Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli and What to Expect When You’re Expecting

Expecting a little one at the end of July it was befitting to see this movie. Cook together and have a little comedy, drama and romance. Oh if your wondering our beverage is Natalie’s Orchid Island Orange Juice so good.

Makeup by: Solmaria Santos, Jackie Jefferson, and Elizabeth Garcia-Herrera
A special thank you to Erika and Crystal.
Photography by BWS
This French Onion Green Bean Casserole is sooooooo tasty. This dish was made for a potluck party with friends over the weekend, and did not last long enough for me to take a plated photo. This dish received thumbs up all around.











Ingredients:
For the onions:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 or 3 yellow onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp sherry vinegar (stirred into the onions after they are caramelized)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the white sauce:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 1/2 tbsp flour
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- pinch of nutmeg
- cayenne to taste
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- salt and pepper to taste
Green beans:
- 2 lbs green beans, trimmed, blanched
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 oz grated gruyere cheese, divided
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
Final Topping
- 2/3 cup panko or other style bread crumbs
- 2 tbsp melted butter
Other:
- 9 x 13 inch casserole dish
Directions:
1. Cut the the onions with the grain. Once onions are sliced heat a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter, add onions and a pinch of salt. Cook until caramelized about 15 minutes.
White Sauce
2. Melt butter and add flour, then let it cook for about 3 minutes. Whisk in your cold milk stirring so there are no lumps. Season with salt, pepper, nutmeg, cayenne pepper, and dried thyme to taste. Bring to a simmer on medium heat and the sauce will thicken. Continue to cook for another 3 minutes then turn off heat and put aside it’s done.
Green Beans
3. Cut off each end and half them. Once cut boil them in salted water for about 3-4 minutes. Don’t cook them all the way through we are just trying to get the raw edge off of them. Drain them well, if not the casserole will be soggy.
Final Assembly
4. Take half of your caramelized onions and spread in a 9 x 13 inch casserole dish. Next add all the green beans and a little salt and peper (you don’t want bland veggies). Pour the white sauce over evenly, then add half gruyere, grated parmesan cheese and remainder of your caramelized onions.
5. Finally take panko or other style bread crumbs add a little melted butter and sprinkle on top with the remainder of gruyere and grated parmesan cheese (I added a little more grated parmesan than directed).
6. Place in a preheated 375º oven for 30 minutes. Let sit for 10 minutes and serve. Enjoy!
Recipe by: Chantal

Ingredients:
- 9 graham crackers, crushed
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
- 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 3/4 cup milk
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- zest of an orange and lemon
- Preheat oven to 350º.

In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter. Then press into bottom of spring form pan.


Once you have rinsed the medium bowl, mix sour cream, vanilla, and flower until smooth.

In a larger bowl, mix cream cheese and sugar, mixing just enough to incorporate.


Mix the remaining ingredients one at a time until they are incorporated.



Before adding the orange and lemon zest mix in sour cream, vanilla and flour mixture.

Pour filling into prepared crust. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour. Turn the oven off, and let cake cool in oven with the door closed for 5 to 6 hour; this prevents cracking. Cill in refrigerator until serving.

Strawberry Sauce by: Chef John
Ingredients:
1 pint fresh strawberries, rinsed, green tops removed
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp water
1 tsp cornstarch dissolved into 2 tbsp water



Once strawberries, sugar, balsamic vinegar and water have been added bring to a boil, then cover turn heat to medium low and cook for 15 minutes.

In the mean time mix cornstarch and 2 tbsp of water; this will thicken the sauce later. Once added cook for 2-3 minutes and turn off the heat.

Add strawberries to a blender to purée. Your sauce is ready. Enjoy!


At Twelve 21 gallery, Paula Ewers celebrated her graduation from UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management.
Paula started Truly Ewers Event Creations in 2011, based in Orlando, Florida. Experienced in weddings, baby showers, and just about any milestone event. In the words of Paula “Event planning is not just a profession but a Passion.”











































