Recipes

It seems like I've lucked out the last couple of weeks and found some yummy recipes that our family has enjoyed...even Everly approved! Since we're now officially in winter, I thought I'd share a few easy, yummy winter recipes for everyone! Happy cooking!

Oven Barbecued Chicken Thighs

• 8 chicken thighs
• Montreal Chicken seasoning
• 1 cup ketchup       
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar, packet
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 garlic clove, mashed and finely minced

      1.  Heat oven to 350 degrees. Sprinkle chicken thighs generously with grill seasoning.
      2.  Heat oil in a large skillet over med-high heat. Sear the chicken thighs on both sides until browned; transfer to a baking dish.
      3.  Combine the remaining ingredients in a small bowl.  Spoon over the chicken thighs.
      4.  Cover the baking dish tightly with foil and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until chicken is tender.

Twice Baked Potato Casserole

• 6 medium baking potatoes, fully cooked
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3/4 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 16 ounces sour cream
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese
• 2 cups cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped onions
• 2 teaspoons dried chives

1. Cut baked potatoes into chunks (approximately 1-inch cubes) and put into a greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
2. Beat together sour cream and cream cheese until well blended.
3. Stir in remaining ingredients until well mixed.
4. Spread evenly over potatoes.
5. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes or until heated through.
6. Sprinkle with additional cooked crumbled bacon and dried chives if desired.

Wendy's Chili Recipe

• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• 4 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (14 ounce) can ranch style beans
• 1 (14 ounce) can pinto beans
• 1 (14 ounce) can kidney beans
• 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel diced tomatoes
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package mild chili seasoning
• 2 lbs ground chuck/ground beef

1. Brown meat and cook until onion and pepper are tender.
2. Add all canned items, including juice, into large pot and heat through.
3. (You can also throw everything in crockpot on low for 6-8 hours once step 1 is completed).

Biblestudy Chicken Wings

• 5 lbs chicken wings
• 1 (8 ounce) bottles soy sauce
• 1 lb brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground mustard
• 2 -3 cloves garlic, minced

1. Mix all ingredients together, add chicken wings, and marinate for 2 days.

2. Drain marinade and bake at 350° for 1 and 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. 

'And happy eating too!'