Raspberry & Chicken

Raspberry Dijon Sauce

1/2 c raspberry jam

1 Tblsp dijon mustard

1 1/2 cup raspberries

Mix together the jam & mustard.

I used spicy dijon mustard and spooned this over potatoes. David liked it on the chicken as well.

Sweet raspberry sauce

3 c raspberries

2 Tblsp lemon juice

1/3 c corn syrup

1 Tblsp cornstarch

In saucepan blend ingredients well, boil for 1 minute.

I put this on top of chicken breast that I cooked in the crock pot with raspberries.

Chicken Taco Chili

onion, diced

1 can black beans

1 can kidney beans

1 can tomato sauce

1 can corn

1 can diced green chilis

taco seasoning

cumin

chili powder

chicken breast

fresh cilantro

I cooked the chicken breast with some of the spices in the crock pot. Drained and shredded the chicken and then added everything else in and cooked for a few hours longer on low in the crock pot.

I added jalapeno slices as well.

Quinoa fruit Salad

1/2 cup quinoa

1 cup water

1/2 cup fresh blueberries

1/2 cup cubed ripe mango

1/2 cup cubed cucumber

1/2 Tblsp dried cranberries

1/2 cup cubed jicama

Cook the quinoa as directed on package. Let cool. Chop all fruit to same size as berries. Add all together.

Lemon Basil Dressing

1 1/2 Tblsp olive oil

2 Tblsp lemon juice

1/4 tsp lemon zest

10 basil leaves chopped finely

salt & pepper

Wait to cut the basil till right before you serve the salad otherwise it turns brown.

Recipe from Relief Society get together. The cucumber was not a favorite, might leave it out next time.

Quesadilla

chicken breast

taco seasoning

salt & pepper

1 can corn, drained

1 can black beans, drained

1 can diced green chilis

salsa

cilantro

shredded cheese

sour cream

I put two chicken breast in the crock pot. When done cooking I shredded the meat and added the seasoning, s&p, and chilis. I warmed the beans and the corn. We made quesadillas, tacos and burritos.

Pico de Gallo

6 medium tomatoes, diced

1 medium onion, diced

1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

2 to 4 jalapenos, minced

pinch of garlic powder

salt and pepper

1/2 cup cold water

Mix all together, keep refrigerated.

Granola

Mix together:

7 cups oatmeal

2 1/2 cups wheat flour

1 cup raisins

1/2 cup sunflower seeds

1 cup coconut

1 cup almonds, slivered or chunky pieces

1 cup dry milk

Liquefy in blender:

1 1/2 tsp maple extract

1 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup honey

1 cup oil

1 Tblsp salt

1/2 cup water

1 1/2 tsp vanilla

Mix all together, divide between 3 or 4 cookie sheets. 250 degrees for 45 minutes. Stir at fifteen minute intervals. Store in air tight container.

Other add ins:

chocolate chips, walnuts, pecans, dried cranberries etc.

Honey Rice

3 cups cooked rice

1/2 cup raisins

2 cups milk

1/2 cup honey

2 Tblsp butter

1 tsp lemon zest

1 Tblsp limeade juice

dash of cinnamon

dash of nutmeg

In large saucepan add rice, raisins, milk, honey & butter. Bring to a boil. Let simmer for 20 minutes. Stirring just enough so that it doesn't stick. Stir in limeade juice & lemon zest. Top with cinnamon and nutmeg.

Crock pot orange chicken

Ingredients:
• boneless chicken breasts, chopped into small chunks
• 1/3 cup flour
• olive oil
• 1/2 T salt
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• 3 T ketchup
• 6 oz. frozen orange juice concentrate (thaw or throw it in the microwave for 45 seconds)
• 4 T brown sugar

In a bowl, mix the orange juice, brown sugar, vinegar, salt, and ketchup.

Pour the flour in a small bowl.
Cover the chicken breast chunks in flour and shake off the excess.

Pour a small amount of olive oil in a skillet and brown the flour-covered chicken.

The chicken doesn't need to be fully cooked since it's going in the crock pot.

After the chicken is done cooking, pour the pieces into the crock pot.
Then cover the chicken with your sauce mixture and give the pot a stir.

Cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 2-3.

Serve over rice and even add veggies if you want a healthier meal.

S'mores

1 package Crescent rolls

mini marshmallows

milk chocolate chips

Unroll crescent rolls, put some chocolate chips and marshmallows in. Roll up. Bake as directed.