3 Month Food Supply

This week buy: Corn Meal - 2 lb
Family Item: baking powder - 1lb

Everything Lo Mein

This is a Rachael Ray recipe that has been altered. If you want to see the "real" recipe just google "Rachael Ray everything lo mein". This took a little time because it was my first time making it, but it was really good and even better for left-overs. My kids loved it too. Just prepare everything before so you can just throw it in when called for- it makes it so much easier. This would be great served with egg rolls but still fab by itself.

Sauce:
3 rounded tablespoons hoisin sauce (found on chinese food aisle)
3 tablespoons soy, eyeball it
3 tablespoons water, eyeball it
2 teaspoons hot sauce, eyeball it

Everything Lo Mein:
1 pound spaghetti
Salt
1/4 cup vegetable oil, divided
2 large eggs, beaten
5 chicken breast cutlets, thinly sliced into strips
Black pepper
2 inches fresh ginger, chopped or grated
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 pound mushrooms, chopped
2 cups fresh bean sprouts,
1/2 pound shredded cabbage (I used the already shredded cabbage and carrots in the salad mix section of the produce)
Directions
Mix together sauce ingredients and reserve.
Bring pasta water to a boil, salt water and cook spaghetti to al dente.
While pasta cooks, heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large, nonstick skillet over high heat. When oil ripples, add beaten eggs and scramble them to light golden brown, remove and reserve.
Season the meat with salt and pepper. Heat the remaining vegetable oil to a ripple, then add meat and stir-fry 4 minutes, push meat to the side and add ginger, garlic, bean sprouts, and cabbage. Stir-fry veggies 2 minutes, then drain and add pasta and eggs back to skillet. Pour sauce over the spaghetti and toss to combine. Turn off pan. Toss 30 seconds and let the liquids absorb.

Penne Spinach Salad

If you're looking for something to take to a potluck, this is a great choice. I have made this recipe for a couple of potlucks this summer and it always receives rave reviews. It is also great as a main course for a light summer meal.

Penne Spinach Salad

- 1 package penne pasta cooked
- 1 package feta cheese
- 5-6 diced Roma tomatoes
- 1 package baby spinach
- chicken diced (I usually use 2-3 breasts, but you can use as much or as little as you want, or even leave it out altogether if you want a lighter salad.)
- 3/4 cup Ranch dressing mixed with 1/4 cup milk and 4-6 oz fresh pesto (Or I use the pesto in the jar because it's cheaper. It's next to the pasta sauces.)
You can also add olive, bacon, pine nuts, or whatever extras that you think sound yummy.

Mix it all up and serve.

That's all there is to it!

3 Month Food Supply

This week buy: 1.25 lbs flour per person
Family Item: baking soda - 1 lb.

Creamy White Chili

Larissa, it is actually Bethany's white bean chili recipe. It's delicious! Beth, I hope you don't mind me sharing it. Here it is:

Creamy White Chili

1 lb. Chicken Breasts, cut
1 medium onion
1 1/2 t. garlic powder
1 T. oil
2 15 1/2 oz. cans great northern beans, drained
1 14 1/2 oz. can chicken broth
2 4 oz. cans chopped green chilies
1 t. salt
1 t. cumin
1 t. oregano
1/2 t. pepper
1/4 t. cayenne pepper
1 c. sour cream
1/2 c. whipping cream

In a large saucepan, saute chicken, onions and garlic in oil. Add beans, broth, chilies and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer uncovered for 30 min. Remove from heat and add sour cream and whipping cream. Serve immediately.

Honey Lime Enchiladas and Cilantro Lime Rice

Honey Lime Chicken Enchiladas
6Tablespoons Honey
5 Tablespoons lime juice (1 large lime)
1/2 or 1/4 tablespoons chili powder (Depends on how spicy you like things)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1 pound chicken, cooked and shredded (I use 3 small chicken breast0
flour tortillas
1 pound monterey jack cheese, shredded
16 oz green enchilada sauce
1 cup heavy cream

Mix the first four ingredients and toss with shredded chicken. Let it marinate for at least 1/2 hour (I toss mine in a ziploc bag in the morning and let it sit in the refrigerator all day) Pour about 1/2 cup enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 baking pan. Fill flour tortillas with chicken and shredded cheese, saving about 1 cup of cheese to sprinkle on top of enchiladas. Mix the remaining enchilada sauce with the cream and leftover marinade. Pour sauce on top of the enchiladas and sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 min. until brown and and crispy on top.

