Contents Chicken .......................................................................................................................................................... 2 General Tso's Chicken ............................................................................................................................. 2 Soups ............................................................................................................................................................. 4 Wendy's Chili Knockoff ............................................................................................................................. 4 Sandwiches ................................................................................................................................................... 5 Slow Cooker McRib Sandwiches ............................................................................................................... 5 Candy ............................................................................................................................................................ 7 Mini Almond Dream Bars ....................................................................................................................... 7
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Chicken2 General Tso's Chicken
INGREDIENTS
· 1/2 cup water · 1/2 cup brown sugar · 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce · 3 tablespoons catsup · 3 tablespoons soy sauce · 1 teaspoon very finely minced fresh ginger or teaspoon dry ground ginger · 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste) · 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil · 2 pounds boneless and skinless chicken choose thighs, breast or a combo 2
· 1 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch · Cooked rice for serving · Slivered green onion and sesame seeds for garnish INSTRUCTIONS
1. Spray the inside of the slow cooker with cooking spray. 2. Combine all sauce ingredients in a large bowl until smooth and well mixed, then toss with the chicken pieces to coat. 3. Place chicken and sauce into slow cooker set on low and cook 4 -5 hours. 4. Remove chicken from the sauce to a chopping board and cut into 1-inch pieces. 5. Spoon out about 3 tablespoons of the sauce into a small bowl and combine well with the cornstarch to make a thick paste. Stir this into the sauce in the cooker until well mixed, then return cut up chicken to the pot. Continue to cook another 15 – 20 minutes until sauce thickens. 6. Serve over cooked rice and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and slivered green onions.
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Soups Wendy's Chili Knockoff
INGREDIENTS
· 4.5 pounds ground beef browned and drained · 2 large yellow sweet onions, chopped · 7 large green bell peppers chopped · 4 celery ribs chopped · 2 heaping tablespoons minced garlic · 2 cans Ranch Style Beans NOT drained (15 ounce cans) · 2 cans dark red kidney beans drained (15 ounce cans) · 2 cans Original Rotel Diced Tomatoes and Green Chili 10 ounce cans · 2 cans stewed tomatoes 15 ounce cans · 4 cans plain tomato sauce 15 ounce cans · 2 packages McCormick Mild Chili Seasoning 1.25 ounce packages INSTRUCTIONS
1. Combine all ingredients in a large stock pot. 2. Simmer for at least three hours (I let mine cook all day long). 3. Enjoy!
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Sandwiches Slow Cooker McRib Sandwiches
INGREDIENTS FOR THE RIBS: · 1 rack of baby back ribs cut in half to fit the slow cooker · 1/2 teaspoon salt · 1/4 teaspoon black pepper MCDONALDS BBQ SAUCE: · 1 cup ketchup · 1/4 cup water · 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar · 2 tablespoons light brown sugar · 1 1/2 tablespoon yellow mustard · 1 1/2 tablespoon onion powder 5
· 1 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder · 1 tablespoon liquid smoke · 1 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper · 1 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika FOR ASSEMBLY: · 4 hoagie rolls · 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter · 12 pickles · 1/2 cup chopped onions in a large 1" dice INSTRUCTIONS Note: click on times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer while cooking. 1. Put the ribs in the slow cooker and top with salt and pepper. 2. Cook on low for 7-8 hours. 3. While the ribs are cooking make your bbq sauce. 4. Add the McDonalds BBQ Sauce ingredients into a saucepan and cook on low for 15-18 minutes or until sauce is thickened enough to coat a spoon and leave a line when you swipe your finger across the spoon. 5. When ribs are done remove them from the slow cooker and put them onto a sheet pan. 6. Cover with bbq sauce. 7. Broil for 1-2 minutes on the top shelf of your oven. 8. Spread butter on your hoagie rolls and toast. 9. Slide the bones out of your ribs (they should come right out with a little twisting). 10. Use 1/4 of the ribs on each hoagie, then top each one with three pickles and a sprinkling of onion.
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Candy Mini Almond Dream Bars
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
路 1 (16-ounce) chocolate baking bar, divided (see Note) 路 1 (7-ounce) jar marshmallow creme 路 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 路 28 whole almonds WHAT TO DO
1. Line a 9- x 5-inch loaf pan with aluminum foil, extending over sides. Coat foil with cooking spray. Line a 10- x 15-inch baking sheet with wax paper. 2. In a medium microwave-safe bowl, microwave half the baking chocolate 60 seconds; stir. Continue to microwave in 10 second intervals until chocolate is melted and smooth. 3. In a medium microwave-safe bowl, microwave marshmallow creme 30 seconds, or until melted. Stir in vanilla and the melted chocolate; mix well. Spread evenly in loaf pan. Freeze 45 minutes or until firm. 4. Lift candy from pan, and cut into 7 even bars, then cut each bar in half. Gently press 2 almonds in center of each candy bar. 5. In a medium microwave-safe bowl, microwave remaining chocolate bar 60 seconds; stir. Continue to microwave in 10 second intervals until chocolate is melted and smooth. Place candy bars in melted chocolate one at a time, coating evenly on all sides. Using a fork, remove each bar and shake off any excess chocolate; place on baking sheet. Repeat with remaining bars. Refrigerate 5 minutes, or until chocolate is set. Remove from wax paper and enjoy. Store in airtight container. 7
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