Sandy Savory Selections

MARVELOUS MUSHROOM SOUP

2009-11-19T12:56:00.002-07:00

3 medium onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup butter
2 lbs. fresh mushrooms, chopped
2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 cups beef broth
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper

In a large saucepan, cook onions and garlic in butter over medium
heatuntil tender. Reduce heat to low, add the mushrooms. Cook
for 8-10 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.

Add the cream, broth, salt and pepper, cook and stir over low heat
until heated through.

CREAM CHEESE CHICKEN SOUP

2009-11-19T12:48:00.002-07:00

1 small onion, chopped
1 tbsp. butter
3 cups chcken broth
3 medium carrots, cut into 1/4 slices
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 tbls. minced fresh parsley
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup miilk
1 pkg. (8 oz.)cream cheese

In a large saucepan saute the onion in butter. Add broth,carrots
and potoes. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes
or until vegetables are tender.Add the chicken, parsley, salt and peppper.
Heat through.

Combine flour and milk until smooth, add to the vegetable mixture.
Bring to a boil, cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Reduce heat. Add the cream cheese, cook and stir until melted.

EASY TACO DIP

2009-11-19T12:40:00.002-07:00

1/2 Lb. ground beef
1 cup frozen corn
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup salsa
1/2 cup mild taco sauce
1 4oz. can green chilis
1 4oz. can sliced ripe olives
1 cup shredded cheese

cook hamburger in a nonstick skillet until no longer pink. Drain and
spoon into crock pot. Add corn, onion, salsa, taco sauce, chili and olives
to crock pot. Cover and cook on low for 2 hours or high for 1 hour.
Just before serving stir in cheese. Serve on top of tortilla chip with
sour cream on top.

CRUNCH TOP HAM AND POTATO CASSEROLE

2009-11-19T12:28:00.002-07:00

2 pounds frozen Southern style hash brown potatoes,thawed
2 cups cubed cooked ham
2 cups sour cream
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 can 26oz. cream of mush room soup
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup chopped green onions
1/2 teaspoon pepper

TOPPING
2 Cups crushed cornflakes
1/4 Cup melted butter

In a bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Transfer ot a
greased 13x9x2 inch baking dish. Combine topping ingredients,
sprinkle over top. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until heated through.

CROWD CHICKEN CASSEROLE

2009-11-19T12:12:00.002-07:00

5 cups diced cooked chicken
5 cups chopped celery
1 cup slivered almonds
1 bunch green onions (sliced)
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1 can (2 1/4 oz.) ripe olives sliced and drained
2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
2 1/2 cups crushed potato chips

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Add 1 cup of cheese.
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and sour cream. Add to chicken
mixture and stir to coat. Transfer to a greased 3 Quart baking dish.
Sprinkle with the chips and remaining cheese. Bake uncovered at
350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

HAM MAC AND CHEESE

2009-11-19T12:07:00.002-07:00

2 Boxes seashell macaroni and cheese
6 oz. ham (diced)
1 12 oz. frozen peas (or mixed frozen veggies)
1 cup bottled salsa (your favorite)

cook pasta shells according to box directions. Two minutes before
pasta in done add ham and vegetables. Drain well.
Return to pot. Stir in cheese sauce from packets. Serve with a
tablespoon of salsa on top.

SWEDISH MEAT BALLS

2009-11-19T12:01:00.002-07:00

1 Pkg. Armoured meat balls
1 Jar mushroom gravy
1/2 Cup sour cream

Heat meat balls in nonstick skillet on medium heat, stirring often
for 10-12 minutes. Add gravy ,stirring 1 minute. Stir in sour cream until
blended. Serve with noodles, rice or potatoes and your favorite veggie.

WEEK NIGHT CHILI

2009-11-19T11:49:00.002-07:00

1 lb. beef or turkey (ground)
2 cans tomato sauce (8 oz.)
1 can (15 oz.) red kidney beans undrained
1 pkg. McCormicks chili season
1 cup shredded cheddar.
chopped green onion (optional
1 medium yellow onion

Brown turkey or beef in skillet with chopped yellow onion.
Drain. Pour into crock pot. Stir tomato sauce, beans and seasoning.
Cover. Cook on LOW 1-2 hours or High for 45 minutes. Stir chili before serving.
Top with cheese and onion.

CRUNCHY TUNA CASSAROLE

2009-11-19T11:44:00.002-07:00

2 Cups egg noodles
1 Can (15 oz.) Veg All mixed vegetables (drained)
1 Can solid white tuna in water (drained)
1 Can cream of celery soup
1 1/4 Cups whole milk
1/2 Cup sour cream
1 Tbs. Chopped fresh dill
1 Cup crushed sour cream and onion flavored chips

Combine all except chips in greased 2 1/2 quart casserole dish.
Micro wave uncovered on high 10-12 minutes, or
until thick. Let cool 10 minutes. Top with crushed chips and serve.

RAVIOLI LASAGNA

2009-11-19T11:30:00.002-07:00

1 jar (26 oz.) mushroom pasta sauce
2 bags (13oz. each) frozen square cheese ravioli, thawed
1 1/2 cups shredded italian cheese blend

Heat oven to 375. Coat a 9 inch square baking dish and a sheet of
foil with nonstick spray. Put pasta sauce in a bowl, stir in 1/2 cup water.
Spread 1 cup sauce in dish. Top with 20 ravioli, flat sides up and just
touching each other. Spread with 3/4 cup sauce, sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese.
Repeat layers once. Top with remaining ravioli, sauce and cheese.Cover
tightly with foil, sprayed side down.
Bake on a sheet of foil (to catch any drips) 1 hour or until bubbly
around the edges. Uncover and bake 5 minutes until cheese is barely golden.

TOMATO-TORTELLINI SOUP

2009-11-19T11:23:00.002-07:00

2 14oz cans reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 9oz pkg. refrigerated tortellini
1/2 of an 8oz. tub cream cheese spread with chive and onion
1 11oz. can condensed tomato or tomato bisque soup
Snipped fresh chives (optional)

In a medium saucepan, bring broth to boiling.
Add tortellini, reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for
5 minutes. In a bowl, whisk 1/3 cup of the hot broth
all to saucepan along with tomato soup, heat through,
if desired, sprinkle with chives. Makes 4 servings.

Wacky Pasta Salad

2009-08-04T16:19:00.002-06:00

1 bag wacky pasta
1 bottle of Italian salad dressing
1 cucumber, diced
3 green onions, sliced
1 small can of sliced olives
2 green pepper , diced
3 sicks of mozzarella string cheese, separate in small pieces

In sauce pan bring 6 cups of water to boil, add pasta. Cook for 7 minutes or until tender. Drain pasta and cool well. Combine all above ingredients excluding dressing. Add cooled pasta. Pour dressing over all ingredients. Mix together well.

Suggestion: Add pepperoni

2009-08-04T16:09:00.003-06:00

What are wheat berries?

Wheat berries are the cooked kernels of regular white or red wheat. You cook 2 or 3 cups of wheat on med for approximately one hour. This is an other way in implementing wheat into our diets. It is easy and has great flavor.

Mexican Wheat Chili

2009-08-04T16:00:00.002-06:00

1 pound hamburger
1 lg. onion
1 lg. can tomato sauce, 3 cans water
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. chili powder
1tsp. garlic salt
2 cups cooked wheat berries
1 med. jar medium salsa
4 tbls. flour

Cook wheat kernels the day before to have your wheat berries for your recipe. Cook onion and hamburger, drain. Add flour, chili powder, salt, oregano, garlic, mix well. Add tomato sauce, water and salsa. Cook one hour. Stir in wheat berries the last 15 minutes.

Serve with corn bread and Honey butter.

Wheat Salad

2009-08-04T15:54:00.003-06:00

5 cups wheat berries
1 cup salad dressing (Miracle Whip)
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup green and red peppers
1 cup celery
1/2 tsp. salt

Cook wheat kernels day before. Mix all ingredients together and refrigerate over night.
Suggestion: Use for a main dish, serve on crisp greens and add shrimp or tuna to the salad.

