Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have

Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have its cookbook showcased, please contact our features editor Barb Shaffer at 330-747-1471, ext. 1282, or email her at shaffer@vindy.com.

Pecan Chicken

by Brian Palumbo, Chef at Selah Restaurant

4boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

1egg

2cups all-purpose flour

1cup water

1/2teaspoon garlic

salt and pepper

1cup heavy cream

1/2cup brown sugar

1/4cup oil

3tablespoons butter

1/2cup pecans, chopped

In a medium size mixing bowl, beat together eggs and water. Soak chicken in the egg wash for 2 minutes. Remove chicken and coat in flour. Dip in egg mixture and coat once again in flour. Place 1/4 cup of oil in skillet on medium heat. Once oil is hot, cook chicken thoroughly to a light golden brown. Remove chicken and set aside. In a separate skillet, melt butter, then add a dash of salt and pepper, garlic and pecans, mixing well. Add cream and brown sugar, mix well. Add chicken and allow to cook on medium-low heat until mixture bubbles and becomes a little darker in color. Plate chicken and pour pan sauce and pecans over top. Serve immediately. Serves 4.

Arugula and Peach Salad with Creamy Chive Vinaigrette

by Tim Rupert

2large ripe peaches

2tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided

6tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

11/2tablespoons whipping cream

1/3cup finely chopped fresh chives

salt and pepper to taste

12cups loosely packed arugula (about 6 ounces)

Wash peaches, rubbing to remove fuzz. Cut in half; remove pits. Thinly slice peaches. Place peach slices in large bowl. Add 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice, toss. Whisk 11/2 tablespoons lemon juice and olive oil in small bowl. Whisk in cream, then chives. Season with salt and pepper. Add arugula to bowl with peaches. Add dressing and toss. Season with more salt and pepper, if desired, and serve.

HOW TO ORDER

Angels of Easter Seals cookbook is sold at the Easter Seals Center, 299 Edwards St., Youngstown. For more local sites where the book can be purchased, visit www.mtc.easterseals.com or call 330-599-5500.