Chocolate and other food groups

I tried this recipe a long time ago. I've updated it a bit, and it tastes even better. Chicken Italian Style 1 Tb. olive oil 1 lb. chicken thighs, boneless and skinless 1/2 lb. mushrooms, quartered 1 clove garlic, minced 1 10 oz. pkg. frozen green beans 1 red bell pepper, sliced 1 16 oz. can Italian tomatoes 1/2 tsp. Tabasco In medium skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Pat chicken dry then season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook chicken until browned on all sides, then remove to a plate. In the skillet, cook mushroom and garlic until tender. Return chicken to skillet, adding green beans, bell pepper, and undrained tomatoes. Add Tabasco sauce to taste. Cook until boiling, then reduce heat to a simmer and cover. Cook for 15 minutes over low heat, or until chicken and vegetables are tender. Serves 4. Great over rice or with pasta.

Another of Mom's delicious recipes. I think she got this one from Borden's Pet Milk. Milk Caramel 3/4 c. sugar 2 Tb. water 1 c. corn syrup, white vanilla 1/2 c. butter 3/4 c. evaporated milk 1/2 tsp. salt Put the sugar, water, and corn syrup into a heavy saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat. Wash sugar crystals down from the sides of the pan with a wet paintbrush or pastry brush. Stir in butter. When the batch starts boiling again, add the evaporated milk very slowly, a little at a time, stirring constantly. Then stir caramel vigorously, scraping the bottom of the pan and sides. This is to prevent the milk from scorching. Cook until soft ball stage, about 234. It should take about 5 minutes to add milk. After soft ball stage is reached, remove from heat and add salt and a few drops of vanilla.  Turtles 1 Batch of Milk Caramel Chopped Pecans Let caramel cool slightly. Spread as many nuts as possible on a baking sheet or jelly roll pan. With a...