“Playing Nice” menu

He will find you simply irresistible and awfully nice (so nice that he’ll want to take you home to meet his parents) when you make this menu for him.

“Playing Nice” main course demo

‘One take’ Cooking Videos so forgive any faux pas & yes I know that I talk too much at times!
PS: If you’re enjoying the ‘Menu Mood Music’, please remember to pause or mute it before watching this Main Course Demo—unless you’re really into multi-tasking!

“Playing Nice” recipes

“Playing Nice” playlist

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Some music to get you in the mood!
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“Playing Nice” menu shopping list

BEGIN: “Simply Irresistible” Pistachio Crusted Chicken Tenders with Chipotle Dipping Sauce

  • ½ cup shelled pistachio nuts
  • ¾ cup dried bread crumbs
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ chipotle pepper* in adobo sauce, plus ¼ teaspoon adobo sauce to taste
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ teaspoon fresh lime juice

FOLLOW: “Sweet Dreams are Made of This” Chicken Cordon Bleu

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons ground black pepper
  • 4 slices Gruyere (French cheese) or Swiss or Provolone cheese
  • 4 slices cooked ham
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoons butter + 2 tablespoons
  • 1 tablespoons olive oil
  • toothpicks

FOLLOW: “Lady in Red” Savoury Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

  • 4 large sweet potatoes
  • ½ cup plain yogurt
  • ½ teaspoons each sea salt & freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • 1/3 cup black forest ham

FOLLOW: “Lay a Little Lovin’ on Me” Farmers’ Market Salad with Spiced Goat Cheese Rounds

  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 16 (1/3-inch-thick) rounds chilled soft fresh goat cheese
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or ½ teaspoon dry
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • Coarse kosher salt
  • 1 pound baby new potatoes halved
  • 1 pound green beans, trimmed
  • 8 cups (loosely packed) mixed salad greens
  • 1/3 cup (packed) fresh basil
  • 12 ounces assorted small tomatoes (such as cherry, grape with a mix of red and yellow if possible)
  • 1/2 cup black olives (Niçoise or Kalamata)

FINISH: “Sweet as Pie (Make That Cake)” Cherry Cheesecake

  • 2 cups finely ground graham cracker crumbs, (about 30 squares)
  • 1 Tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
  • 3 eggs slightly beaten
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ½ lemon, zested
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 Teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 can cherry pie filling