Wednesday, June 17, 2009

The Yummiest Salad Ever

Salad:

2-3 Heads of Romaine Lettuce
Fresh Strawberries
1-2 Cans of Mandarin Oranges
1 Package of Slivered Almonds, Caramelized
(To caramelize, over medium heat, melt 2 Tbsp Butter in pan. Add 1/2 c Sugar and Almonds. Heat until brown and caramelized.)
1/2 lb Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
2-3 Cans Chicken, Shredded

Dressing:

2 Tbsp Poppy Seeds
3/4 c Apple Cider Vinegar
2 c Salad Oil
1 Small Onion
2 Tbsp Mustard
2 tsp Salt
1 c Sugar

Put all ingredients in blender and blend very well. Refrigerate.

Note: This makes about 2 bottles of dressing.
Note 2: The dressing sounds gross, but it is the most delicious thing you will ever taste!!

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Hawiian Haystacks!

Simple. Tasty. Hot, cold, soft, and crunchy all in one? ALOHA!

3-4 chicken breasts
2 cans Cream of Chicken Soup
1 can Chicken broth (2 cups)
cooked rice- enough for the family!
Toppings: fresh diced tomato, pineapple chunks, chow mein noodles, chopped celery, green onion, coconut, etc.

In a crock pot, combine chicken breasts, cream of chicken soup, and chicken broth. Cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or until chicken is done and pulls apart easily. Shred the chicken inside the crock pot.
Serve chicken gravy over rice and add your favorite toppings! YUM!

Thursday, June 4, 2009

Spinach & Artichoke Dip


This is a delicious recipe, and so easy!

16 oz cream cheese
Parmesan cheese
Artichoke hearts (best if marinated-you can get it at any grocery store-drain the juices)
Small package of frozen spinach (cut, not whole leaf)
Whipping cream

All you really need to do is mix it all together and heat it up.

You can cook this a couple of ways. I usually do it in a crock pot. Some do it in the oven, using a glass casserole dish. There is no rhyme or reason how to cook it. One way is just as good as the other.

It's all to taste-minus the cream cheese and spinach. If you like artichoke hearts, use the entire bottle. I usually use half of the tiny whipping cream carton.

If you have questions let me know.