Applesauce BBQ Chicken

Applesauce BBQ Chicken

1 1/2 cups apple sauce
1 1/2 cups BBQ sauce
2 tsp chili powder
2 lbs chicken breasts
2 cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 bag frozen corn

Combine in slow cooker and cook on high for 4 hours.  Serve with cheddar quinoa.

Based on this Taste of Home recipe.

Chicken "Satay"

Chicken "Satay"

1/4 cup lime juice
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 1/2 tsp cumin
1 1/2 tsp coriander
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/4 tsp ginger
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fish sauce
2 tbsp peanut butter
1 bag frozen edemame
1 cup diced carrots
1-2 pounds chicken breasts

Combine ingredients in slow cooker and cook on high for 3-4 hours.

Enchilada Pasta

Enchilada Pasta

3 cloves garlic
1 tsp onion powder
3 1/2 tsp chili powder
1/8 tsp chipotle
1/2 tsp cumin
2 tsp parsley
1 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup salsa
1 can tomato paste
1 cup broth
1 can diced tomatoes
2 can black beans
1-2 lbs chicken breasts
1 block sharp cheddar, shredded
1 package whole wheat shell pasta, cooked

Combine ingredients through chicken in slow cooker and cook on high 3-4 hours.  When it is finished, shred the chicken.  Mix in the cheese and allow to melt.  Stir in the pasta and serve.  

Onion Soup Mix

1/4 cup dried onion flakes
2 tablespoons low-sodium beef bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon parsley flakes
1/8 teaspoon celery seed
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon pepper

From here.

Baked Mexican Rice

Baked Mexican Rice

Ingredients:

1 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 cups brown rice
8 oz tomato sauce
2 cups water
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp cumin
1 chicken bullion cube, broken up
1 tbsp taco seasoning
1 can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can corn, drained
1 block cheddar cheese, grated

Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees.

Fry rice in the olive oil over medium heat for a few minutes.  Pour in the tomato sauce and stir to coat all the rice.  Add the cold water and ingredients through taco seasoning.

Pour into a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.  Stir in the remaining ingredients.  Bake for 1 hour covered, uncovering for the last few minutes. 

Spicy Roasted Potatoes

Spicy Roasted Potatoes

Ingredients:
1 lb fingerling potatoes
olive oil
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees.

Toss the potatoes in the rest of the ingredients.  Roast for 30 minutes or until tender inside and crispy outside.  (Can increase the heat to 450 degrees for the last 5-10 minutes to help with the crisping of the skin.)

Italian Pasta Salad

Italian Pasta Salad

1 lb whole wheat fusilli pasta
1 can sliced black olives, drained
4 ounces mozzarella, diced
6 slices salami, diced
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded carrots
1 bottle Italian dressing
1 tbsp Italian dressing mix

Cook the pasta to al dente, following the package directions.  Add the shredded carrots to the water for the last 2 minutes of pasta cooking.

Mix the ingredients together and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.