We have come to love this "soup". I use that term loosely as its much more of a stew consistency, though you can make it soupier if you prefer it that way. We make sure we have at least one bag of scoopable tortilla chips & lots of good chilled drinks on hand too!
2lbs ground beef
2 cans corn
4 cans diced tomatoes (with jalapenos if you like some heat)
1 can dark kidney beans
1 can light kidney beans
1 can northern beans
1 sm. jar favorite salsa (though it will lose some heat, so take that into consideration)
2 pkgs taco seasoning
Brown ground beef, add taco seasoning, stir to coat well. Add remaining ingredients, stir well...bring to a boil, reduce heat to low & allow to simmer for no less then 30 min, better if closer to an hour, but that is up to you & how much time you have to let it go.
serve w/grated cheese, chips, sour cream, whatever you like on your tacos!
***You can use any kinds of beans that you like. You can use all one kind or cut back on them...that is up to you. You can also put the cayenne pepper on the "goodies" tray for people to add some kick to their personal bowl if you want to make it milder for the kids.
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27 March 2010
Beef Stroganoff
Easy way to toss together dinner on those rushed nights...quickly became a family favorite!
Serves 4
1lb beef, cooked, cubed
2 c sliced mushrooms
1 med onion, chopped
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/2 c sour cream
1 bag wide egg noodles
Cook noodles as directed on pkg...while water is heating & noodles are cooking make up the rest of the meal
In a skillet, melt 1 Tbs butter & saute mushrooms & onion untl tender
Add soup & sour cream, heat to boiling.
Add meat to skillet & heat through.
Put the noodles on the plate first, then top with the beef mixture
Serves 4
1lb beef, cooked, cubed
2 c sliced mushrooms
1 med onion, chopped
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/2 c sour cream
1 bag wide egg noodles
Cook noodles as directed on pkg...while water is heating & noodles are cooking make up the rest of the meal
In a skillet, melt 1 Tbs butter & saute mushrooms & onion untl tender
Add soup & sour cream, heat to boiling.
Add meat to skillet & heat through.
Put the noodles on the plate first, then top with the beef mixture
Coconut Easter Eggs
A fun way to get the kids into the kitchen is to pursuade them to help you out making Easter candy...seriously, who can say no to that?? Homemade candy always has such great flavor & its fun for the kids to see they can make what they see in the store without all the preservatives & with the chocolate they like best! Even better, these do not have to be shapped like eggs, so make them into squares, balls, whatever floats your boat & works for your family.
8oz cream cheese
1 stick butter
2lbs 10x sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 c coconut
Mix all ingredients together
shape into eggs (or whatever you have decided to do)
place eggs on cookie sheet lined with wax paper & place in refrigerator to chill
once eggs are cold, coat them with melted chocolate of your choice (you can use traditional chocolate chips, the microwave kind of chocolate in the baking aisle for dipping, dark chocolate, white, or get colored for the season or the party colors if they are for a bridal or baby shower)
return to the fridge to set the chocolate & enjoy
8oz cream cheese
1 stick butter
2lbs 10x sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 c coconut
Mix all ingredients together
shape into eggs (or whatever you have decided to do)
place eggs on cookie sheet lined with wax paper & place in refrigerator to chill
once eggs are cold, coat them with melted chocolate of your choice (you can use traditional chocolate chips, the microwave kind of chocolate in the baking aisle for dipping, dark chocolate, white, or get colored for the season or the party colors if they are for a bridal or baby shower)
return to the fridge to set the chocolate & enjoy
Frito Dip
Another fabulous dip from Len's amazing mom! Great for after school snack, as an appetizer at a party, or one of those "but mom, we're starving to death!!!" after you already made dinner & they are watching a movie...
