From Our Family to Yours
Holiday Recipes from young adults served by The Relatives.
Be sure to view all the recipes in this collection and let us know which one is your favorite! We’ll pass along your note to the young person who shared it. You can email your note of appreciation to development@therelatives.org.
Jayshawn's Marry Me Chicken
STEP 1
Arrange a rack in center of oven; preheat to 375°. In a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 Tbsp. oil. Generously season chicken with salt and black pepper and cook, turning halfway through, until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a plate.
STEP 2
In same skillet over medium heat, heat remaining 2 Tbsp. oil. Stir in garlic, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in broth, tomatoes, cream, and parmesan; season with salt. Bring to a simmer, then return chicken and any juices to skillet.
STEP 3
Transfer skillet to oven. Bake chicken until cooked through to internal temp of 165°, 10 to 12 minutes.
STEP 4
Arrange chicken on a platter. Spoon sauce over.
OPTIONAL: Top with basil.
Samuel's Banana Pudding
STEP 1
Place milk and pudding mix in a large bowl; beat with a whisk for 2 minutes. Whisk in condensed milk until smooth.
STEP 2
Whip heavy whipping cream with 2 Tbsp of sugar until medium peaks form. Set aside.
STEP 3
Stir in vanilla, then fold in whipped cream.
STEP 4
Arrange a layer of wafers in the bottom of a glass serving bowl. Top with a layer of banana slices, then a layer of pudding mixture; repeat layers until all ingredients are used.
STEP 5
For best results, chill pudding in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving. Top with extra crushed wafers just before serving.
