Saturday, April 14, 2012

Shredded Chicken Tacos

  • 1 package Frozen Corn, (Trader Joe's Fire Roasted Corn is good!)

  • 1  (15 oz) can Black, Pinto or Chili Beans, Drained

  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts; Frozen, Skinless, Boneless

  • 1 jar Salsa

  • 1 envelope Taco Seasoning

  • Pour the bag of frozen corn in the bottom of the crock pot. Add the drained black beans. Place the frozen chicken breasts on top of the beans and sprinkle with the taco seasoning. Pour the jar of salsa over the top.
    Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
    Remove the chicken, shred it, then add it back to the crock pot and toss with the corn and beans. Serve with all your normal taco fixings. It’s delish with cilantro-lime rice.

    Thursday, April 5, 2012

    Awesome Ham Glaze

    For a 20 lb ham, mix together the below ingredients:
    6 cloves garlic, crushed
    8 1/2 oz. jar Mango Chutney
    1 c. packed brown sugar
    Zest of 1 orange
    1/4 c. Orange Juice
    (you can also add 1/2 c. dijon mustard if you like)

    Baste ham during the last hour.

    Tuesday, March 20, 2012

    Garlic Cheddar Cod

    Ingredients
    • 1/2 cup butter
    • 4 cloves garlic, minced
    • 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
    • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
    • 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
    • 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
    • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1/8 teaspoon salt
    • 8 cod filets (or 8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded thin)

       

    1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (350 degrees for chicken).
    2. Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat, and cook the garlic until tender, about 5 minutes.
    3. In a shallow bowl, mix the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, Cheddar cheese, parsley, oregano, pepper, and salt.
    4. Dip the fish filets in the garlic butter to coat, then press into the bread crumb mixture. Arrange the coated cod filets in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Drizzle with any remaining butter and top with any remaining bread crumb mixture.
    5. Bake 12 minutes (30 minutes for chicken) in the preheated oven until cod is white and flaky(for chicken - no longer pink and juices run clear). Broil until browned  - approximately 5 minutes.                

    Sunday, March 11, 2012

    Sunrise Pancakes

    1 cup flour
    2 Tablespoons sugar
    1 teaspoon baking powder
    1/2 teaspoon baking soda
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    2 eggs, slightly beaten
    1/2 cup plain yogurt (I have used all flavors and they are fine)
    1/2 cup water
    2 Tablespoons butter, melted

    Use 1/3 cup batter and pour onto a slightly greased skillet. cook until bubbly and turn over and brown other side. Enjoy with any topping - fruit, syrup, powdered sugar!

    Saturday, March 10, 2012

    Buffalo Chicken and Potato

    1 ¼ lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
    1/3 cup buffalo wing sauce
    6 cups frozen southern-style hash brown potatoes – thawed
    1 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
    ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
    1 can (10oz) condensed cream of celery soup
    ½ cup corn flake crumbs
    2 Tablespoons butter, melted

    Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 13x9 inch pan with cooking spray

    In a medium bowl, stir together chicken and wing sauce

    In a large bowl, stir together potatoes, dressing, cheese and soup. Spoon into baking dish. Place chicken on top of the potato mixture.

    in a small bowl, stir together crumbs and butter. Sprinkle on top of chicken

    cover with foil. Bake 30 minutes; uncover and bake 20-25 minutes longer until potatoes are tender and chicken is done.

    Serves: 6                                      Prep Time: 10 minutes                   Total time: 1 hour 5 minutes

    Monday, February 6, 2012

    Cheesesteak Egg Rolls

    1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 1 (12.5 ounce) package frozen sandwich steak meat

  • 1 (14 ounce) package egg roll wrappers

  • 4 slices American cheese, halved

  • 2 cups oil for frying, or as needed


  • Directions

    1. Heat skillet with the tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Break frozen steak pieces into skillet; cook and stir until steak is no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
    2. Arrange egg roll wrappers on a flat surface; place a half slice of cheese on each one. Layer an equal amount of steak mixture on top of each cheese slice. Roll up egg rolls according to package directions, and seal edges, wetting with water if necessary.
    3. Heat 1 inch of oil in a large skillet, or preheat a deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
    4. Fry the rolls in the hot oil until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove; drain on paper towels. Serve warm with ketchup for dipping.

    Nutritional Information

    Amount Per Serving Calories: 779 | Total Fat: 39.2g | Cholesterol: 106mgPowered by ESHA Nutrient Database

    Saturday, November 19, 2011

    Garlic Chicken in Sherry Sauce

    6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thirds
    1/3 cup all purpose flour
    2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
    2 Tablespoons butter
    1 clove garlic (or more if desired), crushed
    1/2 cup sliced celery
    1/4 cup dry sherry (can also use white wine, red wine or vermouth)
    1 can Campbell's chicken and rice soup
    Steamed rice, noodles, mashed potatoes

    Melt butter in a large frying pan.  Add oil.  Saute garlic in pan for 1 minute.  Coat chicken pieces in flour.  Place in frying pan and saute until lightly browned on both sides.  Once browned on both sides, remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.  Add celery to the skillet and cook until tender, stirring occasionally.  Stir in soup and sherry, scraping the bottom of the pan.  Return the chicken to the pan.  Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes or until the chicken is tender. 

    Serve chicken with the sauce over rice, noodles or mashed potatoes.