2 8oz pkg cream cheese
1 Hormel chili with beans
1 Hormel chili without beans
1 pkg shredded cheese
Mix cream cheese & chilis together, spread in a small baking dish
Sprinkle cheese on top
Bake at 325 until cheese has melted & its bubbling
Serve with frito corn chips or scoopable tortilla chips
2 8oz pkg cream cheese
1 Hormel chili with beans
1 Hormel chili without beans
1 pkg shredded cheese
Mix cream cheese & chilis together, spread in a small baking dish
Sprinkle cheese on top
Bake at 325 until cheese has melted & its bubbling
Serve with frito corn chips or scoopable tortilla chips
Taco Dip
Len's mom gave me several fantastic dips...which I confess, we don't make up nearly as much as I should for how much the kids love to snack!
8oz cream cheese
8oz sour cream
1pkg taco seasoning
Mix together & spread onto pizza pan
Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, diced cucumber, diced onion (all are optional based on your family's preference)
Finish the creation by topping it all off with shredded cheese
Serve with corn chips or tortilla chips
8oz cream cheese
8oz sour cream
1pkg taco seasoning
Mix together & spread onto pizza pan
Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, diced cucumber, diced onion (all are optional based on your family's preference)
Finish the creation by topping it all off with shredded cheese
Serve with corn chips or tortilla chips
Cheese Ball
Tired of spending 5.00 on a cheese ball for parties? I can't seem to get the dumb thing into the cart...which prompted a search to figure out how to make one!
1 wedge soft fancy cheese
3 1/2 oz blue cheese
1/2 sm grated onion
1 clove crushed garlic
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
8oz cream cheese
3-4 drops hot pepper sauce
1 Tbs sour cream
Mix all ingredients thoroughly with a mixer.
Pat into a ball shape with a spatula
Spread chopped parsley on waxed paper & roll ball until covered
Set on dish, cover & refrigerate till solid
Enjoy with a cracker assortment, even pretzels
1 wedge soft fancy cheese
3 1/2 oz blue cheese
1/2 sm grated onion
1 clove crushed garlic
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
8oz cream cheese
3-4 drops hot pepper sauce
1 Tbs sour cream
Mix all ingredients thoroughly with a mixer.
Pat into a ball shape with a spatula
Spread chopped parsley on waxed paper & roll ball until covered
Set on dish, cover & refrigerate till solid
Enjoy with a cracker assortment, even pretzels
Hot Chocolate Mix
Fun way for the kids to help make a jar mix to give at Christmas or any time. Its also a great way to save money on a staple for your own house over the cooler months if you go through as much as we do!
1 box powdered carnation milk (8qt size)
1 lb can Nestles Quick Mix
6 oz Coffee Mate Powdered Creamer
3/4 c powdered sugar
Mix all ingredients together, then put into jars or desired containers.
Attach the following instructions:
Use 1/2 c mixture with 1/2 c boiling water. Top with marshmellows & stir with a candy cane!
***You can add mini marshmellows to the mix if you like Some stores carry the super tiny ones found in most store bought pkgs of hot chocolate mix.
1 box powdered carnation milk (8qt size)
1 lb can Nestles Quick Mix
6 oz Coffee Mate Powdered Creamer
3/4 c powdered sugar
Mix all ingredients together, then put into jars or desired containers.
Attach the following instructions:
Use 1/2 c mixture with 1/2 c boiling water. Top with marshmellows & stir with a candy cane!
***You can add mini marshmellows to the mix if you like Some stores carry the super tiny ones found in most store bought pkgs of hot chocolate mix.
Pumpkin Pecan Biscuits
Fantastic fall (or anytime) biscuit to have with supper, or on its own for a great snack.
12-16 biscuits
2 c flour 1/2 c butter, cut into pieces
1/4 c sugar 1/3 c pecans, chopped & toasted
4 tsp baking powder 2/3 c pumpkin, mashed if fresh cooked, puree if canned
1/2 tsp salt 1/3 c half & half
1/2 tsp each cinnamon & nutmeg
Sift together flour, sugar, powder, salt, cinnamon & nutmeg
Cut butter into flour mixture until it resembles small peas.
Stir in pecans
In a glass measuring cup, combine pumpkin & half n half.
Stir into flour mixture, dough should be stiff
Turn dough onto lightly floured surface; knead several times.
If too wet, add some flour.
Pat dough into 1/2" thickness, cut out with a 2" cutter.
