Friday, March 22, 2013

Cheryl Cooks! -- Angel Hair Alfredo with Chicken

When I'm not writing, I love to travel, as many of you know, but I also love to cook. Well...mostly. I eat healthy food a majority of the time, but even I have guilty pleasures. One of those guilty pleasures is chicken alfredo. The very thought of it makes me hungry, even now!
 
I've rarely met a person who can say no to such a rich, delicious dish. The best part about it is that it's easy to make. Just remember when you are making it to refrain from looking up the calorie count. We ALL have to cheat sometimes, right? ;)
 
 
 
SAUCY ANGEL HAIR ALFREDO WITH CHICKEN
 
Ingredients
 
You'll need...
 
A package of angel hair pasta (or whatever you like)
1 stick real butter (salted is fine, but don't skimp and buy cheap butter--come on now)
3 T. cream cheese
1 pint heavy cream (I like Meadow Gold)
3/4 cup fresh parmesan (not the powdered kind--big no-no!)
Seasonings: salt, pepper, garlic powder
3-4 boneless/skinless chicken breasts, sliced or diced (it's your call)
Broccoli, chopped (as must as you like--I added this so it seems like the dish is slightly healthy)
 
Directions
 
I usually have all four steps going at the same time so that everything gets done at the same time. It's a bit tricky, but we ladies (and a few good men) are experts when it comes to multi-tasking. You can do it!
 
1. Cook your pasta according to the directions on the package.
'Nuff said.
 
2. While that's happening, add the sliced/diced chicken to a pan on medium heat that's loaded with melted, fatty butter. Add salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste. I prefer a little more garlic than others, so this is really up to you.
 
3. While that's happening, melt one stick of butter in a saucepan. When it's melted, add the heavy cream and the cream cheese and stir. Add salt, pepper, and garlic power to taste. When it's hot enough that it's almost boiling, toss in the parmesan cheese, turn the heat down a bit, and stir. If you want it thicker than it is, add a little more parmesan. After all, it's already loaded up, so who cares? Once this is all mixed together, simmer for about ten minutes.
 
4. While that's happening, steam the broccoli.
 
Put your pasta on a plate, add the chicken, add the broccoli, add the sauce. And hell, add a bit more parmesan too. Why not?
 
And woot, there it is.
 
 
 
 

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SIGNED COPY OF I HAVE A SECRET: BRENDA WINSLOW

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One contest just didn't seem like enough to kick off my new series, so why not two?
 
I am running a big promotion to showcase the novel in a couple of weeks, but before then, I need all of the reviews I can get. And to show my appreciation, I am giving away lots of prizes.  
 

 
HOW TO ENTER
 
 
Read and review Grayson Manor Haunting on Amazon between now and April 5th, and you'll be eligible for the prizes listed below. Winners will be drawn at random and then announced on my blog on April 7th.
 
***Once you've left your review on Amazon, either add your name to the comments section below OR email Cheryl Bradshaw <--- by clicking on my name.***
 
And now for the good stuff!
 
GRAND PRIZE
 
A $50 Amazon Gift Card.
 
 
OTHER PRIZES
 
Books! Because who doesn't enjoy books? I will also be drawing for...
 
Signed Copies of All Four of my Books in the Sloane Monroe Series.
 
 
SIGNED PAPERBACK OF BLACK DIAMOND DEATH
(SLOANE MONROE SERIES #1)
 
 
 
#5 SIGNED PAPERBACK OF SINNERMAN
(SLOANE MONROE SERIES #2)
 

 
SIGNED PAPERBACK OF I HAVE A SECRET
(SLOANE MONROE SERIES #3)
 
 
 
SIGNED PAPERBACK OF STRANGER IN TOWN
(SLOANE MONROE SERIES #4)
 
 
 
 
 Every single person who enters will receive a bookmark and a key chain just for entering.
 GOOD LUCK!!! 

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Purchase Grayson Manor Haunting and WIN!!!

A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL THOSE WHO PURCHASE GRAYSON MANOR HAUNTING AND HELPED KICKED IT OFF!
HERE ARE THE WINNERS OF THE CONTEST...

SIGNED COPIES OF ALL OF MY BOOKS: JIM/BEV MUDD

CHERYL&CO GIFT BASKET: TERESA

$25 AMAZON GIFT CARD: JENNY WINEHOUSE

SIGNED COPY OF BLACK DIAMOND DEATH: ELAINE MILLER

SIGNED COPY OF SINNERMAN: JENNIFER PELLEGRIN

SIGNED COPY OF I HAVE A SECRET: LANCE SMITH

SIGNED COPY OF STRANGER IN TOWN: CARLA JONES

WINNERS--IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED AN EMAIL FROM ME, PLEASE EMAIL ME.

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Yesterday I debuted my new Addison Lockhart series, the first one titled Grayson Manor Haunting. This series centers around Addison Lockhart, a medium, who has the unique ability to see into the past and the future when she uses her hands. The books are murder mystery "whodunnits" as well.

 
You can purchase Grayson Manor Haunting on kindle right now for $3.99. ANYONE who purchases the novel will be put into a drawing for the chance to win one of 7 following prizes:
 
GRAND PRIZES:
 
#1 Signed Copies of All Four of my Books in the Sloane Monroe Series.
 
 
#2 Spring Treat Basket from Cheryl&Co which includes cookies, brownies, and all kinds of fun treats!
 
 
#3 $25 Amazon Gift Card
 
 
#4 SIGNED PAPERBACK OF BLACK DIAMOND DEATH
(SLOANE MONROE SERIES #1)




#5 SIGNED PAPERBACK OF SINNERMAN

(SLOANE MONROE SERIES #2)

 

#6 SIGNED PAPERBACK OF I HAVE A SECRET

(SLOANE MONROE SERIES #3)

 

 #7 SIGNED PAPERBACK OF STRANGER IN TOWN

(SLOANE MONROE SERIES #4)

 
 
 
TO ENTER:
 
Purchase a copy of Grayson Manor Haunting on Kindle between now and March 31st, and ADD A COMMENT BELOW with your name and the date and time you made the purchase. If you are having a hard time posting a comment, NEVER FEAR! Click HERE to email me and I will add you :)
 
Every single person who enters will receive a bookmark and a key chain just for entering.
 
GOOD LUCK!!!
 
 
 
 


Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Sign Up for My Newsletter and WIN!

CONTEST WINNERS!

Congratulations to the following for winning my books:

Debbie Hacker - Black Diamond Death
Kay Pflueger - Sinnerman
Yvonne Taylor - I Have a Secret
D'Anna Smith - Stranger in Town
Bob and Linda Smith - All four novels in the series

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For the remainder of March, I will be running all kinds of contests here and there to kick off my newest novel, Grayson Manor Haunting, the first in my Addison Lockhart paranormal series. The book reads like a mystery with a little bit of the supernatural thrown in.
 
To start things off, I am offering signed copies of all four paperbacks in my Sloane Monroe series to anyone who signs up for my author newsletter. I send a newsletter out three to four times a year, and by signing up, you'll be the first to hear about the contests I'm running, when my new books are out, and I even throw in a recipe or two.
 
To sign up, click HERE and then add your name to the bottom of this post. I'll draw for a winner on Sunday and announce it on this site and on my author page.
 
Here are the novels I'm giving away: