Sunday, May 29, 2011

Crab Rangoon

Get This:

- 8 oz. Cream Cheese - softened
- 6 oz. Canned Crab Meat - drained, minced
- 1/2 tsp. Soy Sauce (I use a little more, about 3/4tsp)
- 1/4 tsp. Garlic Powder
- 12 oz. Package Wonton Wrappers
- 1 egg yolk - beaten *optional

Do This:

- Cream together cream cheese, crab, soy sauce, and garlic powder.
- Place a scant tablespoonful of filling onto the center of each wonton wrapper.
- Brush egg yolk (I prefer to use water, not as messy and seems to work better) on the edges of the wrappers, fold over in a triangle shape, and seal edges.
- Place filled rangoons in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with waxed paper.
- Freeze rangoons completely, takes approximately 1 hour. If you do not have time to freeze the rangoons, they still taste fine.
- Deep-Fry rangoons in 375 degree oil, turning once, until golden brown.
- Drain on cooling racks.

*I like to serve it with simple cocktail sauce. It would also be good with sweet and sour sauce.

Monday, May 9, 2011

Spicy Pineapple Chicken Tacos

Get This:
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts - boiled and shredded
- Cumin
- Mexican Oregano
- Salt
- Peppet
- Chili Powder
- Onion
- Garlic
- Jalepeno
- Tomato Paste
- Crushed Pineapple
- Corn Tortilla Shells

For Pineapple Salsa:
- 2 Cups diced Pineapple
- 1/2 Cup Red Onion
- 2 Tbsp Chopped Cilantro
- Juice of lime to taste
- Optional: Ass a little jalepeno to spice it up.

Do This:
- Boil some chicken and shred
- Spice it up with cumin, mexican oregano, salt, pepper, chili powder, onion, garlic, jalepeno, just a spoonful of tomato paste, and crushed pineapple... all to taste.
- Add chicken stock if needed for moisture.
- Put in a corn shell and top with pineapple salsa.

Creamy Italian Chicken and Orzo Skillet

Get This:
- 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Cut in Bite size pieces
- 1 Small Zucchini
- 1 10oz. Tub Philadelphia Italian Cheese and Herb Flavored Cooking Creme
- 1/2 Cup Chopped Tomatoes
- 2 Cups Hot Cooked Orzo Pasta (You can substitute rice)

Do This:
- Cook chicken and zucchini in large non-stick skillet on medium heat 6-7 minutes until chicken is done.
- Add cooking creme and tomatoes, cook and stir 2 minutes.
- Serve over pasta or rice.

Shrimp Dip

Get This:

- 1 8oz package of cream cheese
- 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice
- 2 Tbsp Finely Chopped Celery
- 1/2 Cup Salad Dressing
- 1 Tbsp finely chopped onions
- 1 Small can shrimp (drained and rinsed)

Do This:
Mix all ingredients together and put in the fridge for 6-8 hours before servings. Serve with plain potato chips. I prefer Ruffles!

Chicken Salad

Get This:
- 5 Chicken Breasts
- 3 Cups Red Grapes
- 3 Tbsp Onion
- 1.5 Tbsp Pimento
- 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
- Dash Curry Powder
- 1 Tsp Salad Supreme
- 1/2 Tsp Salt
- Pepper to Taste
- 1 1/3 Cup Mayo
- 2 Cups Celery
- Almonds (optional)

Do This:
- Boil Chicken with celery stock and 1tsp salt. Cut cooked chicken into cubes.
- Slice grapes in half, chop onion and celery finely and add to chicken.
- Add Pimento, lemon juice, curry powder, salad supreme, salt, mayo, and pepper and mix well with a spoon.
- Refrigerate for a couple of hours (or overnight) and enjoy!