Place biscuits on lightly greased baking sheets, about 1" apart
Bake at 400 for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Serve hot with butter & honey!!
12-16 biscuits
2 c flour 1/2 c butter, cut into pieces
1/4 c sugar 1/3 c pecans, chopped & toasted
4 tsp baking powder 2/3 c pumpkin, mashed if fresh cooked, puree if canned
1/2 tsp salt 1/3 c half & half
1/2 tsp each cinnamon & nutmeg
Sift together flour, sugar, powder, salt, cinnamon & nutmeg
Cut butter into flour mixture until it resembles small peas.
Stir in pecans
In a glass measuring cup, combine pumpkin & half n half.
Stir into flour mixture, dough should be stiff
Turn dough onto lightly floured surface; knead several times.
If too wet, add some flour.
Pat dough into 1/2" thickness, cut out with a 2" cutter.
Place biscuits on lightly greased baking sheets, about 1" apart
Bake at 400 for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Serve hot with butter & honey!!
Cheese Danish
This is a different version of the cheese danish...my favorite kind...the one that requires little work out of me!
Serves 8 (1 danish each)
1 (8oz) can refrigerated crescent rolls
1 (3oz) pkgs cream cheese, softened
3/4 c sugar, divided
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp butter, melted
Unroll crescent rolls into 4 rectangles; press perforations to seal.
Cut each rectangle in half cross-wise, and place on a baking sheet.
Beat cream cheese, 1/2 c sugar & vanilla at med speed until smooth.
Spread over half of each rectangle, leaving a 1/4" border.
Fold dough over filling, and press edges to seal.
Combine remaining sugar & cinnamon.
Brush dough with melted butter & sprinkle evenly with sugar mixture
Bake at 375 for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Serve warm & enjoy!!
Serves 8 (1 danish each)
1 (8oz) can refrigerated crescent rolls
1 (3oz) pkgs cream cheese, softened
3/4 c sugar, divided
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp butter, melted
Unroll crescent rolls into 4 rectangles; press perforations to seal.
Cut each rectangle in half cross-wise, and place on a baking sheet.
Beat cream cheese, 1/2 c sugar & vanilla at med speed until smooth.
Spread over half of each rectangle, leaving a 1/4" border.
Fold dough over filling, and press edges to seal.
Combine remaining sugar & cinnamon.
Brush dough with melted butter & sprinkle evenly with sugar mixture
Bake at 375 for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Serve warm & enjoy!!
Chicken Caesar Pasta
Fun, warm pasta salad for lunch, or a great dish for a light dinner.
Serves 2-3
8oz bow tie pasta
2 boneless, skinless checken breast halves, thinly sliced
8oz bottle Caesar dressing, divided
2 green onions, thinly sliced
10oz frozen sugar snap peas
1 carrot, thinly sliced
1 c torn fresh spinach
Cook pasta according to pkg directions. Keep warm!
Saute chicken in 3Tbs dressing in a lg non-stick skillet 4-5 minutes, or until almost done
Add sliced onions, frozen peas & carrot, stirring occassionally.
Add spinach, cook 1-2 minutes, or until wilted, stirring.
Toss mixture with pasta, serve immediately with remaining dressing.
Serves 2-3
8oz bow tie pasta
2 boneless, skinless checken breast halves, thinly sliced
8oz bottle Caesar dressing, divided
2 green onions, thinly sliced
10oz frozen sugar snap peas
1 carrot, thinly sliced
1 c torn fresh spinach
Cook pasta according to pkg directions. Keep warm!
Saute chicken in 3Tbs dressing in a lg non-stick skillet 4-5 minutes, or until almost done
Add sliced onions, frozen peas & carrot, stirring occassionally.
Add spinach, cook 1-2 minutes, or until wilted, stirring.
Toss mixture with pasta, serve immediately with remaining dressing.
Broccoli - Cauliflower Salad
This recipe comes from my husbands grandma. He adores broccoli salad so this is one of his all time favorites any time of year.