Wheat Berry Stir Fry

2009-08-04T15:37:00.002-06:00

2 tsp. olive oil
3 eggs scrambled
pepper, to taste
2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/8 tsp. garlic salt
1 cup frozen broccoli
1 cup frozen sliced carrots
1 cup frozen green peas
3 cups wheat berries (this is wheat that has been boiled for approximately 1 hour and chilled)
1/2 cup ham, diced
3 tbls soy sauce
3-4 green onions, sliced
salt and pepper to tastes
Prepare wheat the day before to have it chilled well. In skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Scramble eggs, sprinkle with pepper while scrambling. In a separate skillet, saute mushrooms with butter and garlic salt, drain liquid from mushrooms. Add remaining vegetables to mushrooms mixing well. Stir in chilled wheat berries, mix together in skillet. Add soy sauce and salt and pepper.

Chinese Chicken Cabbage Salad

2009-08-04T15:28:00.002-06:00

2 cups chicken, diced
2 pkg. top ramen noodles
1 head cabbage
1 bunch green onions, sliced
1/2 cup sesame seeds, toasted in butter
2 sm pkgs. almonds sliced

Dressing:
Seasoning package from top ramen
1/2 cup salad oil
6 tbls. rice vinegar
4 tbls. sesame oil

Break top ramen noodles and toss with other salad ingredients. Mix ingredients for dressing. Toss with salad one hour before serving. Refrigerate until serving.

Just Like Cafe Rio Sheddes Pork

2009-08-04T15:11:00.003-06:00

4 pound Pork roast (bone in)
2 Tbls brown sugar
2 tsp. paprika
2 tsp. crushed red pepper
2 tsp cumin
2 cloves minced garlic
1-2 tsp. paprika (this is for step 2 of the recipe, it is optional.)
1 sliced onion
1
1 can coke (not diet) taste better with the real thing.

Trim fat off of roast. Rub the brown sugar, red pepper, salt, cumin, and paprika over the roast. Covering it completely. Put in crock pot. Set temperature on low. Add onion, garlic chicken broth, and coke. Cook 8 hours A good time to prepare this is in the evening, 10 p.m.

Step 2
Take pork roast out of crock pot. Shered the meat. While the meat is out add the additional 2 tlbs. brown sugar and the 2 tsp. paprika to the crock pot, let dissolve, Return the meat to the crock pot continue to cook thought the day. 8 more hours
Great for salads and burritos.

Caramel Popcorn

2009-07-27T14:12:00.002-06:00

1 cup brown sugar
1 can sweeten condensed milk
1/2 cup butter
1 cup light corn syrup
10-12 cups popped pop corn

Combine brown sugar and corn syrup. Bring to biol, let boil to soft ball stage. Add sweeten condensed milk stir well, add butter stir until melted. Pour over popcorn. Mix until all popcorn is covered.

Tijuana Mix

2009-07-27T14:02:00.002-06:00

4 cups Corn tortilla chips
3 cups chex type cereal
1 bag microwave popcorn
1-12oz can cocktail nuts
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Mix popcorn, cereal, nuts, and chips in large roasting pan. Combine syrup, butter, brown sugar, chili powder, cinnamon, and pepper. Heat to boiling point. Pour over cereal in pan to coat. Bake 1 hour at 250; stir every 20 minutes. Remove from oven and put on wax paper to cool.

Doug's Favorite Pudding Dessert

2009-07-26T21:06:00.003-06:00

Crust:
1-1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup butter softened
1/2 cup nuts (walnuts,almonds, or pecans)
Mix together, press in 9x13 pan. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes

Second layer:
8 oz cream cheese
1 cup powered sugar
8 oz cool whip
Mix together. Spread on the cooled crust

Third layer:
2 small packages chocolate pudding
3 cups milk
Mix together. Spread over cream cheese mixture.

Top with whipped topping. Place in fridge until serving.
Suggestion; use different flavors of puddings for a fun change.

Simple Peach Cobbler

2009-07-26T20:58:00.002-06:00

2-16 oz caned peaches sliced with juice
1 cube butter
1 package yellow cake mix
1 cup nuts chopped (optional)

Pour peaches and juice in bottom of 9X13 baking dish. Sprinkle dry cake mix over peaches. Slice butter in small pieces and lay over top of cake mix. Sprinkle nuts over butter. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes or until gloden brown. Serve hot with ice cream or whipped topping.

Chicken Pot Pie

2009-07-26T20:46:00.002-06:00

3 cooked chicken breast,diced
16 oz frozen mixed vegetables
2-9 inch frozen crust
3-4 packages of chicken gravey mix

Dice chicken. Mix gravy; add frozen vegetables and chicken to gravy. Pour into an unbaked pie crust. Turn the second unbaked pie crust over the fisrt filled crust. Work crust out of pie tin to make the top crust of chicken pie. Pinch edge together with fork. Place pie on cookie sheet. Cook for 45 minutes or until golden brown at 350.
Suggestion: add diced potatoes

Crock Pot Chicken Over Rice

2009-07-26T20:39:00.003-06:00

3 to 4 skinless boneless chicken breast
1-8oz cream cheese
1 can cream chicken soup
1 pkg dry Italian dress mix

Place chicken breast in crock pot, cover chicken with all ingredients listed. Cook on high for 4 to 5 hours . Shred chicken. Serve over rice.

Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas

2009-07-26T20:24:00.003-06:00

2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1/2 cup ranch dressing
1/4 cup sour cream
1-1/2 cups Mexican blend cheese or cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons diced green chiles, rinsed and drained
10 inch tortillas, warmed

Mix together chicken, 3/4 cup of cheese. dressing, sour cream and green chilies in a medium bowl. Divide evenly down center of each tortilla. Roll up tortillas place seam down in cooking dish. Top with remaining 3/4 cup cheese. Bake for 20 minutes at 350 or until cheese is melted or lightly browned.

Grilled Corn and Edamame Succotash

2009-07-25T14:35:00.002-06:00

4 ears corn, shucked and cleaned
1-1/2 cups frozen, shelled edamame
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 red bell pepper
1 med Shallot, diced
2 to 3 tablespoon sherry vinegar, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
black pepper to taste
2 tablespoon chopped fresh chives (optional)

Heat a gas grill to medium-high. Wrap each ear of corn in foil. Grill for 15 minutes, rolling the corn occasionally so all sides are cooked. Set corn aside. With a serrated knife remove corn from cobs. In a large saucepan of lightly salted water bring to boil. Add the edamame cook for about 5 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside. Saute vegetable in skillet until begin to soften, about 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in grilled corn and edamame. Saute for 5 minute. Remove skillet from heat, stir in the vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with chives sprinkled ove the top, if desired.

Colorful Corn Salad

2009-07-25T14:21:00.003-06:00

1 packages 10oz frozen corn, thawed ( fresh corn on cob cooked 4 ears)
1 cup diced green pepper
1 cup diced sweet red pepper
1 cup diced celery
1/2 cup minced parsley
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
pinch cayenne pepper
1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons lime juice

In a large bowel mix the first 12 ingredients. In a microwave-safe dish combine the oil and garlic. Microwave uncovered, on high for 30 seconds. Cool. Whisk in lime juice.Pour over the corn mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Corn Flake Candy

2009-07-25T14:15:00.002-06:00

1/2 cup sugar
1 cup light cream
1 cup light corn syrup

Stir until mixture comes to a boil. Cook to soft ball stage.

Pour over; 4-1/2 cups corn flakes
2-1/2 cups crispy rice cereal
1 cup coconut
1 cup salted peanuts

Mix well.

Corn and Broccoli Calzones

2009-07-20T12:05:00.002-06:00

1-1/2 cups chopped broccoli florets
1-1/2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 3 ears)
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2/3 cup ricotta cheese
4 scallions, thinly sliced (green onions)
1 cup of ranch dressing or alfredo sauce
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
20 oz whole-wheat bread dough, thawed if frozen
2 teaspoon canola oil

Preheat oven 450. coat 2 baking sheets with cooking spray. combine broccoli,
corn, mozzarella, scallions, ranch dressing or Alfredo, basil, garlic powder, salt
and pepper in large bowl. On lightly floured surfaced, divide dough into 6 pieces.
Roll each piece an 8-inch circle. Put a generous 3/4 cup filling on one half over filling.
Fold the edges over and crimp with a fork to seal. make several small slits in the top
of each calzone to vent steam; brush each calzone with oil. Place on baking sheets.
Bake the calzones, switching the pans halfway through,(about 7 minutes) continue to
cook until browned on top, about 15 minutes.

