OLIVIA'S WHITE CHICKEN CHILI

Here is the latest soup recipe we love:

Thanks Olivia!!

Creamy White Chili

1 lb chicken, cut into 1/2 in. cubes

1 medium onion, chopped

1 1/2 tsp garlic powder

1 Tbsp vegetable oil

2 cans (15.5 oz) great Northern beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (14 oz) chicken broth

2 cans (4 oz each) green chilis, chopped

1 tsp salt

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp dried oregano

1/2 tsp pepper

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

1 cup sour cream

1/2 cup whipping cream

In a large saucepan, saute chicken, onion & garlic powder until chicken is no longer pink. Add beans, broth, chilis & seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in sour cream and whipping cream. Serve immediately.

*Best if served over tortilla chips. Can also garnish with shredded cheddar.

~IN A PINCH~ GARLIC BREAD

This is a weekly recipe at our house.

If you don't have any pre-made garlic bread, you can whip this up in 5 minutes!

You will need either

slices of sandwich bread

or

slices of your favorite french bread

or

hotdog or hamburger buns

Butter each slice or bun, you can use low fat butter, promise or any other

kind of low fat margarine.

Sprinkle lightly with either garlic powder

or

garlic salt

For garnish, sprinkle a bit of Mrs. Dash Table Blend (it is salt free)

Pop the bread slices under the broiler for 2-4 minutes

and PRESTO

toasted garlic bread!!!

This is a super simple recipe, and I have had the girls make it themselves

ever since they could stand on a chair in the kitchen. Kids love to sprinkle

on the spices!

ALFREDO SAUCE

Our family loves homemade Alfredo Sauce, but I started

to worry about all of those extra fat & calories!

So, I decided to experiment a bit and came up with a lower fat version.

I have found that this sauce tastes just as good as the "high fat version".

I really think the key to the great flavor is the garlic.

I used to leave it out, but it gives the flavor a great kick!

1/2 stick of butter

1 pint half & half

2 tsp minced garlic

1/2 package shredded parm. cheese.

Combine garlic, half & half, and butter in a small sauce pan.

Heat through on high heat until butter is melted.

Slowly add parm. Stir until melted/boiling for 3-5 minutes.

Pour over cooked noodles.

Top with chopped Parsley.

and here is the original recipe:

1 stick butter

1 pint heavy cream

1 package shredded parm. cheese

garlic optional

I have also tried other versions, using fat free half & half,

low fat margarine, and the parm. cheese you get in the green container.

I would not recommend using these ingredients. It does not "bond" together as well, and makes the noodles kind of 'soupy'.

You can serve this alone (as a nice vegetarian meal),

with grilled shrimp, or with grilled chicken.

Don't forget the Garlic Bread!

GINGERSNAPS

3/4 cup margarine
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup white sugar for decoration

bake at 350
In a medium bowl, cream together the margarine and 1 cup white sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and molasses until well blended. Combine the flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; stir into the molasses mixture to form a dough. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and roll the balls in the remaining sugar. Place cookies 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes

SNICKERDOODLES

Ingredients
3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons brown sugar
Sift together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt, set aside. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Stir in the eggs, milk, vanilla and almond extracts. Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until fully incorporated. Cover bowl and chill for 1 to 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 375 Grease cookie sheets.
In a shallow bowl or saucer, stir together the remaining brown sugar, white sugar and cinnamon. Roll the chilled dough into 1 inch balls, then roll the balls in the sugar mixture. Place cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets.
Bake for about 8 minutes

SNICKER SURPRISE

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Snickers miniature candy bars

1Preheat oven to 300°F.
In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt.
In a large bowl, mix together butter, peanut butter, and sugars until light and fluffy.
Add eggs and vanilla and combine thoroughly.
Then mix in flour mixture.
Cover and chill dough 2-3 hours.
To form cookie, scoop a tablespoon of chilled dough and flatten.
Place a miniature Snickers in the center and form the dough into a ball around the Snickers.
Place on a greased cookie sheet.
Bake for 10-12 minutes.
11Cool cookies on a rack.
12Optional: Decorate cookies with powdered sugar or drizzled melted chocolate or both.

PEANUT BLOSSOMS

48 HERSHEY'S KISSES Brand Milk Chocolates
1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup REESE'S Creamy Peanut Butter
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Granulated sugar

Directions:1. Heat oven to 375°F. Remove wrappers from chocolates. 2. Beat shortening and peanut butter in large bowl until well blended. Add 1/3 cup granulated sugar and brown sugar; beat until fluffy. Add egg, milk and vanilla; beat well. Stir together flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into peanut butter mixture. 3. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in granulated sugar; place on ungreased cookie sheet. 4. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Immediately press a chocolate into center of each cookie; cookie will crack around edges. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely. About 4 dozen cookies.