Healthy and Easy snack or appetizer.

This is a great snack or appetizer.  Easy and good for you anytime.

Cut up your favorite apples and do a light drizzle of caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, or both.  Can't get any easier.  I used Hersey's syrups.

Cranberry Pork Chops-Incredible

This is a super simple recipe and its outstanding.

Place onions in the bottom of a crockpot.  Place pork chops on top of the onion.  Pour a can of Cranberry Sauce over chops and add salt and pepper.  Cook on low for 7-8 hours. Remove them from the crockpot and place them on the grill, 3 minutes per side. This is an amazing and super simple recipe.  You can also use chicken.

The Easiest and Best Fried Rice Recipe

I have made Fried Rice and Chicken Fried Rice several times.  This recipe is by far the easiest and most delicious recipe I have ever found for this dish.  Last weekend I just made Fried rice without chicken for a side dish.  It lasted for quite a few meals and was excellent!!  This is also on my Pinterest Board

Better-Than-Takeout Chicken Fried Rice
Ingredients:
*4 cups rice, prepared
*1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked (slow cooked teriyaki chicken is recommended)
*1 cup peas & carrots, frozen ( I used corn instead of the carrots)
*1 white onion, chopped
*2 cloves garlic, minced
* 2 eggs
*3 tablespoons sesame oil
*1/4 cup soy sauce

Instructions:
1.  Prepare rice according to package instructions to yield 4 cups cooked rice.
2.  Heat sesame oil in a large skillet on medium heat.
3.  Add onion, garlic, peas, and carrots.  Stir fry until tender.
4.  Crack eggs into pan and scramble, mixing throughout vegetables.
5.  Add rice, chicken, and soy sauce to pan.  Stir in soy sauce and remove from heat.

When I reheated this dish for the next dinner, I did it with a bit of sesame oil in the pan heated.  Then just added a little soy sauce.
Enjoy!!

Great Fruit Salad....

This is one of the recipes we tried last weekend from my Pinterest. 

You mix 2 tablespoons of dry vanilla pudding mix with fruit.  It was amazing and got raves from everyone.  We had 16 people spend the weekend and it didn't make it past day 2.

 

Steak Marinade......Easy yet amazing

Amazing Steak Marinade.....  I always use ketchup on my steak.  I couldn't with this Marinade.


1/4 cup olive oil                                                        2 teaspoons Dijon Mustard
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar                                          2 teaspoons Minced Garlic
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce                                   salt and pepper to taste.
1/4 cup soy sauce

Mix together and marinade steak.  2 hours to 24 hours

Grill as normal....Yum...Yum...Yum...

The Best BlueBerry Muffins......

These are the best BlueBerry Muffins......Made some for Memorial Day and everyone loved them.

*no-stick cooking spray *2 cups all-purpose flour *1 cup oats-quick or regular oats, plain *2/3 cup sugar *1 teaspoon baking powder *1 teaspoon baking soda *1/2 teaspoon salt *12 ounces honey nonfat greek yogurt or 1 1/2 cups (Chobani) *2 large eggs, lightly beaten *4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled *1 teaspoon vanilla extract * cup fresh blueberries 1.  Heat oven to 350 degrees 2.  Coat muffin tin with cooking spray or liners. 3.  Combine flour, sugar, oats, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a bowl. 4.  Combine yogurt, eggs, butter, and vanilla in a second bowl. 5.  Fold yogurt mixture into dry mixture; stir to combine completely. 6.  Gently fold in blueberries. 7.  Spoon into muffin tins. Bake until top is golden and springs back when you gently touch it, 20-25 minutes!

Healthy Dinner

Here is Dinner....

 Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs....pineapple, red peppers, onion......

Sauteed Green Beans and Broccoli with garlic

Brown Sugar Roasted Sweet Potatoes!!!  Yum.....

Garlic Chicken - Pinterest Recipe

Garlic Chicken   -  221.2 Calories


Boneless Chicken Breast

1 Clove of Garlic per piece of chicken

4 Tablespoons Brown Sugar

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil

Herbs and Spices, as desired

1.  Preheat Oven to 450.  Line baking dish with foil and lightly coat with cooking spray.

2.  In small saute' pan, saute' garlic with the oil until tender.

3.  Remove from heat and stir in brown sugar.  Add additional herbs and spices as desired. ( I added Paprika and a little Basil.

