2 1/2 to 3 lbs. chicken drumsticks
1 cup barbecue sauce
1/3 cup apricot or peach preserves
2 teaspoons yellow mustard
1. Place chicken in a 3 1/2 or 4 quart slow cooker. In a small bowl, stir together barbecue sauce, preserves, and mustard. Pour over chicken.
2. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 7 to 8 hours or on high-heat for 3 1/2 to 4 hours. Transfer chicken to a serving dish; cover and keep warm. If desired, transfer liquid in cooker to a medium saucepan. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until desired consistency. Serve sauce with chicken. Makes 4 to 6 servings.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Marinated Flank Steak
INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds flank steak
DIRECTIONS
In a medium bowl, mix the oil, soy sauce, vinegar, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic, and ground black pepper. Place meat in a shallow glass dish. Pour marinade over the steak, turning meat to coat thoroughly. Cover, and refrigerate for 6 hours.
Preheat grill for medium-high heat.
Oil the grill grate. Place steaks on the grill, and discard the marinade. Grill meat for 5 minutes per side, or to desired doneness.
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds flank steak
DIRECTIONS
In a medium bowl, mix the oil, soy sauce, vinegar, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic, and ground black pepper. Place meat in a shallow glass dish. Pour marinade over the steak, turning meat to coat thoroughly. Cover, and refrigerate for 6 hours.
Preheat grill for medium-high heat.
Oil the grill grate. Place steaks on the grill, and discard the marinade. Grill meat for 5 minutes per side, or to desired doneness.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Almond Chicken Salad
INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1 large carrot, shredded
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1/2 pound sugar snap peas, halved
2 cups chopped, cooked chicken breast meat
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce
1 tablespoon ground dry mustard
DIRECTIONS
In a large bowl, mix together the onions, carrot, red pepper, peas, chicken, cilantro and almonds. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar, vinegar, sesame oil, teriyaki sauce and dry mustard until smooth. Pour over salad mixture and toss until coated. Serve in pita pockets or on a bed of lettuce.
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1 large carrot, shredded
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1/2 pound sugar snap peas, halved
2 cups chopped, cooked chicken breast meat
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce
1 tablespoon ground dry mustard
DIRECTIONS
In a large bowl, mix together the onions, carrot, red pepper, peas, chicken, cilantro and almonds. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar, vinegar, sesame oil, teriyaki sauce and dry mustard until smooth. Pour over salad mixture and toss until coated. Serve in pita pockets or on a bed of lettuce.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Easy Chicken and Dressing Fit for Company
6 boneless chicken breast halves
6 slices Swiss cheese
2 cans cream of chicken soup
3/4 pkg. Pepperidge Farm seasoned dressing (not cubed)
1 1/2 sticks butter
Spray bottom and sides of Dutch oven or large covered baking dish with cooking spray. Put chicken breasts on bottom, then cheese slices. Pour chicken soup over meat and cheese. Sprinkle with dressing. Melt butter, then pour over dressing. Cover and bake 300 degrees for 2 1/2 hours (uncover the last 1/2 hour). Should be bubbly. Serve immediately.
6 slices Swiss cheese
2 cans cream of chicken soup
3/4 pkg. Pepperidge Farm seasoned dressing (not cubed)
1 1/2 sticks butter
Spray bottom and sides of Dutch oven or large covered baking dish with cooking spray. Put chicken breasts on bottom, then cheese slices. Pour chicken soup over meat and cheese. Sprinkle with dressing. Melt butter, then pour over dressing. Cover and bake 300 degrees for 2 1/2 hours (uncover the last 1/2 hour). Should be bubbly. Serve immediately.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Empanadas
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 package refrigerated pizza dough (about 1 pound)
flour for the work surface
1 16-ounce can refried beans
1 1-pint container fresh salsa
1 8-ounce package shredded Cheddar
sour cream (optional)
Directions
1.Heat oven to 400° F. Spread 1 teaspoon of the oil on a baking sheet. Divide the dough into 6 equal portions. Roll each into an 8-inch round on a lightly floured surface.
2.On half of each round, spread some of the beans, then top with 1½ tablespoons of the salsa and 2 tablespoons of the cheese. Fold over the other half of each round, covering the filling, and press the curved edge with your thumb to seal. Lightly brush the tops of the empanadas with the remaining oil, then transfer to the baking sheet.
3.Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden. Serve with a dollop of sour cream, if desired.
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