Whole Wheat Buttermilk Pancakes

Whole Wheat Buttermilk Pancakes

Ingredients:
½ - ¾ c. buttermilk
2 tsp. melted butter
1 egg
2/3 c. white flour
1/3 c. whole wheat flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tbsp. sugar
½ tsp. salt

Directions:
Have milk at room temperature. Beat milk, butter and eggs lightly. Mix flour, soda, sugar and salt. Add to milk mixture. Stir just enough to dampen flour.

Chicken Pasta Primavera

Chicken Pasta Primavera

Ingredients

• 4 cups uncooked pene pasta
• 11/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts and thighs, cubed
• 3/4 cups chicken stock
• 1 tbsp dried minced garlic
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2 packages frozen stir-fry vegtables
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute chicken and garlic in butter until chicken is no longer pink. Add the vegetables, stock and milk; cook until vegetables are tender. Drain pasta. Add the pasta, salt and pepper to the skillet; cook and stir until heated through.

Strawberry Squares

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup canned strawberry pie filling
• confectioner's sugar for dusting 
• baking spray

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°.  Spray Baking Pam in a 13 x 9- inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, on the medium speed of an electric mixer, cream the butter with the granulated sugar until smooth, about 2 minutes.  Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the vanilla. Add the flour and mix thoroughly.
Spread the dough evenly in the prepared pan.  With a small, sharp knife (or toothpick), score into twenty-four 2-inch squares.  Place a teaspoon of pie filling in the center of each scored square.  Bake for 30 - 35 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted in the center of the pan comes out clean. Cool to room temperature, then sprinkle with confectioner's sugar before cutting and serving.

Crockpot Chicken Tacos

   Ingredients

• 6 skinless, boneless chicken breasts and or skinless boneless chicken thighs
• 1 Packet of Taco seasoning
• 1 Packet of Chili Seasoning
• 2 cans of chicken stock
• 1 can of Chili Beans
• 1 can of Kidney Beans
• 3 green onions chopped
• 1 chopped jalepeno pepper (with or without seeds and ribs, optional)
• 8  (6-inch) flour or corn tortillas or tortilla chips
• 1  cup  chopped tomato (optional)
• 1/2  cup  (2 ounces) preshredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup (2 ounces) preshredded reduced-fat mozzerella cheese
• 1/2  cup  Salsa of your choice (optional)
• 1/2 cup shredded iceburg lettuce (optional)
• 1/4 cup guacamole (optional)
• 1/4  cup  fat-free sour cream (optional)
• 1 small can sliced black olives (optional)

Directions

In a medium bowl, wisk together Taco seasoning, Chili seasoning and 1 can of the chicken stock. In your crockpot, place chicken and second can of chicken stock.  Add the green onions, jalepeno pepper.  Pour in your seasoned stock.  Place lid on crock pot, cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, high for 3 to 5 hours.  One hour before serving, shed chicken with a fork, add in chili beans and kidney beans.  Cook another hour.  Then serve with your favorite taco toppings in a flour or corn tortilla shell or over tortilla shells.  (Can also be made as a soup as there is a lot of liquid in this dish)

Mexican Taco Soup

Mexican Taco Soup

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 (15 ounce) can mild chili beans
• 1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
• 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
• 1 (1 ounce) package ranch salad dressing mix

Directions

1. In a Dutch oven or large kettle, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add taco seasoning and mix well. Stir in remaining ingredients. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.