Thursday, June 7, 2012

Homemade Granola

Courtesy of Simple Organized Living
http://www.simpleorganizedliving.com/2010/08/04/homemade-granola/

We made this homemade granola this morning, and it was really good. Jack and Bree didn't like the raisins, so I think I'll use craisins next time I make it. We had it with yogurt this morning. It was a nice change from the normal breakfast food. Enjoy!

  • INGREDIENTS 
  • 4 1/2  c. uncooked oats
  • 2 c. chopped nuts (I used one cup each of pecans and almonds)
  • 2 c. dried fruit (I used one cup each of raisins and chopped apricots)
  • 1/2. c. brown sugar
  • 2 T. cinnamon
  • 1 T. vanilla
  • 1/2 t. salt
  • 1  1/2 c. maple syrup (a 12 oz. jar)
  • DIRECTIONS
  • Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl
  • Spread onto 2 large greased baking sheets (mine are 17 x 11 x 1)
  • Bake at 325 F. for 45-50 minutes (stirring half way through)
Let it cool completely and store it in airtight containers.
It usually makes 2 1/2 quarts so we store the extras in our freezer. It should stay fresh for several months.

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Wednesday, June 6, 2012

White Chicken Enchiladas

Courtesy of Joyful Momma's Kitchen
http://joyful-mommas-kitchen.blogspot.com/2011/09/white-chicken-enchiladas.html

I made these a few nights ago and they were delicious. My family always loves trying new enchilada recipes. Hope you enjoy:

Chicken enchiladas with green chili sour cream sauce
*These are seriously so so good*
10 soft taco shells
2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
3 Tbsp. butter
3 Tbsp. flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup sour cream
1 (4 oz) can diced green chillies
1.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Grease a 9x13 pan
2. Mix chicken and 1 cup cheese.  Roll up in tortillas and place in pan.
3. In a sauce pan, melt butter, stir in flour and cook 1 minute.  Add broth and whisk until smooth.  Heat over medium heat until thick and bubbly.  
4. Stir in sour cream and chilies.  Do not bring to boil, you don't want curdled sour cream.
5. Pour over enchiladas and top with remaining cheese.
6. Bake 22 min and then under high broil for 3 min to brown the cheese.