Monthly Archives: April 2009

Jello Eggs and Jello Beans

Posted by on 13 April 2009 2 comments

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  • 1-8 servings box of any flavor of Jello or 2-4 servings boxes
  • 1 1/2 c boiling Water

You will also need a Jello egg and Jello bean mold.

Grease the molds by either spraying with nonstick spray or wiping with an oiled paper towel.

Dissolve gelatin in the hot water and using a funnel pour into the Jello egg mold first, then whatever gelatin doesn’t fit in the Jello eggs mold pour into the Jello beans mold.

Chill eggs for at least 3 hours, beans won’t take as long to set.

Carefully remove eggs and beans from their molds to serve.

Chili and Corn Chips Casserole

Posted by on 13 April 2009 No comments

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  • 3-15 oz cans of Chili
  • 1-9 3/4 oz bag of Corn chips
  • Cheese

Put about half of the chili in a 9 x 13 baking dish. Then top with about half the corn chips, and some cheese. Repeat layers one more time topping with some more cheese. Bake in a 350 degree oven for about 30 min.

This is just a simplified version of this recipe on cousin Julie’s recipe blog Corn Chip Chili Casserole

Note: This recipe is NOT good reheated

Garlic Lime Chicken

Posted by on 3 April 2009 1 comment

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  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper
  • 1/8 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 1/8 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Thyme
  • 4 Boneless skinless Chicken breasts
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Butter
  • 3 tbsp Lime Juice
  • 1/3 c Chicken broth

In a small bowl combine the first seven ingredients. I like to cut the chicken breasts into strips so it’s easier to give the kids ‘their own’ piece and they seem to cook faster as strips rather than whole breasts. Sprinkle the seasoning on both sides of the chicken.

In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil together and saute chicken until golden brown; about 5 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and keep warm.

Add lime juice and chicken broth to the skillet, whisking up all of the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Cook until sauce has reduced slightly. Return chicken to the skillet to thoroughly coat with the sauce; serve.