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Happy Holidays

Hey guys! Hope everyone’s been getting into the Christmas spirit. I haven’t quite gotten back into the swing of things since November. I have, however, been coming up with some new recipes that I thought I’d take a minute to share.
The other day Josh and I were out to dinner and saw a flatbread pizza on the menu that looked easy enough to make- so I did. These little semi-homemade pizzas took only about 30 minutes to make and they were pretty darn good! Easy to make after a long day of work or easy little party appetizers. Here’s what you need.

2 TBL Olive Oil                                   2 cloves minced garlic
1 LB Chicken breast                           TBL Parsley
Salt                                                   Butter
Pepper                                              Pre-made pizza crust
Onion powder                                     Alfredo sauce of choice (I like Newman’s Own)
Shredded parmesan cheese

Heat the oil up in a skillet. While the oil is heating shake salt, pepper, and onion powder onto you chicken breasts to taste. I shake until I can see the seasonings. After the chicken has browned up, cut into one inch long strips and throw back into the skillet with minced garlic and parsley. Spread butter onto your pre-made pizza crusts (I hate homemade pizza crust) and broil until the butter bubbles. Spread 2 tablespoons of alfredo sauce onto the pizza crusts then layer with chicken and shredded cheese. Cook for 9 minutes at 450 and enjoy!
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As for the 30 day photo challenge? I’m stuck on week 4! I might get a chance to get it done this weekend, but between Josh’s company’s holiday party, a cookie decorating class, and the making of 6 dozen cookies for my coworkers (3 types! will share after) I’m not sure it will get done. I did get 3 photos done that I needed to catch up on. I give you days 17-19 (long exposure, technology, shoes). Not really impressed with the shoe picture may need to re-do if I ever get some time.
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Next week we’re off to NY, NY. I'm sooooo sooooo excited, but I am going to miss my family badly! I’ve got two other recipes to share and hopefully I’ll be back before Christmas, but if not Merry Christmas!
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