Chicken, Spinach, Mushroom Quesadillas

These turned out to be quite delicious and simple! All you need is tortillas, chicken (I boiled mine and shredded it), cheese, mushrooms, spinach leaves, and tomatoes (opt.)

Combine all of the ingredients into the tortilla.

And then I used my george foreman to grill them. Yum in the tum!

Butternut Squash Soup

Autumn is in the air, and you couldn't get more Fallish than cooking a warm bowl of this little number. My friend made this the other day and people in the neighborhood could even smell its yummy goodness. I am going to try it later this week!

3 Leeks (white part only) sliced
4 med carrots chopped
5 TB butter
3 lbs butternut squash peeled and cubed
6 C. chicken broth
3 med zucchini peeled and sliced
1/2 tsp. dried thyme (If you don't have this on hand it is fine)
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 C. half & half
grated parmesan or cheddar cheese


Over med heat, saute the leeks and carrots in butter approx. 5 min. stirring occasionally. Add squash, broth, zucchini thyme and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat cover and simmer until veggies are tender (about 30 min) Cool to luke warm. Puree in blender or food processor until smooth. Add cream, mix well and heat thoroughly but don't boil. Garnish with cheese. Makes 12 servings and freezes well!

Roasted Tomato and Zucchini Pasta

Ingredients:

- Cherry or grape tomatoes (I used one package)
- 2 Zucchini squash
- Pasta (anything will work, I used angel hair)
- Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper
- Parmesean cheese
- Spaghetti Sauce (optional)

Instructions:

Cut up the zucchini squash into fourths. I cut it down the middle (the long way), and then take the 2 halves and cut them down the middle, and chop them into small pieces. Put the cut up zucchini and tomatoes on a cookie sheet. Pour olive oil, salt, and pepper over them and mix it with your hands. Cook the veggies in the oven at 350 for about 20 minutes. Then cook your pasta. When the veggies were done I put them in a little spaghetti sauce and sprinkled cheese on top. That's it! It is easy, and pretty healthy. If you use wheat pasta, it would be even better! Enjoy!

Sweet and Sour Chicken

I haven't tried this recipe yet, but I am going to! It is easy and looks yummy! I saw it on Studio 5 on KSL the other day. A gal from the USU extension in SLC was on the show to make it. They hold a free menu planning class during the summer if anyone is interested. They help you learn to plan a menu, cook healthy, and shop wisely. I am signed up for the July 15th class, and there is another one in August. Click here to get the info on it :)

Ingredients:

* 1 can (15 - 20 oz) pineapple chunks
* 1 cup water
* ¼ cup vinegar
* 1/3 cup brown sugar
* ¼ tsp. ginger
* 2 Tbsp. soy sauce
* 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
* 2 boneless, skinless, chicken breasts cut into thin strips
* 1 green pepper, cut into thin strips
* 2 carrots, thinly sliced
* 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
* 1 onion, chopped
* Salt and pepper to taste

Method:

Drain the pineapple juice into a bowl and reserve the pineapple chunks. Add water, vinegar, brown sugar, ginger and cornstarch to the juice and mix well. Coat a large skillet with cooking spray. Sauté the chicken over medium-high heat until all juices run clear. Add the onion, green pepper, celery and carrots; then sauté until tender. Add the pineapple juice mixture and stir while the sauce thickens. Mix in the pineapple chunks. Season with salt and pepper if desired. Serve over hot rice.

Makes 6 to 8 servings

Citrus Marinated Shrimp

Citrus Marinated Shrimp - 6 servings

1 cup orange juice
1 cup fresh lemon juice
¾ cup ketchup
¼ teaspoon tabasco
¼ cup olive oil
1 ½-2 pounds of large(Costco)shrimp
1 small red onion *thinly sliced
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Combine juices, ketchup, and tabasco in large bowl. Whisk in oil. Add onion, cilantro and cooked shrimp and mix well. Place in a ziplock bag and chill for a few hours or overnight. Drain well before serving. ENJOY!

Russian Chicken

RUSSIAN CHICKEN

Ingredients:
frozen chicken breasts or tenders
1 bottle of Wishbone Russian dressing
1 jar of pineapple apricot jam
1 envelope of Lipton Onion Soup

Place frozen chicken in a 9x13 pan that has been sprayed with Pam. In a bowl combine, dressing, jam, and Lipton Onion Soup. Mix together and pour over chicken. Place tin foil over the top of the pan and cook at 325 for an hour and a half. It tastes sooooo good, and is super easy! Enjoy!

Yummy Rice Krispy Treats

This is the best rice krispy treat I have ever had!! You won't be able to stop enjoying them!

3 bags white chocolate chips
2 C Peanut Butter
7 C Rice Krispies
5 C Mini Marshmallows
1 Bag sm chocolate chips

Melt white choc. chips in microwave for 1-2 min; stiring frequently. Add PB, melt for 30 secs. Add Cereal, Marshmallows and 1/2 bag choc. chips. Stir. Spread on cookie sheet or in jelly roll pan and sprinkle w/ remaining choc. chips. I cut this recipe in half and it made tons!

Chicken and Rice

This is one of my all time favorite recipes...it is easy, yummy, and makes the house smell good!

Frozen chicken breasts or tenderloins
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can cream of celery soup
2 cups of minute rice
2 cans of milk
1 envelope of Lipton Onion Soup Mix

Spray a 9x13 pan with Pam and place frozen chicken all along the bottom of the pan. Mix together the cream of chicken, cream of celery, rice, and milk in a bowl. Pour over the chicken. Sprinkle the Lipton Onion Soup mix on top. Cover with foil. Bake at 325 F for an hour and a half to two hours.

Bruschetta Chicken

1/2 c. flour
2 eggs lightly beaten
3 chicken breasts
1/4 c. grated parmesan cheese
1/4 c. dry bread crumbs
1 Tbsp melted butter
2 large tomatoes chopped
3 Tbsp minced fresh basil
2 garlic cloves minced
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

Place flour and eggs in separate shallow bowls. Dip chicken in flour, then in eggs. Place in a greased 13x9 baking dish. Combine the parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, and butter, sprinkle over chicken.

Loosely cover baking dish with foil. Bake at 375 for 20 min. Uncover, bake 5-10 min or until top is browned.

Meanwhile, in a bowl combine remaining ingredients. Spoon over the chicken. Return to the oven fir 3-5 min or until tomato mixture is heated through. You can serve it over pasta if you like.