Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Swedish Meatballs

Submitted by: Adrienne Jacobs

1 12 oz jar of grape jelly

1 12 oz jar of homemade chili sauce (that's the brand) by the ketchup at the grocery store

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tbsp brown sugar

30-40 cooked meatballs


Combine all ingredients.

Let simmer at least 30 min, I usually simmer longer on warm or put in a crockpot.


Chicken Tortilla Soup

Submitted by: Alisa Chytraus

3-4 chicken breasts

2 cans Mexican style diced tomatos

2 cans chicken broth

1 can coconut milk

1 T. cumin

1 clove garlic

Cilantro chopped

1 cup salsa

1 can diced chilis


Add all ingredients to crock pot or simmering on the stove top. Once chicken is done shred it & add back to soup.


For a green version substitute 2 cans enchilada sauce for tomatos & salsa verde instead of tomato salsa.


Top with tortilla strips or crushed chips, lime, cheese, cilantro, sour cream, etc.

Asian Peanut Dressing

Submitted by: Adrienne Jacobs

1 c. veg oil

1/4 c. apple cider vinegar

1/3 c. soy sauce

3 Tbsp. dark sesame oil

1/3 c. honey

2 cloves garlic

2 tsp. fresh ginger

1/2 c. creamy peanut butter (half it if you want)

1 tsp. pepper


Whisk til mixed. (I put it in the food processor.)


Sugar Cookies

Submitted by: Alisa Chytraus

1 c. butter

3/4 c. sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla

1/2 tsp. almond extract

2 c. flour

1 tsp. cream of tartar

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1/4 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. nutmeg


cook at 350 8-10 minutes


frosting

3 c. powdered sugar

1/4 c. soft butter

1 tsp. almond extract

2-4 Tbsp. hot water


don't grease the pan