Pita Chicken Sandwich

Thought I would start sharing some of our families favorite summer meals.


This is from Taste of Home Low-Fat Country Cooking
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened (I never soften it I just use my kitchen aid)
3 Tbsp. skim milk
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 cups cooked cubed chicken
1/2 cup chopped green peppers
2 Tbsp. chopped green onions (I sometimes use chives from the garden)
1 tsp. ground mustard
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1/8 tsp. pepper
3 Tbsp. chopped walnuts, optional
pita bread
alfalfa sprouts

In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, milk and lemon juice until smooth. Stir in the chicken, green pepper, onions, spices; refigerate. Just before serving, stir in the walnuts if desired. Spoon about 1/2 cup filling onto each pita; top with alfalfa sprouts.
Yeilds about 6 sandwiches.
I just use more chicken and it serves more people.

Progress Report #3

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I now have all the paths finished. I cleared the paths with the weed trimmer. Then I laid down a barrier fabric, used bricks to keep it down. Then covered it with hay. I have also weeded the center row. And weed wacked down all the tansy in the main area of the garden. It is still on all sides of the vegetable garden so I didn't feel I needed all of it. I wanted more space for other herbs now.

We are making Progress

Fried Feta

This is the perfect compliment to Gyro's, Hummus or Greek Salad.

First you need Feta Cheese. As you can see I cut it into slices about 1/2 inch thick.
Lemons, Olive Oil and Flour. (I use fresh ground white wheat)


Squeeze lemon juice over the feta.

Dredge the feta in flour.

Then frie in EVOO  until golden brown and the cheese starts to get soft.

This is tasty alone but today I had it on top of my greek salad.

BTW when Feta is fried it gets a mellower taste. Delicious!

Weekly Challenge/Nature/You Capture

This challenge was easy. The hard part was to quite taking pictures.
First of the easiest subject, flowers. God surrounds us in beauty.
I love Roses!!! This one is called Joseph's Coat, it's a climbing rose. I think it's beautiful.



This is an antique rose that has been growing on my property for at least 25 years.


Another antique its from the bush below.

This is the full bush. It is 6 ft tall and gorgeous!

And a rose bud is a a promise from God for things to come.

Purple Coneflowers

Wildflowers on the side of the road.

And God gives us trees to keep us warm.

And animals to feed us.

And wheat to give us bread.
Can't decide if I like the bokeh one or the sharp one best.


You Capture

Crockpot Gyros

This is one of my all time favorite recipes...

First you need to make your meat. I prefer the crockpot but you can also do it like meatloaf.
For every 1 lb of hamburger you add 2 to 3 tsp. of greek seasonings.
If doing crockpot just shape to fit in bottom without touching sides. Cook for 4 to 5 hours on low.
In the oven in a pan for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. 350 degrees.


Next You need to chop..... Tomatoes, lettuce, onions (preferably purple), feta cheese
Then you need to make some sauce...
Homemade Cucumber Yogurt Sauce
1 cup yogurt
1/2 cucumber finely shredded (the finer the better)
1 tsp. dill weed (dry) 1 Tbsp. dill weed fresh
2 tsp. Sugar
1 clove garlic pressed
1/3 tsp. salt

Mix all together and serve.



And last you need pita bread. Shown is fluffy greek style pita from Sam's club. But my favorite is Joseph's pita. 

I featured it a long time ago. I am happy to say it is again available at Walmart super centers. Here is there website.
It is soft and flexible and jam packed with nutrition.





Greek Lemon Potatoes coming soon!!!!!

Photo by my 12 yr ds

Plus some wisteria at the zoo.