Yummiest SweenN'Sour Chicken

This is one of my MOST favorite chicken recipes and for sure my favorite sweetN'sour!

• 3 large chicken breast
• corn starch
• 1 egg beaten with tbsp. water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup vinegar
• 1/3 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 1 tsp. garlic salt
• 2 tbsp. soy sauce

Cut chicken into pieces. Dip in corn starch then into beaten egg. Fry in hot oil until golden brown. Place in a casserole dish. In bowl combine sugar, vinegar, ketchup, chicken broth, garlic salt, and soy sauce. Microwave for a few minuets. Pour over chicken.

BAKE at 350 for 30-40 minuets

Broiled Parmesan Tilapia

We LOVE fish and we LOVED this! Plus it FAST and EASY to make!

• 2 lbs. Tilapia fillets
• 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 3 Tbsp mayo
• 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp. dried basil
• 1/4 tsp. ground pepper
• 1/8 tsp onion salt
• 1/8 tsp celery salt

Preheat broiler. Grease broiling pan or line with aluminum foil.
In small bowl mix together all ingredients except Tilapia. Set aside.
Arrange fillets on pan and broil a few inches from heat for 4-5 min. Flip fish over and broil a few more minuets. Remove fillets from oven and coat with mixture on the top side. Broil Tilapia for 2 more minuets or until fish flake easily. Don't overcook.

Sweet and Sour Meatballs

This is a yummy main dish or a great appetizer.

• 2 lbs ground beef
• chopped onion
  
• 1 cup oats
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 1/4 tsp. salt
• pepper
• 1 1/2 & 2 tsp. Worcestershire
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/3 cup vinegar
• 4 tsp. ketchup
• 1/2 cup BBQ sauce

Combine ground beef, onion, oats, eggs, salt and pepper, 1 1/2 Worcestershire, and milk. Form into balls about 1 1/2 inch in diameter. Place in a 9x13 (equals about 24 balls). In a bowl, combine brown sugar, vinegar, ketchup, BBQ, and 2 tsp Worcestershire. Pour over meat balls.

Bake at 350 for 40-45 min.

Crispy Ranch Chicken

This is my go to recipe when I don't have a lot of time but want a lot of flavor from the same old lame chicken!

• 2 cups Frosted flakes (don't be shy by the frosted-ness, it adds tons of FLAVOR)
• 1/2 C grated Parmesan Cheese
• 1 pkg. ranch dressing mix
• garlic salt
• 2 egg whites beaten
• 8 chicken thighs

Sprinkle garlic salt over chicken a hour to right before assembling. Combine the cereal, Parmesan, and ranch dressing in a bowl. In another bowl place egg whites. Dip chicken in egg whites and then in cereal mix and coat evenly. Arrange chicken on a baking sheet.
BAKE at 350 for 25-30 min.

Kylie's CREAMY Alfredo

I started with a recipe that I found when I was first married. Then over the last 3 years I have made so many adjustments and changes it has become my own recipe that makes Brandon's mouth water when I tell him it's whats for dinner... one of our favorites!

• 6 Tbsp. butter
• 4 Tbsp. flour
• 1 Pint (2 cups) whipped cream
• 1 cup milk
• 1tsp. garlic salt
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 Cup Parmesan cheese
• parsley

Melt butter in sauce pan. Add flour to make a nice paste. Then add milk and whipped cream cook over medium heat till thickened. Stirring continually. Add garlic salt and salt and pepper (don't be afraid of all the salt). Cook for 1 more minuet, remove from heat, and add Parmesan cheese and parsley.

Use this for pizza sauce or pour it over some noodles, either way it's a great Alfredo!

Chicken Taco Soup

I LOVE this taco soup recipe. It's easy, full of FLAVOR, very yummy, and everyone in the family will love it!

• 4-5 Chicken Breast
• 1 med. onion
• 1 pkg. taco seasoning
• 1 tsp. cumin
• S&P to taste
  
• 1 8 oz. can tomato sauce
• 3-4 Cups chicken broth
  
• 1 can of corn
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 can green chilies
• 1 can kidney beans
• 1 can black beans
• Grated cheese and sour cream for topping.

Now here is the hard part... you put it all in a crock pot and cook it on low for 5-6 hours or until chicken is cooked. Shred the chicken with about a hour left so it's moist and absorbed all the good flavor!
This soup goes a long way so if you have LOTS of leftovers, freeze it and when you want to feed it to your family again, put in a large pot and let cook till thawed and bubbling.

Meatball subs

1 lb. Hamburger
2 tsp. minced garlic
1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
2-3 tbsp. finely chopped parsley
1/4 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
2 eggs
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
Salt and Pepper

Sauce:
1 bottle Ragu or other spaghetti sauce
2 tbsp. Oregano
1 tbsp. Johnny's Garlic seasoning or 1-2 tsp. garlic salt

Preheat oven to 450*
Combine hamburger and other ingredients (excluding the sauce ingredients) in a large bowl. Roll meat into 1 inch balls and place on non-stick cookie sheet. Place in preheated oven and cook for 10-12 minutes.
While meatballs are cooking prepare sauce in a large pan and let simmer on low. Once meatballs are done add them to the sauce and continue simmering for 5 minutes.

