Wonton in Oyster Sauce

Ingredients :

  • 40 Wonton
  • 1 tbsp Thin soy Sauce
  • 2 qt Water
  • 2 tbsp Oyster Sauce
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Sesame oil
  • 1 Green onion, chopped

How to Prepare :

  1. In a large saucepan bring 2 quarts water to a boil.
  2. Add won ton and boil for 5 minutes; then, remove with a Chinese strainer or colander.
  3. Put the cooked won ton in a deep serving bowl.
  4. Add all other ingredients except the green onion, and mix carefully.
  5. Garnish with the chopped green onion.
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Chicken Cacciatore

Ingredients :

  • 4 whole chicken breasts (8 halves)
  • 3 (7 oz.) cans tomato paste
  • 8 cans water
  • 2 peppers
  • 2 onions
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 (8 oz.) can mushrooms, stems and pieces
  • Oil
  • Basil
  • Parsley
  • Salt and pepper
  • 6 oz. wine

How to Prepare :

  1. Put oil in bottom of pan to cover.
  2. Brown garlic and slice 2 onions very thin and brown.
  3. Add mushrooms.
  4. Add 3 cans tomato paste and cook on low for 15 minutes.
  5. Add 8 cans water, salt, pepper, basil, and parsley.
  6. Cook for 3/4 hour.
  7. Fry sliced peppers until soft and set aside.
  8. Brown chicken (coat first with flour, salt, and pepper), then fry in hot oil.
  9. Put chicken, peppers, sauce, and mushrooms in a large pan and mix well.
  10. If it "hugs" chicken too much, add 1 can water.
  11. Cook about another hour, or so, or until chicken is soft.
  12. Add wine last 20 minutes.
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Chicken Divan

Ingredients :

  • 1 1/2 to 2 lb. deboned, skinned chicken breasts, cut into pieces
  • 2 tbsp. oil
  • 1 pkg. broccoli, flowerets or cut broccoli
  • 1 c. chicken broth
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 2/3 c. Minute rice

How to Prepare :

  1. Cook chicken in the oil until done, approx. 5-7 minutes (can also check with a Meat Themometer)
  2. Add broth, broccoli and soup and bring mixture to a boil.
  3. Now, stir in rice, cover and remove from heat.
  4. Let sit 5 minutes.
  5. Top with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Serves : 4

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Lemon-Tarragon Chicken

Ingredients :

  • 2 tbsp. margarine
  • 8 med. skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (1 1/2 lb.)
  • 2 c. fresh mushrooms, halved
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp. dry sherry
  • 1/2 tsp. tarragon, crushed
  • 1/2 tsp. lemon pepper seasoning
  • 1 (14 1/2 oz.) can chicken broth
  • 1/4 c. sour cream
  • Hot cooked spinach or egg noodles
  • Quartered fresh lemon slices (optional)
  • 1/3 c. flour

How to Prepare :

  1. In 12-inch skillet, melt margarine over medium high heat.
  2. Add chicken, mushrooms, garlic, sherry, tarragon, and lemon pepper seasoning.
  3. Cook, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink, turning once.
  4. Remove chicken and mushrooms with a slotted spoon.
  5. In a screw top jar, combine chicken broth and flour; shake until blended.
  6. Add mixture to the skillet.
  7. Cook and stir over medium high heat until thickened and bubbly.
  8. Remove about 1/2 cup of mixture from skillet and stir into sour cream.
  9. Return to skillet along with chicken and mushrooms.
  10. Heat through; do not boil.
  11. Serve over hot cooked noodles.
  12. Garnish with lemon slices, if desired.

