This is another recipe that I don't want to lose!
Last night I got everything ready to make fajitas for dinner (thawed frozen chicken, cut up onions and bell peppers, you know...EVERYTHING) when I realized that I didn't have any of the fajita seasoning packets from the grocery store. Not wanting to load all the kids in the van and then lug them to the store, I just did an internet search for a seasoning recipe. I found this one, and it was delicious!
FAJITA SEASONING MIX:
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/4-1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper (I used 1/4 tsp and Aaron thought it could use some more heat)
1/4 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. sugar
1 chicken bullion cube, crushed
To make the fajitas, heat 1 TBS oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound chicken or beef (I seasoned my chicken with garlic salt before cooking), and cook completely and drain excess fat. Add 1/2 cup water and 2-3 tsp. fajita seasoning mix (I used 3 tsp., plus some extra cumin- because I really like the flavor). Add one bell pepper, cut into strips, and one onion, cut into thin strips, cooking 2-3 minutes until veggies are crisp-tender. Serve with your family's favorite toppings!
If you want to visit the site that this recipe came from, the link is: http://cookingtipoftheday.blogspot.com/2009/05/recipe-fajita-seasoning.html
They suggest making it in large batches so it is always on hand, and I think I am going to do just that!
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Orange Rolls (EASY)
I kid you not these are super easy! Seriously, they taste just as good as the homemade stuff, actually I think I like these better. Go make them and find out for yourself. I promise you wont be disappointed.
12 Rhodes dinner rolls, thawed, but still cold.
1 orange rind, grated
½ c. sugar
¼ c. butter, melted
Citrus glaze:
1 c. powdered sugar
1 tbsp. butter, melted
3 tbsp. orange juice
½ tsp. vanilla extract
Mix grated orange rind with sugar. Roll each roll in melted butter and then in rind/sugar mixture. Place on baking sheet sprayed with non- stick cooking spray. Cover with plastic wrap and let double in size. Remove wrap. Bake at 350 , 15-20 minutes. Remove from pan and place on cooling rack. Brush with citrus glaze while still warm.
12 Rhodes dinner rolls, thawed, but still cold.
1 orange rind, grated
½ c. sugar
¼ c. butter, melted
Citrus glaze:
1 c. powdered sugar
1 tbsp. butter, melted
3 tbsp. orange juice
½ tsp. vanilla extract
Mix grated orange rind with sugar. Roll each roll in melted butter and then in rind/sugar mixture. Place on baking sheet sprayed with non- stick cooking spray. Cover with plastic wrap and let double in size. Remove wrap. Bake at 350 , 15-20 minutes. Remove from pan and place on cooling rack. Brush with citrus glaze while still warm.
Pancakes From Scratch
Megan had a pancake night at her house, and these pancakes are so fluffy. Kathy and janae make these for some boys at college and they'll be sure to come back for more:)!
1 1/2 cup white or whole wheat flour
2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
3 tbsp. sugar
1 egg
1 1/4 milk (I do Vanilla Soy Milk)
3 tbsp. butter
Sift flour, mix and sift all dry ingredients. Beat eggs, add milk and butter. Mix liquid with dry ingredients slowly so there will be no lumps.
1 1/2 cup white or whole wheat flour
2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
3 tbsp. sugar
1 egg
1 1/4 milk (I do Vanilla Soy Milk)
3 tbsp. butter
Sift flour, mix and sift all dry ingredients. Beat eggs, add milk and butter. Mix liquid with dry ingredients slowly so there will be no lumps.
Scooby Snacks
My friend Megan just sent me a few of her recipes that I requested from her. Anything I taste of Megan's is always delicious, and the recipes are usually pretty simple. I am posting on here so, because it's such easy access, and to share with you ladies!
INGREDIENTS
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup sugar
1 cup peanut butter
6 cups Kellogg's® Rice Krispies® cereal or Kellogg's® Cocoa Krispies™ cereal
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate morsels
1 cup butterscotch chips
DIRECTIONS
Place corn syrup and sugar into 3-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until sugar dissolves and mixture begins to boil. Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter. Mix well. Add Kellogg's® Rice Krispies® cereal. Stir until well coated. Press mixture into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Set aside.
Melt chocolate and butterscotch chips together in 1-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly. Spread evenly over cereal mixture. Let stand until firm. Cut into 2 x 1-inch bars when cool.
INGREDIENTS
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup sugar
1 cup peanut butter
6 cups Kellogg's® Rice Krispies® cereal or Kellogg's® Cocoa Krispies™ cereal
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate morsels
1 cup butterscotch chips
DIRECTIONS
Place corn syrup and sugar into 3-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until sugar dissolves and mixture begins to boil. Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter. Mix well. Add Kellogg's® Rice Krispies® cereal. Stir until well coated. Press mixture into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Set aside.
Melt chocolate and butterscotch chips together in 1-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly. Spread evenly over cereal mixture. Let stand until firm. Cut into 2 x 1-inch bars when cool.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Watermelon Salsa
I can not ever find this recipe when I want to make it. So, I will put it here so it can live on forever!