1lb broccoli-bite size
1lb cauliflower-bite size
1lb bacon-cooked & cut up
1 sm red onion-diced
1 rib celery-diced
8oz shredded cheddar cheese
DRESSING:
1 c mayo
2 Tbs vinegar
1/2 c sugar
sunflower seeds
Mix salad ingredients in large salad bowl.
in a sm bowl mix together all the dressing ingred except the sunflower seeds
Combine the dressing with the salad & mix well.
Chill until ready to serve
Sprinkle top with sunflower seeds if desired
1lb broccoli-bite size
1lb cauliflower-bite size
1lb bacon-cooked & cut up
1 sm red onion-diced
1 rib celery-diced
8oz shredded cheddar cheese
DRESSING:
1 c mayo
2 Tbs vinegar
1/2 c sugar
sunflower seeds
Mix salad ingredients in large salad bowl.
in a sm bowl mix together all the dressing ingred except the sunflower seeds
Combine the dressing with the salad & mix well.
Chill until ready to serve
Sprinkle top with sunflower seeds if desired
Sunny Fruit Fiesta
Fresh fruit...summer time...that combo says breakfast, lunch, dinner, and any time in between to our crew!
Serves 6
1 cantelope, halved & seeded
1/2 honeydew, seeded
1/4 c sugar
1/4 c fresh lime juice
2 Tbs fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp grated lime peel
1 c sliced strawberries
1 c black or red seedless grapes
Using a melon baller, scoop flesh from cantelope & honeydew into balls; set aside.
In a lg glass or ceramic bowl, combine the sugar, lime juice, lemon juice, & lime peel.
Stir well to disolve sugar.
Add the cantelope & honeydew balls, strawberries & grapes. Toss gently to combine.
Cover bowl with plastic wrap & refrigerate for at least 1 hour stirring once or twice.
Spoon the fruit into serving bowls or hollowed out melon halves, dividing evenly.
**can also use kiwi, pineapple, papaya, or mango.
**Add a touch of ginger & maybe coconut too
Be creative & have the kids help pick out fun combos of fruit!
Serves 6
1 cantelope, halved & seeded
1/2 honeydew, seeded
1/4 c sugar
1/4 c fresh lime juice
2 Tbs fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp grated lime peel
1 c sliced strawberries
1 c black or red seedless grapes
Using a melon baller, scoop flesh from cantelope & honeydew into balls; set aside.
In a lg glass or ceramic bowl, combine the sugar, lime juice, lemon juice, & lime peel.
Stir well to disolve sugar.
Add the cantelope & honeydew balls, strawberries & grapes. Toss gently to combine.
Cover bowl with plastic wrap & refrigerate for at least 1 hour stirring once or twice.
Spoon the fruit into serving bowls or hollowed out melon halves, dividing evenly.
**can also use kiwi, pineapple, papaya, or mango.
**Add a touch of ginger & maybe coconut too
Be creative & have the kids help pick out fun combos of fruit!
Tex-Mex Deviled Eggs
Everyone loves deviled eggs...they are like a right of passage to the warmer weather, picnics, family parties, cook outs, 4th of July...this is a delicious twist on the "normal" deviled eggs for when you want a fun & spicy pick me up!
Yield One Dozen
6 hard cooked eggs, peeled
1 Tbs diced green onions
1 Tbs chopped fresh cilantro
1 sm jalapeno pepper, seeded & finely chopped
1/4 c mayo
1 tsp mustard
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 c shredded cheddar cheese
Chili powder
Cut eggs in half crosswise; carefully remove yolk
In a sm bowl, mash yolks, stir in green onions, & next 5 ingredients
Spoon into egg whites; sprinkle with cheese & chili powder
Cover & chill
Yield One Dozen
6 hard cooked eggs, peeled
1 Tbs diced green onions
1 Tbs chopped fresh cilantro
1 sm jalapeno pepper, seeded & finely chopped
1/4 c mayo
1 tsp mustard
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 c shredded cheddar cheese
Chili powder
Cut eggs in half crosswise; carefully remove yolk
In a sm bowl, mash yolks, stir in green onions, & next 5 ingredients
Spoon into egg whites; sprinkle with cheese & chili powder
Cover & chill
Sweet Potatoes with Maple Ginger Cream
I happen to love sweet potatoes, and the family as a whole loves maple...thus its a match made in heaven...everyone gets a little of what they love!
serves 4
3 med sweet potatoes
1/2 c sour cream
2 Tbs maple syrup
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/4 c chopped pecans, toasted
Pierce sweet potatoes several times with a fork, place on baking sheet.
