Friday, December 14, 2007

Cafe Rio Pork Barbacoa

A close second to the real thing

3 LB. Pork Roast
1 Med. Can enchilada sauce (red)
1 Sm. can diced green chiles
1 can Coke (not diet)
1 C Brown Sugar
2 Cloves garlic, minced

Slow cook pork on low for about 5-6 hours (cover with water and season with salt and pepper). Drain liquid. Add above ingredients, cook 2 more hours. Shred pork and serve in a tortilla* with cilantro lime rice, black beans, guacamole, cilantro, lime, and romaine lettuce. Top with cilantro lime ranch dressing. Serves about 8.

*Costco sales great uncooked tortillas in their fridge section.

Chicken Alfredo

I am so glad there's no nutritional label on this recipe--cause I don't wanna know. But this is Delicious!

8 oz. Bow Tie Pasta
2 T Butter
1/2 lb. Chicken Breast, cubed
2 green onions, chopped
1 T Butter
1 can artichoke hearts (optional)
1 t dried thyme (or 1 T fresh)
1/2 T garlic powder
2 C Heavy Cream
3/4 fresh grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 t Salt
1/2 t Pepper
1/4 C Pine Nuts (optional)

Cook pasta according to package. Drain and set aside. In a large skillet, heat 2 T butter over medium heat. Add chicken and stir fry until cooked through. In separate pan, saute onions in 1 T butter until tender. Add artichoke hearts, onions, and thyme to chicken. Add garlic powder, cream, cheese, salt and pepper. Simmer about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix with bow tie pasta Top with pine nuts. Makes 4 servings.

(I think mushrooms and or fresh spinach might be good in this recipe as well--let me know if you try it that way)

Thursday, December 13, 2007

Bread Pudding

A new fmaily favorite...this recipe is a crowd pleaser!

1 Loaf french bread
2T Butter
4 Eggs, beaten
2c Milk
3/4c White Sugar
1t Vanilla

Cut the crust off the bread, break into pieces. Place in a 8x8 baking dish. Drizzle with melted butter. Mix all other ingredients and pour over bread. Bake 45mins @ 350 degrees.

Carmel Sauce

1/2c Brown Sugar
1/2c White Sugar ( I like karo syrup instead)
1/2c Whipping Cream
1/2c Butter

Melt in a sauce pan, bring to a boil for 3mins. STIR CONSTANTLY
Spoon over Bread Pudding and top with fresh whipped cream. This recipe can be doubled. You won't need to double the sauce, it makes plenty. ENJOY!

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