Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Barbecue Chicken Salad

A favorite summer pasta salad… fast and easy too.  It’s a great way to use up leftover chicken breast.  We always grill a few extra chicken breasts, just to make this salad!   Feel free to substitute or leave out any fruits you don’t care for or don’t have on hand.
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Barbecue Chicken Salad
4 cups cooked bow-tie or rotini pasta
2 cups cooked & cubed chicken meat
1 large apple - peeled, cored & cut in chunks
1 cup halved seedless grapes
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
DRESSING:
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon milk
1-2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch ground nutmeg

In a large bowl, mix chicken, pasta and fruits.  Mix dressing ingredients together and gently toss with the chicken mixture.  Chill until ready to serve.

Saturday, May 21, 2011

Strength and Peace

 

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“The LORD gives strength to his people; the LORD blesses his people with peace.”

Psalm 29:11

Monday, May 16, 2011

Kylie’s Delight

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Definitely worth splurging on croissants. :)  Fast and easy sandwiches, for busy summer evenings!  We love them for breakfast, too.  The original recipe is from All Recipes.  
Kylie's Ham Delights   
1 pound thinly sliced cooked ham
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple
5 slices Swiss or provolone cheese
5 large plain croissants

Combine ham and pineapple (undrained) in skillet. Sauté over medium heat until most of the pineapple juice has cooked off. Separate mixture into 5 sections in skillet and place one slice of cheese on top of each; cook until cheese melts. Serve on the croissants.
Enjoy!
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Friday, April 22, 2011

A {{cold}} day at the park. . .

If we waited for warm weather, we’d never go outside.  Well, okay.  Not, you know, never, but at least not until June. :)

On a blustery, cold day in March we went to the park. 

And played QUICK.  Before we froze solid.

Nolan Ryan playing catch: 
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with Uncle Jared:
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Say “cheese” Skyleigh!
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How does thing work, anyway?
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This just in: Nolan climbs the rock wall all. by. himself.

And is VERY pleased about the situation:
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And he’s a bit of a ham. . .

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The end.

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Spring . . . ?

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What a treat to walk outside and find such loveliness!  I can’t wait for Spring!! 

I’m so hoping it’s just around the corner, but in light of April delighting us with 65 mph winds and temperatures that refuse to inch past 45. . .

Not to mention, THIS

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And lo, even THIS:  

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I’m not getting my hopes up, just yet!

:)

Monday, April 18, 2011

Easy Ham

Can you guess what 2 ordinary ingredients made such a pretty glaze?
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It’s quick, simple and always a favorite.  This recipe works equally well with a spiral, boneless or regular shank ham.   
EASY BAKE HAM
1 ham
1/2 – 3/4 cup yellow mustard
1/2 – 3/4 brown sugar
1 can sliced pineapple (optional)
Note:  I use the smaller amount of brown sugar and mustard if making a small ham, but I really don’t even measure it anymore!  Just dump brown sugar in a bowl and stir in mustard until it makes a thick glaze/paste.  Slather it on the ham and bake per the directions on the ham’s label. 
If using pineapple rings, add for the last half hour.

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