Chicken Parmesan

Chicken Parmesan is an Italian dish that has become a staple. You might have had Chicken Parmesan at Olive Garden or other Italian restaurants but I guarantee it is not as good as what you can make at home. This is a time consuming meal to prepare but it is one of those that is worth the time and work. Serve this to your family or even friends and you will have everyone talking for days!

Chicken Parmesan 

 
Ingredients For Chicken

4 Chicken Breasts (however many desired) 
2 Cups of Italian Bread Crumbs

1/3 Cup of Grated Parmesan Cheese plus some for garnish

4 Eggs

2 TBS Milk

Olive Oil

Italian Seasoning

Garlic Powder

Salt & Pepper

Ingredients For Sauce

1 28 oz Can of Diced Tomatoes

1 8 oz Can of Tomato Sauce

1 Small Sweet Onion

2 Cloves of Garlic

Garlic Powder

Italian Seasoning

1 tsp of Sugar 

Salt & Pepper To Taste

Directions

1. Mince cloves of garlic and chop sweet onion and saute over medium heat until onion are translucent. 

2. Over medium heat pour in can of diced tomatoes and tomato sauce. Season with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper until desired taste is acquired. Cook over low heat for 15 minutes stirring occasionally. Stir in sugar, reduce heat to simmer and continue to cook for 30-45 minutes stirring occasionally.
3. Roll out a piece of aluminum foil and flatten Chicken with a mallet or you can even use a bowl or glass (just be careful not to shatter if using a bowl or glass).

4. Crack eggs into a bowl and pour in milk. Whisk the eggs and milk until they become scrambled consistency. 

5. In a shallow dish place Italian bread crumbs, Parmesan Cheese, and a pinch of salt & pepper. Stir together until combined. Spread out into a thin even layer.

6. Dip Chicken into egg mixture and then into bread crumb mixture coating evenly on both sides.

7. Repeat step 6.

8. Place frying pan on stove top over medium-low heat and coat pan with olive oil. Place breaded pieces of chicken into frying pan one at a time.

9. Cook on each side for 10-15 minutes depending on thickness of the chicken. Add additional olive oil as necessary. 

10. Garnish Chicken with prepared sauce and top with Parmesan Cheese. Serve with a side of pasta and garnish pasta with prepared sauce.

New Businesses Announced For Canyon Park West Mall

It's official. At least two new businesses are coming to the Canyon Park West mall.

Bed, Bath and Beyond announced that they will build at the new Canyon Park West mall next to the previously announced Dick's Sporting Goods. 

So far those are the only two building permits that have been issued by the Twin Falls Planning & Zoning Office. Two other building permits have been filed (the names have not been released). Those permits contain special permits for drive-through windows (presumably some type of restaurants or coffee shops).

A Look At The Twin Falls County Fair

Do you go the Twin Falls County Fair? The Fair offers something for everyone. With plenty of agriculture and animals, to hundreds of food options, rides lining the midway and of course the rodeo, the Twin Falls County Fair is a Labor Day Weekend Tradition in the Magic Valley.

Thursday Night was Tough Enough To Wear Pink Night at the rodeo. Dozens of Breast Cancer survivors gathered together to release pink balloons in memory of those breast cancer patients who didn't win the fight. 

The Tough Enough To Wear Pink group also raised money which is used to help offset the costs of mammograms and raise awareness for the deadly disease.

The first night of the rodeo also took place Thursday Night.

And while the rodeo was a good as usual the crowd seemed a little thin compared to previous years. The rodeo was competing with the first Boise State Football game of the year, likely a culprit in the slightly lower than normal attendance.

But of course the best part of the fair. And that's the food.

We want to know what your favorite food is. Head over to our Facebook page - www.Facebook.com/SouthernIdahoJournal and let us know what your go to food at the fair is!

Tree Roots Causing Havoc On Downtown Twin Falls Streets

Have you been driving through downtown Twin Falls, particularly on 2nd Street North? If you have  you've probably noticed that there are some huge humps in the road. The problem? Tree roots.

The tree roots are growing under the street and pushing up the pavement. But good news. It appears that the Twin Falls City Street Department is working to fix the problem. We'll keep an eye on this bumpy issue and we'll post updates in the upcoming weeks.

Grilled Garlic Lime Corn-On-The-Cob

Corn on the cob is a summer favorite of most All-American households. There are so many ways to cook corn on the cob from boiling it, microwaving it, baking it in the oven and cooking it in a campfire. My new favorite way to cook corn is on the grill. It is so easy and most meals that we eat corn with are cooked on the grill so its easy to prepare everything and not have to tend stuff cooking inside and outside. Try this corn recipe for something different with a little bit of a kick to it.

Grilled Garlic Lime Corn-On-The-Cob
 
Ingredients
Ears of Sweet Corn (however many desired) 
Black Pepper

Spray Butter

Garlic Powder

Lime Salt (can substitute sea salt)

Directions

1. Light gas fired barbeque grill and place on low. Temperature should be around 250-300 degrees 
2. Husk corn removing husk and silks. Rinse to remove any lingering silks. Dry corn with a paper towel.

2. Roll out a piece of aluminum foil or plastic wrap to prepare the corn on for an easy clean up. Place ears of corn on aluminum foil or plastic wrap.

3. Spray ears of corn with butter spray coating entire ear evenly. Sprinkle each ear evenly with black pepper, garlic powder and lime salt (or sea salt).

4. Place on preheated grill and cook for 20-25 minutes turning each ear 1/4 turn every 5 minutes. Remove from grill.

5. Serve and put spray butter on the table in case guests want a little more butter.

Heavy Rain & Thunderstorms Expected This Afternoon & This Evening

More heavy showers and thunderstorms are anticipated this afternoon and this evening. Our FutureCast shows gusty thunderstorms with heavy rainfall impacting much of the Magic Valley between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM. A few strong storms and minor flooding are possible.

Baxter's Dog Park Is Now Open In Twin Falls

After the idea was born in 2005 and years of hard work, the first dog park in Twin Falls officially opened on Saturday.

Baxter's Park is located at the corner of Shoup Ave W and Blake St. 

"Baxter's Park is going to be the city's first official off leash permanent dog park," said Twin Falls Park Superintendent Dennis Bowyer. 

The Magic Valley Canine Social Club helped raise money for the dog park. The community raised nearly 70,000 to help with the creation of the dog park, an idea that the City Staff first started considering in 2007. 

An empty field was the site that was chosen to create the dog park. The park includes two fenced areas, one for large dogs and another for small dogs. There are also restroom facilities at the park.