Sweet and Sour Chicken

This recipe is so simple and easy~~~no frying at all! The whole coating with corn starch then frying was always such a turn off to me because half the time the corn starch would come off. This recipe is just as delicious and totally simplified!

Sweet and Sour Chicken
1/4 c. butter
1/2 brown sugar
1 c. chopped green pepper
1/2 c. shredded carrots
2 Tbs. vinegar
1/4 c. brown sugar
3/4 c. ketchup
2 tsp. soy sauce
1 can crushed pineapple
2-3 lg chicken breast or 4-6 chicken tenderloins (cooked and sliced-I boil mine.)
salt
pepper
garlic salt

Saute first 4 ingredients. Stir in everything else, except the pineapple and chicken. Season with salt, pepper and garlic salt. Cook and stir till mixture boils. Add pineapple and chicken. Simmer for 15 minutes. Serve over rice.

Pumpkin Bread

Being Thanksgiving and all, I thought it would be fitting for a pumpkin recipe. It's super easy and yummy! Sorry, no pictures tonight. You'll just have to take my word for it.

Pumpkin Bread
1/2 c. oil
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 c. canned pumpkin (a little more than half a small can)
1/3 c. water
1 3/4 c. flour ( I used half wheat and half white)
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
2 c. choco. chips (optional--I used the baby chips)

Mix everything together and pour into 2 well oiled bread pans. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour 20 minutes. Check and bake for 5-10 more minutes if not done.

Fettucine Alfredo

This was really good I got the recipe from here. I used a parmesan cheese mix, but I would suggest using just plain parmesaen cheese. I also used tiny bow tie noodles. I like to spice things up a bit!

1/2 cup butter
2 tablespoons cream cheese
1 pint heavy cream
1 teaspoon garlic powder
salt
black pepper
2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (preferably fresh)
1 lb fettuccine, prepared as directed -or any other fun noodles
4 boneless skinless chicken tenders grilled and sliced

Directions
1. In a medium saucepan, melt butter.
2. When butter is melted, add cream cheese.
3. When the cream cheese is softened, add heavy cream.
4. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
5. Simmer for 15-20 minutes over low heat, stirring constantly.
6. Remove from heat and stir in parmesan.
7. Serve over hot noodles.
8. Add chicken on top.

Baked Oatmeal

My husband and I go to this diner in Lancaster, PA when we go out to breakfast with my in-laws. The diner serves baked oatmeal. We loved it so much that we searched for a recipe and have tweaked it so it tastes just like the diner.

3 cups quick cooking oats
1 cup brown sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
1 cup milk
1/2 cup butter or margerine melted (I always use butter)
2 eggs beaten

Mix all ingredients and spoon into a 9" square baking pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes

We like to serve it warm and pour milk over it. For us it is one of our comfort foods (that and shepherds pie and chicken pot pie)

Thai Style Barbecue Chicken

I got this recipe from here. We had it last weekend and it was AWESOME and easy!

INGREDIENTS
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
1 lime, zested and juiced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon white sugar
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

DIRECTIONS
In a medium nonporous bowl, combine the garlic, ginger, lime zest, lime juice, crushed red pepper flakes, water, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce and sugar. Mix well and place the chicken in the sauce, turning several times to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 4 to 24 hours.

Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.

Grill chicken over high heat for 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 180 degrees F (80 degrees C). Discard any remaining marinade.

Tortilla Roll-ups

I totally forgot to take a picture, but Tortilla Roll-ups are the perfect quick and easy start of any party. Plus, I promise they will be a hit!

Tortilla Roll-ups
1 package tortillas-be creative and use flavored wraps. Sundried tomato is fantastic!
1 pkg cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup finely chopped olives
4 stalks green onion finely chopped
1/2 small can diced green chili
1/2 c. cheese

Mix together cream cheese, olives, onion, and green chili. Lightly spread on a tortilla. Sprinkle cheese on top. Roll up tightly and chill for and hour. Slice and serve plain or with your favorite salsa.

Green Chili Chicken Enchilada

1tb vegetable oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
2 or 3 cloves garlic or 3-4 tsp. minced garlic
2 tsp Taco seasoning
2 cups/4 breasts chicken (cubed)
1/2 cup frozen corn
1/2 cup black beans (rinsed)
2 10 oz cans green enchilada sauce
12 medium flour or corn tortillas
2 cups shredded pepperjack cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup cilantro
1 tomato, chopped

1. Adjust oven rack to the middle and heat to 325. Heat oil in a large skillet. Cook chicken with 1/2 the onion until chicken is cooked and onion is clear, then add garlic and 1 teaspoon of taco seasoning. Cook for about 30 more seconds and transfer into a medium to large bowl. Cook the other 1/2 of onion in the same pan (no extra oil) and brown quickly on a higher heat - when nice and brown add 1 teaspoon of taco seasoning and mix well. Transfer to bowl. In same bowl mix in 1 can enchilada sauce, beans and corn.

2. Spray a 9 x 13 pan. I heat each flour tortilla for 15 seconds in the microwave between two paper towels. This makes it easy to work with. Arrange about 1/4 of a cup of mixture in the center of the tortilla, add a little cheese and fold together tortilla - place seem side down in the pan - repeat until all are done.

3.Whisk together one can of green chili sauce and sour cream. Bake corn tortillas 10-12 minutes until browned, flour tortillas 12-15 minutes until crispy (they may not brown the same unless you spray the outside of the tortillas). Spoon sour cream mixture and remaining cheese on top and bake until cheese is melted.

4. Serve with chopped tomatoes and cilantro on top.

Submitted by Petunia