
The NFL playoffs continue this Saturday and Sunday and the Rams and Vikings meet tonight. I think I’ll change gears and root for the Rams, for my friends Rick
Richard Healy and Tom Cummings. Too bad the Rams and Lions can’t square off in the Super Bowl. Good luck Chuck and Jake. Chicken Parm Sub with Italian Salad 1 jar of marinara sauce2 large chicken breasts1 large yellow onionGarlic cloves, to taste, I use 418 slices of provolone or mozzarella cheese6 French or Sub Rolls1 Cup grated Parmesan cheese + more for toppingKosher salt and fresh-ground pepperGarlic PowderOnion PowderItalian seasoningOil for cooking Halve your onions, then peel and slice into half-moonsCut your chicken breasts into bite sized chunks.Mince the garlic.Add some oil to a skillet, then preheat your oven to 375 degrees.Add your onions, chicken and garlic to the skillet and sauté , stirring occasionally until fully cooked.Season with the salt, pepper, onion and garlic powders and Italian seasoning. I do not measure, Just season to taste.Pour in the jar of marinara, I add a little water to the jar, shake and add to the pan as well. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat, cover and simmer 20-30 minutes.Drizzle some oil or butter on the split rolls and toast in the oven until slightly toasted, take out, add two slices of cheese and back in oven to toast.When chicken is done simmering, turn off heat, stir in the Parmesan cheese.Remove rolls from oven, turn off oven and turn on broiler, add the chicken to each roll, sprinkle of Parmesan and another slice (or two) of cheese to the top, sprinkle with seasonings if you like, and broil until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.Serve with Italian salad. Recipe follows. Italian Salad1 head of iceberg lettuce1 medium red onion1/2 cup of sun dried tomatoes8 slices of provolone cheese6 to 8 peperoncini plus a splash of juice from the jarItalian seasoning, to taste1 tablespoon of mayo1/2 cup grated or shaved Parmesan cheeseKosher salt and fresh-ground pepper, to taste Wash and air dry your iceberg lettuce and cut and tear into bite sized pieces. I like to leave it in the bowl in the fridge for a bit so it gets ice cold.Slice your red onion and add to the lettuce.Add your peperoncini to the bowl and drizzle a little of the juice from the jar on the salad.Chop your sun dried tomato into small pieces and sprinkle over the salad.Dice your Provolone and add to the salad.In a jar add your salad dressing and the mayo and whisk or stir until well combined and creamy.Season the whole salad with the Italian seasoning and salt and pepper.When ready to serve, drizzle with the dressing and add the Parmesan cheese.