Cut 4-5 hoagie buns or sub rolls lengthwise. Scoop out half of bottom part of bread to make a bed for meatballs to sit in. Place 3-4 meatballs with sauce on buns. Sprinkle with your choice of cheese (Mozzarella, Provolone, Swiss, Italian blend, etc.) Place buns on cookie sheet and put under broiler for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Watch closely so it doesn't burn!

Enjoy! These are delicious. :)

Chicken salad sandwiches

This is a family favorite. I like to make this for almost any occasion. Lunch, dinner, showers, luncheons, picnics etc. It is oh so yummy!


2 large or 3 medium chicken breasts; cooked and cubed. (I think this way tastes much better than the canned chicken!)
1 cup red grapes, cut if half
1 cup chopped celery
*1/2- 3/4 cup toasted slivered almonds (opt.)
1 cup Craisens
1- 1 1/2 cups mayo (or enough to coat)

Mix all together in a bowl and refrigerate 2-3 hours. Serve on butter croissants, rolls or your favorite sandwich bread.

*To toast your almonds place them in a small pan with 1 tbsp. sugar on medium heat. Stir continuously until golden brown. Remove immediately and let them cool on a paper towel.

Chicken Siesta Stew

I found this recipe somewhere? Then lost it... then came up with my own similar version. It's easy and full of flavor.
What you will need:

• 2 cups chicken broth
• 4 boneless, skinless, chicken breast
• 1 can stewed tomatoes, drained
  
• 1 can diced green chilies
  
• 1 can pinto beans, drained
  
• 1 can corn, drained
• 1 Tbsp. Orange juice
• 2 Tbsp. crushed garlic
• 1 Tbsp. cumin
• 1 tsp. red cayenne pepper (use only 1/2 tsp. if your family doesn't like it spicy)
• S & P
  

Add everything into crock pot and cook on low for 4-6 hours. Shred chicken before serving.

*** If you like your stew chunky add 2 cans instead on one for veggies and beans.

Portobello Pork Chops

The title alone says it all AND it's easy!

What you need:

• 4 bone-in (or not, whatever you prefer) pork rib or lion chops 3/4 inch thick
• 1 1/2 cup mild chunky salsa
• 1 cup chopped portobella mushrooms
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 Tbsp. maple syrup
• 1/2 Cup fresh parsley

Heat oven to 375

Spoon salsa on the bottom of baking dish. Arrange pork chops on top of salsa. Combine mushrooms, cheese, and syrup in medium bowl. Spoon over chops.
Bake, uncovered, for 25- 30 min. Sprinkle with Parsley.
Serve chops with salsa mixture.

Island Pineapple Pork Chops

Yummy, can be HOT or Sweet, depending on your taste.

What you will need:

• 4 boneless pork chops 1/2 inch thick
• 4 tsp. Jamaican Jerk seasoning
• 1/3 cup hot pepper jelly *** if this is too hot for the family sub in apricot Jam for a sweeter flavor
• 2 Tbsp. pineapple juice
• 1 tsp. minced ginger

Coat chops with jerk seasonings; set aside for 5 min.
Meanwhile, microwave jelly, pineapple juice, and ginger on high for 45 sec. or until melted. Grill pork over med.-high heat for 5 -6 min per side, turn once. Baste frequently with glaze.

Thai Chicken

Even if your not a fan of Thai inspired cooking, this is a great recipe to open your horizons to a different dish. My family, yes even Jackie, has loved it.

What you will need:

• 1 1/2 lbs. chicken breast cut into 1 inch peices
  
• 2 Tbsp. Thai seasonings (I have only found this at Smith's in a paste, worked just as well)
• 1 tsp. crushed garlic
• 1 cup sauteed mushrooms
• 1 (16 oz.) pkg. frozen cut green beans
• 1/4 cup chicken broth stock
• 1 can coconut milk
• 1 lemon zested
• freshly chopped cilantro, garnish

season chicken with Thai seasoning, set a side.
in med-high heat skillet, add chicken, garlic, and mushrooms. Saute until chicken is cooked through, about 8-10 min.
Add green beans, chicken stock, coconut milk, and lemon zest.
bring to a boil then let simmer about 8 min., stir occasionally

Chicken Tacos

Super easy, full of flavor, and great left overs as well. This is a must have for your recipes.

What you will need:

• 4 chicken breasts
• 1 can black beans
• 1 can corn
• 1 package taco seasoning mix

Mix all together and throw it in a crock pot for 6-8 hours. Shred chicken before serving. Serve on top of tortillas with:

• Lettuce
• tomato
  
• sour cream
• cheese
• olives

whatever you can think of!!!

*** My families personal fav is those uncooked tortillas from Costco. It takes seconds to cook them and they are fresh and delicious. I know you can also get them at Macey's as well.

Country Mustard Rubbed Pork Chops

Who would have thought of mustard and pork chops? It so yummy, your whole family will love it!