Bake at 375 for 1 hr or until soft
While potatoes are baking, stir together sour cream & next three ingredients.
Spoon over split open baked potatoes, sprinkle with pecans!
Simple, yummy, something everyone can enjoy!
serves 4
3 med sweet potatoes
1/2 c sour cream
2 Tbs maple syrup
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/4 c chopped pecans, toasted
Pierce sweet potatoes several times with a fork, place on baking sheet.
Bake at 375 for 1 hr or until soft
While potatoes are baking, stir together sour cream & next three ingredients.
Spoon over split open baked potatoes, sprinkle with pecans!
Simple, yummy, something everyone can enjoy!
Tofu Cheese Souffle
I know, "TOFU" but seriously, this is so good it is requested by my meat loving, tofu shrinking children. I started making it when we took our twins off the formula & I needed something soft that would help give them the nutrients they needed...it became a weekly lunch menu for the 3 "babies" and myself...
6oz tofu
2 Tbs butter
2 eggs
3 slices bread
6oz shredded cheese
1 1/4c milk
Coat a smaller casserole dish (with higher sides then a typical 13x9 type baking dish) with butter
Butter bread, then tear into pieces.
Layer bread, then tofu slices, shredded cheese...repeat until all ingredients are used.
Combine milk & eggs...pour over the layers & allow to stand for 1-2 hours.
Bake casseroled in a pan of water at 350 for 45 minutes
(meaning, place small casserole dish in a larger, like a 13x9, that has about an inch of water in it)
Spoon out while hot & enjoy!!
6oz tofu
2 Tbs butter
2 eggs
3 slices bread
6oz shredded cheese
1 1/4c milk
Coat a smaller casserole dish (with higher sides then a typical 13x9 type baking dish) with butter
Butter bread, then tear into pieces.
Layer bread, then tofu slices, shredded cheese...repeat until all ingredients are used.
Combine milk & eggs...pour over the layers & allow to stand for 1-2 hours.
Bake casseroled in a pan of water at 350 for 45 minutes
(meaning, place small casserole dish in a larger, like a 13x9, that has about an inch of water in it)
Spoon out while hot & enjoy!!
Bonnie Blair Chicken
Leave it to my fantastic mom to find another awesome grilling dinner! This is such a huge family favorite that my sister wanted it for her rehearsal dinner...now that is saying something! :)
Serves 4
1/2 c mayo
2 Tbs dijon mustard
1 Tbs honey
1/4 tsp tarragon
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
Mix dressing & coat chicken. Grill chicken flipping once, brushing dressing on periodically.
Serve with your favorite fruit salad, rolls & veggies.
Serves 4
1/2 c mayo
2 Tbs dijon mustard
1 Tbs honey
1/4 tsp tarragon
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
Mix dressing & coat chicken. Grill chicken flipping once, brushing dressing on periodically.
Serve with your favorite fruit salad, rolls & veggies.
Hobo Dinner
Going Camping??? Having dinner out at the fire & tired of the same old same old??
This is a fabulous, self creation, dinner that is perfect for the night you set up camp! Once you get there, un-pile out of the truck & stretch your legs, get the kids to help get wood around to make up your fire. Get it going good, then start unpacking the truck, getting your table ready & sorting out the food you brought. Before you start working on the tent & bedding, have everyone break to "make your own" hobo dinner! Once made up, seal well in the tin foil & place in the coals of the fire. Once that is done, finish setting up the tent, bedding & pull out the chairs around the campfire...before you know it, camp is completely set up & dinner is done too!
