White Trash

Yummy stuff!  This recipe makes a ton!  Next time, I will probably cut the recipe in half.  I did dye the white chocolate orange (for Halloween), so instead of white trash, it is orange trash.  This stuff is rich, so don't overindulge or you might regret it.  Hope you enjoy!

White Trash

Ingredients:  4 cups Pecan Halves, roasted

                   1 cup Mixed Salted Nuts

                   1 large can Potato Sticks

                   1 pound White Chocolate

                   2 12oz pkgs White Chocolate Chips

Mix first three ingredients together in a large bowl.  Melt chocolate over double boiler until smooth (or if you're daring, in the microwave).  Pour over ingredients in bowl.  Mix together and pour onto wax paper.  Mash flat with another piece of wax paper.  Allow to cool over night.  Break into pieces and enjoy.

Chicken Thighs with Apples & Onions

This was a pretty good recipe.  It was a little more work than I anticipated, probably because I was playing referee with the boys while trying to cook.  This is one of those recipes for when I have a little extra time to cook on the weekends.  The apples were really good after cooking with the chicken.  We had my mother in law over for dinner, and she really loved it.  Of course, my husband loved it, he ate more than his share.  He tells people that he is a walking billboard for my cooking!  Hope you enjoy!

Chicken Thighs with Apples & Onions

Ingredients:  8 skin-on, bone-in Chicken Thighs

                   2 Tbsp Olive Oil

                   1 large Onion, cut into large chunks

                   2 cooking Apples, cut into chunks

                   2 to 3 Tbsp Honey Mustard

                   1 cup Chicken Broth

                   1 1/2 tsp unsalted Butter, softened

                   1 Tbsp all-purpose Flour

1. Preheat oven to 450.  Season the chicken with salt & pepper.  Heat olive oil in an oven proof skillet over medium-high heat.  Add chicken, skin side down, and cook until golden & crispy, about 6 min.  Turn over chicken and cook an additional 2-3 minutes.  Remove from pan.  Pour off all but 2 Tbsp of drippings from pan.
2. Add onions & apples to skillet, season with salt & pepper.  Cook until slightly softened, about 4 min.  Mix broth with mustard and add to skillet, bring to a boil.  Add chicken, skin side up, to skillet.  Transfer skillet to the oven and roast until chicken is cooked through, about 20 min.
3. Mix the butter & flour together to form a paste.  Remove chicken from oven.  With a slotted spoon, remove chicken, apples & onions from pan.  Bring the pan juices to a simmer and add in butter/flour mixture.  Bring to boil and allow to thicken for about 2 min.  Season with salt & pepper and spoon over chicken. 

Beer Biscuits

These biscuits are really great!  I use a light beer, so you can't taste the beer in them.  If you would like more of a beer taste, just use a regular pale beer.  The beer just adds a little more fluffiness to the biscuits.  These are super simple to make.  Hope you enjoy!

Beer Biscuits

Ingredients:  4 cups Bisquick

                   1 stick melted Butter

                   1 12oz can Beer

Mix all ingredients together.  Spoon batter into a muffin tin, filling tins 3/4.  Bake at 425 for about 15 minutes, or until golden brown.  Serve warm and enjoy.



Apple Dip

This is THE best apple dip!  I could sit down with the whole bowl and eat the whole thing.  I would probably feel ill after though.  Every time I make this super simple dip, everyone raves about it and gobbles it down.  I like to make mine the night before so it tastes extra good.  Hope you enjoy!

Apple Dip

Ingredients:  8oz package Cream Cheese softened

                   1/2 cup packed Brown Sugar

                   1/2 cup Sugar

                   1 tsp Vanilla

                   1 package Toffee Chips

                   Sliced Apples

In a bowl, beat cream cheese until light.  Add brown sugar, sugar, and vanilla.  Beat on medium speed until well combined.  Stir in toffee chips.  Serve with sliced apples and enjoy.

No Bake Cookies

I'm sure everyone has there own recipe for these no bake cookies.  I thought I would share mine.  These cookies are always a favorite with everyone, and super easy to make.  I usually always have the ingredients on hand.  Hope you enjoy!

No Bake Cookies

Ingredients:  1/2 cup Butter (one stick)

                   2 cups Sugar

                   1/2 cup Milk

                   1/4 cup Cocoa Powder (unsweetened)

                   1/2 cup Peanut Butter

                   3 cups quick cook Oatmeal

                   1 tsp Vanilla

                   1/2 cup nuts (optional)

Melt butter in saucepan.  Add sugar, milk, and cocoa.  Bring to a boil and boil for 1 minute.  Remove from heat and add all other ingredients.  Mix well and drop by spoonful onto wax paper.  Allow cookies to cool and enjoy.

Simple Salsa

This is super simple salsa recipe.  I got the idea from my brother and added a few things for my taste.  Hope you enjoy it.  By the way, is anyone really reading this blog.  I just don't hear back from you out there in Internet world.  Would LOVE to hear some feedback. 

Simple Salsa

Ingredients:  1 can (14.5oz) Diced Tomatoes

                   1 can Rotel

                   Onion powder to taste (I use about 1/8 tsp)

                   Garlic powder to taste (I use about 1/4 tsp)

                   pickled Jalapenos to taste (I use about 3 slices)

                   salt to taste

Combine ingredients in blender or food processor.  Process until salsa reaches desired consistency.  Enjoy!

Meaty Spanish Rice

This was a pretty good dish.  Of course, I used ground turkey instead of ground beef or ground round.  What made it even better for me, was to make it into a burrito.  I just added some taco sauce, cheese (of course), and corn then I was all set.  Fix it up however you wish.  Hope you enjoy!

Meaty Spanish Rice

Ingredients:  1-1 1/2 lb of ground Beef, Round, or Turkey

                   28oz can whole Tomatoes, undrained & chopped

                   1 1/4 cup Instant Long Grain Rice
                   1 can Black Beans, drained & rinsed

                   1 tsp Onion Powder

                   2 Tbsp Chili Powder

                   Salt & Pepper to taste

1. 
   
   Brown ground beef or turkey in skillet.  Drain and return to skillet.
2. 
   
   Add onion powder, chili powder, tomatoes, juice from tomatoes (add water, if needed, to make 1 1/2 cups of liquid), salt & pepper.  Stir well and bring to boil.
3. 
   
   Add rice, cover, reduce heat and simmer 5 min or until rice is tender.
4. 
   
   Add black beans and heat through.