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Monday, October 22, 2012

Crock Pot Chicken Taco Chili

I made this the other week when I was trying to find good crock pot recipes, and I thought this one turned out very tasty!

Ingredients: 
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 16-oz can black beans
  • 1 16-oz can kidney beans
  • 1 8-oz can tomato sauce
  • 10 oz package frozen corn kernels
  • 2 14.5-oz cans diced tomatoes w/chilies
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 24 oz (3-4) boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • chili peppers, chopped (optional)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Directions:
    Combine beans, onion, chili peppers, corn, tomato sauce, cumin, chili powder and taco seasoning in a slow cooker. Place chicken on top and cover. Cook on low for 10 hours or on high for 6 hours. Half hour before serving, remove chicken and shred. Return chicken to slow cooker and stir in. Top with fresh cilantro, sour cream and cheese! 

    Saturday, October 20, 2012

    Massaged Kale Salad

    I made this for our Gospel Community group and everyone loved it!  Health nuts and Blake included :)
    One of the girls is even on a gluten-free diet and was able to eat it (first time I unintentionally made a gluten-free dish)

    (FoodNetwork.com)
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Yield: 4 servings


    Ingredients

    • 1 bunch kale (black kale is especially good), stalks removed and discarded, leaves thinly sliced
    • 1 lemon, juiced
    • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
    • Kosher salt
    • 2 teaspoons honey
    • Freshly ground black pepper
    • 1 mango, diced small (about 1 cup)
    • Small handful toasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds), about 2 rounded tablespoons

    Directions

    In large serving bowl, add the kale, half of lemon juice, a drizzle of oil and a little kosher salt. Massage until the kale starts to soften and wilt, 2 to 3 minutes. Set aside while you make the dressing.
    In a small bowl, whisk remaining lemon juice with the honey and lots of freshly ground black pepper. Stream in the 1/4 cup of oil while whisking until a dressing forms, and you like how it tastes.
    Pour the dressing over the kale, and add the mango and pepitas. Toss and serve.