What you need:

• 1/2 cup dijon mustard
• 2 tsp. herb garden seasonings
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. honey
• 1/2 Tbsp. crushed garlic
• 1 Tbsp. freshly chopped parsley
• 1 1/2 lbs. thick cut boneless pork chops

In small bowl combine all ingredients. Reserve a 1/4 of the mixture for serving. Transfer mustard mix into a bag and let pork sit at least a hour or overnight. Grill 6-7 min. per side.

Beef Stew

1-2 pounds beef stew meat (or you can use bottom round or cubed round steak, like I did)
1 small onion, diced
2 cups diced celery
2 cups baby carrots
3 small potatoes, cubed
1 1/2- 2 (14 oz.) cans beef broth
1 can tomato soup
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
seasonings of choice (I used garlic seasoning and salt and pepper)
2 tbsp. flour

Combine all ingredients into crock pot. Cook on low for 8-10 hours. Check an hour before serving. If its not thick enough add a little more flour and turn on high for 1/2 hour- 1 hour.

Beef Stroganoff

• 1 1/2 pounds cubed round steak, cut into thin strips
• salt
• pepper
• garlic powder
  
• All-purpose flour
  
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
  
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 (10 3/4-ounce) can beef broth
• 1 (10 3/4-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
• salt and black pepper
• 1 cup sour cream
• Cooked egg noodles

Season the steak strips with salt and pepper and garlic powder. Then dust with flour. In a large skillet, quickly brown them on both sides in the olive oil and butter. Remove the steak from the pan. Add the onion slices and mushrooms to the pan drippings. Saute for a few minutes, until the onion is tender. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon flour. Put the steak back into the pan with the onion and mushrooms. Add the mushroom soup and beef broth. Cook over low heat for about 30 minutes, covered. Adjust seasoning to taste, adding salt and pepper, as needed. Stir in the sour cream the last few minutes, right before you serve. Serve over cooked noodles.

*recipe comes from food network, by Paula Deen

Slow cooker Ranch Pork Chops

6 boneless (or bone-in) pork chops
1 dry packet mix of Ranch dressing
1 can cream of chicken soup

Place pork chops in a slow cooker. Mix chicken soup and ranch dressing mix together and place over pork chops. Cook on low 6-8 hours. Remove pork chops and using remaining dressing in the crock pot as a gravy over the pork chops. The dressing is also great if its served over mashed potatoes with the pork chops. YUM!!

Easy Ranch Chicken

1 chicken breast per person. (I use 3 Kirkland brand chicken breasts and cut them lengthwise; they're pretty big. That will feed my family of four- with a little extra!!)
1-1/2 cups Ranch dressing
1-1/2 cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs

Put ranch in one bowl and bread crumbs in another. Dip chicken in ranch and then in bread crumbs. Place in a greased 9 x 13 in. baking dish. Place in a preheated 375* oven and cook for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through.

Super EASY and the ranch makes it very flavorful and DELICIOUS!!

Awesome Grilled Cheese with any kind of Soup

So I have never posted anything, even though the thought has always been there in the back of my mind, so here is to my first post, hopefully you like it enough to try it.

Winter is always a great time to have soup. I remember always having the usual of tomato soup with grilled cheese. So instead I decided to mix it up a little bit. I love the Bear Creek Soups and I like to add a little bit more to it, you know the suggestion part on the back of there packages. But what I really did to mix it up was with the grilled cheese. At Costco there is this awesome stuff called Johnny's Garlic Spread. I always use it with pasta night and just use plain bread or whatever. It is so easy, just add butter and wala you are done.

So I made the spread mixed and ready to use. Spread it over the bread and starting thinking, why don't I add more than just American to this. I knew that my kids would just want the American, but I love different things, so I used what I had which was Provolone, Swiss and American.

Can I just tell you it was delicious. So if you want something different to try, I swear you will love this, in fact my husband came home didn't want to eat and I just made him try a taste and he then all of a sudden got hungry.

Baked Ziti

This recipe was soooo yummy. It's a must try. I found this on another person's blog and thought I would give it a try. I would do a few things differently so I'll post her recipe and then a few of my own added suggestions.


1lb ground beef
1 cup onion (chopped)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 (32 ounce) jar meatless spaghetti sauce
1 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon oregano
1 (16 oz) package ziti pasta (cooked and drained)
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large skillet add ground beef, onions and garlic. Cook over medium high heat stirring frequently until the beef is browned. Stir in spaghetti sauce, chicken broth and oregano. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

2. Stir in 1 cup of sauce into the cooked ziti noodles. Spoon ½ of the ziti mixture into a 13×9” baking dish. Sprinkle 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese and ½ cup parmesan cheese over the top of the ziti mixture. Top with 2 cups of the sauce, then add remaining ziti mixture and top that with the remaining sauce.

3. Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes remove from oven, uncover and sprinkle the top with the remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Return to over and bake for 10 minutes or until the cheese has melted.

*I would definitely add more garlic to this recipe and SALT and PEPPER. It needs an added kick. You could even do the minced garlic like it calls for and then add 1-2 tsp. garlic salt and 1-2 tsp. pepper. Also, an Italian Cheese blend would go perfectly with this dish.