Strawberry/ Blueberry Salad

Strawberry/Blueberry Salad

1 pkg spinach

1 large head red leaf lettuce or romaine (or both)

1/2 cup red bell peppers

1 purple onion sliced

1/2 cup bacon fried & cut up

small package strawberries (cut up)

pkg blueberries

wonton paper cut up into strips and fry in oil (add just before serving)

cashews (melt butter and sugar in pan and coat cashews. Lay out to cool)

Dressing

2 T red wine vinegar

3 T sugar

1/2 t dry mustard

1/2 t salt

1/2 cup strawberry or raspberry jam

1/2 cup oil

blend together and add oil last

Pour over salad and enjoy.

I think this is great with avocados too.

My MIL made this and everyone raved and now you all get the recipe too. Wahoo!

Fudge in a bag

Fun for kids!!

Individual Package

2 oz. Powder Sugar (1/2 cup)

1 Tbsp. Butter

2 Tsp. Cream Cheese

Dash of Vanilla

2 Tsp. Cocoa

Directions:

Place all ingredients in a sandwich sized zipper bag.  Squeeze out all air.  Squish and mush the bag until all ingredients are weel mixed and there is a creamy consistancy.  Add any flavors or treats if desired (raisens, m&m's, peanut butter, chopped nuts, etc).

Supersized 

1 lb. Powder Sugar

1/4 cup Butter

1  3oz. pkg Cream Cheese

1/2 Tsp. Vanilla 

1/3 C. Cocoa

Fruit Salsa

Fruit Salsa

2 Kiwis peeled & diced

2 Golden delicious apples - peeled, cored & diced

8 ounces of raspberries

1 pound of strawberries

2 T of white sugar

1 T of brown sugar

3 T of fruit preserves, any flavor. (I like raspberry jam)

In a large bowl, thoroughly mix kiwis, apples, raspberries, strawberries, white sugar, brown sugar, and fruit preserves. Cover and chill in fridge at least 15 minutes before serving.

Use "crustos" from Taco Time for the chips. You can get a bucket at the Eastbay store for $10 or the AF store for $15 with your own bucket. enjoy!

Chicken Enchiladas

These are really easy and my family LOVES it!

Chicken Enchiladas

3-4 Chicken Breasts

1 can Cream of Chicken soup

1 cup Sour Cream

1/2 can Green Enchilada Sauce (I usually use 3/4 unless I double it, then I just use 1 can)

Boil chicken, shred and mix everything together- heat on medium until hot.  Roll in a tortilla, add a little more chicken mixture on top, sprinkle with cheese.  Microwave or put it in the oven  until cheese is melted.

Crock Pot Cooking Tips

Crock Pot Cooking Tips

* You can spray the inside with cooking spray for easier clean-up.

* Don't lift the lid, it will add 30 minutes to the cooking time. It doesn't need to be stirred. If you own a round crock pot you can spin the lid to get the condensation off and see inside.

* You can use frozen meat (except turkey). It takes 2 hours longer on high and 4-6 hours longer on low. I think it's juicier. This can also help you stretch the time if you're going to be for longer than the recipe calls for.

* 1 hour on high = 2 to 2 1/2 on low

* Carrots and potatoes take longer. Put them on the bottom next to the heat source.

* You can choose cheaper cuts of meat. The crock pot will make them nice and tender. I think a longer time on low works better than cooking on high for this. Especially if you cook from frozen.

* Ground beef needs to be precooked before adding it to a recipe.

* You'll need very little water since it doesn't cook off.

* You can make up your recipe the night before (not rice or pasta) and keep the removable crock in the refrigerator. Then start it in the morning.

Crock Pot Chicken Fajitas

Crock pot Chicken Fajitas

by: Renae Arnell

5 boneless chicken breasts

1 onion, sliced thin

1 red or green bell pepper, sliced

(when I double I use one of each)

Sauce:

1 clove garlic, pressed (or 1/8tsp. minced)

2 tbsp chopped green chiles (canned)

1-2 tsp. chili powder, to taste

1/2 tsp ground cumin

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 c or less vegetable oil

1 tbsp lemon juice

Place whole breasts in crock pot. Top with onion and peppers. Combine sauce ingredients and pour over meat. Cover and cook on low for about 6-7 hours until meat is tender. Using 2 forks, shred the chicken (do not remove from crock). Cover, turn crock pot to warm or off and allow about 30 minutes for chicken to soak up most of the liquid. serve in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings.

Chicken Pasta Salad

Okay! I know it has been a long time since I have posted, but I will be better this summer.

I will start off with the delicious meal I made for dinner tonight. It was really easy and My family and I loved it! I took a recipe that looked good and added to it and you can do the same.
 

Chicken Pasta Salad

1-2 cups rotini pasta

1 cucumber cubed

1 tomato cubed

1/2 cup cashews

1/4 cup poppyseed dressing

1/4 cup caesar dressing

1/2 cup grapes halved

1/2 cup strawberries

2 chicken breasts cubed

I boiled my pasta and ran it under cold water until it was cold.  I then combined all the other ingredients.  Mixed well and enjoyed!