Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Applesauce Puffs

Ingredients:

2 c. Bisquick
3/4 c. sugar (divided)
3 t. cinnamon (divided)
1/2 c. applesauce
1/4 c. milk
1 egg
2 T. oil
5 T. melted butter

Directions:

Combine Bisquick, 1/4c. sugar and 1 t. innamon.
Stir in applesauce, milk, egg and oil until well mixed.
Fill greases muffin pan 2/3 full.
Back at 400 for 10 min.
In a bowl mix 1/2 c. sugar with 2 t. cinnamon.
Dip hot puffs in bowl of melted butter and then in bowl of cinnamon and sugar.

Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Easy Garlic Chicken

Ingredients:

2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 cup diced onion
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
4 tablespoons brown sugar

Directions:

Heat oven to 450°F. Line shallow roasting pan with foil; spray foil with nonstick cooking spray.

Heat oil in small nonstick skillet over medium-low heat until hot. Add garlic; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until garlic begins to soften, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in brown sugar until well mixed.

Place chicken breast halves in sprayed foil-lined pan. Spread garlic mixture evenly over chicken.

Bake at 450°F. for 20 to 30 minutes or until chicken is fork-tender and juices run clear.

One Pot Burrito Bowl

Ingredients:

1 Tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup red bell pepper
1/2 cup diced sweet onion
1 pound lean hamburger
1/3 cup Salsa
1 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 15 oz can corn, drained
1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
1 4 oz can diced green chiles
1 cup rice
1 Tablespoon taco seasoning
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
2 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 cup shredded cheddar/jack cheese
S & P to taste

Optional toppings:

Sour cream
Cilantro
Green Onions
Tomatoes
Avocado

Directions:

In a large pan heat the olive oil over medium heat. Saute the onions and red peppers. Add in hamburger and cook until browned. Stir in salsa, black beans, corn, tomatoes, green chiles, jasmine rice, taco seasoning and chili powder. Pour in chicken stock and then bring to a light boil. Cover the pan and reduce heat to low. Cook for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is all the way cooked.

When rice is done, S&P to taste. Top with your favorite toppings. We like to serve over lettuce in a salad bowl and eat with tortilla chips.