Awesome Chicken Tacos

4 Chicken Breasts
1 packet taco seasoning
Corn Tortillas
1 can refried beans (the cheaper the better)
1 can chili (also, cheaper the better)
grated cheese
diced tomato
sour cream
grated lettuce
avacado
vegetable oil

Cook chicken with taco seasoning according to packet instructions.
Meanwhile, fry tortillas in vegetable oil.
Mix refried beans and chili together in bowl and heat.
Get all the toppings ready and put tacos together however you want--they're supposed to seriously messy but seriously good. =) Travis likes to spread sour cream on the tortilla first but i think the secret is in the beans!

Philly Cheesesteaks

4-6 Hoagie Rolls
Beef steak (any kind will do, but the thinner the better)
1 Green pepper
1/2 Onion
Mushrooms
1 small tub Cream Cheese
Garlic

Slice steak into bite sized pieces, then fry them up with sliced green pepper, onion, and mushrooms. Season with garlic.
Slice hoagie rolls and spread cream cheese generously on both sides, toast in oven.
Place meat mixture on rolls and eat up!

Crispy Baked Chicken

1/2 c. cornmeal

1/2 c. flour

1 1/2 t. salt

3/4 t. chili powder

1/2 t. cayenne pepper

1/2 t. oregano

1/4 t. pepper

4 Chicken Breasts

1/2 c. milk

1/3 c. melted butter

1. Combine dry ingredients.

2. Dip chicken in milk and roll in dry mixture.

3. Place in 9X13" pan sprayed w/pam and drizzle w/butter. Then bake at 375 for 30 min or longer til crispy and lightly browned (probably longer).

Seven Layer Bars

9 whole grahams (5 ounces)

8 T (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted & cooled

1 c. walnuts, chopped fine

1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips

1/2 c. white chocolate chips

1/2 c. butterscotch chips

1 c. coconut

1 14-oz. can sweetened condensed milk

1. Adjust rack to lower-middle position and preheat oven to 350. Spray 9X13" pan w/pam.

2. Place crackers in ziplock bag and pound w/meat grinder til coarsely crushed w/large and small pieces. Toss with butter, then sprinkle mixture in prepared pan. Sprinkle with toppings in order for layers. Pour milk over top. Bake 25-30 min. Cool 2 hours before removing bars. Store in fridge.

Walnut-Orange Spinach Salad with Craisins

Mix desired parts of:

Fresh Baby Spinach
Craisins
Walnuts
Canned Mandarin oranges, drained and patted dry
Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Shredded Mozzerella Cheese

Toss and serve with favorite dressing.

Cookie in a Jar

Great to use as a gift for anyone for any special occasion, the dry ingredients in this recipe fit in a quart glass jar. You can decorate the jar with ribbons, and attach a list of the wet ingredients and instructions, and voila! Especially fun to use as a Christmas gift. These cookies are delicious, just make sure to use real butter!! Occasionally I also make this recipe for myself and skip putting it in a jar.

INGREDIENTS:·
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
1/2 cup crispy rice cereal
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup white sugar

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a 1 quart jar, layer the ingredients in the order listed. Pack down firmly after each addition.

2. Attach a tag with the following instructions:

Cookie in a Jar

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, cream 1/2 cup margarine until light and fluffy. Mix in 1 egg and 2 tablespoons water. Add the entire contents of the jar, and stir until well blended. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
3. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in preheated oven. Remove from baking sheets to cool on wire racks.

Homemade Heath Bars

1 sleeve of saltine crackers
1 stick butter
1 cup light brown sugar
1 12 oz bag chocolate chips
pecan pieces to top

cover medium cookie sheet with foil, then spray with Pam. Lay out saltine crackers flat on cookie sheet not having them overlap.
Melt butter in small saucepan on low heat. Add brown sugar, stirring continually, it will burn easily, bring to light boil.
Pour brown sugar/butter mixture over crackers. Bake at 350 for 10 mins.
Spread chocolate chips over crackers. Let stand 1 min then spread chips evenly over crackers. Top with pecan pieces. Do not cover. Refrigerate for 2 hours. Break into bite size pieces. Store in a zip lock bag in Freezer.

Fresh Broccoli Salad

3 Bunches fresh, washed, chopped broccoli
2 lbs bacon (cooked crisp and chopped)
1 can cashews (or almonds or walnuts)
1 cup raisins
1/2 red onion chopped

Sauce:
2 cups mayo
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
4 tablespoons sugar

Mix together and serve chilled

Taco Soup

A great one for clearing out your pantry cans

1 lb ground beef
1 chopped onion
1 can pinto beans (kidney or black work also)
2 cans whole or Rotel tomatoes
1 pkg Hidden Valley Ranch mix
1/2 pkg taco seasoning mix
3-4 cans water

Brown onions and hamburger. Add other ingredients in a large saucepan. Add salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 30 mins. Serve with Fritos and shredded cheese.

Chicken & Rice

Very easy/ fast prep time.

1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can chicken gumbo soup
1 soup can of water
2 cups uncooked long grain rice
1 pkg Lipton onion soup mix
1 whole (cut-up) chicken

Mix soups, water and rice. Pour into a 9 x 13 greased pan. Sprinkle 1/4 pkg onion soup mix on top. Place chicken pieces on top of rice mixture. Sprinkle with remaining onion soup mix on chicken pieces. Cover with foil.
Bake at 350 degrees for about 2 hours.