I have quite a few treasured friends whom I have never met. We’ve bonded in cyberspace and these “imaginary friends” are a special part of my life.

This cartoon made me laugh.

This chicken dish is definitely not imaginary. The reality is that it is fantastic. I love the goat cheese vinaigrette. Yum.

Chicken With Orzo And Goat Cheese Vinaigrette

Ingredients:

1 cup orzo
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled (1⁄2 cup)
4 6-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts, split horizontally
kosher salt and black pepper

Directions:

1. Cook the orzo according to the package directions.

2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine ⅓ cup of the olive oil, the parsley, and crushed red pepper; fold in the goat cheese.

3. Season the chicken with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. In a large skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Working in batches, cook the chicken until cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Serve with the orzo and goat cheese vinaigrette.

Recipe from Real Simple Magazine

I love my Imaginary Friends. I love Mr. Imaginary Friend.
Adrian Bourgeois-Mr. Imaginary Friend

Check out Adrian Bourgeois on his Website. West coast US tour dates are listed and you can buy his music there, too.

Cheers!