Showing posts with label Julie. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Julie. Show all posts

Saturday, August 7, 2010

Costco's Sonoma Chicken Salad

David and I love this and since there is no Costco in this lovely little city we played around and experimented. It tastes just like it, is so easy to make, and of course delicious!

2 c cooked chicken chopped
1 stalk of celery diced
1 c pecans halved
1/2 c - 1 c craisens
1 c mayo
4 tsp apple cider vinegar
5 tsp honey
2-4 shakes of poppy seeds
salt & pepper to taste

Mix all ingredients. Chill and serve!

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Chicken Lo Mein

12 oz spaghetti noodles, uncooked
4 chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
3 cups stir-fry veggies
4 tbl vegetable oil
Sauce:
1/4 c cornstarch
2 tbl water
1 tsp minced fresh ginger
1 tsp minced garlic
1/3 c sugar
1/4 c soy sauce
2 tbl white vinegar
2 tbl dry sherry
2/3 c chicken broth

Combine all sauce ingredients in bowl and stir until well mixed, set aside. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain ans set aside. Heat 2 tbl of vegetable oil in large saucepan. Add chicken and cook 4-5 minutes or until browned. Remove chicken from the pan. Add the other 2 tbl of vegetable oil to the pan and add veggies. Cook 4-5 minutes or until tender. Add sauce to vegetables and cook unitl thickened. Stir in chicken and pasta. Mix well.

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Spicy Chicken and Rice Bake

6 chicken breasts
1/2 c chopped onion
1/2 c chopped sweet green pepper (or yellow, orange, or red)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbl cooking oil
1 15oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 14 1/2 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup of tomato juice OR water
1 cup corn
2/3 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 tsp chili powder
1/8-1/4 tsp ground red pepper or cayenne pepper
Paprika

In large saucepan, cook onion, sweet pepper, and garlic in oil until veggies are tender. Stir in black beans, tomatoes with their juice, tomato juice or water, corn, rice, chili powder, red pepper or cayenne pepper, and 1/2 tsp salt. Bring to boiling. Transfer rice mixture to 9x13 pan. Arrange chicken pieces on top and sprinkle with paprika. Bake covered at 375 degrees for 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked and rice is soft.
This makes a ton but leftovers are great. David and I cut up the chicken and put it in tortillas with sour cream and cheese or just eat it with chips!

Beef and Chipotle Burritos

1 1/2 lb's boneless beef round steak cut 3/4 inch thick
1 14 1/2 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained
1/3 c chopped onion
1-2 canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (just 1-2 peppers, not 2 cans)
1 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1 clove garlic, minced
6-8 tortillas
3/4 c shredded cheddar cheese
Pico de gallo (optional)
Sour cream (optional)

In 4 quart crock pot, add meat, tomatoes with juice, onion, peppers, seasonings, and garlic. Cover ans cook on low heat for 8-10 hours or on high heat for 4-5 hours. Remove meat from cooker and add the juices to it until you have desired consistency. Place in tortillas and serve with pico de gallo, cheese, and sour cream

Corn Dog Batter

1 c flour
1/4 c sugar
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 c cornmeal
1/2 tsp salt
1 egg
1/2-3/4 c milk
hot dogs

Mix all ingredients together except hot dogs. Batter should be thick. Dip dry hot dogs in batter and fry. I haven never tried to bake these yet but I think it would be possible.