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[30 Jan 2009 | One Comment | ]

My husband loves burgers so I am always looking to find new ways to prepare them.  This recipe is a wonderful twist on Caesar salad.  For a really decadent treat, I like to top them with a slice or two of bacon.
In a large mixing bowl, combine:
1-1 and 1/4 lb ground chicken
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 bunches of green onions, chopped
zest from 1 lemon
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste
with a large spoon, mix all ingredients together and then form into four equal sized patties.  Refrigerate patties for at …

[29 Jan 2009 | No Comment | ]

This is a great cheese dip for chips or steamed vegetables, like broccoli.  So easy to make and perfect for large crowds or parties, such as a Superbowl celebration.
In a large skillet, heat one tablespoon of oil and cook over medium heat.  Once oil is warm, add:
1 onion, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
Once onion is soft and garlic is golden, reduce heat to low and add:
1 can (16oz) chopped tomatoes, drained
2 cans (4oz) chopped green chiles, drained
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Stir occasionally and keep heat on lowest setting or simmer.  Meanwhile, in …

[21 Jan 2009 | One Comment | ]

This is a healthier take on fried chicken tenders, since it is baked.  It is so easy to make, plus both my two year old and husband love them.  These chicken tenders are great for dinner, appetizers, or parties.  You can serve them alone or with your favorite dipping sauce, try my homemade BBQ Sauce recipe or Leigh’s Marinara Sauce.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Salt and pepper 2 pounds of washed chicken tenders.  In a large shallow dish, put:
1 cup flour
Coat chicken in flour.  In another separate large shallow dish, …

[19 Jan 2009 | No Comment | ]

This is one of my favorite shrimp dishes to cook and eat because it is so easy but tastes exotic.  Plus it has lots of great vegetables and is very lite.  I serve it over my Toasted Coconut Rice because of the sweet contrast.
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil on medium heat.  Once oil is warm, add to the skillet:
11/2 cups shredded carrot
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 inch piece of ginger, peeled and grated
1/2 tablespoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Cook on …

[19 Jan 2009 | One Comment | ]

This is an ideal dish for a gathering because it is easy finger food.  Perfect for a football party, picnic, or informal cocktail party.  You can serve this chicken dish as an appetizer with your favorite sauce to dip into (try Leigh’s Marinara Sauce) or put it on top of a salad or pasta dish and enjoy it as a meal.
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil on medium heat.  Put:
1/4 cup ranch
in one dish.  And put:
1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
in another dish.  Dip chicken tenders (about 1 …