Crisp Garlic Chicken (Fast & Easy)

This recipe comes from one of my favorite cookbooks "Busy Mom's Favorites" and is perfect when you need something quick and easy. Last night I made it and served it with Sweet Potato Fries.

1 tsp. minced garlic

1/4 cup olive oil

3/4 cup Garlic Seasoned breadcrumbs

1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

1/4 tsp. pepper

Garlic Salt to Taste

4 (6 oz.) chicken breast

Preheat oven to 425. Combine garlic and olive oil in a small microwave-safe bowl; microwave at High 30-45 seconds or just unti warm.

Combine breadcrumbs, cheese and seasonings in a shallow dish. Dip chicken in warm olive oil; dredge in breadcrumb mixture. Place chicken on a lightly greased baking sheet.

Bake at 425 for 20 to 25 minutes or until chicken is golden.

339 calories (36% from fat)

Frosted Banana Bars (Brad's Favorite)

These are Brad's absolute favorite dessert besides a good ole ooey gooey chocolate cake. Brad always eats a banana in the morning for breakfast and when he gets a craving for this cake he lets 3 bananas get really ripe and leaves them on the counter for me and I know it's time to make these bars for him again.

1/2 cup butter or margarine (softened)
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (3)
1 tsp. vanilla
2 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
pinch of salt

FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter or margarine (softened)
1 pkg. (8 ounces) cream cheese (softened)
4 cups confectioners sugar
2 tsp. vanilla

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs, banana and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Pour into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes or until bars test done. Cool. For frosting, cream butter and cream cheese in a mixing bowl. Gradually add confectioners sugar and vanilla; beat well. Spread over bars. Makes 3 dozen.