Chicken and Rice L’Orange

travis | March 7, 2010

Ingredients1 cup uncooked rice
1 cup orange juice
1 cup water
1 tsp salt
3 Tbs butter, divided
1/4 cup sliced almonds
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1/4 cup orange marmalade
1/4 cup sliced green onions
DirectionsCombine rice, orange juice, water and salt in a 2- to 3-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling; stir once or twice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes
While [...]

Moroccan Chicken

travis | February 15, 2010

Ingredients
4 chicken leg quarters, skinned
1 Tbs olive oil
1 medium onion, cut into chunks
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 Tbs minced ginger
2 medium carrots, cut into chunks
1 cup canned chickpeas, drained
2 cinnamon sticks
1 1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp tumeric
5 cups water
2 medium zucchini, cut into chunks
2 cups cous cous
Directions
In large, non-stick soup pot, place olive oil over high [...]

Salsa Bean Dip

travis | February 8, 2010

Ingredients1 3/4 cups Refried Beans (1-pound can)
1/2 cup Thick & Chunky Salsa
2 oz Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese
Tortilla chips
DirectionsHEAT beans, salsa and cheese in medium saucepan over medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted. Serve with chips.
VARIATIONS: Add 1/4 cup Diced Green Chiles or 2 teaspoons Diced Jalapeños.
Servings 6-8
Enjoy!

Vacation – Day One

travis | November 1, 2009

Vacation is always an adventure for me.  It is the time when the kid in me can get out and have fun as well.  And, this vacation was no different.
Sleeping the night before vacation is alway a difficult process – why? – because it is vacation.  After making myself stay in bed until the alarm [...]

Baked Custard for Two

travis | September 28, 2009

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
1 Egg
1 Cup Milk
3 Tablespoons Sugar
3/4 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1/8 Teaspoon Salt
1/8 Teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
In a bowl, lightly beat the egg.  Add milk, sugar, vanilla and salt.  Pour into two ungreased 6-oz. custard cups.  Sprinkle with nutmet.  Set in a pan containing 1/2 to 1 inch of hot water.  Bake at 350 [...]

Orange-Kissed Beets for Two

travis | September 12, 2009

1/3 Cup Orange Juice
2 Tbsp Light Brown Sugar
1 Tbsp Butter
1/2 tsp Cornstarch
1/8 tsp Ground Ginger
1/8 tsp Salt
1/8 tsp Pepper
1 Can (8 ounces) Sliced Beets, Drained
Strips of Orange Peel
In a saucepan over medium heat, cook and stir orange juice, brown sugar, butter, cornstarch, ginger, salt and pepper until thick. Add the beets and heat through. [...]

Mixed Vegetable Salad

travis | September 10, 2009

1 Package (10 ounces) Frozen Mixed Vegetables
1 Can (15 ounces) Kidney Beans, Rinsed and Drained
1/2 Cup Chopped Celery
1/2 Cup Chopped Onion
1/2 Cup Chopped Green Pepper
3/4 Cup Sugar
1/2 Cup Vinegar
1 Tbsp Cornstarch
Cook the mixed vegetables on the stove or in the microwave until crisp-tender, drain and place in a large bowl. Add kidney beans, celery, [...]

Taco Bake

travis | September 8, 2009

1 Pound Ground Beef
1 Small Onion, Chopped
3/4 Cup Water
1 Package (1-1/4 ounces) Taco Seasoning
1 Can (15 ounces) Tomato Sauce
1 Package (8 ounces) Shell Macaroni, Cooked and Drained Well
1 Can (4 ounces) Chopped Green Chilies
2 Cups (8 ounces) Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Divided
In a skillet, brown ground beef and onion over medium heat; drain.  Add the water, [...]

Recipe: Sweet Corn Casserole

travis | August 30, 2009

Ingredients1/4 cup butter or margarine (1/2 stick)
2 Tbs vegetable shortening
1/2 cup masa harina flour (Mexican corn masa mix)
2 cups loose-pack frozen whole-kernel corn, partially thawed
3 Tbs cold water
3 Tbs Yellow Corn Meal
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 Tbs NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk (optional)
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp chili powder (optional)
DirectionsPREHEAT oven to 350° F. Lightly [...]

Pumpkin Sausage Balls

travis | July 24, 2009

his is a fun recipe as you can adapt it in so many different ways.  The last time I made it I used sweet potatoes instead of pumpkin.  You can also vary the amount of heat and the amount of cheese that is used.
1.5 Cups Bisquick Mix
1 Cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded
1 Cup Cooked and [...]