Orange Chicken Rice

From Lauren

Ingredients:
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts cut unto strips/pieces
1/4 cup Kraft Asian Toasted Sesame dressing---I use lowfat and 1/2 cup, makes it juicier
1/4 cup orange juice---I use 1/2 cup, makes it juicier
3 cups frozen stir-fry vegetables
3 cups hot cooked long-grain rice
1/4 cup chopped cocktail peanuts (use for garnish if you desire)

Heat large non-stick skillet on medium high heat. Add chicken, stir fry for 5-7 minutes until done.
Stir in dressing and juice. Bring to a boil. Add vegetables, cook 5-7 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
Serve over rice, sprinkle with nuts.

Enjoy!

When I made this, I put it over Organic Quinoa instead of Rice. Quinoa is kind of a neat thing to try- it is high in protein, amino acids, fiber, magnesium and iron.

Mexican Pizza

Click HERE for the link! A fun, different way to eat tacos! And Ty LOVED them!

Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore

Click HERE to go to Tasty Kitchen's site for the recipe! I have no picture, but it was good! I added some basil and oregano and used thin spaghetti noodles. Yum!

RelishRelish.Com

If you REALLY hate thinking of meal ideas, but like to cook- you might try a month's subscription to http://www.relishrelish.com/ I had a friend recommend it- I haven't personally used it yet, but I am thinking of it! She said the meals are still "gourmet" quality, and you can adjust the serving sizes, which is nice. Let me know what you think!

Candy Clay

INGREDIENTS:

1 lb Powered Sugar

1/2 cup Corn Syrup

1/2 tsp Salt

1/3 cup Margarine (softened)

1 tsp Vanilla Extract (or Orange)

5-7 drops of food coloring

DIRECTIONS:

1. Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl until blended. If the mixture is too sticky, add more powdered sugar.

2. Sculpt with your Candy Clay to create different animals, pretend fruits, and other sculptures you can eat- looks great on cakes or cupcakes, too!

Meatballs and Alfredo

From Kara

I stole this idea from my friend, Kara- it's so easy and good!

INGREDIENTS:

Frozen Meatballs

Alfredo Sauce

Egg Noodles

DIRECTIONS:

Heat meatballs and alfredo sauce. Prepare egg noodles according to package directions. Serve meatballs and alfredo sauce on top of hot noodles. Enjoy!

Mushroom and Swiss Sliders

Okay, so I have no picture and nothing to write... because PW's recipe can be found HERE. I just wanted to remember this recipe and share with you guys because it was so good! :)