Apricot Chicken

(Picture of a picture)

I like this but, my hubby and kids didnt care for

Very EASY recipe, for busy nights

1 pkg. onion soup mix
18 oz. bottle Russian Dressing
10 oz. apricot preserves
2.5 lbs. bonless chicken
Cookes sticky rice

Preheat oven to 350*. Grease a 9x13 casserole dish. Dump soup mix, dressing, and preserves into dish. Whisk together well. Add chicken (I recommend cutting the breast into tenders size pieces) Stir to coat the chicken. Cover wirh foil. Bake for about 25-30 min. Serve over a bed of sticky rice.

Broccoli with Rigatoni

Pete ate this 3 days in a row.. he never eats left overs (He said everyday it tastes better from sitting with the flavors)

Ingredients:
8 T. Olive Oil
2 T. Butter
4 cloves grlic, minced
1 lb. frech broccoli florets
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup chopped freash basil
1 lb. rigatoni pasta
2 T. grated parmesan cheese


Directions:
1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain

2. In large skillet heat oil and butter. Gently brown gralic, add broccoli and saute gently for 2 to 3 minutes. Add broth; cover and simmer until broccoli is tender.

3.Toss the broccoli mixture with the basil and cooked pasta. Serve wit hgrated Parmesan cheese on top.



This is great for main dish with french bread on side or as a side dish as well.


Nutrition Info:
Calories 603
Fat 29.4g
Cholestrol 14mg
Sodium 206 mg
Carbs 73.1g
Fiber 6.4g
Protein 16.2g

Veggie Tray

Mozzarella Sticks

Really Yummy!!

4-6 servings
15 min prep time
10 min. Bake time


Ingredients:
3 Tablespoons Flour
2 eggs
1 Tablespoon water
1 cup dry bread crumbs
2 1/2 tsp. Italian Seasoning
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/8 tsp. pepper
12 sticks string cheese (I was able to do 15)
1 Tablespoon butter, melted
1 cup marinara or spaghetti sauce, heated

Directions:
* Place flour in a shallow bowl, in another shallow bowl, beat eggs and water. In a third shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and pepper. Coat cheese sticks with flour, then dip in egg mixture. Repeat egg and bread crumb coatings. Cover adn chill for at least 4 hours or overnight (I didnt do this and they were fine, the may have held shape better if I had though?).
*Place on an ungreased baking sheet; drizzle with butter. Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 608 min. or untill heated through. Allow to stand for 3-5 min before serving. Serve with marinara for dipping sauce.

Chicken Cordon Bleu

(we really liked these)



Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients:
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/4 tsp. Salt
1/8 tsp. Black Pepper
8 Slices Swiss Cheese
4 Slices Cooked Ham
1/2 Cup Seasoned bread crumbs

(toothpick to hold rolled up)

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat 7x11 inch baking dish with nonsick cooking spray.

2. Pound chicken breast to 1/4 inch thickness

3. Sprinkle each piece of chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Place 2 cheese slice and ham slice on top of each breast. Roll up each breast, and secure with a toothpick. Place in baking dish, and sprinkle evenly with bread crumbs.

4. Bake for 30 to 35 min. or until chicken is no longer pink. Remove toothpicks and serve immediately.





Nutrion Info:
Calories: 419
Fat: 19.4 g
Cholestrol: 124 mg
Sodium:
932 mg
Total Carbs: 12.6 g
Fiber: .8g
Protein: 46.1 g

Flower Fruit Arraingment

Celestial and Brandon made this one for Alisha Bridal Shower!!

Cream Cheese Pin Rolls

Take one Slice of Ham, Spread with layer of cream cheese across one full side. Lay green onion on side and roll it up. Sliec up and serve. Pickles can replace the green onion also.

Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

From Wendy Carter

Noodles:

2 cups Flour
2 eggs
1/2-1 tsp. salt
a couple Tbsp. water to bring it all together

Mix flour, eggs, salt. Then add water as needed.
Mix together and kneed with hands. Divide into 2 balls and roll out until thin. While rolling out continue to flip and flour multiple times. This extra flour will also help thicken the soup. Roll it out thin. Roll up and cut on diagnal 2 cuts each way. Let noodles air out and dry for a few hours ( if you dont make sure when dropping noodles into water the water is good boil.


Chicken Noodle Soup:

8 cups water
8 chciken bouillon cubes
1/4 tsp. granulated garlis
1 cup chopped broccoli
1 cup chopped carrots
1/4 cup dehydrated onions ( or little onion powder)
1 cup chopped chicken (us more if desired)
1/2 tsp. dried basil


Boil until noodles are soft. If you want a thicker broth mix a couple Tbsp. flour into 1/2-3/4 cup cold water stir until blended. Add to hot soup at the end. Boil slightly longer to thicken. Turn off stove and enjoy!!

Carmellets

Janell Howard Stowe
(from Grandma Sanders)

About 35 carmels
5 Tbsp. Evaporated Milk
Melt above in microwave 1 min. at a time until smooth

Mix 2 Cups Flour
2 Cups Oats
1 1/2 Cups Brown Suger
1 tsp. Soda
1/2 tsp. Salt
1 1/2 Cup melted butter

In a 9x13 pan bake half of this mixture 10 min @ 350 degrees
Sprinkle 1 Cup Chocolate Chips
1 Cup Chopped Almonds (i used pecans)
Pour carmel mixture over top
Sprinkle remaining doguh mixture on top
Bake 15 min.
Best to cut when cool or even after refrigerated.
They are great for freezing. Cut before freezing.

Fruit Dip

2 cups Sour Crema
1/2 cup brown suger ( or add it to your liking)

Serve with favorite fruits

Corn & Black Bean Salsa

2 Cups Corn
1 (15 oz.) can black beans
2 medium tomatoes seeded and diced
1/2 cup Tomato sauce
1/4 cup green onions
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
1 Tbsp. Minced Garlic
2 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. chili powder

Serve with chips

Edible Arrangments

My cute Sis Celestial made this for 4th of July 2010. It was her 1st ever and I think she nailed it!!

Veggie Dip

1 cup Mayo
1 cup Sour Cream
2 tsp. Dill Weed
2 tsp. Bon Appetit