Banana Cake

Banana Cake

1 box yellow cake mix
1 tsp baking soda
3 bananas, mashed
2 eggs
1 C water

Combine all ingredients and mix well with a mixer. Pour into 2 round greased and floured cake pans. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes or until done. Cool and frost.

Frosting:

1 stick of butter, softened
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 lb powered sugar or more as needed
1 tsp vanilla

Combine all ingredients until frosting reaches a nice spreadable consistency. Use to frost cake before serving.

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Grilled Balsalmic Chicken and Greek Pasta Salad

Grilled Balsamic Chicken Breasts

6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Marinade:

1/2 C balsamic vinegar

1/4 C olive oil

1 sprig fresh rosemary

1 tsp dried thyme

5 cloves garlic, minced

black pepper to taste

Place chicken in a bowl. Combine all marinade ingredients in a small bowl and mix well, pour over chicken and let marinate for at least an hour. Grill chicken until cooked through. 

 

Greek Pasta Salad

1 lb box tri-colored rotini, cooked, drained and cooled
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut into small cubes
2 tomatoes, diced
1/2 C shredded parmesan cheese
1 C crumbled feta cheese
1 (4 oz) can sliced black olives, drained
1 bottle Greek dressing

Mix all ingredients well, using ½ the bottle of Greek dressing. Place in fridge to chill before serving. Use additional dressing if needed. 

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