2 cups finely chopped, seeded watermelon
juice of 1 lime
1 jalapeno, minced
2 TBS minced red onion
2 TBS chopped cilantro
1 TBS chopped parsley
1/8 tsp gingerroot (I use the powdered stuff you can get in the spice section of your grocery store)
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
Combine all ingredients and mix gently. Let stand 30 minutes to blend flavors. (Adjust salt and pepper to taste.)
2 cups finely chopped, seeded watermelon
juice of 1 lime
1 jalapeno, minced
2 TBS minced red onion
2 TBS chopped cilantro
1 TBS chopped parsley
1/8 tsp gingerroot (I use the powdered stuff you can get in the spice section of your grocery store)
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
Combine all ingredients and mix gently. Let stand 30 minutes to blend flavors. (Adjust salt and pepper to taste.)
Friday, September 4, 2009
Cafe Rio Burritos
Ingredients
1 lb. Long grain rice
1 bunch Cilantro, chopped
2 Limes (just the juice)
3 cloves Garlic
4 cups Water
1 Packet Hidden Valley Ranch
1 cup Buttermilk
3 Tomatillos (chopped up)
2 cloves Garlic
1 cup Fresh Cilantro
1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
Lime juice
5-6 pounds Pork tenderloin
1 16-oz Jar salsa
1 can Coke (regular, not diet)
2 c Brown sugar
Preparation:
These burritos have three main parts: the rice, the pork and the dressing.
The first 5 ingredients are for the rice. To prepare add teaspoon of oil in skillet. Add rice and cilantro and garlic and saute for 3-4 minutes. Put mixture into rice cooker and add 4 cups of water and lime juice. Turn on rice cooker!
From the ranch packet to the lime juice is the dressing. Put all ingredients in a blender and blend.
Place the pork tenderloin(s) in a crock pot. Fill with water just until the top of the pork is covered. Cook on high, 5 1/2 hours. Carefully remove the pork from the pot and empty the water, then rinse and dry the pot. Shred the pork and put it back into the crock pot. Add all the other ingredients and cook another 3 1/2 hours on high.
Add black beans, monterey jack cheese, and La Victoria Green taco sauce and large tortillas (uncooked tortillas from costco are the best with it) and you're set!
1 lb. Long grain rice
1 bunch Cilantro, chopped
2 Limes (just the juice)
3 cloves Garlic
4 cups Water
1 Packet Hidden Valley Ranch
1 cup Buttermilk
3 Tomatillos (chopped up)
2 cloves Garlic
1 cup Fresh Cilantro
1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
Lime juice
5-6 pounds Pork tenderloin
1 16-oz Jar salsa
1 can Coke (regular, not diet)
2 c Brown sugar
Preparation:
These burritos have three main parts: the rice, the pork and the dressing.
The first 5 ingredients are for the rice. To prepare add teaspoon of oil in skillet. Add rice and cilantro and garlic and saute for 3-4 minutes. Put mixture into rice cooker and add 4 cups of water and lime juice. Turn on rice cooker!
From the ranch packet to the lime juice is the dressing. Put all ingredients in a blender and blend.
Place the pork tenderloin(s) in a crock pot. Fill with water just until the top of the pork is covered. Cook on high, 5 1/2 hours. Carefully remove the pork from the pot and empty the water, then rinse and dry the pot. Shred the pork and put it back into the crock pot. Add all the other ingredients and cook another 3 1/2 hours on high.
Add black beans, monterey jack cheese, and La Victoria Green taco sauce and large tortillas (uncooked tortillas from costco are the best with it) and you're set!
Monday, July 20, 2009
Chicken Pasta Salad
Fun in the Sun
(Chicken Pasta Salad)
Ingredients
• One box tri-colored rotini
• One 16 oz bottle Ken's Lite Northern Italian with Basil and Romano salad dressing
• 1 pound grilled chicken strips
• 2 carrots chopped
• 1 fresh tomato, cut up
• fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup black olives
• Pinch of salt and pepper
• Few shakes Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Cook rotini until done. Rinse pasta in cold water. Mix pasta in a big bowl with salad dressing, grilled chicken strips, carrots, fresh tomatoes, fresh parsley, black olives, salt and pepper. Top with Parmesan cheese.
Notes: This recipe is extra quick and easy! You can easily cut up the vegetables in the amount of time it takes the pasta to cook, and once everything is mixed, you're ready to munch!
Number of Servings: 6-10
(Chicken Pasta Salad)
Ingredients
• One box tri-colored rotini
• One 16 oz bottle Ken's Lite Northern Italian with Basil and Romano salad dressing
• 1 pound grilled chicken strips
• 2 carrots chopped
• 1 fresh tomato, cut up
• fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup black olives
• Pinch of salt and pepper
• Few shakes Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Cook rotini until done. Rinse pasta in cold water. Mix pasta in a big bowl with salad dressing, grilled chicken strips, carrots, fresh tomatoes, fresh parsley, black olives, salt and pepper. Top with Parmesan cheese.
Notes: This recipe is extra quick and easy! You can easily cut up the vegetables in the amount of time it takes the pasta to cook, and once everything is mixed, you're ready to munch!
Number of Servings: 6-10
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