Girlfriends' RECIPE Collection

Ingredients: 2  lbs   boneless skinless chicken , chopped into bite sized pieces 1  egg 1 1/2   teaspoons   salt white pepper  (I left this out) oil (for frying) 1/2   cup   cornstarch , plus 1  tablespoon   cornstarch 1/4   cup   flour 1  tablespoon   gingerroot , minced 1  teaspoon   garlic , minced 1/2   teaspoon   crushed  hot red chili pepper 1/4   cup   green onion , chopped 1  tablespoon   rice wine  (I orange juice instead) 1/4   cup   water 1/2   teaspoon   sesame oil Orange Sauce for Stir Fry 1 1/2   tablespoons   soy sauce 1 1/2   tablespoons   water 5  tablespoons   sugar 5  tablespoons   white vinegar  (I used Rice Vinegar) 1  orange, zest of Directions: 1 Place chicken pieces in large bowl. 2 Stir in egg, salt, pepper and 1 tablespoon oil and m...

I really can't figure out why I don't like pumpkin pie, because seriously I LOVE everything else pumpkin!! Here's a yummy one: Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Pancakes 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tablespoons light or dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/8 tsp. ground cloves 1/8 tsp. ground ginger 1 cup buttermilk, shaken (I just used regular milk 1 egg 1/4 cup pumpkin puree 1/2 tablespoons of butter, melted and cooled slightly 1/2 cup chocolate chips In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices: cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and ginger. In a measuring cup (or small bowl), measure out the milk. Add the egg and lightly beat. Next, mix in the pumpkin puree until completely blended. Pour in the slightly cooled melted butter and mix.  Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. ...

So Chad's friend from Montana makes some amazing things.(mindikamoments.com) She has even been on KSL a few times. Anyway, I made these super yummy and healthy cookies last year for the youth's lake trip. They were a huge hit. FLAXSEED OATMEAL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES ¾ C. butter (1 ½ sticks) ¾ C. granulated sugar ¾ C. lightly packed brown sugar 1 ½ C. flaxseed, lightly grounded 2 large eggs 1 t. vanilla 1 ¾ C. whole wheat flour ½ T. baking soda 1 ½ C. oatmeal 1 ½ C. chocolate chips (optional) 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. 2. In a medium bowl, cream the butter and sugars; add flaxseed and set aside. 3. In another small bowl, beat eggs and vanilla together. Combine with flax mixture. 4. Sift together the flour and soda. Mix in oatmeal and combine with other ingredients. 5. Add the chocolate chips and mix well. 6. The dough will be thick. Form into balls and place on a baking sheet about 2 inches apart. 7. Cook for 10-12 minutes. 8. Makes about 3-4 dozen.

These are some of my favorite cookies. They are always a hit at parties and seem to be requested quite a bit. I hope you enjoy them as much as we do. White Chocolate Cherry Shortbread Cookies Ingredients 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, drained and finely chopped 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup cold butter 12 ounces white chocolate baking squares with cocoa butter, finely chopped (I just use white choc chips) 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 2 drops red food coloring (optional) 2 teaspoons shortening White nonpareils and/or red edible glitter (optional) Directions 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Spread cherries on paper towels to drain well, or in a strainer 2. In a large bowl, combine flour and sugar. Using a pastry blender, cut in the butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Stir in drained cherries and 4 ounces (2/3 cup) of the chopped chocolate. Stir in almond extract and, if desi...

1 T. oil 1 cup rice Brown the rice, add 2 cups water and one tomato/chicken bullion cube** (chop up). Boil for 15-20 mins. until all water is gone. **You find the tomato/chicken bullion in the mexican/spanish aisle - picture below Super easy and really good.

Chicken: 5 chicken boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 small bottle Zesty Italian Dressing 1 Tbsp. Chili powder 1 Tbsp. cumin 3 cloves garlic, minced Mix all ingredients together in a large crock pot. Cook on high 5-7 hours. Pork: Pork Roast 1 bottle honey bbq sauce 1 Tbsp. honey 1 liter of coke Place all ingredients in large crock pot and cook on low all night. In the morning take the roast out leaving the juices in the crock pot. Shred the roast then place it back in the crock pot in the juices and leave it on low. Create each serving by using the following: Tortillas Shredded Cheese Prepared (from above) pork or chicken Black or refried beans lime rice shredded lettuce pico de gallo (see recipe below) guacamole fresh cilantro parmesan cheese Top with tomatillo dressing: 1 pkg. hidden valley buttermilk ranch dressing mix 1 cup buttermilk 1 cup mayo 1-2 tomatillos, peeled 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped 1/2 tsp lime juice 1 small Jalapeno, seeds removed Blend all ...