Sunday, July 19, 2009

CHICKEN FAJITA IN TACO SHELL

I really wanted to make some burritos and I end up making these yummy tacos. The ingredients are:
2 cooked and chopped chicken breast,(2 halves)
1 medium sliced onion,
1 sliced red bell pepper,
1 sliced green bell pepper,
2 minced garlic gloves,
1/2 teaspoon red crushed pepper,
1 teaspoon taco seasoning,
1/2 teaspoon salt,
1 tablespoon olive oil,
1 cup sour cream,
taco shells;
DIRECTIONS:
Heat oil; stir fry onion, garlic and peppers for 2 minutes on high heat; add seasonings (taco seasoning, salt and crushed pepper) stir in chicken and cook for additional 2 minutes; turn of heat. Spoon chicken mixture into taco shells and top with sour cream; serve warm!

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Saturday, July 18, 2009

GREAT GRAPE PIE

INGREDIENTS:
4 eggs,
1 cup sugar,
1 cup flour,
1 cup sour cream,
2 cups seedless grapes,
1 teaspoon vanilla extract,
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel,
1/3 teaspoon salt,
1 teaspoon baking powder,
1 tablespoon butter;
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 375F. Butter baking dish (9 in. round ) and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, using electric mixer,beat eggs on high speed for 1, 2 minutes; add sugar, vanilla, baking powder, lemon peel, salt and sour cream; beat on medium speed for 1,2 minutes.
Add flour and mix until well incorporate. Stir in grapes using a spatula. Pour the mixture into the butter prepared dish and bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until nice and golden brown. Let cool before removing from pan and before slicing it. Dust with powder sugar.
(p.s. this is my own recipe that I just came up with today and I LOVE IT!!!)


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Friday, July 17, 2009

DILL BUTTERMILK BISCUITS

Recipe from Kevin at Closet Cooking
Thank you Kevin!

Dill Buttermilk Biscuits

(makes about 8 biscuits)

Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter (frozen, grated)
3 tablespoons dill (chopped)
1 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons butter (melted)

Directions:
1. Mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a bowl.
2. Mix in the butter and toss until coated in flour.
3. Add the dill and just enough buttermilk to form a sticky dough.
4. Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and form a disc about 1 inch thick.
5. Cut the biscuits out of the dough and place on a baking sheet.
6. Brush the melted butter on top of the biscuits.
7. Bake in a preheated 425F oven until golden brown, about 18-20 minutes.
p.s. I just add some mozzarella cheese on top before baking!



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Thursday, July 16, 2009

LIME MOUSSE VANILLA CUPCAKES


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PAN FRIED CHICKEN WITH CORN, GREEN BEANS, COCKTAIL ONION AND PEPPERS



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LIFE IS LIKE A BOWL OF CHERRIES....OR A BOX OF CHOCOLATE ???

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FRUIT SALAD



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GARLIC LEMON SHRIMP WITH RICE


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EGGPLANT TAPENADE


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BROCCOLI SOUP

INGREDIENTS:
2 cups chopped broccoli,
1 cup diced carrot,
1 cup chopped onion,
1 cup chopped celery,
1 cup diced smoked ham,
1/2 cup rice,
1/2 cup chopped parsley,
1/3 cup cheddar cheese - powder,
1 teaspoon garlic powder,
2 tablespoons Vegeta,
1/4 cup olive oil,
1/4 cup butter,
1/4 cup corn starch,
1/2 teaspoon black pepper;