Chicken Pot Pie

I was going to wait until tomorrow to post this, but it was so good, I couldn't wait to share. This recipe takes a little more time to prepare, but I promise you, it's worth it!

Ingredients

• 2 ready to bake 9-inch pie crusts
• 1/4 cup of cooking oil (I used Canola)
• 1/4 cup of all purpose flour
• 4 chicken bouillon cubes
• 1/4 tsp of black pepper
• 4 cups of water
• 4 boneless chicken breast (uncooked)
• 2 cups of chopped or shredded carrots
• 1 cup of frozen chopped potatoes
• 1/2 cup chopped onions
• 1/2 cup fresh or frozen corn
• 1 cup of kale
• 2 cups of green beans 

Directions
Preheat oven to 350° degrees.

Heat a 10"-12" skillet on medium heat. Add the cooking oil and flour and stir until well blended.  Let the mixture cook until it's golden brown. Once the mixture is brown, stir in the four cups of water along with the bouillon cubes and black pepper. Add the chicken, carrots, and potatoes to the skillet and cook for 20 minutes or until the chicken is done. Stir the mixture about every five minutes to keep the ingredients blended.

While the chicken is cooking, take one of the prepared crusts and place it along the bottom and side of a 13"x 9" lightly greased cooking pan. 

Once the chicken is done remove it from the skillet and chop it into cubes and add it back to the mixture. Add the remaining ingredients to the cooked mixture and cook for 5 minutes or until the sauce has cooked to a thickened consistency. 

When the chicken and vegetable mixture is done, transfer it to the cooking pan with the pie crust. After the mixture has been added, place the other pie crust on top (you may have to pinch or stretch the sides of the crust to make it fit properly). Use a fork to poke holes in the the top crust so that air can escape.  Cook for 30 - 35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes and enjoy! Makes 6 - 8 servings.

Tropical Smoothie

Ingredients
3 cups of frozen pineapples
1 1/2 cups of chopped mango
1 cup of Almond Milk (coconut milk can be substituted)
2 Tbsp of sugar (optional)

Directions
Mix all ingredients together in a blender until smooth and creamy. Serve immediately. Makes 4 servings.

By: Rolisweets

Taco Night

Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds of ground turkey or beef
2 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 chopped white onions
8 (10") tortilla shells (your preference)

For condiments/sides:
1 cup of fresh salsa
3 cups of Mexican style blend shredded cheese
3 cups of shredded lettuce
4 cups of tortilla chips
1/2 cup of chopped onions and red bell peppers

Directions
In a 10" skillet, combine the ground turkey or beef, cumin, black pepper, and white onions, and cook on medium heat until well done (approximately 10 - 15 minutes depending on the temperature of your stove). While the meat is cooking place all condiments and sides on a serving tray. When the meat is done, prepare your tacos as you wish. This arrangement gives everyone the option to make tacos, taco salads, or nachos! Feel free to add any variety of options such as guacamole and sour cream. Enjoy! Makes 8 servings.

By Rolisweets

Chocolate Chip Shortbread

Ingredients
2 sticks of butter, softened
1/2 cup of powdered sugar
1/2 tsp of vanilla
2 cups of flour
1/2 cup of semisweet chocolate chips

Directions
Preheat oven to 350° degrees.

Lightly grease an 8"x 8" pan and set aside. Combine the butter and powdered sugar. Mix until it's a creamy consistency. Add the vanilla and mix until well blended and then add the flour. Combine all ingredients until the mixture forms a soft dough.

Add the chocolate chips to the pan and spread them out to cover the entire bottom of the pan. Add the dough to be placed on top of the chocolate chips by flattening it in your hands and placing the dough to cover the entire width of the pan. Pat the dough to distribute it evenly. Poke holes into the dough with a fork so that it cooks evenly. Cook for approximately 30-35 minutes or until the dough is a light golden brown. Cool for about 30 minutes and enjoy with your favorite glass of milk or ice cream! Makes 9 servings. 

Note: The amount of chocolate chips used is based on your taste. Use half a cup if you don't want as much chocolate flavor in your shortbread.

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