Strawberry Spinach Salad

Salad:
1/2 red onion
10 ounces fresh baby spinach
1 quart sliced strawberries
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
8 pieces of bacon
Crumbled blue cheese, to taste

Dressing:
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup basalmic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

I toast my almonds in butter in a skillet until they are golden brown. I also mix the dressing about an hour ahead of time and don't put it on the salad until it's ready to be served so the spinach stays better. Enjoy!
I got this recipe from blogging.
Britney Johnson: brit_biz@yahoo.com

Glazed Pineapple Chicken

This recipe is so easy and very delicious!

1 pkg. Grill Mates Tomato, Garlic & Basil marinade (You could probably use any package of dry marinade but Nick and I like this one)

2/3 c. unsweetened pineapple juice

3 T. soy sauce

1 T. brown sugar

1 chicken cut up (that is what the recipe calls for...we use just chicken breasts)

1 (8 oz.) can sliced pineapple, drained (we use the juice from this can for the 2/3 c. pineapple juice)

In large sealable plastic bag, combine marinade mix, pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar.  Add chicken and coat.  Marinade 15 minutes.  Grill or broil chicken 15-18 minutes per side or until cooked.  Baste occasionally with marinade.  Serve garnished with sliced pineapple.  

**If you are grilling the chicken on a BBQer, we grill the pineapple.

**This makes a lot of marinade!!

Fast rolls that are delicious!

Honestly, the name of this recipe is "Mmmmm Bread Rolls" so I'm not lying when I say delicious!

1 T. fast rise yeast

2 T. sugar

1/2 c. milk

2 T. margarine or butter

2 c. flour (calls for bread flour but I used just regular flour)

1 t. salt

1/4 c. water

1 small egg

Combine milk, water and margarine/butter and heat to 115 degrees to 125 degrees.  Place 1 cup flour, sugar, salt, egg and dry yeast in a large bowl.  Add heated liquid and beat at medium speed for 2 minutes with an electric mixer.  Slowly stir in remaining 1 cup of flour.  On a floured surface, knead the dough until firm ad smooth, about 10 minutes.

Cover and let rest 10 minutes.  Divide and roll the dough into 2 equal pieces.  Place 2 pieces into greased 3-inch cup pans (a.k.a. muffin tins).  Cover and let rise in warm place until doubled in size, about 1/2 hour.  Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until browned.  Remove from pans and serve warm or cool.  Warm is better!!

Makes 12 rolls.

danielle.killpack@gmail.com

Killpack Pancakes...here you go, Mom!!

1 c. flour

2 t. baking powder

2 T. oil

1 c. milk

2 T. sugar

1/2 t. salt

1 egg

Mix all dry ingredients.  Add wet ingredients and mix well.  (I just mix everything together at one time...I don't think it makes a difference).

This makes 8 pancakes if you used a 1/4 c. measuring cup to pour them onto the griddle.  Enjoy! 

danielle.killpack@gmail.com

Ice Cream Crunchy

1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
2 cups rice krispies
1 cup coconut
3/4 cup chopped nuts
Melt together brown sugar and butter.
Mix together rice krispies, coconut, and
nuts in large bowl. Stir in the brown sugar
and butter mixture and mix well. Press 2/3
of this into greased 9x13 pan. Spread 1/2 gallon
softened ice cream on top of krispies. Press rest
of krispie mix on top.
Freeze. Cut into squares to serve and top with
whipped cream and strawberries or any other
desired fruit.
Hint: I use ice cream in the square boxes. It's
easier to slice off and lay in pan.
C. Cooley - ccooley@cox.net

Avocado-Corn Salad

4 avocados, diced
8-10 roma tomatoes, chopped
1 bunch cilantro, chopped (mostly leaves)
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can Green Giant white shoepeg corn, 11 oz.
1/3 to 1/2 bottle (16 oz.) Wishbone Italian dressing
Combine and serve with tortilla chips, quesadillas,
or wrap in warm tortillas. MMMM!
C. Cooley - ccooley@cox.net