Spicy Apricot-Glazed Chicken Recipe

This has to be good!!! Then I just love chicken so try it and see what you think.....

Recipe here;






Ellen

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Too good not to share!!! Hope you enjoy these creative ideas for Tater Tots as much as I did:-)

Ellen

Tumeric "Salt" and hint

Tumeric "salt"

1 t salt
2 t tumeric
1/2 t pepper

http://www.mnn.com/food/healthy-eating/stories/the-amazing-health-benefits-of-turmeric

Use on foods you would use salt on, great on eggs and do remember it has a slight flavor so decide for yourself how much to use.....I DO NOT cook with it, I put it on food after the food is cooked.

Flipping a Tortilla HINT!

HINT:
when flipping a quesadilla I use a long narrow spatula and tongs or another LONG spatula. turn semi-slowly or some of the filling may spill out.

Ellen

Mexican Cheese Sandwich or Cheese Quesadillas

For EACH Quesadilla;

1 flour tortilla (any size, you decide)
Grated Cheddar Cheese about 1/4 cup PER Quesadilla.
1/8 cup of Soften Cream Cheese
12 t chopped Onion
1/2 t chopped jalapeno

Put above ingredients in HALF of the tortilla, fold tortilla in half, coat with soft BUTTER.  Grill slowly till golden, flip, coat that side with BUTTER.

HINT:
when flipping a tortilla I use a long narrow spatula and tongs or another LONG spatula. turn semi-slowly or some of the filling may spill out.

Serve with chips and salsa if desired:-)

ENJOY!

Ellen

Bacon and Egg Potato Skins

Bacon & Egg Potato Skins

Bet you've never seen potato skins like these before! You've got your scrambled eggs, cheese, bacon and hashbrowns all in one bite. Who knew that potato skins from 101 Breakfast & Brunch Recipes would be such a delightful way to start your day.

2 baking potatoes
4 eggs, beaten
1 to 2 t. butter
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
4 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled
Garnish: sour cream, chopped fresh chives

Bake potatoes at 400 degrees for one hour, until tender. Slice potatoes in half lengthwise; scoop out centers and reserve for another recipe. Place potato skins on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 6 to 8 minutes, until crisp. In a skillet over medium heat, scramble eggs in butter just until they begin to set. Add salt and pepper; remove from heat. Spoon equal amounts of eggs, cheeses and bacon into each potato skin. Reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake for 7 to 10 minutes, until cheese is melted and eggs are completely set. Garnish with sour cream and chives. Makes 4 servings.

recipe from Gooseberry Patch..

Will have to try this.....put it on here because it sounds too good to not try!!!!

Ellen

4hrs 30mins

PREP 30 MINS

COOK 4 HRS

his is a great, fool-proof recipe from someone who lived in Nawlins and wishes she still did.

INGREDIENTSNutrition

SERVINGS 6UNITS US

• 1(1 lb) package red kidney beans
• 1green bell pepper
• 1medium onion
• 4celery ribs
• 1teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4teaspoon pepper
• 1teaspoon thyme
• 1teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1 1⁄2-2tablespoons creole seasoning or 1 1⁄2-2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
• 3garlic cloves
• 8cups water
• 1lb smoked sausage (I have used chorizo which is good, but andouille is best)
• cooked rice (at least 3 cups)

INGREDIENTSNutrition

SERVINGS 6UNITS US

• 1(1 lb) package red kidney beans
• 1green bell pepper
• 1medium onion
• 4celery ribs
• 1teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4teaspoon pepper
• 1teaspoon thyme
• 1teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1 1⁄2-2tablespoons creole seasoning or 1 1⁄2-2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
• 3garlic cloves
• 8cups water
• 1lb smoked sausage (I have used chorizo which is good, but andouille is best)
• cooked rice (at least 

DIRECTIONS

1. Soak kidney beans overnight OR rinse beans and add to pot, cover with 8 cups water and bring to boil. Boil for 2 minutes, then turn off heat and let sit, covered for one hour.
2. Pour out water and add 8 cups fresh water.
3. Chop onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic.
4. Add to beans.
5. Add salt, pepper, thyme, seasoned salt, and Creole seasoning.
6. Cover and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium low and cook for 2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. When you stir, be sure to mash the beans against the sides of the pot. This creates a creamier texture.
7. Slice the sausage into 1/4 inch pieces and add to beans. Cook for an additional 30 minutes.
8. Serve Red Beans over hot, steaming rice. Serve Jiffy cornbread on side (add 1 stick of butter and an extra egg to the recipe
9. for some really great cornbread!).

Chicken Alfredo-quick and easy

1 Jar of "white" sauce (Alfredo)
1 box 8 oz.Fettuccine Pasta
2/3 c frozen peas
1 Can of chicken or rotisserie chicken pulled into bite sized pieces. Packaged chicken in the cold deli meats area of the grocery.

Cook the Fettuccine Pasta as directed on package, heat the Alfredo Sauce and chicken in a pan, putting the peas in the same pan to cook.
Once the pasta is cooked and the sauce ingredients are completely heated, pour over drained pasta....serve with a tossed salad and crackers or french bread slices or even, Texas Toast:-)

Quick, easy and delicious.

Ellen

Jalapeno Pepper Poppers with Bacon

Jalapenos as many as you want 
Cream Cheese softened
Bacon slices

400 degrees F

Split the jalapenos in half, scrap the seeds and ribs out of each slice.
Fill the inside of each one with cream cheese, wrap each with 1/2 slice bacon and roll in brown sugar.
Put on oven proof tray covered with parchment paper.

