QUICK CHICKEN A LA KING

QUICK CHICKEN A LA KING
This was quick and very delicious.  We had it on top of no knead bread. Jackson made this (with my help) to pass off a scouting requirement.

http://www.blindmom.com/blind-mom-blog/quick-chicken-a-la-king

Ingredients:

1/2 cup diced green pepper (any kind will work)

1/2 tbsp butter

1 can cream of chicken soup

1 1/4 cup milk

3 cups of chicken or turkey cubed (shredded works too)

1 tbsp pimientos

dash of pepper

Directions:

Start off by cubing your Chicken or Turkey. I make this a lot when I have left overs after Thanksgiving or other times I cook a large turkey or chicken.  

Cook green pepper In butter until tender.  Add soup; stir and blend.  Gradually add milk; gently stir in remaining ingredients.   Heat until sauce is bubbling and flavors are blended. 

Serve over toast or rice. This is a quick and easy meal that will warm you up and help you use up your leftover turkey after thanksgiving.

PERFECTLY LEMON GREEN BEANS

PERFECTLY LEMON GREEN BEANS
Yum!  Would be good with asparagas too.

2 1/2# fresh green beans, trimmed
4 TBLS butter
6 TBLS slivered almonds
2 TBLS lemon juice
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper

Cook green beans in boiling salted water 5 – 7 minutes or until crisp-tender. Plunge beans in ice water to stop the cooking process; set aside. Melt the butter in the same saucepan; stir in the almonds. Cook over low heat for 2 minutes, or until the almonds are very light brown. Stir in the lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Drain the now-cooled green beans thoroughly, shaking off any excess water. Put the beans in a microwave-proof casserole or serving dish, pour the lemon butter mixture over them and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until just before it is time to serve the meal. Reheat the beans by microwaving them on high for 4 – 6 minutes, or until they are heated through and thoroughly cooked. Toss the green beans with the lemon butter again to distribute it evenly over the beans before serving. 

CAULIFLOWER AU GRATIN

CAULIFLOWER AU GRATIN

This was given to me from Judi (Grandma Nelson).

1 medium head of cauliflower
1 cup sour cream
1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
salt and pepper, to taste

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Separate cauliflower into flowerets.  Cook in small amount of boiling salted water 10-12 minutes or until tender (I probably wouldn't add the salt).  Drain.  Place half of the cauliflower in a 1 1/2 quart casserole. Season with salt and pepper.  Spread half of sour cream, half of cheese and half of sesame seeds over cauliflower.  Repeat layers.  Bake 15 minutes or until cheese melts.

I JUST GOT DUMPED BROWNIE BARS

http://www.galonamission.com/i-just-got-dumped-brownie-bars/

I JUST GOT DUMPED BROWNIE BARS
We really liked these. Perfect FHE treat!  Wasn't as sweet as I thought they were going to be.  Really good with a glass of milk (ice cream would be good too).  Would be easy to double.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Layer

• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• ½ cup light brown sugar
• ½ cup white granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 and ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ cup chocolate chips

Oreo Layer

• 15 Golden Oreos

Brownie Layer

• 10 tablespoons (1 and ¼ stick) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup white granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• ¾ cup cocoa powder, unsweetened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Chocolate Ganache

• ½ cup chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon shortening
• 1 tablespoon heavy cream
• caramel sauce, garnish on top

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line an 8x8 baking dish with aluminum foil. Lightly grease with shortening. Set aside
2. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Layer - In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, light brown sugar, and white granulated sugar.
3. Add in the egg and vanilla extract and mix. Slowly add in the all-purpose flour ½ cup at a time and mix thoroughly.
4. Add in the salt and baking powder. Fold in the chocolate chips.
5. Spread the cookie dough layer on the baking dish and spread all over. Make sure the layer is even.
6. Add the Oreos on top of the cookie dough layer.
7. Brownie Layer - Wash and dry the large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, sugar, eggs, and cocoa powder. Mix together.
8. Add in the vanilla extract, flour, and salt.
9. Spread the brownie layer on top of the Oreo layer and make sure it is even.
10. Bake for 35-40 minutes. Insert a toothpick in the middle and if it comes out clean it is done.
11. Allow the brownies to completely cool.
12. Prepare the chocolate ganache layer by melted the chocolate chips and shortening in the microwave for 15 seconds at a time until the chocolate chips are melted. Stir in the heavy cream. Spread on top of the cooled brownie bars. Drizzle caramel sauce on top.
13. Slice and enjoy!

NOTES

Stores in an airtight container for one week.

ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE

ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE
1st McCleve cookbook pg. 57
Easy - cooked on the stove.  We liked on top of a piece of toast.

3 T oil (or less)
1 clove garlic
1/4 c water
1/8 tsp pepper
2 T green chili
1/2 c minced onion
2 - 8 oz tomato sauce
1 tsp salt 
1 1/2 # zucchini, sliced

Place oil in pan.  Saute onion and garlic together until tender.  Add tomato sauce and water.  Heat until boiling.  Add the rest.  Simmer over low heat until squash is tender.  4-6 servings.  Grate cheese on top.  It takes 30 minutes for preparation.