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Homemade Coleslaw

Ingredients

  • 1 Medium Cabbage
  • 1 Carrot
  • 1/2 Cup Miracle Whip
  • 1/4 Cup Milk
  • 1/4 Cup Buttermilk
  • 1/3 Cup Sugar
  • 2 1/2 Tbs Lemon Juice
  • 1 1/2 Tbs White Vinegar
  • 1/2 Tsp Salt
  • 1/2 Tsp Celery Seed
  • 1/4 Tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/8 Tsp Onion Powder

Directions

  1. Remove the core and outer leaf of the cabbage. Cut into one inch by one inch squares.
  2. Peel and chop the carrot into large pieces.
  3. Place the cabbage and the carrot in a food processor and pulse to chop. Do this in multiple batches in order to avoid crowding the food processor.
  4. Place the chopped cabbage and carrot into a large bowl.
  5. In a separate bowl whisk together the remaining ingredients.
  6. Pour the wet mixture over the cabbage and carrots. Mix well and let it sit at least a couple hours in the refrigerator.
  7. Serve with your favorite bbq, fried chicken, or by itself! Enjoy!

Mexican Pizza

Ingredients

Taco Meat

  • 1 Lb Ground Beef
  • 1 Packet Taco Seasoning
  • 1/3 Cup Water

Mexican Pizza Crust

  • 1/4 Cup Vegetable Oil
  • 8 Flour Tortillas

Beans

  • 1 Can (15 oz) Refried Beans

Mexican Pizza Toppings

  • 2 Cups Shredded Mexican Cheese
  • 1 Can (10 oz) Enchilado Sauce or 10 oz Taco Sauce
  • 2 Plum Tomatoes – diced
  • 1 Can (3.8 oz) Black Olives – sliced

Directions

Taco Meat

  1. Cook the taco meat in accordance to the directions on the taco seasoning packet.

Mexican Pizza Crust

  1. Heat the oil in a small skillet.
  2. With a knife or fork, poke holes in the tortillas to avoid them from bubbling up.
  3. Fry the tortillas, about 1-2 minutes per side. Be careful not to burn the tortillas.

Beans

  1. Cook the beans in accordance to the directions on the can of beans.

Building Your Mexican Pizza

  1. Pre-heat your oven to Broil.
  2. On a cookie sheet, place one crispy tortilla and top with a thin layer of refried beans.
  3. Add approximately 1/4 Cup of taco meat on top of the beans and top with some cheese.
  4. Place another crispy tortilla on top of the cheese and smother it with the enchilada sauce or Taco Sauce.
  5. Add another layer of cheese and place the cookie sheet into the oven to melt the cheese. Be careful not to burn the tortillas or cheese.
  6. Remove the Mexican Pizza from the oven and top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, black olives, and drizzle with more Taco Sauce.
  7. Serve or top with a side of source cream or crema, your preference. Enjoy and reminisce about the good old days!

Herb Mustard Vinaigrette, Copycat CPK Italian Chopped Salad Dressing

Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 Cup Olive Oil – not Extra Virgin
  • 1/4 Cup Red Wine Vinegar
  • 3 Tbs Parmesan – Grated
  • 2 Tbs Dijon Mustard
  • 2 Garlic Cloves – Minced
  • 2 Tsp Dried Parsley
  • 1 1/2 Tsp Oregano
  • 1/2 Tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/4 Tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/4 Tsp Salt

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients in a medium-size bowl and whisk to combine all of the ingredients.
  2. Chill if not using right away. Dressing will last a day or two in the refrigerator.

Alice Springs Chicken and Fries, Copycat and Delicious

Ingredients

  • 4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 8 Pieces of Cooked Bacon
  • 2 Cups Button Mushrooms – Sliced
  • 3 Cups Cheddar Jack Cheese – Shredded
  • 2 Tbs Butter
  • 1 Bottle Honey Mustard (Your Favorite Brand)
  • 1 Bag Frozen French Fries
  • Salt and Pepper

Directions

Alice Springs Chicken

  1. Place the chicken in a large ziplock bag and add 1 Cup of honey mustard. Toss to coat the chicken and refrigerate for at least one hour.
  2. Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  3. In a medium sauté pan over medium heat, melt 2 Tbs of butter and add the sliced mushrooms.
  4. Sauté the mushrooms for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender.
  5. Cook the chicken either on a 400 degree F grill for 3 to 5 minutes per side, longer if the chicken breasts are large; or in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 4 to 6 minutes per side, longer if the chicken breasts are large.
  6. Place the chicken on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil or in a casserole dish.
  7. Brush the top of the chicken with more honey mustard and spoon mushrooms on top of the chicken breasts.
  8. Cover the mushrooms with two strips of bacon per chicken breast and spread the cheddar jack cheese evenly over the chicken.
  9. Bake the chicken in the oven for 10 to 12 minutes, longer if the chicken breasts are large, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees F and the cheese has melted.
  10. Season with salt and ground black pepper to your taste
  11. Serve with a side of honey mustard and the accompaniment of your choice, for Alice Springs French Fries see below!

Directions

Alice Springs French Fries

  1. Cook the bag of french fries according to your preferred method and instructions on the bag. Season with salt and ground black pepper to your taste.
  2. Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  3. Place the cooked fries on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
  4. Drizzle the honey mustard over the fries and spoon the remaining mushrooms on top of the fries.
  5. Cover the fries with the remaining cheddar jack cheese.
  6. Place the fries in the oven and bake to melt the cheese.
  7. Serve with a side of honey mustard, your Alice Springs Chicken, and enjoy!

Taco Sauce

Ingredients

  • 2.5 Cups Water
  • 6 oz Tomato Paste
  • 4 Tbs Pickled Jalapeno Slices
  • 3 Tbs Vinegar
  • 1 Tbs Chili Powder
  • 1 Tbs Dried Onion Flakes
  • 2 Tsp Salt
  • 2 Tsp Cayenne
  • 1 Tsp Sugar
  • 1/2 Tsp Cumin
  • 1/2 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 Tsp Paprika

Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend well until smooth.
  2. Place the sauce in either a jar or a bottle to serve when needed.