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Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Chicken Poppers

It's like a treat when you say "Where having Chicken Poppers for dinner!" My little ones love this recipe with ketchup, corn and baked fries.

Ingredients:


  • 1 lb ground chicken breast
  • 2 cups grated zucchini
  • 1/2 onions, chopped 
  • 3 tbsp cilantro, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2  tsp pepper
  • 3/4  tsp cumin
  • olive oil

Directions:
1.) Mix all ingredients.
2.) Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Use an ice cream scoop to scoop meatballs into the pan. Cook for about 5-6 minutes on the first side. Flip and cook an additional 4-5 minutes, or until golden brown and the centers are cooked through.
3.) Serve with your favorite dip.

Friday, August 15, 2014

Baked Chicken and Zucchini


This recipe makes juicy and delicious baked chicken breast.

Ingredients:

1 egg
1 tbsp water
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tbsp olive oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 tbsp minced garlic
2 zucchinis, sliced
2 tomatoes, sliced
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tbsp basil

Directions:
1) Beat egg, water, salt, and pepper.  Set 2 tablespoons bread crumbs aside; pour remaining bread crumbs into a large resealable plastic bag. Dip chicken in egg mixture, then place in bag and shake to coat.
2) Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet and cook chicken in browned. Remove chicken from pan. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to skillet; cook and stir zucchini and garlic until zucchini is slightly tender. Transfer to prepared baking dish.
3) Sprinkle 2 tbsp reserved bread crumbs over zucchini. Top with tomato slices, mozzarella cheese, and basil. Place chicken on top of zucchini layer. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
4) Bake at 400 degrees F for about 25 minutes.

Thursday, August 7, 2014

Homemade Taco Sauce

I will never buy those powdered Taco sauce again.

Ingredients:
  • 8 ounce tomato sauce ( or 1/4 cup tomato paste, 1/4 cup water, and 1/8 tsp salt)
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/4 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp Cumin
  • 1 1/2 tsp Dry Minced Onion
  • 1 tbsp White Vinegar
  • 1 tsp granulated garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp Paprika
  • 1/4 tsp Sugar
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
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Directions:
1) Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and stir. Simmer for 5-10 minutes. Remove and cool.