Candy bar Brownies

2009-07-01T17:33:00.003-06:00

1 box of brownie mix (for 9X13 baking dish)
1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
3-4 snicker candy bars, cut in 1/2 inch pieces

Mix the brownie as instructed on box. In batter stir in milk, semi-sweet, and white chocolate chips. Pour in a greased 9X 13 baking dish. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes or when toothpick is inserted comes out clean. Immediately sprinkle the candy bar pieces over the top. Cool, then serve.

Country Chicken and Rice

2009-07-01T17:25:00.002-06:00

2 to 3 pounds of boneless chicken breast, cubed
2 packages of country gravy mix
2 cups minute rice, uncooked

Brown cubed chicken in a skillet until completely cooked, lightly salt and pepper. Mix gravy, combine chicken to gravy. Cook minute rice. Serve chicken mixer over rice.

Chinese Chicken Salad

2009-07-01T16:59:00.002-06:00

1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoon ginger
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 whole boneless chicken breast

Mix the soy sauce, brown sugar, and ginger, pour over chicken in a Ziploc bag. Marinate for about one hour, and then grill the chicken until cooked through. Cool, then julienne the chicken.

Asian Vinaigrette Dressing:

1/2 cup sesame oil
1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons brown sugar

Combine all the dressing ingredients in a mixing bowl and whisk well, making sure that the peanut butter has dissolved and blended with the other ingredients.

Salad:

1/2 head napa cabbage, julienned
1/2 head red cabbage, julienned
1 bag of grated carrots (pick up produce department)
2 baby bok choy, julienned
1 cup mixed salad greens
1/2 cup toasted silver almonds
Chow main noodles( optional only for garnish)

Combine the vegetables and nuts, add the Asian Vinaigrette, and top with the grilled chicken, Garish with noodles.

Famous Dave's Tri-Tip Steaks

2009-06-30T18:33:00.002-06:00

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Famous Dave's BBQ Rich & Sassy Flavor
Tri-Tip Steak

Slather steaks with Famous Dave's sauce just before removing from the grill

Pistachio Eclair Dessert

2009-06-30T17:56:00.002-06:00

3 cups milk
1 package of instant pistachio pudding mix
1 package instant french vanilla pudding mix
1-8oz frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 package (14.4oz) graham crackers
1 can of choc frosting

In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mixes for 2 minutes. Let stand until soft set. Fold in whipped topping. In a 9X13 baking dish layer graham crackers and half of the pudding mixture. Repeat layers.(about 3 layers) Top with remaining graham crackers.

Spoon frosting into a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 15-20 seconds or until well softened. Stir frosting will, spread over graham crackers. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes

This is a great dessert to get the children involved with.

Sweet -Sour Pasta Salad

2009-06-30T17:25:00.002-06:00

1 package (16 oz) tricolor spiral pasta
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 medium cucumber. peeled and chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Dressing:
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon salt, optional
1 teaspoon garlic powder

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Place in a large serving bowl. Stir in the onion, tomato, cucumber, green pepper, and parsley, set aside.

In a small saucepan, combine the dressing ingredients. Cook over medium-low heat for 10 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until cooled.

Lawry's Marinated Beef Burgers

2009-06-30T17:15:00.003-06:00

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Lawry's Havana Garlic & Lime Marinade
Ground beef patties

Place patties in resealable bag of large dish and cover with marinade for 30 minutes, turning halfway through. Grill to your liking

World Harbor Chicken Ka-Bobs

2009-06-30T13:52:00.002-06:00

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World harbor Italian Grill Sauce & marinade
Chicken chunks
Onion chunks, green pepper pieces, and mushrooms
Pineapple chunks

Place chicken in a resealable plastic bag and pour 1/2 cup marinade into bag for each pound of chicken. Seal and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. String marinated chicken onto Skewers alternating with vegetables and pineapple. Grill until chicken juices run clear. Brush fresh marinade onto skewers for extra flavor if desired.

Serve with; wild or brown rice.

Babecue Beef

2009-06-30T13:42:00.002-06:00

3-4 pound beef roast (sirloin tip or cross rib roast)
Favorite barbecue sauce

Cook beef roast in a crock pot on low for 6 to 7 hours, or on high for 4 hours. After completely cooked, shred beef add barbecue sauce and mix well together. Serve on a bun.

Apple Dessert

2009-06-30T13:32:00.002-06:00

1 vanilla cake mix (french vanilla is the best)
3-4 cans of apple pie filling
1/2 cup butter
small bag of slivered almonds
container of cool whip

Pour apple filling in 9X13 pan. Sprinkle cake mix over apple filling. Slice butter in thin slices and lay over the top of cake mix. Sprinkle almonds over the top of the butter. Bake 350 for 40 minutes. Serve with cool whip on top.

Suggestion; change the cake mix to chocolate and the pie filling to cherries.

Creamy Ranch Chicken

2009-06-30T12:55:00.003-06:00

6 slices of bacon, cut in narrow slices(pre -cooked bacon works well)
4 skinless chicken breast, cut in small cubes
2 tablespoons of flour
2 tablespoons ranch dry salad dressing mix
1-1/4 cups of milk
3-4 cups of noodles
1 tablespoon of shredded parmesan cheese

In skillet cook bacon over medium heat until crisp (do not burn bacon)Drain bacon on paper towel, discard the dripping except 2 tablespoons. In the same skillet cook chicken in reserved dripping (if you use cooked bacon 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil.)Cook chicken until well done. Sprinkle flour and salad dressing mix over cooked chicken; stir well to coat chicken. Stir in milk stir while cooking until thickened; bring to a boil. Boil for one minute stirring continually. Stir in bacon. Cook noodles according to package directions. Serve the chicken mixture over the top of noodles; sprinkled with parmesan cheese. Suggestion you can stir noodles in chicken mixture and serve it all together

Famous Dave's Boneless Pork Ribs

2009-06-30T08:42:00.002-06:00

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Famous Dave's Pork Marinade
Boneless country-style pork ribs

Place ribs in an air tight food storage bag and pour in marinade. Be sure to coat all sides of the meat. Try to remove air from bag while sealing. Store in refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

Chicken Risotto

2009-06-30T08:19:00.002-06:00

2 pounds chicken tenders or breast, cubed
2 boxes garlic primavera risotto, with seasoning packets
1 bag spinach

In skillet salt and pepper chicken, brown about 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Add rice to pan; stir in 5 cups water and seasoning packets. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Top with spinach; reduce heat to low. Cover and cook 5 minutes, or until rice is tender. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Grilled Vegatables

2009-06-30T08:12:00.002-06:00

Green peppers
Purple onions
Mushrooms
Zucchini
Yellow summer squash
Asparagus
Any other preferred vegetables. It is fun to grill fresh pineapple to sweeten up you plate.
Roll vegetables in olive oil covering them well. Sprinkle with sea salt. Grill until tender.

Pork Chop Skillet Dinner

2009-06-30T07:57:00.004-06:00

1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
4 pork chops
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup uncooked regular long grained white rice
1 -10oz can chicken broth
1 cup of orange juice
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Add pork chops cook until well browned on both sides. Add onion and rice to the skillet, cook and stir until rice is browned. Stir in broth, orange juice and 2 tablespoons of parsley, heat to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and let simmer for 20 minutes or until pork is completely cooked and rice is tender.Top with remaining parley when you go to serve. Serves 4

Sausage Biscuts and Gravy

2009-06-30T07:50:00.003-06:00

1 pound country pork sausage
1 roll jumbo uncooked biscuits (Pillsbury)
2 packages country gravy
Bake biscuit according to package instructions. In skillet cook sausage. In sauce pan prepare country gravy mix. Add sausage to gravy. Serve over open biscuits

Beef Kabobs with Grilled Asian Slaw

2009-06-30T07:38:00.002-06:00

2 pounds of boneless sirloin steak, cut in 3/4 inch pieces
1 cup of your favorite sauce of marinade
1 small head of cabbage
1 bunch green onions
Fresh pineapple rings
Canola oil
Marinade steak pieces in sauce for 30 minutes. Thread beef on skewers. Brush meat with oil.Cut cabbage in quarters. Brush canola oil on cut sides of the cabbage and white part of the onions, and pineapple slices. Grill beef for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until cooked to your liking. grill vegetables and fruit 2-3 minutes on each side of until visible grill marks.

