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Kalen’s Rainbow Chicken Tortilla Soup

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This recipe was created by my 2nd cousin Kalen & I think they did an amazing job coming up with it!! You will need 1 lb boneless skinless chicken, 1/4 cup cup chopped green onions, 1/4 cup chopped green peppers, 1/4 cup chopped orange peppers, 1 10oz can Mexican diced tomatoes (Ro-Tel), 1 14.5oz can diced tomatoes (slightly drained), 2 8oz cans tomato sauce, 2 3/4 cups chicken broth, 1 15.25oz can black beans (drained & rinsed), 3/4 of  15.25oz can of corn (drained), salt and pepper to taste.   Cut your chicken up into bite size pieces and start to cook on medium in 2-3 tablespoons olive oil. As your chicken is cooking chop up your green pepper, orange pepper and green onion and add them to your chicken as you have them ready.  Stir after adding each ingredient. This is the Ro-Tel I used but you can get the spicy to add more of a kick to your soup. Once your chicken is done add your chicken broth, Ro-Tel tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato...

Bourbon Chicken

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You will need 2 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 lbs chicken, 1 garlic clove, 1/4 teaspoon ginger, 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, 1/4 cup apple juice, 1/3 cup (packed) light brown sugar, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 1 tablespoon cider vinegar, 1/3 cup water, 1/3 cup soy sauce and 4 oz fresh mushrooms - chopped (optional).  Cut up your chicken into bite size pieces and cook in your olive oil till done.  Take out of pan and set aside. While your chicken is cooking, combine in a small bowl the remainder of your ingredients except your mushrooms. Once your chicken is done place this mixture in the same pan you cooked your chicken in.  Cook on medium heat till well combined. Add your chicken back into the pan and raise the heat to medium high and bring to a hard boil, you will now add your mushrooms if desired.  Once the boil is reached, reduce heat and let simmer for 25 minutes stirring every 5-7 minutes. Serve over rice and ENJOY!! This recipe does h...

Chocolate Marshmallow Meltaways

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For the cookies you will need:  1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening, 3/4 cup sugar, 1 egg, 1/4 cup 2% milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 3/4 cup all purpose flour, 1/2 cup baking cocoa, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda. For the frosting you will need:  3 tablespoons butter, softened, 3 cups powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons baking cocoa, 1/8 teaspoon salt and 4-6 tablespoons 2% milk. You will also need large marshmallows, halved. In a large bowl, cream shorting and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, milk and vanilla. In a separate bowl combine the flour, cocoa, salt and baking soda.  Gradually add your dry mixture to your creamed mixture and mix very well (it will be thick). Roll about tablespoon sized balls and place on an un-greased baking sheet. Bake at 350 for 8 minutes, remove and slightly press a half large marshmallow into the top of each cookie. Bake 2 minutes longer. Remove from baking sheet and pl...

Mini Pumpkin Pie Tarts

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You will need: Topping - 1/4 cup flour, 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar, 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans and 2 tablespoons softened butter. Crust - 3/4 cup softened butter, 6 oz softened cream cheese, 1 1/2 cup flour and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.  Filling - 1 - 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk, 1 1/4 cup canned pumpkin, 1 egg  and 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice. Topping - combine all topping ingredients in small bowl, mix with fork until mixture resembles crumbs.  Set aside. Crust - combine your softened butter and cream cheese in medium bowl on medium until well mixed.  Add your flour and cinnamon and blend on medium until dough forms.  Place in fridge for about 5 minutes. Filling - combine all ingredients in large bowl and whisk together until smooth. You will have enough filling and topping for a double batch of the dough. Make balls of your dough, about a tablespoon, and then press into mini muffin pan.  Make sure you pr...

Cheeseburger Pie

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You will need 1 lb ground beef, 1 cup finely chopped onion, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1-1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, 1 cup milk, 2 eggs and 3/4 cup Bisquick mix. In a large skillet cook your 1 lb ground beef and 1 cup finely chopped onions.  Drain any excess grease, add your 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.  Mix well. Spray a 9 inch glass pie pan with non-stick spray.  Pour in your beef mixture and cover with 1  - 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese. In a small bowl combine your 1 cup milk, 2 eggs and 3/4 cup Bisquick mix, mix well, it is ok if you have a few small lumps. Pour over your beef mixture and cheese. Bake at 400 for 25-30 minutes.  Will be a nice golden brown. You can insert a knife into the center and if it comes out dry you know it is done. Let rest about 10 minutes.  Cut into 6 equal pieces and serve. Top with your favorite burger toppings or eat as is.   ENJO...

Pollo A La Crema (Creamy Chicken) w/Homemade Mexican Rice

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I had this dish at a restaurant recently and loved it so much I had to recreate it myself.  I only used a recipe for the rice.  The creamy chicken part was just me trying it out and making it work! For the Mexican rice you will need 3 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil, 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice (not minute rice), 1 teaspoon garlic salt, 1/4 cup chopped onion, 1/2 cup tomato sauce, 1 1/2 cups chicken broth and 1/2 cup water. For your creamy chicken you will need 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 good sized chicken breasts (cut up into bite sized pieces), 1/4 chopped onion, 4 oz mushrooms (drained well), 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 cup enchilada sauce, 4 oz sour cream and 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese. In a large skillet heat your 3 tablespoons oil.  Once warm add your 1/4 cup chopped onions.  After about 5 minutes of cooking your onions add your 1 cup uncooked long grain rice, stirring very frequently.  Your rice  will puff up a little but...

Homemade Reese's Peanut Butter Cups

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You will need 1 1/2 cups crushed graham cracker crumbs, 3 1/4 cups powdered sugar, 1 cup melted butter, 1 1/2 cups (16oz jar) extra crunchy peanut butter, 1 (12oz) bag chocolate chips and 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter. Start by lining a 9x13 pan with foil, set aside. In a large bowl combine your 1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers and 3 1/4 cups powdered sugar.  Next add your 1 1/2 cups extra crunchy peanut butter and your 1 cup melted butter.  Mix very well. Press your mixture into you pan.  Place in freezer for 20 minutes. Once 15 of your 20 minute freezer time has passed, place your 12oz bag of chocolate chips and your 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter in a glass container. Microwave on high for 1 minute.  Stir well and continue cooking 1 minute at a time and stirring until fully melted and combined. Spread your chocolate mixture over you graham cracker mixture. Place in fridge for at least 15-20 minutes to let chocolate cool and set. Pu...