4.  Place chicken in baking dish and cover with the garlic and brown sugar mixture.

5.  Add salt and pepper to taste.

6.  Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, or until juices run clear.  Cooking time with depend on the size and thickness of your chicken.  

Slow Cooker Brown-Sugared Baby Carrots

Anytime I can find a recipe for a side dish in the crock pot, I am a fan.  Not just for at home, but it is great up north when we are at the lake for the day and want things easy to make.

SLOW COOKER BROWN-SUGARED BABY CARROTS

1 Bag (32 oz) ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup backed brown sugar 2 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces ( I would use my spray butter) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

1.  Spray 3 1/2 to 4 quart slow cooker with cooking spray.  In slow cooker, place carrots; sprinkle with salt, brown sugar, and butter.
2.  Cover; cook on High heat setting 4 to 5 hours, stirring after 22 hours, or until carrots are desired tenderness. 3.  Spoon carrots into serving bowl; spoon any sauce from slow cooker over carrots.  Season with additional salt and pepper, if desired.  Stir before serving .  Sprinkle with parsley.

Cheesy Potatoes

1 bag frozen hash browns--(thawed)

1/2 stick butter or marg.

1 can cream of chicken soup

1 16oz sour cream

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

2 cups crushed corn flakes

Mix soup, sour cream, and cheese together.  Mix with thawed hash browns.  Spread into 13 x 9 baking pan.  Mix melted marg. with crushed corn flakes and spread on potatoes.  Bake 1 hour at 375.

A great dish that goes a long way.

Blueberry Surprise French Toast Bake

This is Blueberry Surprise French Toast Bake

This is an easy and impressive dish.  Great if you have a big family or company.

12 slices dry white bread, cut into 1/2 inch cubes ( about 8 cups)
2 8oz packages of cream cheese, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
12 eggs
2 cups milk
1/2 cup maple syrup 

1.  Place half of the bread cubes over the bottom of a well-butterered 13x9x2 inch baking dish (3-quart rectangular).  Sprinkle cream cheese and blueberries over brea cubes.  Arrange remaining bread cubes over blueberries.

2.  In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs with a rotary beater; beat in milk and the 1/2 cup syrup.  Carefully pour egg mixture over the bread mixture.  Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 2 to 24 hours.

3.  Bake, covered, in a 375 degree f oven for 25 minutes.  Uncover and bake about 25 minutes more or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean, and topping is puffed and golden brown.  Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.  Serve warm with blueberry-flavored or maple syrup.  Makes 8 servings.

Note:  To dry bread slices:  Arrange bread in a single layer on a wire rack; cover loosely and let stand overnight.  Or cut bread with 1/2 inch cubes; spread in a large baking pan.  Bake, uncovered, in a 300 degree f oven or 10 to 15 minutes or until dry, stirring twice; cool.

Coney Island Chili Dog Sauce Recipe

Ok---The Coney Island Chili Dog Sauce---You can make and they will love.  This is a great recipe.

1 Pound Ground Chuck

1 Six Ounce can of Hunts tomato paste

1 cup water

1 tablespoon sugar

1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard

1 tablespoon dried, minced onion

2 teaspoons chili powder

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon celery seed

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (heaping)

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Making the Chili Sauce:

1.  In a 2 qt. saucepan, brown the ground chuck, breaking into very small pieces.  Salt and pepper lightly while cooking.  do not drain the fat.

2.  Add the remaining ingredients.  Simmer, uncovered, 30-45 minutes until it thickens.  Stir occasionally.

Crock Pot Beer Chicken

Jack and I made this dish last week from Pinterest and It was easy and great!! Crockpot Beer Chicken 4-6 Chicken Breasts or 1 whole chicken or cut up chicken (we used boneless, skinless) 1 can of any kind of beer 1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder 1/2 tsp. Basil 1/2 tsp Paprika 1/2 tsp. black pepper 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt Put chicken in crockpot, pour in the can of beer.  Sprinkle the rest of the seasoning over the chicken.   High 3-4 hours or low 7-8 hours AWESOME!!

