Lemonade Chicken

6 Boneless skinless chicken breasts
3/4 cup lemonade concentrate
3 tbs ketchup
2 tbs brown sugar
1 tbs cider vinegar
2 tbs cornstarch
2 tbs cold water

Place chicken in crock pot.  Mix next 4 ingredients and pour over chicken.  Cook on high for about 2 1/2-3 hours or until chicken is fully cooked.  Take chicken out of crock pot and place in oven to keep warm then mix last 2 ingredients.  Then pour into remaining ingredients cover and heat through.  Let cook for about 30 minutes or until thickened.  Put chicken back in and heat through.

I used the thinly sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts and it was perfect for the kids because it cooked evenly and wasn't thick big pieces.
Yummy especially with rice and broccoli.
Aubs

Soup

I love this soup here is the recipe from this http://www.melskitchencafe.com/ blog.

White bean chili

pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 medium onion, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder or 2 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced
1 tablespoon oil
2 cans (15 1/2 ounces each) Great Northern Beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) chicken broth
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies (if you like less kick, add just one can)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup whipping cream
Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)

In a large saucepan, saute chicken, onion and garlic powder (or fresh garlic, if using) in oil until chicken is no longer pink. Add beans, broth, chilies and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in sour cream and cream. Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired. Serve immediately. This is especially good served with tortilla chips.

http://www.melskitchencafe.com/2008/09/creamy-white-chili.html

Southwest Chicken

Prep and cooking time was less than 20 minutes.

1 package of boneless skinless chicken breasts thinly sliced (walmart has chicken that is trimmed and ready, premium thinly sliced)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tsp of chili powder (I used a little bit more)
2 cloves of garlic minced
1/2 tsp dried oregano

Turn broiler on high. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray (pam works best). Place chicken on cookie sheet. Mix all the other ingredients in a small bowl. Lightly brush the tops of the chicken breasts with mixture, saving some of the mixture. Place in broiler about 4-6 below broiler for 6 minutes. Flip chicken and brush the other side of chicken. Place back in broiler for another 6 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Ready to serve. Very yummy and quick to make. Serve with veggies and black beans or rice and enjoy.

Aubs

Meatball Tortellini

Easy and quick if you are busy for the night. Kids love it and yummy.

1 package (16 ounces) frozen California-blend veggies
1 package (14 ounces) frozen cooked Italian meatballs
1 package of frozen cheese tortellini
2 cans cream of mushroom
2 1/4 cups of water
1 teaspoon Creole seasoning

In slow cooker combine first 3 ingredients. In a large bowl mix next three ingredients and pour over mixture in cooker and mix well. Cover and set cooker on low for about 5 hours. You could also cook on high the first hour or 2 and then set to low temp. Once veggies are tender and tortellini is cooked serve and enjoy.

If you are feeding Mike and Erin this is one of his favorites. He has asked me to make it for him when he was coming for the big game.

Aubs

Orange Julius

Orange Julius

       6 oz. frozen orange juice concentrate
       1 cup milk
       1 cup water
       1/2 cup sugar or (1/4 cup regular sugar and 1/4 cup powdered sugar)
       1 tsp. vanilla extract
       10-11 ice cubes

1. Combine all ingredients except ice cubes in blender.

2. Blend for about 1-2 minutes, adding ice cubes one at a time. ~Dani

Strawberry Romaine Salad

Strawberry Romaine Salad

Ingredients:
       1/4 C sugar
       1/3 C slivered almonds
       1 bunch romaine, torn
       2 C halved fresh strawberries
       1/2 small red onion, chopped

Creamy Poppy Seed Dressing:
       1/4 C mayonnaise
       2 Tbl sugar
       1 Tbl sour cream
       1 Tbl milk
       2 1/4 tsp cider vinegar
       1 1/2 tsp poppy seeds

Directions
~In a small heavy skillet over medium-low heat, cook and stir sugar until melted and caramel in color, about 10 minutes. Stir in almonds until coated. Spread on foil to cool; break into small pieces.

~ In a large bowl, combine romaine, onion and strawberries. Combine the dressing ingredients; drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with coated almonds. ~Dani   

Red Chicken and Fried Rice

Red Chicken

4       Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
1 C   Ketchup
1 C   Brown Sugar
1 C   White Distilled Vinegar
1       Onion Sliced (optional)
1       Lemon Sliced

Place chicken in single layer in sprayed baking dish. Place one slice of lemon and one slice of onion on each peace. Combine ketchup, brown sugar and vinegar. Pour over meat. Bake at 350* for 45-60 minutes. Serve with rice.


Fried Rice.

3        Scrambled Eggs
2        Carrots (finely grated)
1/2     White onion (finely chopped)
3/4 C  Frozen Peas
1/2 C  Butter
2        Garlic Cloves (crushed)
2 C    White Rice (Not Instant)

In small amount of olive oil saute carrots and onions until clear.
Add frozen peas and cook until soft.
In a separate pan cook rice then add to onion and pea mixture.
Scramble three eggs finely chop and add to rice mixture.
Melt 1/2 cup butter, add crushed garlic cloves to butter, stir and add to rice.
Mix all together well, add soy sauce to taste and Enjoy. ~Dani