Lime-Honey Glazed Chicken

• 6 tablespoons honey
• 6 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons freshly grated lime zest
• 6 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 4 6-ounce bone-in chicken thighs, skin and excess fat removed
• 2 12-ounce bone-in chicken breasts, skin and excess fat removed, cut in half crosswise

I usually just do 2 chicken breasts so cut it down how much it calls for, and I mix all the ingredients together, put in a container and coat the chicken.  Let it marinade in the fridge for all day or overnight.  The longer it marinates the better!  Cook it on the grill and it is sooo yummy!!!  

Hillstead Sloppy Joe's

This is a Yummy Recipe that Lynette Hillstead shared with me. Both of Lynette's Granddaughters have worked as receptionist at our salon. I just love the whole family!

Sloppy Joes

1 lb hamburger

1 can tomato soup (no water)

2 TBLS. pickle relish

2 TBLS. ketchup

2 TBLS. BBQ sauce

Brown and drain the hamburger. Combine the rest of the ingredients and simmer. Serve on Hamburger Buns.

mexican meatloaf

by much request here is the recipe. i have to say first that i DO NOT like meat loaf. but i saw this recipe and thought it looked very tasty, so i gave it a try and I LOVE IT!! my husband was shocked when i told him what was for dinner because he knows how i 'love' meatloaf!!! he is a big fan of it too!! enjoy...

MEXICAN MEATLOAF

2 lbs. ground beef
2 cups crushed corn chips
1 cup grated cheese
2/3 cup salsa
2 eggs, beaten
1 packet taco seasoning

mix all together. ( i use my kitchen aide because i can not touch raw meat like that...yuck!!)
shape and place in casserole dish with a little room around the edges. (works better, then the grease doesn't float on top...thanks for the tip jamie)

bake at 350 for about an hour.

glaze:
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tbsp brown sugar
squirt of mustard
mix in small bowl and spread over meatloaf for the last 15 minutes

black beans are great as a side dish or mexican rice!!!
yummmmyy mmmm mmm mmmmm

Dinner Orange-Cranberry Pork Chops
Mix Rub in small bowl:

1 teas. chili powder

1/2 teas. garlic salt

1/2 teas. cinnomon

1/2 teas. coriander

1/2 teas. cayenne pepper

1/2 teas. cumin

1 teas. salt

1 teas. pepper

Sprinkle pork with rub and massage into meat. Then place in skillet with:

1 Tlbs of butter

2 Tlbs olive oil

Brown on both sides. Place in a glass baking dish.

Mix and cook sauce:

1/2 cup of orange marmalade

1/2 cup honey

2 Tlbs fresh garlic chopped finely

3 Tlbs of lime juice

1 Tlbs chili powder

1 cup dried cranberries

salt and pepper

Bring to a small boil and spoon over pork chops. Bake @ 350 degrees for 45 min.

Roasted Asparagus

2 lbs of aspargus blanch for color make sure you trim ends too.

1/4 teas salt

1/4 teas pepper

1 1/2 Tlbs of fresh chopped garlic

3 Tlbs of olive oil

1/4 cup of pine nuts

2 Tlbs of lemon juice

Cook in small sauce pan until nuts change in color about 5 to 7 minutes. Mix in asparagus and place in baking dish cook at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 min or until asparagus is tender but still a little crispy.I served our meal with stuffing and it was very filling and satisfing. Not to mention brownies to get our chocalate fix. Enjoy!

Salsa Chicken Burritos

4 chicken breasts
1 jar salsa
1 can cream of chicken soup

Cook in a crock pot on high for 4 hours. 10 minutes before you're ready to serve, remove and shred the chicken. Put it back in, add 2 cups minute rice, mix, and let cook for 10 minutes. Serve on tortillas with tomatoes, olives, lettuce, cheese, sour cream, guac...whatever your heart desires!

I've never topped these with chili sauce but think it would be real good so if any of you know a good recipe for that let me know!

The best part of these is they are SUPER easy and feed a crowd.

One crust Chicken pot pie

Fall Comfort Food. My family loves this recipe, and it is a great way to get your kids to eat some veggies. Not to mention this is the easiest "pie" recipe ever made.

The Goods

1 package boneless skinless chicken breasts

1/2 cup mayo (I use light mayo and it tastes the same)

3/4 cup milk

2 Tbs Flour

2 tsp. Chicken Bullion

Pepper to taste

1/2 package of frozen Peas

1/2 package of frozen Corn

1 can of refrigerated Crescent rolls

*last time I made this I found a package called recipe creations from Pillsbury, It's one flat sheet of dough and it was perfect for this recipe. Either one will work

1 package of Good Seasons Italian Seasoning

1.Boil bite sized pieced of your chicken breasts. (I usually add a bit of bullion to my water to flavor the chicken). Set aside.

2.In a small saucepan bring mayo, pepper, bullion, and flour to a boil stirring constantly. (It will be thick), then gradually add milk stirring constantly. Then add your chicken, veggies and Italian seasoning. Make sure your veggies are cooked through, then add to a casserole dish around 8 by 8 in. in size.

3.If using Crescent rolls seal together the perforations of the dough and cover the casserole dish completely. You will have a little extra dough to decorate the outside edge. If using the baking sheet do the same.

4.Cook at 350 for 15-20 minutes. It should be golden brown and the dough should be cooked through.

5.Brush with a little butter, cut and enjoy!