Great served with
Cilantro Lime Rice
2 Tablespoons butter
1 1/4 cups rice
2 1/4 cups chicken broth
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
juice and zest of 1 large lime
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1/4 teaspoon cumin

In a skillet, melt butter and add rice. Let cook for 1-2 min. Add remeaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and cook for 18-20 min. (I just throw all ingredients into the rice cooker)
Thanks Moose for letting me be part of your family food blog because I love new recipes!!!

Cheesy Chicken and Rice

Our kids love this recipe.

2 cans cream of chicken soup
1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (sometimes I use cheddar)
3 cups cooked rice
dash pepper
6 boneless skinless chicken pieces
rotisserie chicken seasoning

Mix soup, milk, cheese, rice and pepper. Place in greased 9x13 pan. Top with chicken pieces. Sprinkle with rotisserie chicken seasoning. Cover and bake for 40 min. at 350 degrees. Uncover and bake 20 minutes longer. Stir before serving.

3 Month Food Supply

Our stake is helping families become emergency prepared. They have put a program together so by the end of the year, each family will have a three month food supply for each member of their family. Each week they notify us of what to buy. I thought I would share this in case any of you are also interested.

This week: Buy 13 lbs. of wheat per person

Family Item: Yeast .5 lbs.

Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole

1/2 lb. ground sausage, or 1 C. diced ham, 1 C. chopped bacon
32 oz. bag of frozen, shredded hash brown potatoes
1 C. shredded cheddar cheese
2 C. milk
6 eggs
Optional - sauteed onion and mushrooms

1. Brown ground beef or bacon
2. Grease 9x13 casserole dish (I spray with Pam)
3. Layer in pan: hash browns on bottom, then meat, then cheese
4. Whisk eggs and milk together in mixing bowl
5. Pour evenly over stacked layers: DO NOT STIRE

Cook at 350 for 1 hour and 15 min. Check after about 45-60 min and cover with foil if top is getting too brown.

Mexican Chicken Corn Chowder

Okay, here's a recipe. I've never made it, so it's not actually tried and true, but I'm looking forward to trying it once it gets a little cooler. It sounds like it might be a little rich, but good.

Mexican Chicken Corn Chowder

1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast
½ cup chopped onion
½ tsp garlic powder
3 TBSP butter
2 chicken bullion cubes
1 cup hot water
1 tsp cumin
2 cups half & half
2 cups shredded Monterey jack cheese
1 can (15 oz) creamed corn
1 can (4 oz) chopped green chilies
¼ tsp hot sauce

In large saucepan, brown chicken, onion, garlic powder and butter. Dissolve bullion in hot water and add to chicken. Then add cumin and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients, cook until cheese melts. Serve topped with crushed tortilla chips.

The More, The Merrier!!!!

Please invite any friends you would like to view this blog. You may even invite them to use this blog. I would LOVE a great selection of "tried and true" recipes. I just hope I'm not the only one posting... no pressure! Seriously, no pressure.
Love ya!!!
Marc

Chicken Divan

This is my college roommate's recipe. I haven't made it in a long time, but I hope it's what you were looking for.
2 10 oz pkg. frozen broccoli or 2 bunches fresh
2 cups cooked chicken (about 3 breasts)
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1 cup mayonnaise (I usually put in a little less.)
1 T lemon juice
1/2 t curry powder
1/2 cup sharp cheese
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
1 T melted margarine
Cook broccoli. Mix all ingredients except cheese, bread, and butter. Sprinkle top with cheese. Combine crumbs and butter and sprinkle over all. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 min.
(I remember making this without the bread crumbs and putting it over baked potatoes.)

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Please post ANY recipes. Right now, I am looking for "Chicken Divan," so if you have it, start blogging. I love you guys!!!!

Frozen Hot Chocolate

Frozen Hot Chocolate

3/4 C. Favorite hot chocolate mix
1 C. Milk
3 C. Ice

*Mix in blender (1 cup of ice at a time)

ENJOY!!!!