Fun Trifle

2009-06-30T07:21:00.002-06:00

1 angel food cake, cut in cubes
1 package of chocolate cookies, crumbled (oreo's work great)
2 containers of cool whip, unthawed
2 package instant chocolate pudding mix (suggestion sugar free)
2 packages instant white chocolate pudding mix (suggestion sugar free)
1 package fresh strawberries,sliced
2 bananas, sliced
Mix the two different pudding in separate bowls. Following directions on box; cut back the milk a small amount, replace with container of cool whip. In trifle dish layer the ingredients starting with angel food cake, strawberries, white chocolate pudding, angel food, cake banana's, strawberries, cookie crumbs, chocolate pudding, angel food cake, strawberries, and top with white chocolate pudding. Suggestion save some of the cookie crumbs to sprinkle on top. You can add kiwi for a change.

Favorite Quiche

2009-06-30T07:04:00.003-06:00

1 frozen deep-dish pie crust
1 cup of shredded cheese
4 eggs
3/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp cayenne
10 slices bacon, crisp and crumbled( suggestion precooked bacon)
4 green onions, chopped
2 cups half and half
1/4 tsp black pepper
Preheat oven to 450 and cook unpricked pie crust for 5 minutes. Remove from oven until cool. Turn oven down to 325. Sprinkle bacon, cheese, and onion in pie crust.In a large bowl, beat eggs slightly; blend in the remaining ingredients. Bake in oven for 45minutes or until set. Remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Chili Verde

2009-06-30T06:43:00.003-06:00

4 pound pork roast (loin or butt)
1 large sweet onion
1-15oz diced tomatoes (lime and cilantro flavored)
1 whole garlic (crushed)
1-16 oz med salsa (pace is the best)
1-10oz can original Rotell
cumin to taste
salt and pepper

You can cook this in the oven or use a crock-pot. Oven at 300 for 3 hours, Crock-pot cook on low for 6 to 7 hours. Place your roast in cooking dish, salt and pepper it. Spread the crushed garlic and diced onions over the top cover to cook.
Remove roast, strain the drippings keeping the remaining onions and garlic. Shred pork; add all the ingredients including the remaining onions and garlic. Warm meat mixture in oven for 30 minutes. Serve on tortillas, with shredded cheese, sliced olives, sour cream, or any other favorite topping.
This is a 4 star your family will love it!

Zesty Refried Beans

2009-04-30T20:00:00.002-06:00

2-15 oz cans of refried beans
1-15 oz can of diced tomatoes
1 small can of green chilies

Heat completely cover with cheese serve after cheese has melted.
Try the flavored diced tomatoes for extra zest.

Homemade Burritos

2009-04-30T19:50:00.003-06:00

1 cup of shredded or diced chicken(cooked) or hamburger
2-15oz cans of refried beans
1-15oz can of diced tomatoes
1 package of taco mix

Mix all together, heat completely through. Spoon in the center of a flour tortilla. Fold tortilla in burrito style closing ends and sides. Serve with cheese, sour cream, sliced olives or salsa.

Easy Meatballs

2009-04-23T16:10:00.003-06:00

1-slice bread, torn into small pieces
2- tablespoons milk
1-pound lean ground beef
1/2-cup green onion, chopped
1-egg
1-tablespoon soy sauce
2/3-teaspoon salt
1/2-teaspoon dry mustard
1-clove garlic, crushed
2-tablespoons salad oil

In a medium bowl add bread pieces and milk. Toss. Stir in next 7 ingredients. Form into 1 1/2 inch balls. Brown in hot oil over medium high heat, 5-7 minutes. Cover and cook on low heat about 10 minutes or until cooked through.

Serving Suggestions:
Serve with pasta sauce over spaghetti or, sweet and sour sauce over rice.

Apple-Rosemary Pork and Rice

2009-04-23T16:04:00.003-06:00

1 1/2 cups apple juice
1 1/2 cups uncooked instant rice
2 teaspoons crushed dried rosemary leaves
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
3/4-pound pork tenderloin cut in 1/2 slices
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4-cup apple jelly
1 large unpeeled red cooking apple, sliced

Heat apple juice to boiling in 2-quart saucepan. Stir in rice and 1 tablespoon of the rosemary; remove from heat. Cover and let stand until ready to serve, just before serving, fluff with fork.
Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Cook pork, onion, garlic, and remaining 1 tablespoon rosemary in oil 6 to 8 minutes stirring occasionally, until pork is fully cooked. Stir in apple jelly and apple slices cook apple slices are tender. Serve over rice.

Two Step Beefy Taco Joes

2009-04-23T16:02:00.001-06:00

1 lb. Ground Beef
1 can Tomato Soup
1 cup Salsa
1/2 cup Cheese

Combine all ingredients except cheese. Top with cheese before serving. Serve on a hamburger bun.

French Onion Dip Pizza

2009-04-23T15:57:00.002-06:00

2 med to lg. Sweet Onions, sliced or chopped
2 lg. Cloves of garlic, minced
3 Tbsp. Olive oil
16 oz. Sour cream
1/2 c Sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 c Mozzarella cheese, grated
1 Tbsp Fresh Thyme, chopped
Ready made pizza crust or pizza dough mix

In a fry pan carmelize onions and garlic in olive oil. Takes about 15 minutes. When onions are tender stir onion mixture into sour cream. Spread onion mixture over crust sprinkle cheeses over mixture, top with the thyme. Bake at 375 for 18 to 20 minutes.

Twilight Pictures

2009-04-03T17:56:00.002-06:00

The pictures below were taken by our professional photographer the night of our Twilight Event. They are available for free download by doing the following: Click on the picture you would like. When the picture becomes large on your screen right click on the picture and then click on the "Save Picture As", rename the picture and click save.

Be sure to check back later in the next week as we upload more pictures taken at the party! If you have pictures from the party you would like to share please send them to sandysavoryselections@gmail.com we would also welcome any comments you have about the party, macey's, or savory selections!

Thanks so much!

Sandy Macey's

Twilight Pictures-Pro

2009-04-03T15:00:00.027-06:00

Look Alike Contest

2009-03-31T15:44:00.008-06:00

Alright Ladies, you asked for it! Here are our Top 3 Edward Look alike's!!!!! Enjoy!

Arthur - Edward Look alike Winner

Chance - Edward Look alike Runner Up #1

Emmett - Edward Look alike Runner Up #2

Edward & Bella Look Alike Contest Winners

2009-03-17T09:41:00.002-06:00

We are so delighted to announce our Edward & Bella Look alike contest winners are.....

Arthur & Kimberly from West & South Jordan!

Bless their hearts they stayed up until 3am getting the picture just right! They did an amazing job and we are so excited to have them join our party! Come and get your picture taken with our Edward and Bella this Friday from 6-9pm at the Sandy Macey's (7850 south 1300 east)!

Thanks so much to everyone who entered and we hope to see you all there Friday!

Macey's Has Twilight Fever

2009-02-23T22:16:00.005-07:00

Sandy Macey's has TWILIGHT FEVER! Beginning March 2, 2009 Macey's (7850 south 1300 east sandy Utah) will be gearing up for a Huge Twilight on DVD Midnight Release Party! To get ready for the our Party we will be having the following activities:

March 2- 13, 2009
1- Submit your original Twilight inspired Art or DVD to our service desk, all entries will be on display March 20
2- Our Service Desk will also be asking trivia question for your chance to enter a special drawing held March 20. One entry per person per day.
3- While in the store stop by our favorite quote box and share your favorite quote from the movie or the first book. Quotes will be added to a special Presentation March 20

March 9-13, 2009-Edward and Bella Look-alike Contest
1- Come in to the Service Desk between 8am and 9pm this week dressed as Edward or Bella and have your picture taken for your chance to win this contest. Winners will be the guests of honor at our release party on March 20 so be sure you have the date free before entering. Edward Winner will receive a $125.00 Sportsman Warehouse Gift Card and the Bella winner will receive an authentic Bella's Engagement Ring authorized by Stephenia Meyers from Twilight Teez. Winners of the look-alike contest will be notified Monday March16.

