dumplings

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon margarine
• 1/2 cup milk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• stir together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in medium size bowl. cut in butter until crumbly. stir in milk to make a soft dough.
• drop by spoonfuls into boiling stew. cover and simmer 15 minutes without lifting lid. serve.
• to make parsley dumplings, add 1 tablespoon parsley flakes to the dry ingredients.

braised balsamic chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• season both sides of chicken breasts with garlic salt and pepper.
• heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook seasoned chicken breasts until chicken is browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. add onion; cook and stir until onion is browned, 3 to 4 minutes.
• pour diced tomatoes and balsamic vinegar over chicken; season with basil, oregano, rosemary and thyme. simmer until chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes. an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees f (74 degrees c).

Strawberry Muffins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chopped strawberries

Recipe

• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) oil an 8 cup muffin tin, or use paper liners.
• in a small bowl, combine oil, milk, and egg. beat lightly. in a large bowl, mix flour, salt, baking powder and sugar. toss in chopped strawberries and stir to coat with flour. pour in milk mixture and stir together.
• fill muffin cups. bake at 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) for 25 minutes, or until the tops bounce back from the touch. cool 10 minutes and remove from pans.

rosemary ranch chicken kabobs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup ranch dressing
• 3 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
• 1 tablespoon white sugar, or to taste (optional)
• 5 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes

Recipe

Preparation Time: 50 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• in a medium bowl, stir together the olive oil, ranch dressing, worcestershire sauce, rosemary, salt, lemon juice, white vinegar, pepper, and sugar. let stand for 5 minutes. place chicken in the bowl, and stir to coat with the marinade. cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• preheat the grill for medium-high heat. thread chicken skewers and discard marinade.
• lightly oil the grill grate. grill skewers for 8 to 12 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, and the juices run clear.

E-z Drop Biscuits

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1 cup milk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• preheat oven to 450 degrees f (230 degrees c).
• in a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, sugar, cream of tartar and salt. stir in butter and milk just until moistened. drop batter on a lightly greased cookie sheet by the tablespoon.
• bake in preheated oven until golden on the edges, about 8 to 12 minutes. serve warm.

chicken cordon bleu ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 6 slices swiss cheese
• 6 slices ham
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup dry white
• 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• pound chicken breasts if they are too thick. place a cheese and ham slice on each breast within 1/2 inch of the edges. fold the edges of the chicken over the filling, and secure with toothpicks. mix the flour and paprika in a small bowl, and coat the chicken pieces.
• heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and cook the chicken until browned on all sides. add the and bouillon. reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.
• remove the toothpicks, and transfer the breasts to a warm platter. blend the cornstarch with the cream in a small bowl, and whisk slowly into the skillet. cook, stirring until thickened, and pour over the chicken. serve warm.

Baby Spinach Omelet

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup torn baby spinach leaves
• 1 1/2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 6 mins Cook Time: 9 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• in a bowl, beat the eggs, and stir in the baby spinach and parmesan cheese. season with onion powder, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
• in a small skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat, cook the egg mixture about 3 minutes, until partially set. flip with a spatula, and continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes. reduce heat to low, and continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes, or to desired doneness.