Azoresgal~Life on an Island

Well here we are, the 20th of August, and it feels like summer is over! I am not ready for summer to be over, even though temperatures have dropped,  its been raining for days and outside already feels like fall! So I say, step away from that pumpkin latte, and put away that blanket, and have faith that summer has not left us yet! To help, here is a super delicious bite to enjoy, while we wait for the sun!  ricotta cheese black pepper sea salt olive oil  slices of prosciutto fig jam slices of a nice rustic bread Preheat the oven to 200C.  Line the slices of bread on a cookie sheet and brush with olive oil on both sides.  Bake until golden and toasty, about 10-12 minutes.  Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Once your bread has cooled, spread with a small amount of fig jam.  Spread a few tablespoons of ricotta on top to cover.  Next place some prosciutto on top, tearing each slice into smaller pieces if necessary.  Crac...

These Chicken Fingers are a meal my kids just love....Mr.G and I love them too! Plus, I love knowing that we are eating real chicken. The dipping sauce is delicious, and I think both together in a sandwich would be out of this world ! Both are super simple to make and your family will love them! Ingredients: 2 chicken breast fillets 1/3 cup plain flour 1 garlic clove, crushed Salt and pepper to taste 2 eggs, lightly beaten 2 cups flavored bread crumbs ¼ cup to 1/2 olive oil Method: Cut chicken into strips approximately 1cm diameter and 10cm long. Toss chicken strips in flour, shake off excess. In a bowl whisk eggs, add garlic, salt and pepper. Cover chicken strips in egg mixture then roll in breadcrumbs. Heat oil in a deep frypan and fry the chicken strips in  batches until golden brown. Dipping Sauce  : 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons honey 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice Mix ...