March 20, 2009 starting at 6:00pm
1.) Mix 107.9 will be here from 8-9:30pm
2.) Free Up-Do's 6-9pm (the first 100 girls get freesia added to their hair!)
3.) A Blood Drive from 4:00pm - 9:00pm (each donor will get a button that says "I gave my blood for Edward!")
4.) A Prom dance 8:00pm - 10:00pm (the first 50 couples dressed for prom will receive 1 free boutonniere and 1 free corsage)
5.) Free Caricature Drawing 6:00-9:00pm (this activity is free but we are accepting donations for East Sandy Elementary School)
6.) Watch the Movie 10:00pm - 12:00am
7.) Free Prom Photo Booth 7:00-10:00pm with the winners of our Edward and Bella Look-alike contest!
8.) Free Bite Marks 6:30-9:30 - Theater make up artists will be demonstrating how to create vampire bite marks on your arm
9.) $3.00 Chicken Cordon Bleu Dinner 6:00pm-9:00pm - chicken cordon bleu, salad, and chiffon cake for just $3.00
10.) $3.00 Edward's Better Than Dirt Pizza Dinner 9:00pm-12:00am - large pizza slice, coke product, chocolate chocolate chip cookie for just $3.00
11.) Grocery Sale of all the food items found in the book or movie!
12.) Twilight's 2 Disc DVD on Sale for $19.99
13.) We're also giving lots of prizes away T-shirts, Cullen Crest Jewelry (Edwards wrist cuff, Esme's bracelet, Alice's Choker, Rosalie's Necklace), Various Twilight books, Amazon Exclusive Twilight Music Jewelry Boxes (available for pick up March 30), Twilight Key chains, Lion & Lamb Rings, Bracelets, Buttons, and lots more...

For more details call 801-255-4888 or visit our website at http://www.maceys.com/ then click on events and sandy.

Apricot Chicken

2009-02-09T00:01:00.000-07:00

1 C. Apricot Preserves (like All Fruit)
3/4 C. Bottled Russian Dressing
1 envelope dry Onion Soup Mix
4 lbs. Chicken Breasts

In a medium bowl, combine preserves, dressing, and soup mix. Layer chicken and apricot mixture in a slow cooker. Cook on low for 3-4 hours or until chicken is tender and fully cooked. Serve with rice.

3 Part Spanish Chicken Salad

2009-02-07T00:01:00.001-07:00

This is a similar recipe to the salad you will find at Cafe Rio. Although it isn't exact...it sure is yummy!

Part #1-Chicken
1 small bottle Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing
1 Tbl. Chili Powder
1 Tbl. Cumin
3 cloves Garlic, minced
5 lbs. Chicken breast
Cook all together in a slow cooker for 4 hours. Shred meat and return to slow cooker for an additional hour.

Part #2-Rice
1 C. Rice
2 C. Chicken Broth
4 oz. Green Chiles, chopped
1 small Onion, diced
1/3 C. Cilantro, chopped
1 tsp. Oregano
1/2 tsp. Salt
1-2 tsp. Cumin
3 Green Onions
Mix together and pour into a greased 9x13 pan. Bake at 350 for 1 hour or until rice is done.

Part #3-Tomatillo Dressing
1 pkt. Hidden Valley Ranch Mix
8 oz. Salsa Verde Green Salsa (like Herdez)
1/2 bunch cilantro with stems
2 cloves Garlic
3/4 C. Mayo
3/4 C. Sour Cream
1/8 tsp. Hot Sauce
Mix in blender. If needed, thin with buttermilk. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

Salad Assembly: Tortilla, rice, beans, chicken, salad mix, dressing. Enjoy!!!!

Easy Cheesy Beef Burritos

2009-02-02T00:01:00.000-07:00

2-3 lbs. Beef Roast
16 oz. Favorite Salsa
Allow to cook in slow cooker for 6-8 hours. Remove meat and shred with two forks, then return to slow cooker.

Flour tortillas
Cheese
Re fried or Black beans
Lettuce
Tomato
Avocado
Sour Cream
Hot Sauce

Assemble burritos by layering desired ingredients on the tortilla. Roll and serve!

Note: This recipe work great with chicken too! Use the meat to make quesadillas, taquitos, salad, tacos, etc.

Studio 5 Neighborhood Gifts 2008

2009-01-30T13:39:00.003-07:00

This is our Marilyn on channel 5 showing everyone what Macey's came up with for neighborhood gifts! We had a blast!

Pizza Soup

2009-01-30T07:43:00.002-07:00

1 1/4 C. Fresh Mushrooms
1/2 lb. Italian Sausage
1 tsp. Oil
Saute together and drain once sausage is thoroughly cooked. Place in bottom of crock pot.

2 C. Water
1 C. Pasta Sauce
1 C. Tomatoes, diced
1 C. Pepperoni, sliced in 1/2
Add ingredients to crock pot and allow to cook 3-4 hours.

1/4 C. Parmesan Cheese
1 C. Mozzarella Cheese
Add to soup giving the cheese just enough time to melt before serving.

Serving Idea: Try laying out other favorite pizza toppings like black olives, chopped onion, chopped green pepper, or crushed red pepper flakes and let your family and guests build their own favorite pizza soup.

Italian Panini

2009-01-23T00:03:00.004-07:00

1 large loaf Italian Bread
8 oz. Mozzarella Cheese, sliced
2 Parmesan Chicken Breasts
4 oz. Shaved Deli Ham
2 oz. Baby Spinach (about 2 C. loosely packed)

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Split bread and layer bottom with cheese, chicken, ham and spinach. Top with cheese. Place sandwich on cookie sheet and brush top of sandwich with oil. Place second cookie sheet on top and press down very firmly. Bake panini, pressing down top baking sheet twice during baking time of 25 minutes. Cut sandwich into 4 pieces.

Crispy Apricot Pork

2009-01-23T00:03:00.002-07:00

1 Tbl. Olive Oil
2 slices Multigrain Bread
4 tsp. Apricot Jam

Preheat oven to 425 degrees and lightly brush a cookie sheet with oil.

Using a food processor, pulse bread until it
becomes large pieces of bread crumbs (similar to panko bread crumbs).

Spread a small amount of jam on one side of each piece of meat. Sprinkle bread crumbs over jam.

Tansfer pork, coated side up, to cookie sheet and bake until topping is golden brown and meat is heated through.

Balsamic Dijon Mustard Sauce

2009-01-23T00:02:00.002-07:00

1/4 C. Beef Broth
1/2 C. Balsamic Vinegar
1/4 C. Dijon Mustard

Combine beef broth and vinegar together in a pan and heat until syrupy, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in mustard. Serve over hot pot roast.

Asian Noodle Bowl

2009-01-23T00:02:00.000-07:00

8 oz. Soba Noodles
Cook noodles according to package directions, drain, and set aside.

1 lb. Snow Peas
1/4 C. Beef Broth
2 Tbl. Soy Sauce
1 1/2 lb. Pot Roast
Saute snow peas and beef broth together until snow peas are crisp but bright green. Add soy sauce, pot roast, and noodles. Heat through and serve.

Buffalo Chicken Wrap

2009-01-23T00:01:00.007-07:00

2 Tbl. Louisiana Hot Pepper Sauce
2 Tbl. White Vinegar
1/4 tsp. Cayenne Pepper
1 lb. Parmesan Chicken
Combine first three ingredients together and set aside. Heat chicken according to
package directions, slice and toss in hot sauce. Set aside.

2 Tbl. Mayonnaise
2 Tbl. Plain Yogurt
Pepper to taste
1 Tbl. Vinegar
1/4 C. Blue Cheese
Combine first four ingredients then add blue cheese.

4 Wheat Tortillas
1 C. Romaine Lettuce, chopped
1 C. Celery, sliced
1 large Tomato, diced
Layer lettuce, celery, tomato, and buffalo chicken onto tortilla. Drizzle with
mayonnaise dressing and roll up in tortilla.

Beef Gyros

2009-01-23T00:01:00.005-07:00

1/2 C. Yogurt
1/4 C. Mayonnaise
1/4 tsp. Ground Mustard
Salt and Pepper to taste
Mix ingredients together and refrigerate

3Tbl. Oil
2 Poblano Chiles, chopped
1 large Onion, chopped
3 cloves Garlic, chopped
1 tsp. Cumin
Saute chiles, onion, garlic in hot oil. Add Cumin and Pot Roast sauté for 5 minutes.

