We are hunkered down. Everyone is home and we are NOT going out until this blizzard stops blowing. The wind is blowing like crazy but inside it is nice & warm. I know my family & tonight they are going to be looking for some warm yummy food.

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So I am baking bread & making soup for supper. Well I have that planned & they girls will be making it. Ha!

This Happy Honey Wheat Bread recipe is delicious!

Don’t feel guilty if you have to have a piece right out of the oven with lots of butter & cinnamon/sugar sprinkled on it.

Tonight’s soup will be . . .

Broccoli Cheddar Soup

4 cups diced broccoli

1/2 tsp basil

1/4 tsp thyme

1/4 tsp pepper

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 cup chopped onion

4 cups chicken broth

1/3 cup cornstarch

2 cups instant dry milk

2-3 cups grated cheddar cheese

(Optional: 2 cups diced chicken and 1 cup dry brown rice)

Chop up broccoli & cook until tender in 2 cups of water. Add spices & onion as the broccoli is cooking. Mix4 cups of broth, cornstarch and milk powder in a separate bowl—you can do this in your blender if you want. Combine with broccoli and cook until sauce is thickened. Add 2 cups of cheese & stir until melted. Additional cheese can be added to the top of the soup or in individual bowls.

If you want a higher protein meal you can add about 2 cups of cooked diced chicken. I also have a large portion of my family that claims this soup needs brown rice in it. I cook the rice(1 cup) in 2 cups water while I am preparing the rest of the soup. I add both chicken and rice to this recipe & it is perfect for a cold wintery day.

What warm comfort food are you reaching for tonight?

Enchildadas

January 18, 2011In the KitchenKim2 Comments

Every woman should have a recipe that is a no-fail. It can be easy or hard but always delicious.

It is the one you pull out for company. My family loves pretty much any form of rice, beans & cheese. This recipe is easily doubled for a crowd pleaser.

They freeze well for later use if you decide to make a BIG batch. Enjoy!

Enchiladas

Sauce

4 Tbsp butter

5 Tbsp-1/2 cup chili powder

1/3 cup flour

1/2 tsp garlic salt

1/4 tsp cumin

1/4 tsp oregano

2 C chicken broth

1 (8oz) tomato sauce

Melt butter in pan. In separate bowl, mix dry ingredients. In another bowl or measuring cup, mix broth & tomato sauce. Slowly add to butter & mix as you go. Stir constantly and it will be come crumbly. Very slowly, add broth mix and you will have a thick, tasty sauce. You can pour this in a slow cooker or use it right away.

Tortillas

10-12 wheat tortillas

2 cans refried beans

2-3 cups shredded cheese

We do the tortilla part of this in an assembly line. Lay out all the tortillas. Heat beans in microwave & then place about 2-3 T beans on tortilla. Smooth out over whole tortilla & sprinkle with cheese. Roll tortilla up & place in a 9x13 baker. Repeat for each tortilla & then top with sauce, more cheese & sliced olives if desired.

Serve with shredded lettuce, sour cream & brown rice.

Spice Muffins

January 10, 2011In the KitchenKim4 Comments

These are one of our favorite muffins to have in the morning. We pair it with scrambled eggs & fruit!

Spice Muffins

2 eggs

3/4 cup sugar

1/2 cup applesauce

1 tsp vanilla

1/2 tsp salt

8 oz sour cream

2 cups whole wheat or white wheat flour

1/2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp baking powder

Cinnamon topping

2 Tbsp brown sugar

1/2 tsp cinnamon

Beat the eggs & sugar. Add applesauce, vanilla, salt and sour cream. Add flour, baking soda and baking powder. Stir until all is moistened. Mixture will be lumpy. Pour in to oiled muffin pan filled 2/3 full. Mix brown sugar & cinnamon together for topping. Sprinkle over the top of batter. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. They freeze & reheat well.

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Skillet BBQ Chicken

January 5, 2011In the KitchenKim1 Comment

1-1/2 pound chicken

1/3 cup ketchup

2 Tbsp brown sugar

2 Tbsp vinegar

1 tsp salt

1 Tbsp oil

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

1/4 tsp pepper

1/2 cup water

To prepare:

Combine all ingredients except chicken and pour in to a freezer bag. Add chicken & turn to coat. Freeze.

To cook:

Thaw. Cook, covered, in a skillet over medium heat for 45 minutes or until chicken is done. Turn occasionally. Removed lid and allow liquid to cook away.