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White Sauce Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients: 10 small soft flour tortillas (you can use corn but I like flour with chicken) 3 tablespoons flour 2 cups chicken broth 1 cup sour cream 2 1/2 cups shredded and cooked chicken (we like to use rotisserie chicken) 3 cups Monterey Jack cheese – shredded 3 tablespoons butter 4 oz can diced green […]
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Chicken Enchilada-Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

2 8 oz chicken breasts, cooked and shredded1 2.5-3 pounds spaghetti squash, cut in half and seeded1 1/4 cup enchilada sauce, divided1 medium zucchini, diced1 cup shredded pepper jack cheeseI always cook my chicken in the slow cooker for about 4 hours on low. Then shred when somewhat cooled.To prepare spaghetti squash: Prick with a […]
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SLOW COOKER CRISPY CHICKEN CARNITAS

SERIOUSLY THE BEST CHICKEN I HAVE HAD IN A LONG TIME! wORTH THE EFFORT – MAKE SURE YOU BROIL IT – IT MAKES A HUGE DIFFERENCE!!!! INGREDIENTS: 4-5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts* 1 bottle beer (or chicken stock, if you do not like to cook with alcohol) 1 small white onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced […]
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Best Home-made Granola

This recipe was shared with me by Hannah Silva a few years ago. Truly the best granola I have ever had! Super easy to make too.3 cups rolled oat1 cup raw pumpkin seeds1 cup raw sunflower seeds1 cup unsweetened coconut chips (If I can’t find them, I just use shredded coconut)1 1/4 cup raw cashews1/2 […]

chicken White Sauce Chicken Enchiladas Ingredients: 10 small soft flour tortillas (you can use corn but I like flour with chicken) 3 tablespoons flour 2 cups chicken broth 1 cup sour cream 2 1/2 cups shredded and cooked chicken (we like to use rotisserie chicken) 3 cups Monterey Jack cheese – shredded 3 tablespoons butter 4 oz can diced green […]

chicken Chicken Enchilada-Stuffed Spaghetti Squash 2 8 oz chicken breasts, cooked and shredded1 2.5-3 pounds spaghetti squash, cut in half and seeded1 1/4 cup enchilada sauce, divided1 medium zucchini, diced1 cup shredded pepper jack cheeseI always cook my chicken in the slow cooker for about 4 hours on low. Then shred when somewhat cooled.To prepare spaghetti squash: Prick with a […]

chicken SLOW COOKER CRISPY CHICKEN CARNITAS SERIOUSLY THE BEST CHICKEN I HAVE HAD IN A LONG TIME! wORTH THE EFFORT – MAKE SURE YOU BROIL IT – IT MAKES A HUGE DIFFERENCE!!!! INGREDIENTS: 4-5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts* 1 bottle beer (or chicken stock, if you do not like to cook with alcohol) 1 small white onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced […]

breakfast Best Home-made Granola This recipe was shared with me by Hannah Silva a few years ago. Truly the best granola I have ever had! Super easy to make too.3 cups rolled oat1 cup raw pumpkin seeds1 cup raw sunflower seeds1 cup unsweetened coconut chips (If I can’t find them, I just use shredded coconut)1 1/4 cup raw cashews1/2 […]

cookies Sour Cream Sugar Cookies I got this recipe from my mother 36 years ago and have to say it is still my favorite sugar cookie recipe. Cookie Dough2 cups sugar1 cup sour cream (I substitute Greek Yogurt all the time and it is perfect)1 cup butter2 eggs1 tsp vanilla1/2 tsp salt1 tsp nutmeg2 tsp baking soda1 tsp cream of […]

cake German Chocolate Cake This is my husband’s all-time favorite dessert. For years I made it every year for his birthday. Then life just kind of got in the way and he didn’t say anything about missing it at all, so I kind of thought he didn’t care any more. Fast forward to a couple of weeks ago, when […]

chicken Strawberry Spinach Salad My sister Karla shared this recipe with me. Truly one of the best salads I have ever had! As usual, I forgot to get a picture, but I made this for guests last night and they raved about it too!1 large plastic bin baby spinach (think Costco)1 large plastic bin spring mixl large bin (2 […]

bars Snickers Brownies My latest Pinterest attempt – it was amazing!!!!! You must try this! See below for original post website. Ingredients: 2 cups chocolate chips3/4 cup (12 Tablespoons) unsalted butter, sliced1 1/2 cups sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract4 eggs1 2/3 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt2 cups Snickers, cut into chunks (About one bag of fun size snickers) Directions: […]

bars Caramel Apple Pie Bars 90 Nilla wafers7 1/2 T melted butter3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk (I used the whole can)3/4 tsp cinnamon1 1/2 granny smith apples, peeled, cored and diced (I will use 2 apples next time)3 cups white chocolate chips30 rolos, unwrapped3/4 cup chopped pecansPreheat oven to 350 degrees and line a 9X13″ pan with foil – leave […]