4 Pitas
1/4 C. Flat Leaf Parsley
Heat pitas in oven or in microwave. Take warm pita and add meat filling, parsley, and drizzle with mayonnaise mixture.

Salmon Alfredo

2009-01-23T00:01:00.004-07:00

2 Sticks Butter
1/2 lb. Parmesan Cheese
Blend in blender until smooth.

1 lb. Fettuccine
Cook according to package directions. Drain pasta reserving 1/2 C. pasta water.

Toss fettuccine with butter mixture and hot pasta water. Toss and heat until sauce forms. Add Salmon and heat till salmon is hot.

Parmesan Chicken and Chiles

2009-01-21T22:07:00.002-07:00

1 1/2 C. Water
2Tbl. Fish Sauce
2 Tbl. Soy Sauce
4 tsp. Sugar
2 tsp. Crushed Red Pepper Paste
Combine and set aside

1/2 lb. thin pasta noodles
Cook according to package directions, drain, and set aside.

2 Tbl. Oil
1/2 C. Onion, sliced thin
3 cloves Garlic, minced
Saute in large pan 3 minutes. Add chicken, noodles and sauce. Saute 2-3 minutes more.

LaRae's Meals Made Easy

2009-01-16T05:40:00.001-07:00

We are so excited for our Service Deli Manager and her new program called LaRae's Meals Made Easy! These meals are created with the busy and health conscious family in mind. She's offering 4 different protein rich main dishes and then you can pick 3 items from a variety of side dishes. Choose from toss salad, raw veggies, rice pilaf, baked potatoes, and a various desserts! You can buy the items individually or save money by purchasing the meal deal for $19.99

To make things even easier our Savory Selections Team is dreaming up different ideas you can do with the already cooked items.... here is what we're cooking up this week!

Curry Chicken Salad Sandwiches

2009-01-16T05:35:00.003-07:00

1 Chicken Breast, chopped
1/2 head Radicchio, chopped
1/2 Tbl. Curry
1/2 C. Mayonnaise
2 Tbl. Honey
1/2 Lime, juiced
1 tsp. Ginger, minced
8 strips Bacon, cooked

Combine all ingredients together and serve on toasted Ciabatti bread.

Chicken Honey Jalapeno Over Noodles

2009-01-16T05:31:00.004-07:00

1/3 C. Cilantro
1 Jalapeno, seeds removed
1/3 C. Honey
2 Tbl. Water
Salt and Pepper

Combine together in a food processor and reserve.

2 C. Noodles, cooked & drained (LaRae's Meals Made Easy)
2 tsp. Sesame Oil
3 Tbl. Soy Sauce
1/4 C. Green Onions
2 Tbl. Pickled Ginger, chopped (found in the Asian food section)
Shredded Chicken

Toss all ingredients together with the Honey Jalapeno dressing and serve.

Quick Jambalaya

2009-01-16T05:26:00.004-07:00

1 Tbl. Oil
1/2 lb. Hot Italian Sausage
1 med Onion
1 can Tomatoes, diced
1 can Chicken Broth
1 medium Green Pepper, chopped
1/2 C. Kraft Original BBQ Sauce
1 lb. Frozen Cooked Shrimp, thawed
2 C. Instant White Rice, uncooked
1/2 -1 Lb. Leftover Pork Loin

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add sausage and onion; cook and stir until sausage is no longer pink.

Add tomatoes, chicken broth, green pepper, BBQ sauce, shrimp, and rice; mix well. Bring to boil; cover.

Remove from heat; add pork, and let stand 5 minutes. Stir gently before serving.

Asian Salmon Cakes with Sesame Wasabi Cream

2009-01-16T05:18:00.003-07:00

2 C. Salmon, precooked (LaRae's Meals Made Easy)
2 Tbl. Bread Crumbs, seasoned
1 Egg
1 Tbl. Cilantro, chopped
1 tsp. Cumin
6 Tbl. Light Mayo, Divided
2 tsp. Toasted Sesame Oil
2 tsp. Wasabi Paste
1 Tbl. Olive Oil

In a medium bowl, gently combine the salmon, bread crumbs, egg, cilantro, cumin, and 2 Tbl. mayonnaise until combined. Shape mixture into 4 patties.

In a small bowl, add the sesame oil and wasabi paste to the remaining 1/4 C. mayonnaise and mix well. Set aside.

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the salmon cakes and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-5 minutes on each side. Serve the cakes with sesame-wasabi cream.

Grilled Citrus Pork Stir-Fry

2009-01-16T05:13:00.004-07:00

1 lb. Pork Loin
2 C. Broccoli
2 C. Carrots, sliced
1/2 Orange, peeled and cut into chunks
1/4 C. Italian Dressing
2 tsp. Soy Sauce
1/4 C. Cashews, toasted

Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Toss pork, broccoli, carrots, oranges, dressing, and soy sauce in a bowl.

Poke small holes in bottom of large disposable aluminum foil pan. Spoon vegetables into pan. Place pan on grate of grill; close lid. Grill 10 minutes, stirring often then add pork and cook an additional 5 minutes. Serve with cashews and rice.

Easy Lemon Pasta with Chicken

2009-01-16T05:06:00.007-07:00

1 lb. Dried Penne Pasta (or use the pasta from LaRae's Meals Made Easy!)
2 Chicken cutlets (LaRae's Meals Made Easy)
3 cloves Garlic, sliced
1/4 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
3 Tbl. Olive Oil
3 Tbl. Parsley
2 Lemons, juiced
1/2 C. Parmesan Cheese

Cook the pasta according to package directions and drain well. Add the garlic, red pepper flakes, and oil to pan and saute until fragrant. Add the chicken and saute for a few minutes to heat then add the pasta.

Remove to a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper, parsley, and lemons and mix all together. Top with parmesan cheese.

Salmon Chowder with Yukon gold Potatoes

2009-01-16T05:01:00.004-07:00

2 tsp. Olive Oil
2 Leeks (white part), chopped
2 clv Garlic, minced
1 tsp. Tarragon, dried
2 medium Yukon Gold Potatoes, peeled & cubed
4 C. Chicken Broth
1 1/2 C. Salmon, broken into pieces
12 ounces Evaporated Milk
Salt and Pepper

heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the leaks and garlic and cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the tarragon and cook 1 minute, until fragrant. Add the potatoes and brother and bring to a simmer. Partially cover the pan and simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender, 8-10 minutes. Stir in the salmon and milk and simmer 2 minutes to heat through. Remove from the heat, season to taste.

Raspberry Chipotle Pork Glaze

2009-01-16T04:56:00.003-07:00

1 Tbl. Olive Oil
1/2 C. Onion, diced
2 tsp. Garlic, minced
2 tsp. Chipotle Chile's in adobo, chopped
2 pints fresh Raspberries, rinsed
1/2 C. Raspberry Vinegar
3/4 C. Sugar
1/2 tsp. Salt

In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring, until soft and slightly caramelized, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic to the pan and saute for 1 minute. Add the chipotles and cook, stirring continuously, for 1 minute. Add the raspberries and cook until soft, 2-3 minutes. Add the vinegar and stir to deglaze the pan. Add the sugar and salt, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until thickened and reduced by half, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and strain through a fine mesh strainer, pressing on the solids with the back of a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Serve over pork loin.

Roast Beef & Slaw Sandwiches

2009-01-06T00:01:00.000-07:00

2 C. Prepared Coleslaw Blend
1/3 C. Miracle Whip Salad Dressing
1/8 tsp. Pepper
8 slices Pumpernickel or French Bread
1/2 lb. Roast Beef
4 slices Swiss Cheese
8 slices Bacon, cooked and drained
1 Tomato, thinly sliced

Combine coleslaw mix, salad dressing, and pepper in a bowl and set aside. Layer beef, cheese, and bacon on desired bread and toast in oven until cheese is melted and bread toasted. Top sandwiches with coleslaw mix and sliced tomato before serving.