Serves 1 (so that each individual can make up their own)
1/4lb ground beef 1 tomato diced
1 potato, sliced canned corn
1 carrot, sliced sliced mushrooms
2 Tbs chopped onion
How much you need totally depends on how many are camping with you. If you slice up the carrots, potato & onion before you leave for the trip, make sure you cover them in water, draining once you get to camp.
Give each person a large piece of tin foil & have them place all the goodies they want to eat in the center of the tin foil, placing the buger patty in first.
Sprinkle with salt & pepper (cayanne if you like!)
Fold foil over & seal well.
Place in medium coals 45-60 minutes or until potato is tender (time will be determined by how thick you slice the potatoes)
Remember to warn the kids that it will be EXTREMELY hot & for everyone to WATCH OUT for the STEAM when you first open the packets! Steam burns are really unpleasant!!!
That also brings up the topic of first aid kits...ALWAYS double check your first aid kit BEFORE you start packing for you trip, making sure to go out & get whatever has been used up! Always take along snake bite kits, benedryl, burn cream & ponchos!!! Yup...all but one have been learned by experience here...thankfully, the snakes have stayed away & I pray they always do!!
This is a fabulous, self creation, dinner that is perfect for the night you set up camp! Once you get there, un-pile out of the truck & stretch your legs, get the kids to help get wood around to make up your fire. Get it going good, then start unpacking the truck, getting your table ready & sorting out the food you brought. Before you start working on the tent & bedding, have everyone break to "make your own" hobo dinner! Once made up, seal well in the tin foil & place in the coals of the fire. Once that is done, finish setting up the tent, bedding & pull out the chairs around the campfire...before you know it, camp is completely set up & dinner is done too!
Serves 1 (so that each individual can make up their own)
1/4lb ground beef 1 tomato diced
1 potato, sliced canned corn
1 carrot, sliced sliced mushrooms
2 Tbs chopped onion
How much you need totally depends on how many are camping with you. If you slice up the carrots, potato & onion before you leave for the trip, make sure you cover them in water, draining once you get to camp.
Give each person a large piece of tin foil & have them place all the goodies they want to eat in the center of the tin foil, placing the buger patty in first.
Sprinkle with salt & pepper (cayanne if you like!)
Fold foil over & seal well.
Place in medium coals 45-60 minutes or until potato is tender (time will be determined by how thick you slice the potatoes)
Remember to warn the kids that it will be EXTREMELY hot & for everyone to WATCH OUT for the STEAM when you first open the packets! Steam burns are really unpleasant!!!
That also brings up the topic of first aid kits...ALWAYS double check your first aid kit BEFORE you start packing for you trip, making sure to go out & get whatever has been used up! Always take along snake bite kits, benedryl, burn cream & ponchos!!! Yup...all but one have been learned by experience here...thankfully, the snakes have stayed away & I pray they always do!!
Grilled Bacon, Cheese, & Tomato Sandwiches
When the kids get tired of the reg. grilled cheese...we pull out all the stops & make up these fantastic sandwiches. Eat alone or serve with a bowl of your favorite soup...these sandwiches are sure to please!
Serves 4
8 slices bread
1/4 c butter, softened
8 slices Swiss cheese (or your favorite cheese)
3 plum tomatoes, sliced thinly
1/2 tsp dried basil
12 bacon slices, cooked
Spread butter on one side of bread; turn over & top with a cheese slice, layer of tomato, basil, bacon & another slice of cheese. Top with second piece of bread (outside spread with butter).
Place a lg skillet over med heat until hot.
Cook sandwiches, two at a time, until golden brown on both sides (turning once)
Serves 4
8 slices bread
1/4 c butter, softened
8 slices Swiss cheese (or your favorite cheese)
3 plum tomatoes, sliced thinly
1/2 tsp dried basil
12 bacon slices, cooked
Spread butter on one side of bread; turn over & top with a cheese slice, layer of tomato, basil, bacon & another slice of cheese. Top with second piece of bread (outside spread with butter).
Place a lg skillet over med heat until hot.
