Fajita Seasoning Homemade

Fajita Seasoning Homemade

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Ingredients

4 tsp chili powder
2 tsp sugar
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cayenne pepper

Directions

1. Mix all spices together.
2. Store in airtight container.


*2 1/2 Tb equals one seasoning packet.

Crock Pot Chicken Enchilada Soup

Crock Pot Chicken Enchilada Soup

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Ingredients

main ingredients:
2 Tbl grape seed oil
1 medium onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced

3 1/2 c. chicken broth (Herb-Ox offers real herb, real flavors and other natural flavors)
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 to 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, to taste
1 (15oz.) can tomato sauce

1- (19oz.) can enchilada sauce (or two 10oz. cans)

3 large chicken breasts

1 (15oz.) can navy beans

2 c. frozen corn

cheese sauce ingredients:
1/2 lb of mild cheddar cheese
1 c. sour cream
1/2 c. chicken broth
3 cubes of chicken bouillon

garnish ingredients:
16 smal corn tortillas (6 inch diameter)
1 c. shredded colby-jack cheese

additional optional garnishes: pico de gallo, sour cream, avocados


substitution for cheese sauce: 16 oz. of Velveeta cubed

Directions

1. In a skillet, heat grape seed oil over medium heat and sauté onions until tender.
2. Add minced garlic and sauté for five additional minutes.
3. Transfer onion and garlic to crock pot, add remainer of main ingredients, except for the chicken, corn and navy beans. Cook on high heat for 1 1/2 hours.
4. Add chicken, corn, navy beans and cook on high heat for another 1 1/2 hours.
5. Prep cheese sauce or skip if using Velveeta (directions below for cheese sauce)
6. Add prepared cheese sauce (or cubed Velveeta) to crock pot and cook on low an additional 30 minutes.
7. During the last 30 minutes, prep tortilla strips (directions below).
8. Gently stir until smooth and serve in bowls.
9. Top the prepared bowl with the prepped fried tortilla strips for garnishing.
10. Sprinkle with the grated colby-jack cheese and serve.

Directions for cheese sauce: 

Into a blender, add the 1/2 c. of chicken broth, sour cream, and the 1/2 lb of mild cheddar cheese (cut cheese into slices for easier blending). Blend on high until smooth.  Transfer cheese sauce from blender to a sauce pan.  Add crumbled chicken bouillon cubes. Cook on medium heat while continuely stirring so that sauce does not burn or stick.  Once you can see that the cheese is melted remove and set aside until needed.

Directions for tortilla topping:

This process is repeated twice. Stack 8 tortillas and cut down the middle.  Stack the one half onto other half and cut those in half again. Cut remainer of stacks one more time to make narrow. Season hot frying pan lightly with grape seed oil (olive oil optional).  Add the cut tortilla strips to fry pan and lightly mist spray oil over the top of the tortillas,  pan fry these while flipping a couple times and lightly mist spray the cut tortillas with oil one more time.  Continue flipping tortillas frequently until crispy light brown.  Repeat the process for the 8 remaining tortillas. Set aside for serving.

Optional for serving, add a dolip of sour cream, pico de gallo and/or cubed avocados.
Tip for leftovers; *after serving the meal, store the fried tortilla strips in a zip lock baggie to keep crispy for additional servings the next day.

6-8 servings

Chicken Brunswick Stew

Chicken Brunswick Stew

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Ingredients

2 1/2 c onions, chopped
7 (4 oz.) skinless, boneless ckicken breast halves
2 (16 oz) cans of no-salt cream-style corn
1 (28 oz) can of crushed tomatoes, undrained
1 c chicken broth (recipe for chicken broth)


1/2 c barbecue sauce (recipe for bbq sauce)
1/4 c melted butter
1/4 c ketchup
2 Tb Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp liquid smoke
2 Tb cider vinegar
1 Tb celery salt
2 tsp dry mustard
Freshly ground pepper to taste

brown rice for a side (optional)

Directions

1. Place onions in a 6 quart slow cooker, top with chicken, corn, tomatoes, and broth.
2. Mix barbecue sauce, melted butter, ketchup, worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, vinegar, celery salt, and dry mustard (add ground pepper to liking). Stir well and pour over ingredients in slow cooker.
3. Cover with lid and cook on high for 90 minutes and then reduce to low setting and cook for 5 hours or until chicken is tender.
4. Remove chicken and shred. Return to slow cooker.
5. Add hot rice (optional) when serving.

Chicken Brunswick Stew is named after the city of Brunswick, Georgia.

9 servings

Enchilada Soup Crockpot Style

Enchilada Soup

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Ingredients

2 Tbl olive oil
1 c onions, chopped
3 tsp garlic, minced
16 oz enchilada sauce
6 c chicken broth
2 tsp Franks hot sauce
1 1/4 tsp ground cumin
15 oz can whole peeled tomatoes, mashed or sliced
1 tsp fresh cilantro
2 large chicken breasts
2 c frozen corn
4 oz can chopped green chile peppers
2 c canned black beans

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in pan and sauté onions until soft.
2. Add garlic and sauté for two additional minutes.
3. Add enchilada sauce, chicken broth, hot sauce, cumin, tomatoes and cilantro.
4. Mix over medium heat for 5 minutes.
5. Pour the mixture into the crockpot.
6. Add chicken.
7. Cook on low for 4 to 6 hours.
8. Remove the chicken and shred with forks.
9. Return to crockpot and add the corn, chile peppers and black beans.
10. Cook for 30 more minutes.

Serve with a dolip of sour cream and a sprinkle with grated cheddar cheese. Garnish with crushed tortilla chips and avocados.

6-8 servings

Taco Seasoning

Taco Seasoning

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Ingredients

1/2 cup chili powder
1/4 cup onion powder
1/8 cup ground cumin
1 1/4 tablespoon garlic powder
1 1/4 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon sea salt

Put ingredients into a jar and shake.

Home of Cream of Soup Mix Recipe

Cream of soup mix:

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Ingredients

• 2 c powdered non-fat dry milk
• 3/4 c cornstarch
• 1/4 c instant chicken bouillon (regular or low sodium)
• 2 Tbsp dried onion flakes 
• 2 tsp Italian seasoning (use as optional)

Categories
Simple

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a recloseable plastic bag.

2. Mix well.

Servings/Yield

• Equal to 9 (10.5 oz) cans of cream of soup

To substitute for 1 can of cream of soup:

- Combine 1/3 c of dry mix with 1 1/4 c of cold water. 

-Whisk until well blended.

-This is the equivalent of one can of soup.   Cook and stir on stove top or in microwave until thickened. 

-Add thickened mixture to casseroles as you would a can of soup.  Or you can simply just eat it!

Storage

- It does not have to be refrigerated.  Store in closed plastic bag or air-tight container until ready to use.

Ham and Cola

Ham and Cola

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Ingredients

• 3 to 4 lbs. pre-cooked ham
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon horseradish
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 cup cola soft drink

Categories
Crockpot, Ham, Holiday, Simple

Directions

1. Thoroughly combine brown sugar, horseradish, and mustard.

2. Moisten with just enough cola to make a smooth paste; reserve remaining cola.

3. Rub entire ham with mixture.

4. Place ham in crock-pot and add remaining cola.

5. Cover and cook on low setting for 6 to 8 hours (on high setting for 2 to 4 hours).

Servings/Yield

• 9 servings

Course

• Main

Equipment

- Crockpot

A 5-lb ham may be used in the 5-quart crock-pot.