Bacon Wrapped and Cheese Filled Dates

2008-12-22T00:05:00.001-07:00

Cream Cheese, softened
Whole Dates, pits removed
Bacon, sliced long enough to wrap around the middle of the date. (we used thick cut maple and pepper bacon)

Preheat oven to 375. Stuff softened cream cheese into the center of the date by using a pastry bag or plastic Ziploc bag with the tip cut off. Wrap stuffed date in bacon strip and fasten with toothpick. Bake for 15 minutes or until bacon is thoroughly cooked.

Note: These tasty appetizers can be made a head of time and then baked as needed.

Deviled Ham Sandwiches

2008-12-22T00:01:00.002-07:00

Canned Ham
Miracle Whip
Sweet Relish

Combine ingredients together and serve on your favorite bread.

Marshmallow Peanut Blossom Cookies

2008-12-20T00:06:00.006-07:00

16.5 oz Pillsbury Refrigerated Peanut Butter or Gingerbread Cookie Dough
3 Tbl. Sugar
18 Large Marshmallows
1 Tbl. Christmas Candy Decors

Heat oven to 375. Shape dough into 36 one inch balls; roll in sugar. Place balls 2 inches apart on cookie sheet.

Bake 7-9 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Meanwhile, using serrated knife, cut marshmallows in half; dip uncut edge of each into water, then in candy decors. Immediately top each hot cookie with 1 marshmallow, candy decor-side up, pressing down firmly.

Remove from cookie sheet to cooling racks. Cool completely before storing.

Blackberry Pomegranate Glazed Ham

2008-12-20T00:06:00.005-07:00

1 Spiral-sliced smoked Ham with glaze packet
1 C. Seedless Blackberry Jam
1/2 C. POM Pomegranate Juice (regular or blueberry)
2 Tbl. Cornstarch
1 tsp. fresh Ginger

Preheat oven to 350. In large roasting pan, place ham cut-side down. Loosely cover with foil; bake 45 minutes.

Meanwhile, in small pot over medium heat, combine remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook, stirring until thickened 5 minutes.

Remove foil from ham. Brush ham with glaze. Bake 30 minutes or until golden. Transfer to serving platter; pour pan drippings over ham. If desired, garnish with pomegranates and herbs.

3 Easy Cookie Ideas

2008-12-20T00:05:00.002-07:00

Pressed for time but want to include the kids in baking cookies. Here are a few ideas using pre-made cookie dough and a few special ingredients to make them look like you slaved in the kitchen.

Sugared Chocolate Oranges
16.5 oz. Pillsbury Sugar Cookie Dough
1/2-1 Dark or Milk Chocolate Orange, crushed

Mix together and bake according to package directions.

Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies
32 oz. Pillsbury Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
1 Box Candy Canes, crushed

Mix together and bake according to package directions.

Soft Gingersnap Delights
16.5 oz. Pillsbury Gingerbread Cookie Dough
Sugar in the Raw (sold by the organic and alternative sugar)

Slice cookie dough into desired size cookie. Roll dough into individual balls and then roll in the raw sugar. Bake according to package directions.

Party Slush

2008-12-20T00:01:00.001-07:00

8 C. Water
3 C. Sugar
18 oz. Cran Raspberry Juice Concentrate
Sprite To Taste

Combine the water, sugar, and juice until the sugar has dissolved. Place in a 9x13 pan and then in the freezer. Allow to freeze overnight. Remove from freezer 45 minutes before serving and crush with a fork or wooden spoon before service.

Gilled Cranberry Turkey Sandwiches

2008-12-19T00:01:00.002-07:00

This is a great way to use leftover turkey and cranberry sauce, but lively enough to forget that you are having leftovers!

2 slices per person Farm Bread
Turkey Slices (we used turkey from our deli but leftover turkey works well too)
Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce
Miracle Whip
Butter
Cheese (optional)

Butter bread for grilling. Add a nice layer (about 1 Tbl.) of Miracle Whip and a nice layer of Cranberry Sauce (about 2 Tbl.) to the bread. Add turkey and grill until golden brown and inside is nice and hot. If using cheese grill until cheese is melted.

Note: Try this with An-Jo Nanny's Carolina Style BBQ Sauce for an added "Sass" to your sandwiches, potato salad, or dipping sauce for your chicken fingers!

Easy Apple Cobbler

2008-12-15T00:01:00.003-07:00

6 Granny Smith Apples, cored peeled and sliced
1 tsp. Cinnamon
1/4 tsp. Nutmeg
1/2 C. Water
1 Tbl. Vanilla
1 pkg White Cake Mix
1/2—3/4 C. Rolled Oats
3/4 C. Brown Sugar
1/2 C. Butter, melted

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and lightly grease a 9x13 pan.

Toss Apples with the cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla before placing them in the bottom of the pan. Pour 1/2 C. water into the corner of the pan so you don’t wash off the cinnamon.

In a separate bowl combine the cake mix, oats, brown sugar and melted butter until mixture is crumbly. Pour over apples and bake for 40-50 minutes.

Note: To make this recipe even quicker replace the apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, and water with a can of apple pie filling, add the vanilla to the pie filling, and then follow the recipe above for the cake topping.

Clam Chowder

2008-12-15T00:01:00.001-07:00

2 6.5 oz. Clams
1 med Onion, chopped
1 C. Celery, chopped
3 med. Potatoes, cut small cubes
1 qrt. Half & Half
¾ C. Butter
1 C. Flour
2 Tbl. Balsamic vinegar
Salt and Pepper to taste

In 5 quart pot put onions, celery, and potatoes. Pour juice from clams over vegetables. Cover just over top of vegetables with water. Cook until vegetables are tender. In large sauce pan melt butter and add flour to make roux. Add half & half to roux, stir until thickened. Pour over
vegetables (do not drain water off vegetables).

Mix well adding vinegar, clams, salt, and pepper to taste. Stir while heating.

Pulled Pork Loin with Mustard BBQ Sauce

2008-12-13T00:01:00.003-07:00

1 Pork Loin
Salt and Pepper to taste
Season meat with salt and pepper before roasting in a crock pot for 8-12 hours. Remove loin and shred meat into nice sized sandwich pieces. Return to crock pot and add An-Jo Nanny’s Carolina Style BBQ Sauce to taste. Allow flavor to meld together for 20-30 minutes before serving.

Mustard BBQ Sauce

Although we will be sampling this with a bottled sauce this recipe is for the “I can do that!” recipe lovers!

Peach Mustard BB-Q Sauce
3 Tbl. Butter
2 Tbl. Onion, minced
2 cloves Garlic, minced
3Tbl. Cider Vinegar
1/2 C. Whole Grain Mustard
3/4 C. Peach jam or Preserves
1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt

Saute butter, onion, and garlic for 3 minutes. Add the vinegar and saute for another 4 minutes or
until liquid is almost gone. Add the mustard and jam and simmer for 1 minute. Remove from heat and add the salt.

Neighborhood Gifts - As Seen on KSL's Studio 5

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Our Savory Selections Team Lead, Marilyn Bilbo, was invited to do a 4 minute segment for Studio 5 showcasing the various baskets our Sandy store is offering for the Holiday Season! The producers suggested she bring 6 gift ideas to share and a few for a background display. When we got there they loved Marilyn's selection so much they requested she try to talk about each one in 4 minutes! Whew! The best part is that all the ideas shown were between $4.00-$35.00! Marilyn did a great job showing her many talents and representing the Sandy Store! Way to go Marilyn!

Movie Night Basket: Great Movie, Blanket, Cocoa, and Fun Cookies

Family Dip Night: Pretzels, Various Cookies & Wafers, Dipping Chocolate

Key for Santa (see below for full verse)

All Natural Basket: Various Burt's Bee's Products and a Cordless Waterfall

Relaxing Weekend Basket: Blanket, Book, Puzzle, and Hot Cocoa

Oven Mitt, Cookie Mix, Cookie Frosting, Cookie Cutter, and Wooden Spoons

Gourmet Cooking: Raspberry Chipotle Sauce with Measuring Spoons

Neighborhood Gifts - Pictured on KSL

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Plate of Cookies: Made from scratch cookies from our Bakery Department and a Festive Holiday Plate!

Stocking Filled with Goodies Like Popcorn, Soda, Movies, or Small Games

Snowman Bowl with 2 small Sodas and Box of Popcorn

Soup Bowl with Utah's Own Bear Creek Soup Mix

& Cheeze It Crackers

Snowman Hot Chocolate Mugs filled with goodies like
Hot Cocoa Mix, Candy Canes, Cookies, and Mini Marshmallows!

