Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Chicken Rollups

Ingredients:
Grilled or Fried Chicken Strips
Lettuce
Tomato
Avocado
Bacon Bits
Ranch dressing
Shredded Cheese
Flour Tortillas

Directions:
Load flour tortillas with above ingredients, roll up, and enjoy!

Monday, October 12, 2009

Pan-Fried Chicken

INGREDIENTS
1/2 - 3/4 sleeve saltine crackers, crushed
2 Tbsp flour
2 Tbsp dry potato flakes (experiment w/ flavored potatoes)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup flour
1 egg
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 Tbsp butter
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded


DIRECTIONS
Place crackers in a large ziploc-type bag; seal bag and coursely crush crackers. Add flour, potato flakes, garlic powder, seasoned salt, and pepper to bag and mix well.
Beat egg in a shallow dish or bowl; heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium high heat.
Place flour in another plastic bag and coat chicken. Next, dredge chicken pieces in egg beat, then place in bag with crumb mixture, seal bag and shake to coat.
Reduce heat to medium and cook coated chicken in skillet for 12 to 18 minutes, turning frequently, until slightly past golden brown and juices run clear.

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Black Beans

2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 c. salsa
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp. cumin
1/4 tsp. salt (or to taste)

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Heat through. Don't overcook, or it will dry out.

Submitted by: Becky Dastrup

Cilantro Lime Rice

2 Tbsp. butter
1 1/4 c. rice
2 1/4 c. chicken broth
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
juice and zest of 1 large lime
2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro
1/4 tsp. cumin

In a skillet, melt butter and add rice. Let cook for 2-3 minutes or until rice starts to turn golden. Add remaining ingredients, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and cook for 18-20 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.

Submitted by: Becky Dastrup

Friday, September 18, 2009

GG's Whole Wheat Bread

Makes 5 Loaves

Ingredients:
5c. warm water
2 T. salt
2/3 c. honey
2/3 c. oil
2 T. yeast plus ½ c. water

Combine water, honey, salt and oil. Add 6 cups whole wheat flour and mix in. Add 4 more cups flour and mix in bread mixer for 5 minutes. Add 4 or 5 more cups flour until it comes of sides of bowl (keep dough soft). Mix 5 more minutes. Let rise. Punch down. Shape into 5 loaves and put in pans. Tuck in edges. Let rise to 2 inches above pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. When done, grease tops and turn out on rack with side of bread down to cool.

Tortilla Soup

Ingredients:
5 chicken bouillon cubes
5 cups water
1 - 10oz can mild enchilada sauce
1 - 16oz can stewed tomatoes
1 medium onion, diced (or 1 Tbsp dried minced onion)
1/8 tsp garlic powder
3 cups grated cheese
Tortilla chips (not Fritos)

Directions:
Combine first six ingredients in a large pot. Simmer for about 20 minutes. Coursely crush tortilla chips in a bowl, and cover with broth 3/4 full. Top generously with grated cheese. Very filling! Great with a salad.

Silver Dollar Pancakes

Ingredients:
2 eggs
2 cups buttermilk (add 2 Tbsp lemon to regular milk)
4 Tbsp oil
2 cups flour
2 Tbsp + 2 tsp sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp soda
1 tsp salt

Directions:
Beat egg. Add remaining ingredients in order listed and beat until just smooth. Drop by the tablespoonful onto a hot griddle, cook, and serve with butter and wamred syrup. Delicious! Makes 10-12 4-inch pancakes.