Saturday, May 18, 2013

Chewy No-Bake Granola Bars

Ingredients:
  • 2 1/2 cups gf Rice Krispies
  • 2 cups oats
  • 1/2 cup additional mix-in ingredients, optional (i.e. shredded coconut, chopped nuts, raisins or other dried fruit, sesame or sunflower seeds, etc.)
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (or sucanat)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Directions:
  1. Combine first 4 dry ingredients in a bowl.
  2. In a saucepan, mix the honey, brown sugar and salt. Over medium-low heat, stir until the mixture comes to a complete boil for 30-60 seconds.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in the peanut butter and vanilla until smooth. Pour over the dry ingredients and mix well.
  4. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before mixing in the chocolate chips.
  5. Press into a greased 9×13 pan and let cool before cutting into bars.

Oatmeal and Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 c white sugar
  • 1 c brown sugar
  • 3/4 t salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 t vanilla
  • 1 t baking soda
  • 1 c peanut butter
  • 2 c oats
  • 1 c chocolate chips
Directions:
Mix well. Drop on cookie sheet. Bake at 350 until lightly browned, about 10-12 minutes. Makes about 3 dozen cookies

Creamy White Chili

Ingredients: 
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 
  • 1 medium onion, chopped 
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder 
  • 1 tablespoon oil 
  • 2 cans (15 1/2 ounces each) Great Northern Beans, rinsed and drained 
  • 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) chicken broth 
  • 1-2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies (if you like less kick, add just one can) 
  • 1 teaspoon salt 
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin 
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano 
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon pepper 
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (omit if you like less heat)
  • 1 cup sour cream 
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream 
Directions:
In a large saucepan, sauté chicken, onion and garlic powder in oil until chicken is no longer pink. Add beans, broth, chilies and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in sour cream and cream. Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired. Serve immediately. This is especially good served with tortilla chips. Makes about 6 servings.

Crock-pot Roasted Chicken

Ingredients:

  • 1 whole chicken, skin removed
  • 2 t salt
  • 1 t paprika
  • 1 t onion powder
  • 1/2 t thyme
  • 1 t italian seasoning
  • 1/2 t pepper
Directions:
  • Mix seasonings and rub on outside and inside of chicken.
  • Cook in crockpot: high for 4 hours, low for 6-8 hours