Assorted Candles with Story (Stories Follow)

The Legend of the Christmas Candle

Many years ago an old Cobbler and his wife lived in a little village in Austria.
Although very poor, what they owned they shared with others. Each night
they placed a lighted candle in the window of their cottage
a sign of hospitality to travelers needing shelter.

Through the years, war and famine plagued the little village.
Yet, as though some mysterious charm guarded them,
the cobbler and his wife suffered far less than their neighbors.

One evening, on the night before Christmas, the villagers gathered to discuss
their plight. “There is something special about the cobbler and his wife.” said one villager. “They are always spared our misfortunes. What do they do that we do not? Let us put a candle in our windows too. Perhaps that is the charm.”

That night every home lit a Christmas candle in each window,
and lo, before the sun rose, a messenger brought great news to the village.
Peace had come! The village gave thanks to God for this blessing of peace
and vowed to always light candles on Christmas Eve.

If You Have No Chimney

If you have no chimney

on Christmas Eve,

awaiting the presents

that Santa will leave.

Just hang the key

by the door for him,

and all the gifts will be left within.

Candy Cane Story

Jesus Gentle Shepherd,

This cane of red and white

Proclaims the sweet love story

Born Christmas night.

This cane, you see, when turned around

Begins your name of Love

And now becomes a symbol

Of peace proclaimed above.

The lively peppermint flavor

Is the regal gift of spice.

The white is your purity

And the red your sacrifice.

And so this cane reminds us

Of just how much you care

And like your Christmas Gift

To us it's meant for all to share.

Legend of the Christmas Stocking

A kindly nobleman grieved over

the death of his beloved wife and

foolishly squandered his fortune.

This left his three young daughters

without dowries and thus facing a

life of spinsterhood.

The generous St. Nicholas, hearing

of the girls, came forth to help.

Wishing to remain anonymous, he

road a white horse by the

nobleman's house and threw three

pouches of gold coins down the

chimney where they were

fortuitously captured by the

stockings the young girls had hung

by the fireplace to dry.

Neighborhood Gifts - Homemade Body Scrubs

2008-12-08T00:05:00.001-07:00

Body Scrubs:
Martha Stewart Living

You need only four ingredients to make these moisturizing exfoliants. The base can be made from either Epsom salts or sugar, depending on whether you want a large or fine grain. Color the scrubs with shades that are in keeping with some of the scents you use -- pink with grapefruit, for example, or green with eucalyptus.
Makes about 2 1/3 cups.

Tools and Materials
2 cups Epsom salts or organic cane sugar
1 cup carrier oil
8 drops essential oil(s)
1 drop food coloring
Special equipment: plastic pipette, canning jars

Directions
1. Stir together Epsom salts or sugar and carrier oil in a bowl, mixing well.
2. Using pipette, add essential oil, 1 drop at a time. Add food coloring, and stir until color is even throughout. Spoon into canning jars.

Neighborhood Gifts - Homemade Bath Fizzies

2008-12-08T00:04:00.001-07:00

Bath Fizzies:
Martha Stewart Living

1/2 C. Citric Acid

1 C. Baking Soda

3/4 C. Cornstarch

1/4 cup organic cane sugar

About 6 drops food coloring

10 to 15 drops essential oil(s)

Special equipment: 2-ounce travel-size spray bottle, plastic pipette, silicone ice-cube tray, storage jars

Directions

1. Stir together citric acid, baking soda, and cornstarch in a glass measuring cup.

2. Pass mixture through a fine sieve or a flour sifter into a mixing bowl. Stir in sugar.

3. Fill spray bottle with water, and add food coloring. Spritz mixture lightly (it should become damp but not fizzy) until you can pack mixture with your hands.

4. Using pipette, add oil, 1 drop at a time, until strength of scent is to your liking. Using a metal spoon or your hands, mix ingredients until color is even throughout (mixture will begin to dry out; when this happens, spritz until packable again).

5. Spoon into ice-cube tray, pressing firmly. Let dry at room temperature overnight. Pop out of tray gently. Transfer to jars.

Neighborhood Gifts - Homemade Bath Snowballs

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Bath Snowballs:
Martha Stewart Living

These fragrant spheres for the bath (we scented ours with peppermint oil) are made by packing Epsom salts into a plastic mold. The bath "snowballs" can be tinted any color. You'll need 3 to 4 days to make the bath balls because of the drying time between steps.
Makes 2 large or 4 small balls.

Tools and Materials
2 cups Epsom salts
2 tablespoons water
A few drops essential oil(s)
1 drop food coloring, plus more if desired
Special equipment: plastic pipette, large or small round bath-ball molds, storage jars

Directions
1. Stir together Epsom salts and water in a mixing bowl. Using pipette, add oil, 1 drop at a time, until strength of scent is to your liking. Add food coloring, 1 drop at a time, until desired shade is achieved; stir until color is even throughout.
2. Spoon a generous amount of mixture (more than necessary) into 1/2 of a bath-ball mold. Pack firmly. Repeat, packing mixture into second half of mold. Press pieces together until they connect. Remove top half of mold very carefully. Let bath ball stand, mold side down, overnight (set ball on an overturned jar lid to keep it from tipping over).
3. Remove mold carefully. Invert, and let ball dry completely, 2 to 3 days more. Transfer to jars.

Neighborhood Gifts With Fun Sayings

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Box of Jolly Time Popcorn - Have a Holly "Jolly" Christmas!

Paper Towels, Box of Tissue or Cloth Christmas Towel - "Bot out your troubles; absorb the Christmas Spirit!"

Cheese Grater - There are no other neighbors "grater" than you!

Twine, Rope, or Climbing Clips - "We couldn't Restrain ourselves from wishing you a very Merry Christmas!"

Pack of Gum, dish soap or Liquid Hand Soap - May your Holidays "Bubble" over with fun!

Pack of Gum - "By Gum, You're Great! Have A Merry Christmas!"

Pack of Oreo cookies and some Milk - "Ho, Ho, Ho, Oreos, Please don't wrinkle up your nose! Get some milk, just dunk, and dip. Then go ahead and take a sip!

1/2 C. Colored Sugar Crystals + 1/2 C. uncooked Oatmeal +1 C. Mini Marshmallows - Magic Reindeer Food "On Christmas Eve before you go to bed sprinkle this Magic Reindeer food on your lawn. The sprinkles will glisten and the marshmallows will glow. Leading Rudolph to your front door. Merry Christmas!"

Ground Spices or Sprinkles - May your Christmas be sprinkled with laughter and love!

Sunny D - We're sending "Sunny" warm winter wishes your way!

Box of Matches - "No one Matches you as a neighbor" Merry Christmas!

Basket of Goodies - "Wishing you a basket full of Christmas blessings."

Store bought fudge -

A day or two ago

I thought I'd make a treat

For all my special friends

a Christmas treat to eat.

My intentions were top notch

But my schedule wouldn't budge

Hence, here's this edition

Of my homemade Christmas Fudge!

The Greatest Gift of All

Once upon a time

In a very far away place

There was a kind dear woman

With a tender, loving face.

She was full of charity

The greatest gift of all

And she'd give of anything she had

Even if the gift was small.

She always took great care

Of every puppy or lost kitten

And to anyone in need

She'd give a stocking or a mitten.

She would always say the spirit

Of Christmas was to believe

And if you ever asked her why

She'd say, "To give is to receive."

And so my friend I'd like to pass

Her tradition on to you.

And hope the giving spirit lasts

The whole year through.

Christmas Candle

When you light the Christmas candle,

When you see the golden glow

When you watch the flame grow brighter,

When the wax begins to flow;

Will you light another candle

Way down deep within your soul

That will help to guide your footsteps

Ever nearer to your goal

As you seek to find the Christ child

When he comes to earth again

To be born, not in a manger,

But within the hearts of men.

Mini Cheesecakes

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16 oz. Cream Cheese
1/2 C. Sugar
1/2 tsp. Vanilla
2 Eggs
Vanilla Wafers

Preheat oven to 350. Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla with electric mixer, medium speed until well blended. Add eggs; beat just until blended. Place wafer on bottom of each muffin liner. Spoon cream mixture evenly over wafers. Bake 20 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.