I use a convection oven and will cook at 370 degrees for 15 minutes...or until bacon is as I want it....slightly crispy:-)

Hope you enjoy this!!! We will:-)

Ellen

Choosing fresh Fruits and Vegetables

1. It’s usually better to opt for smaller fruits and vegetables, because they tend to be sweeter or more savory.

2. For fruits, don’t base your decision on how perfect they might look. Instead, pick them by their weight:Heavier fruits will be juicier.

3. Sometimes, color won’t mean anything at all (like these mangoes).

4. For certain fruits, color is a better indication of ripeness. Example, pineapples.

5. Don’t hesitate to SMELL your fruits. This goes for pineapples, cantaloupe, honeydew, mangoes, and other tropical fruits.

To test for ripeness, smell from the bottom; if it’s a good, solid fruit, it should emit a fairly strong scent. For pineapples, this is usually accompanied by a yellow discoloration that will continue to the top as it ripens.

6. Buy onions that are firm (so very tossable), and have little to no scent.

7. Just like mangoes, color is insignificant when picking snow peas and snap peas. Don’t mind the white spots.

8. But for broccoli, you want darker heads that are tightly compacted.

Cauliflower heads should also be pretty tight and shouldn’t have any darker “sunburned spots” or soft spots.

10. For leafy vegetables with thick stalks, pay attention to both the stalks and the leaves.

11. It’s better to get root vegetables (beets and carrots) with the tops still attached because they’re fresher and sweeter.

12. SOMETIMES, you need to ~feel~ your fruits and veggies. Like, get in there and give them a light squeeze.

13. This goes for avocadoes as well.

14. Artichokes are the most entertaining because the good ones SQUEAK.

15. Fresh new potatoes should be pretty easy to peel.

16. It’s not the end of the world, but try not to buy potatoes that have sprouted.

17. For a ripe cantaloupe, pick one tinted gold underneath the netting.

For honeydew, choose dull over shiny for a riper melon. They should also be pale yellow and not too green. Check squash for their outsides as well: If they’re shiny, they were probably picked too early.

hope this is helpful

Ellen

Chop Sticks hint

I love to use Chop Sticks

to stir foods!!!!
They are easy to get, go to an Asian Restaurant, get free chop sticks and use the flat ware, take the sticks home:-) Go to a mall and one of the kiosks that has asian food, get a pkt of sticks there.

Have fun!!!

Ellen:-)

Pimento Cheese Recipe

1 small jar of pimentos chopped use the liquid too
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Mayonnaise (enough to make the cheese the texture you like)
3 T chopped onion
1 T jalapeno chopped

Mix thoroughly and let sit to blend flavors.


We love this spread!!! It is also good on eggs:-)

Ellen

Sour Cream Cucumber Onion Salad

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. + chilling

MAKES: 8 servings

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 3 tablespoons white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• Pepper to taste
• 4 medium cucumbers, peeled if desired and thinly sliced
• 1 small sweet onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings

Directions

1. In a large bowl, whisk sour cream, vinegar, sugar and pepper until blended. Add cucumbers and onion; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 4 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon. Yield: 8 servings.

Cheesy Broccoli Soup

Absolutely have to do this one!!! I love Cheesy Broccoli Soup.
The link will take you to it!!!!
Good Luck! Enjoy

Ellen

Maple Pork Chops

1/2 c. maple syrup
3 T. soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 thick bone-in pork chops
1 T. oil

In a bowl, whisk together maple syrup, soy sauce and garlic; reserve and refrigerate 1/4 cup of mixture. Add pork chops to remaining mixture in bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to overnight, turning pork chops occasionally. Drain, discarding mixture in bowl. Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork chops. Cook until golden and no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes per side. At serving time, warm reserved syrup mixture; drizzle over pork chops. Makes 4 servings.

Recipe from the web Gooseberry Patch

Ellen

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie Recipe!

Author: Michelle

Serves: 8 - 10

 

Ingredients

For the crust:

• 25 Oreo cookies
• ⅓ cup butter melted

For the filling:

• 8 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1 cup peanut butter (I use Skippy, creamy)
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 8 oz container Cool Whip

Instructions

1. In a food processor crush up the cookies until they are a fine sand texture. Don’t worry about the filling it just kind of disappears.
2. Add the melted butter and stir until it resembles wet sand.
3. Press the cookie mixture tightly into a 9 inch pie plate, making sure to go all the way up the sides.
4. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 hour.
5. After the crust has chilled, in a medium bowl beat cream cheese, peanut butter, and brown sugar until smooth.
6. Add Cool whip and mix until completely incorporated and smooth.
7. Pour into chilled pie crust and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 3 hours before serving.
8. Optional – Place a large dollop of Cool Whip in center of pie before slicing.

Going to try this eventually:-) Here is the Link 

thanks

Ellen

Overnight-layered-lettuce-salad

Recipe is at TASTE OF HOME 

Ingredients

• 1 medium head iceberg lettuce, torn
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped
• 1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
• 1 medium onion, sliced and separated into rings
• 2 cups frozen peas (about 10 ounces)
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
• 12 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
• 3/4 cup dried cranberries

Directions

• 1. In a 4-qt. or 13x9-in. glass dish, layer the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise and sugar; spoon over salad, spreading to cover.
• 2. Sprinkle top with cheese, bacon and cranberries. Refrigerate, covered, overnight. Yield: 16 servings (1 cup each).

Nutritional Facts

1 cup equals 206 calories, 16 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 19 mg cholesterol, 250 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein.

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