Friday, October 21, 2011

Amazing Crockpot BBQ Chicken

This recipe is so easy and delicious.

4-6 boneless skinless chicken breast (you can even throw them in frozen)
1 bottle BBQ sauce (Sweet Baby Rays is my favorite)
1/4 c. vinegar
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 c brown sugar
1 tsp garlic powder

Mix it all together, turn it on low for 4-6 hours and enjoy. So good.

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Chicken Pesto Stuffed Shells

I love Pinterest. I have found so many great recipes there. This is one of my favorites.

12-16 jumbo pasta shells
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
3 tbl Pesto
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
Garlic, Salt, & Pepper to taste

Cook pasta as directed on box, although don't cook until completely soft. They will finish when you bake them.
In a large bowl, combine all of the other ingredients. Fill the shells with the filling and place in a baking dish. Sprinkle some parmesan cheese over the top and bake at 350 for 30 minutes.

Also great for freezing.....

(original recipe found at http://joelens.blogspot.com)

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Rasberry Swirl Cheesecake Cupcakes

So yummy, they are a little difficult but worth it.
For the Crust:
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
3 tbsp sugar

Mix together until everything is wet and put 1 tbsp in each cupcake. Smash down and bake for 5 mins at 325.

For the filling:
2 lbs cream cheese at room temperature
1 1/2 cups sugar
pinch of salt
1 tsp vanilla
4 eggs at room temp

Beat the cream cheese on medium high speed until fluffy. Blend in the sugar until smooth. Mix in the salt and vanilla. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Fill cupcakes with 3 tbsp of cream cheese filling

For the topper
6 oz raspberries
2 tbsp sugar

Combine raspberries and sugar in a blender. Process until smooth. Put a few drops on top of the cheesecake and swirl with a toothpick. (This also works with any fruit or even jam).

Bake at 325 for 20-25 minutes. Cool to room temperature and then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

These were delicious and it makes about 6 dozen (be prepared to share).

1 cup Shortening
3 cups Sugar
2 Eggs
5 cups flour
2 tsp soda
1 tsp salt
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
2 tsp vanilla
2 tsp baking powder
1 lg can of pumpkin
1 pkg chocolate chips

Cream sugar and shortening, add eggs and vanilla. Add in all dry ingredients. Drop by teasponful on a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for 12-15 mins.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Fried Potatoes and Hamburger

This may sound disgusting to you but it is one of my childhood favorites. Super easy and good.

1 lb hamburger (cooked and drained)
3-4 potatoes (peeled and cut into thin ovals)
1/2 cup onion
butter

In a large frying pan cook the onion, butter, and potatoes until done. It takes 30 minutes or so. I like my potatoes somewhat crispy, but whatever you prefer. When the potatoes are almost to your liking add in the hamburger and cook for another 10-15 minutes. Serve with ketchup. Yum!

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Tortilla Soup

This is one of my favorites. I started it this morning and it is currently simmering in the crockpot for dinner tonight - can't wait.

4 Chicken Breasts (boiled and shredded)
2 cans petite diced tomatoes (15 oz)
2 cans Rosarita enchilada sauce (10 oz)
1/4 c. Onion
1 can green chiles
2 cans chicken broth
2 cups water
1 tbl garlic (or 1 garlic clove)
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 can black beans (strained)
1 package frozen corn

Combine in crockpot and cook for 3-4 hours. Serve with tortilla chips, cheese, sour cream and cilantro.

Friday, April 1, 2011

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Shhh...don't tell anyone it is the recipe on the bag of the Nestle Chocolate Chip Bag.

2 1/4 cups Flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 cup butter (softened - not melted)
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla
2 eggs
2 cups chocolate chips

In a small bowl mix the flour, soda, and salt. Cream the butter, sugar, and vanilla. Add in one egg at a time and mix. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Jodi's addition: If the dough is too sticky and greasy, add some more flour. If they are too sticky the cookies will go flat. The other option is to refrigerate the dough for an hour or so - this always helps.

Bake for 9-11 minutes on 375 - don't over cook.