bars Chocolate Mint Brownie Brownie:1 cup butter8 oz coarsely chopped semi-sweet chocolate1 1/2 cups sugar4 eggs2 tsp vanilla1/2 cup plus 3 T flour1/4 cup cocoa Melt chocolate and butter in microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in between each interval until chocolate and butter are smooth. Cool 10 minutes.Line a 9X13″ pan with parchment paper leaving an overhang on the […]

bars Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars 1 cup butter 2 cups sugar1/2 cup peanut butter2 eggs1 tsp vanilla2 1/2 cups flour1 tsp baking powder1/4 tsp baking soda1/2 cup or more semi-sweet chocolate chipsMelt butter and brown sugar together in pot on stove top stirring until melted. Turn off heat and add peanut butter. Stir until smooth and allow to cool.Combine flour, baking […]

dressings Cafe Rio Copy Kat Dressing Ingredients: 1 packet TRADITIONAL Hidden Valley Ranch mix (not BUTTERMILK) 1 c. mayonnaise 1 c. buttermilk 2 tomatillos, remove husk, diced 1/2 bunch of fresh cilantro 1 clove garlic juice of 1 lime 1 jalapeno (we like it SPICY so we kept the seeds in it, if you like it mild, just remove the seeds) […]

dessert Blueberry Crunch 1/2 cup butter1 pkg white (or yellow) cake mix2 cans (20 oz each) blueberry pie filling1/4 cup chopped nuts Heat oven to 350 degrees. Cut butter into cake mix (dry) until crumbly. Reserve 1 cup mixture. Pat remaining mixture in an ungreased oblong 9X13″ pan, building up 1/2″ edge. Spread pie filling over cake mixture to […]

breads Monkey Bread This recipe is from my nephew’s wife, Chelsea Hobson.Ingredients:4 cans biscuits (I used Rhodes frozen dough)1 cup packed brown sugar1 1/2 sticks of butter1/2 cup white sugar2 T cinnamonIcing:1/2 lb cream cheese, room temp1/2 lb butter1 lb powdered sugar1 tsp vanilla1 tsp lemon juiceDirections:Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9-10 inch tube pan. […]

beverage Wassail 8 cups hot water1 cup sugarjuice of one lemon1 can frozen orange juicewhole cloves (I usually use about 6)cinnamon sticks (I usually use 1)Steep spices in hot water; add remaining ingredients. Serve hot.This is my mom’s recipe and it has such a great flavor! Perfect on a cold winter’s night!

cookies Best Ever Peanut Butter Cookies Cream:2 cups shortening2 cups sugar2 cups brown sugarAdd: 1 tsp vanilla4 eggs2 cups peanut butter6 cups flour4 tsp baking sodasaltBake at 375 degrees for 8 minutes. Using a fork smash cookie down while hot running the fork in both directions (making a t). Sprinkle with sugar. Makes about 80-90 cookies when using the medium size cookie […]

chicken dish Honey Lime Pepper Jack Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas 1 1/2 lbs chicken (I use about half a Costco rotisserie chicken)Marinade:1/2 cup honey1/2 cup lime juice1 T chili powder1/2 tsp smoked paprika1/2 tsp cumin1/4 tsp cayenne pepper1 tsp chipotle powder1 tsp onion powder OR dried flakes garlic powdersalt and pepper to taste1 16 oz bottle Salsa Verde8-10 flour tortillas (I use the wheat ones)3 cups […]

breakfast Puffy Oven Pancake 6 eggs 1 cup milk 1 cup flour 1 tsp cinnamon 6T butter Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place butter in a 9X13″ pan and place in oven until melted. (I like to let my butter brown a bit for added flavor) Blend all other ingredients in a blender until smooth and pour into melted […]

bars Pumpkin Cake/Bars Mix together:4 eggs1 2/3 cup sugar1 cup canola oil1 15 oz can pumpkinAdd:2 cups flour2 tsp cinnamon2 tsp baking powder1 tsp baking soda1 tsp saltMix just until incorporated. Pour into a greased 17X10X1″ pan and bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes. Spread with Cream Cheese Frosting when cool.Cream Cheese Frosting:8 oz. cream cheese, softened2 […]

breads Cheese Flatbread 1 T dry active yeast1 cup lukewarm water2 cups flour1 tsp salt2 tsp white sugar2 T olive oil1/3 cup butter softened2 T garlic powder (optional)1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/3 cup mozzarella cheese1. In a mixing bowl, sprinkle yeast over the surface of the lukewarm water. Let stand for 5-10 minutes for yeast to dissolve.2. Add […]

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