Cook sandwiches, two at a time, until golden brown on both sides (turning once)
Grilled Chicken Sandwiches
My mom found this recipe & it quickly became a huge hit with everyone who has tried it! Fantastic way to enjoy the warmer weather & an easy dinner to have with friends where you can just chill & catch up without stressing over pans on the stove! ***One catch~ you do need to let it sit in the marinade at least 6 hours but better if its overnight!
Serves 4
MARINADE: SANDWICHES:
1/4 c lemon juice 1lb (4 pieces) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1/4 c olive oil 4 kaiser rolls
2 tsp parsley 1/4 c butter
1 tsp horseradish 4 slices Cheddar Cheese
1/2 tsp basil 4 slices tomato
4 slices bacon, crisply cooked, halved
In a 13x9 baking dish, combine all marinade ingredients. Place chicken, 1 piece at a time, smooth side up, between plastic wrap & pound till chicken is 1/4" thick.
Place pounded chicken in marinade, coating both sides. Cover & refrigerate at least 6 hrs if not overnight.
Turn the chicken occassionally. *****You can also do this marinade step in a lg ziploc bag in place of the dish...makes it easy to have both sides coated easiley*****
Heat grill & oil it before placing chicken on to cook.
Grill 8-10 minutes or until juices run clear. Brush with marinade, turning once.
Spread butter on rolls & grill for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
Before you take the chicken off the grill, place a slice of cheese on each & let melt (about 2 min)
To put together the sandwiches, place on piece of chicken/cheese on a roll, top with bacon slices & tomato.
We serve these with mayo for those who want it.
Serves 4
MARINADE: SANDWICHES:
1/4 c lemon juice 1lb (4 pieces) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1/4 c olive oil 4 kaiser rolls
2 tsp parsley 1/4 c butter
1 tsp horseradish 4 slices Cheddar Cheese
1/2 tsp basil 4 slices tomato
4 slices bacon, crisply cooked, halved
In a 13x9 baking dish, combine all marinade ingredients. Place chicken, 1 piece at a time, smooth side up, between plastic wrap & pound till chicken is 1/4" thick.
Place pounded chicken in marinade, coating both sides. Cover & refrigerate at least 6 hrs if not overnight.
Turn the chicken occassionally. *****You can also do this marinade step in a lg ziploc bag in place of the dish...makes it easy to have both sides coated easiley*****
Heat grill & oil it before placing chicken on to cook.
Grill 8-10 minutes or until juices run clear. Brush with marinade, turning once.
Spread butter on rolls & grill for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
Before you take the chicken off the grill, place a slice of cheese on each & let melt (about 2 min)
To put together the sandwiches, place on piece of chicken/cheese on a roll, top with bacon slices & tomato.
We serve these with mayo for those who want it.
Fettuccini con pollo (Chicken Fettuccini)
This is a huge favorite in our house! Kids love it because its fantastic, I love it because it calls for so little & is quick for me to throw together. Win Win for everyone!
Serves 2
(yes, 2 people, so multiply accordingly!!)
10oz fettuccini
1 c chicken, cubed (if you already have cooked chicken, use that & skip down the directions to the adding mushrooms & garlic)
1 Tbs olive oil
1 Tbs basil
1/2 c quartered mushrooms
1 clove minced garlic
2 c heavy cream
1/4 c grated parmesan cheese
Heat saute pan. Add olive oil & saute chicken until almost done. Add mushrooms & garlic, saute 2 min.
Add basil & cream, reduce sauce by 1/3 (this is another way of saying cook till it thickens).
Add parmesan & pasta, mixing well.
Serves 2
(yes, 2 people, so multiply accordingly!!)
10oz fettuccini
1 c chicken, cubed (if you already have cooked chicken, use that & skip down the directions to the adding mushrooms & garlic)
1 Tbs olive oil
1 Tbs basil
1/2 c quartered mushrooms
1 clove minced garlic
2 c heavy cream
1/4 c grated parmesan cheese
Heat saute pan. Add olive oil & saute chicken until almost done. Add mushrooms & garlic, saute 2 min.
Add basil & cream, reduce sauce by 1/3 (this is another way of saying cook till it thickens).
Add parmesan & pasta, mixing well.
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