Nov 27, 2007

Creamy Chicken and Rice

Add four frozen chicken breasts, two cans of cream of chicken soup, 1 packet of Italian seasoning to the crockpot and cook on high for 3-5 hours.

During the last hour add 2 c. of milk (adding earlier will cause it to curdle)

Shred chicken and serve over rice.

Creamy Chicken Tacos

Add four frozen chicken breasts and one large jar of salsa to the crockpot. Cook for 3-5 hours on high.

During the last 1/2 hours add 1 c. of sour cream.

Serve rolled in a tortilla with melted Monterey Jack cheese.

Easy Salsa Chicken

Add four frozen chicken breasts and one large jar of salsa to the crockpot. Cook on high for 3-5 hours. Shred chicken and serve over rice.

Nov 14, 2007

White Chicken Chili

Melt 1/2 stick of butter
whisk in 1/4 C. flour

gradually add:
3/4 C. chicken broth
2 C. half & half

Whisk constantly so it won't burn, simmer until thick then add:

1 1/2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

Then add:
2 4oz cans diced green chilies
4 cooked/shredded chicken breasts
3 cans Navy Beans (Bush Brand...it matters)
1 1/2 C. monterey jack cheese

Serve with 1/2 cup sour cream

Mexican Corn Chowder

3 chicken breasts, diced
1/2 cup chopped onions
1-2 cloves minced garlic
3 Tbsp butter
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1 cup hot water
1/2 to 1 tsp ground cumin
2 cups half and half
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 (14 3/4oz) cream style corn
1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies, undrained
1/4 tsp Tabasco sauce
1 medium tomato, chopped
fresh cilantro

In a large saucepan, brown chicken, onion, and garlic in butter until chicken is no longer pink.

Dissolve the bouillon in hot water. Add to pan along with cumin; bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Add half and half, cheese, corn, chilies, and Tabasco sauce. Cook and stir over low hear until the cheese is melted. Stir in chopped tomato. Serve immediately. Garnish with cilantro. (Notes: I always use cilantro and I just add some into the soup at the end instead of just as a garnish. Also, I like a little bit thicker soup so I made a roux using 2Tbsp butter and 2Tbsp flour, microwaved it, stirred it up and added it to the soup to thicken it. And lastly it is great with tortilla strips!)

Craisen Cookies

2/3 c. sugar
2/3 c. brown sugar
1 stick butter
1/2 c. shortening
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 eggs

mix, then stir in
1 c. flour
3 c. oats
1 c. craisens

bake at 375 for 9-11 min.

Sally's Spinach Salad

1 1/2 bags baby spinach
1 head lettuce
3/4 c. mushrooms
3/4 c swiss cheese
1 pkg cooked bacon

Dressing:
3/4 c. sugar
1 tsp dry mustard
1 tsp. salt
1 c. veg. oil
1/3 c. vinegar
1/2 Tbsp. poppy seeds

Taco Soup

1 lb cooked ground beef
1 lg onion chopped
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatos
1 (16 oz) can kidney beans
1 (16 oz ) can corn
1 (8oz) can tomato sauce
1/2 pkg of taco seasoning

Top with grated cheddar cheese and sour cream
Serve with Doritos

Kristins Chicken Marinade

1 c. oil
2 c. 7-up
1 c. soy sauce
1 1/2 tsp horsradish sauce
1 1/2 tsp garlic powder

let chicken marinade at least overnight

Taffy Apple Pizza

1 pkg. sugar cookie dough (cook 10-15 min, let cool)
1/4 c. peanut butter
1 8oz pkg cream cheese
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla

combine and spread on top of cookie

then on top arrange
2 med granny smith apples (corked, peeled, thinly sliced) soaked in 1 c. 7-up.

Then sprinke on cinnamon and 1/2 c. nuts.
Finally drizzle on caramel topping

Pizza on the Grill

1 pkg yeast
1/4 c. warm water

(let stand for 10 min)

2 1/2-3 c flour
1 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
2 Tbsp honey
3/4 C. cold water

combine and add to yeast mixture. Knead, cover, let rise for 1 hour

from into mini pizzas. Cook on the grill for 2 min on one side. Then add desired toppings to the cooked side and grill the other side for 2 min.

Snicker Cookies

2 cubes marg. (1 cup)
1 c. creamy peanut butter
1 c. sugar
1 c. brown sugar

mix

2 eggs 2 tsp vanilla

mix

3 c. flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder

Bake at 350 for 10-12 min

Glaze to drizzle on top
1 c. powdered sugar
2 TBSP cocoa
1 Tbsp milk

Derby Pie

1/4 lb butter (melted)
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. flour
2 eggs beaten
1 c. chocolate chips
1 c. pecans chopped
1 tsp vanilla

Mix and pour into unbaked pie shell
Bake at 375 for 30 min.

Potato Corn Chowder

4 potatos diced, cooked
2 cans Cream of Chicken Soup
2 cans corn
1 c. milk
1 c. sour cream
1 tsp salt
1 tsp onion powder
1 TBSP. parsley

Combine all ingrediants in the crock pot. Cook on low for 2-4 hours.