Serves : 8

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Chicken and Wild Rice

Ingredients :

  • 1 1/2 cooked chickens, remove skin and bones
  • 1 box Uncle Ben's wild rice
  • 2 c. water
  • 1/2 c. chopped green pepper
  • 2 cans cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 soup can milk
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 (8 oz.) pkg. Pepperidge Farm stuffing mix
  • 2 sticks butter

How to Prepare :

  1. Fill bottom of 9x13 inch pan with cooked chicken.
  2. Cook rice in 2 cups water and mix with chicken.
  3. Add green pepper, soup, milk, salt and pepper. Mix.
  4. Melt butter and mix with stuffing.
  5. Sprinkle on top of casserole.
  6. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes.
  7. Cover pan with foil before baking.
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Chicken Marsala Ala Dan Garris

Ingredients :

  • 8 chicken breast halves or thighs
  • 1/2 c. seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1/4 c. Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp. oil
  • 1/2 c. water
  • 1/4 c. melted margarine or butter
  • 1/3 c. Marsala wine or sherry

How to Prepare :

  1. Place bread crumbs, cheese, and garlic powder in a plastic bag.
  2. Add chicken pieces one at a time and shake to coat chicken.
  3. Place in shallow baking dish with oil and water.
  4. Shake remainder of bread crumb mixture over chicken.
  5. Drizzle the melted butter or margarine over the top of the chicken.
  6. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes at 350 degrees.
  7. Then add Marsala or sherry, cover with foil and continue to bake at 325 degrees for an additional 15 minutes.
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Lou’s Lucky Chicken and Macaroni

Ingredients :

  • 1 lb. chicken, cubed
  • 1 lb. spiral macaroni
  • 1 pkg. frozen, chopped broccoli 
  • 1 can mushroom pieces
  • 2 sticks margarine
  • Garlic powder to taste

How to Prepare :

  1. Cook and drain macaroni. Set aside.
  2. Cook broccoli according to directions. Drain and set aside.
  3. Fry chicken cubes.
  4. Add chicken, broccoli, mushrooms, and melted margarine to macaroni and season to taste with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
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Soft Chicken Tacos

Ingredients :

  • 10 med. flour tortillas
  • 1/4 c. chopped onion
  • 2 tbsp. butter or margarine
  • 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic salt
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cumin

How to Prepare :

  1. In skillet, quickly cook 4 chicken breast fillets, cut into 1/4 inch wide strips, and onion in fat until chicken is done and onion is tender.
  2. Add tomato sauce, garlic salt, salt, and cumin. Reduce heat and simmer, covered for 15-20 minutes.
  3. To serve, place hot meat mixture on heated tortillas and top with choice of fillings. Roll up burrito style.

Filling Choice :

  • Shredded cheese
  • Chopped tomatoes
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Sliced pitted ripe olives
  • Taco sauce

Serves : 10

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Bacon Lettuce & Tomato Treats

Serves : 6-8

Carbs Per Serving : 2

Prep Time : 30 minutes

Effort : Easy

Ingredients :

  • 1 pound bacon
  • 2 cups mayonnaise
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 24 large cherry tomatoes
  • Leaf lettuce

How to Prepare :

  1. Cook up bacon crisp.
  2. Drain on paper towels. 
  3. Crumble bacon finely.
  4. Mix bacon, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper all together.
  5. Refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours allowing flavors to blend and mixture to become firm.
  6. Slice cherry tomatoes in half.
  7. Lightly scoop out fruit.
  8. Cover platter with lettuce leaves.
  9. Working quickly, scoop mixture into cherry tomato cavity; place on platter.

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Beef Veggie

Serves : 6

Carbs Per Serving : approximately 7 per serving

Prep Time : 20 minutes

Effort : Easy

Ingredients :

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion
  • 1.5 lbs. stew beef
  • 2 tablespoons beef base or 6 beef cubes
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 cups chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 cup chopped cabbage
  • 1 small can diced tomato

How to Prepare :

  1. Heat oil on medium heat, cooked garlic and onion til tender. Set aside.
  2. Add more olive oil and brown beef. Drain.
  3. Add water, beef base, and remaining ingredients.
  4. Additionally, you can add green bell pepper and chopped spinach for a taste that will set your soul free! Enjoy!
  5. Cook on low for 1-1.5 hours.
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