Sweet and Sour Chicken

I made this last night. I got this recipe from my good friend Jamie. Sauce: 1 1/2 c. sugar 1 1/2 c. catsup 2 T. soy sauce 1 c. crushed pineapple(I used half a can tidbit pineapple and juice) 1/4 c. vinegar Combine all sauce ingredients and heat until sugar is dissolved. Cut up pieces of chicken and coat them in flour(I season the flour with pepper and garlic salt) Brown the chicken in olive oil. Place chicken and sauce in oven @ 350 for about 45 minutes. Serve over rice.

Apple Snicker Salad

6 (2 1/4 ounce) Snickers candy bars, chill and chop

6 apples, cored and chopped into bite sized pieces (Granny Smith and or or Red Delicious)

1 (12 ounce) container Cool Whip

1 (5 ounce) box instant vanilla pudding prepared

 mix together and enjoy

Smores Bars

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
1-1/2 cups crushed graham crackers
2-(7 oz.) jars marshmallow cream
1-1/2 cups flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
Chocolate candy bars

Cream butter, sugar and eggs until light and fluffy. Stir in vanilla, salt and baking powder. Add flour and crushed graham crackers. Line the bottom of a 14" Dutch Oven with parchment paper. Spread 2/3 of the dough mixture and spread on parchment paper in oven. Place chocolate bars evenly over the dough. Cover with marshmallow cream. Spoon remaining dough mixture over chocolate bars. Bake at 350 degrees (21 coals on top; 11 on bottom) for 45-50 minutes.

Cream Cheese Frosting (Steffany's Recipe)

1 6 oz soft crem cheese
1 soft cube real butter
whip until light add  powered sugar about 3/4 of a 2# bag
whip add  salt 3 shakes
1tsp Almond
1/2 tsp vanilla
whip together
add milk if too thick and squeese 1/2 a lemon

Oriental Chicken Salad

1 head of cabbage 1/2 purple 1/2 regular  shredded
1 bunch green onions chopped
1 bag silvered almonds
1 bottled chicken
2 chicken ramen noodles cruched up save spice packs for dressing

Dressing:
1 cup oil
4T. sugar
6T. vinegar
salt and pepper
ramen spice packs

Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes

1 lb. ground beef/sirloin1 onion, chopped1/4 c. steak sauce1 c. beef stock1 green pepper, chopped1 pkg. sliced mushroomsProvolone cheese, cut into slices or pre-slicedSalt & Pepper to taste Buns/Rolls

Preheat broiler.In large skillet over medium-high heat brown the ground beef/sirloin, about 5-6 minutes. Add the onion, green pepper and mushrooms and cook another 3-4 minutes, until they start to get tender. Stir in the steak sauce and beef stock, season with salt and pepper, bring up to a bubble and cook about 2 minutes. Split open rolls, place one slice of cheese on one side and toast under broiler, keep your eye on them so they don't burn! Place a scoopful of the meat on the bottom half of the bun, drizzle with additional steak sauce and place cheesy bun on top! Delish!

Wanna try these!

Cheerio Treats

• 1 c. sugar
• 1 c. corn syrup
• 1 c. creamy peanut butter
• 1 t. vanilla
• 5 c. Cheerios (I used Honey Nut Cheerios)

In a large sauce pan, combine sugar and corn syrup. Bring to boil over medium heat.

Allow mixture to boil for one minute and remove from heat.

Add peanut butter and vanilla to mixture and mix until smooth.

Add Cheerios and mix until all coated.

Drop mixture by spoonful onto waxed paper and allow to cool.

Makes approximately 2 dozen.

Olive Garden Bread Sticks

Dough:
1 1/2 cups warm water
2 Tbs sugar
1 Tbs yeast
1 Tbs salt (yes, the recipe calls for 1 Tablespoon, which I use every time and they turn out great.)
2 Tbs butter, softened
4-5 Cups flour


Topping:
3 Tbs butter melted
sea salt
1/4 tsp garlic powder



For the dough, pour the water into a stand mixer with the sugar and yeast, let that sit and froth for about 10 minutes. Add salt, butter, and 2 cups of flour. Mix the dough on low. Add the rest of the flour a half cup at a time, until dough scrapes the sides of the bowl clean. Mix the dough about 5 minutes on medium speed, until its soft and easy to work with. Roll the dough out into a long log, spray a knife with cooking spray and cut the dough into 12-14 pieces. Roll those pieces into about 6 inch long snakes. Spray 2 large cookie sheets with cooking spray, and lay the breadsticks out leaving about 2 inches between each one. Place them in the oven with the temperature turned to 170 degrees. Let them rise for about 15 minutes, or until doubled in size.( I have also let them sit at room temp until they are doubled in size and then bake them in the oven) Once risen, brush them with the 1 1/2 T of melted butter and sprinkle them with salt. Now preheat the oven to 400 degrees and bake them for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. While they are baking combine the rest of the melted butter with 1/4 t garlic powder. When the breadsticks are golden brown, remove them from the oven and brush them with the butter/garlic mixture.

Instant Oatmeal Mix

•6 cups quick-cooking oats
•1/4 cup sugar
•1/4 cup packed brown sugar
•3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
•1 teaspoon salt
•1 cup dried fruit or nuts, if desired (I used 1/3 cup of each of the following – golden raisins, dried apple, and dried cranberries)*** see note below
In a large bowl, combine all of the above ingredients. Then store in airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 1 month. Makes 14 half cup servings.

To prepare oatmeal:

Place 1/2 cup of mix in a deep microwave-safe bowl. (My cereal bowls worked just fine)

Add 3/4 cup water to the mix and microwave, uncovered, on high for 45 seconds.

Stir and cook 20-50 seconds more (40 seconds worked for me) or until bubbly. Let stand for 1-2 minutes.

Serve with milk, some extra brown sugar, and fresh fruit if desired. Yield: 1 serving

Bourbon Street Chicken

Ingredients
Original recipe makes 4 Servings
2 poundsboneless chicken breasts; cut into bite-size pieces
1 tablespoonolive oil; (1-2)
1 garlic clove; crushed
1/4 teaspoon ginger
3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup apple juice
1/3 cup light brown sugar
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch; (if thick sauce desired)


Bourbon Street Chicken Preparation
Heat oil in a large skillet.
Add chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned.
Remove chicken.
Add remaining ingredients, heating over medium heat until well blended and dissolved.
Add chicken and bring to a hard boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes uncovered.
Serve over hot rice.

Amish Oatmeal (serve with milk )

3C. Oatmeal
1/4C. sugar
1C. milk
2T. melted butter or 1/4 cup applesauce
2 eggs
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp salt
2 tsp vanilla
2tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp cloves
mix together put in buttered 9X13 pan sprinkle with brown sugar

bake at 350 for 25-35 mins