This is an awesome, healthy snack.  Cut 1 apple into thin slices and put in a bowl.  Squeeze the juice of 1 fresh lemon and 1 orange over it.  Put in the fridge for at least a 1/2 hour.  It is so good.  I leave it in the fridge and the apple never changes color because of the juice.

Ok--This is another super easy recipe and it is fantastic!!

Marinate in equal amounts of Balsamic vinegar and whiskey.   Anywhere from 1 hour to 24 hours.  Then grill to your liking.   Totally amazing!!

Mini Chicken Pot Pies and Dessert!!

Very simple, fun, and great tasting.


1 package pie crust
1 can cream of chicken soup
Mixed vegetables of your choice (frozen, canned, or fresh)
Potatoes or thawed frozen hash browns
Cooked pieces of chicken.
Salt and fresh cracked pepper

1 beaten egg

Use Pam on a muffin tin.  Roll out pie crust, cut into squares to fit into muffin slots.

Mix next 4 ingredients and put into tin.  Cover each with a piece of crust.  You can make it fancy if you want.  Its just Jack and I, so I don't this day because of time.  Brush with beaten egg.  Use a knife to slit the top.

Bake 375 for 30 minutes.

I had 4 empty slots and enough pie crust left, so I used some apples I had to make mini apple pies.  They only bake for 20 minutes.  Very Yummy.

Every time I have left over chicken, corn, or any vegetables- I throw them in the freezer so I have my ingredients for the next chicken pot pie.

EASY DINNER!!!  GOOD AND CHEAP!!

I SHOULD HAVE TAKEN A PICTURE OF IT.

1 PORK TENDERLOIN

1 CAN OF APPLE PIE FILLING

RED POTATOES

PUT ALL IN CROCK POT.  COOK ON LOW ALL DAY AND SERVE.

I JUST ADDED A VEGETABLE

Slow-Cooker Sweet & Sour Chicken

This is a really good recipe...we loved it!! 1 onion, sliced 1 carrot, sliced 1 stalk celery, sliced 1 1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces ( I used chicken breasts) 1/3 cup pack brown sugar 1/3 cup Kraft Catalina Dressing 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 tsp. grated gingerroot 1 Tbsp. cornstarch 1 can pineapple chunks, drained liquid reserved 1 each green and red pepper, cut into strips 3 cups hot cooked long-grain white rice Place onions, carrots, and celery in slow cooker: top with chicken Mix sugar, dressing, soy sauce, and ginger: pour over chicken. Cover with lid. Cook on low 4 to 5 hours, increasing heat to high for last 30 minutes. Stir cornstarch into reserved pineapple liquid. Add to slow cooker with pineapple and peppers; stir. Cook covered, 30 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Serve over rice. Yummy

Homemade Chili Sauce

Homemade Chili Sauce....More bang for your buck....and tastes better!! 12 Large tomatoes, peeled and quartered 6 large sweet onions, peeled and quartered 2 green bell peppers, seeded and quartered 2 red bell peppers, seeded and quartered 1 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1 Tbl. black pepper 3 Tbl. salt (Kosher) Grind the tomatoes, peppers, and onion in a meat grinder. Put all the ingredients in a large pot. Bring to a boil and boil 20 minutes. Put in pint jars, leaving 1/2 inch head space. Apply hot lids and screw on rings. Put jars into canner and gently boil for 20 minutes.

Homemade Bread--simply

This Recipe for Homemade Bread came from my Mother-in-law. It is super simple, very tasty, and very cheap!! No kneading required. 3 cups flour 1 1/2 cup warm water 2 tsp. salt 1 tablespoon yeast (sm packet) Mix all together. Leave in a loaf shape in bowl and sit it aside for 2 hours. Heat oven and baking pan (covered roaster, dutch oven) to 425 degrees. Shape bread again if needed, and put into hot pan. Cover and bake for 15 minutes. Uncover and continue to bake 20-25 minutes.