• 2 8 oz. packages of cream cheese softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup raspberry jam
• raspberries for garnish
• powdered sugar for garnish

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Mix together flour, powdered sugar and 1 tsp lemon zest in a bowl.
• Cut in butter with a pastry blender until crumbly.
• Press mixture into the bottom of a 9 x 13 pan that has been lined with parchment paper or greased well.
• Bake at 350 for 20 -22 minutes or until lightly browned.
• Beat together cream cheese and granulated sugar in mixer. Add in eggs and beat until well blended.
• Stir in lemon juice and remaining lemon zest, beat well.
• Spread jam over baked shortbread with an offset spatula.
• Pour cream over the top of jam and spread to edges.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes or until set.
• Cool for 1 hour on a wire rack and then cover and chill for 4-8 hours or overnight.
• Cut into bars and garnish with powdered sugar and raspberries

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Spring 2017 Fashion Trends with My Cents of Style

Sharing all the latest Spring 2017 Fashion Trends that we’re loving!

On Wednesday I gave you a little sneak peek of a fun collaboration my daughter and I did with Cents of Style.  When they asked me to be the “face” of their spring collection I have to admit I was a little nervous because this was really stepping out of my comfort zone.  I love fashion, clothes, shoes and everything that goes with it but it was the modeling part of it that was a bit of a stretch for me.  I feel more comfortable behind the camera and in the kitchen!  But thanks to a great team at Cents of Style and an amazing photographer my daughter and I had a blast and it was so much fun doing it together.

Today I’m sharing some of my favorite items in their new “Fresh Cut” Spring Collection that are right on trend for what you will be seeing this Spring.

Spring 2017 Fashion Trends

 Pretty in Pink.  You are going to see lots of pink this season and I couldn’t be happier about it.

One of my favorite pieces in the collection,  and one I will be wearing a lot this spring and summer is this  Martina Soft Utility Jacket.  It comes in four different colors but the Blush is my favorite.  It is so soft and the color works with just about everything.  It looks perfect over the super comfortable Heidi Short Sleeve Swing Dress which will be perfect for traveling this summer.

This Estella V Neck Midi Dress looked stunning on Cali and the dusty pink color looks good on everyone.  The dress is a great length too.

Utility – You’re going to see lots of utility jackets like the blush one above as well as the color khaki and things with drawstring cords and toggles. This Blanche Lightweight Utility Jacket looks great with pants or over a dress. This Lainey Color Block Dress is also another great summer/travel dress.

The Bomber Jacket craze continues and you can’t help but be happy wearing this  Think Happy Embroidered Bomber Jacket.  You can dress it up with a skirt or wear it with jeans.  It goes with everything!

Romantic Florals – I love that the floral trend is continuing.  It is so soft and feminine.

Cents of Style has several great floral pieces to bring your spring wardrobe on trend including this beautiful Shelby Floral Maxi Dress.

Everyone needs either a floral dress or floral skirt in their Spring wardrobe this year, or both! This Eloise Pleated Floral Skirt is stunning.
I’m a big fan of Cents of Style’s floral knit A-line skirts that come in all kinds of colors and floral patterns.  And I’m pretty much in love with this Goba-S Lace Up Sandal Heel.  I may own them in a couple of different colors.

How cute is this Charmaine Rose Applique Sweater?  It’s cute, and comfy!

Button Down Shirts – I think this is a classic and a look that never goes out of style.  The Chambray shirt is a staple in my wardrobe all year round!  I love pairing it with a floral shirt or using it as a jacket over a dress.

And of course a white button up shirt is a must have in every wardrobe.  I love the clean, classic look of it with a pair of jeans.

But it gets even better!  Check out the back of the Burn Bright, Darling Graphic Popover Shirt and the Courage, Dear One Graphic Button Up.  I love the unexpected graphic on the back.

Graphics – speaking of graphics, they are still big for spring and Cents of Style has an amazing selection of graphic tees with all kinds of inspiring and motivating graphics.  Ok, Let’s do this!

Booties – booties are not just for fall and winter.  Booties transition into spring with fun spring colors and lots of cut out patterns and cut out toes.

This Sochi-101 Triangle Cut Out Bootie is my favorite!  I’m going to be living in them this spring.

So many fun things to look forward to this Spring.  The best part is you can get everything you  need to be on trend this season from Cents of Style!

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