Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken

Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken

I realize we have had this recipe before, but I am craving it on my grill!  Grilled is my favorite, however you can throw it in your oven or your crock pot as well. Jen did something FANTASTIC with it for our second meal group.  You can either cook and shred it or grill and cut it up and put it in pita bread with lettuce, diced, tomatoes, feta cheese and Greek Tsatziki Sauce. (See recipe below). OR another idea is to make this a grilled chicken salad with the Greek Sauce as a dressing.  (Wow! My mouth is watering)

I think our group is ready for summer . . . .

Lemon Herb Chicken: (MARINADE)
1/2 c lemon juice
1 grated rind of lemon
2 tsp of salt
1 tsp paprika
1 1/2 tsp onion powder
1 1/2 tsp basil
1/2 tsp thyme
2 cloves garlic
1 c oil

 Greek Tzatziki Dip/Sauce (This is amazing . . . Thanks Jen!!)

2 c. plain yogurt (use greek because it is thicker)
2 large cucumbers
1 Tbsp minced garlic
1 Tbsp white vinegar
2 Tbsp olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Peel, seed and coarsely grate cucumber. Squeeze to drain well. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Refrigerate until ready to use. Yummy as a dressing, sauce or veggie dip.

Big Batch Hamburgers May, Jen Kempton

1 1/2 c. crushed Ritz Crackers
1 c. applesauce
1 envelope Lipton Onion Soup mix
2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp Tabasco sauce
2 1/2 tsp seasoned salt
5 lbs hamburger
20 buns

Combine first seven ingredients.  Shape into 20 patties.  Broil, grill or pan-fry (we prefer to grill!).  To freeze, layer between waxed paper and freeze on a cookie sheet until solid.

 These are our family favorite burgers for grilling season.  I've done 50 lbs before for college choir socials and they beat the pre-frozen store bought stuff hands down!  No problem freezing them for 4 months.

KOREAN FIRE STICKS

2 lbs tri-tip steak            2 Tbl chopped onions
½ cup soy sauce            2 cloves of garlic crushed
4 Tbl sugar                    ½ tsp pepper (4 rotations of pepper grinder)
1/4 cup water                (you will need skewers

Cut meat in strips about ½ -1/4 inches wide. Marinate overnight or for 8 hours. Thread strips onto skewers, like a snake (Christmas candy ribbon). Grill. Watch close they cook fast.

Serve with grilled vegetables.... red potatoes, onions, red pepper ( what ever you like) season with garlic butter. I usually boil the potatoes before I grill them so they cook faster. Use a pastry brush and brush on the garlic butter.

Oriental Pork Ribs

1 med. onion, sliced
3/4 c paced brown sugar
1/4-1/2 c. soy sauce
1/2 c. ketchup
1/4 c. honey
2 T. cider vinegar
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
5 lbs. country style pork ribs
sesame seeds & green onions for garnish (did not include)

Place onions in the bottom of slow cooker.  Combine brown sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, honey, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper in large bowl.  Add ribs and turn to coat.  Place ribs on top of onions.  Pour sauce over meat.  Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours.  Place on serving platter and sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions to garnish.

(I did not put the onion inside the frozen meal..I will include one to be used when preparing)
Thaw and throw into the crockpot for 5-6 hours.  I usually serve this meal with broccoli, rice, and fruit in season.

ZESTY CHICKEN BARBECUE - MAY   (Teresa)

Ingredients

•   3-4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 (12 ounce) bottle barbeque sauce (high quality works best)
• 1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 cup diced onions  (optional)
• 4 cloves of garlic minced (optional)

Directions

1. Place chicken in a slow cooker. In a bowl, mix the barbecue sauce, Italian salad dressing, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over the chicken.
2. Cover, and cook 3 to 4 hours on High or 6 to 8 hours on Low. 
3. Shred and serve on toasted buns

 FREEZER DIRECTIONS-  Thaw, reheat in microwave or in a crock pot on low.  Be sure to not over heat and dry it out.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

Serve with fresh fruit (watermelon, pineapple, etc.), chips or homemade fries, carrot sticks and celery sticks, and/or pasta or potato salad.

LEFTOVER SUGGESTION

-Use cold shredded chicken on a salad with black beans, corn, onions, and chipolte cheddar cheese.
-Put shredded chicken on homemade pizza with Alfredo or ranch sauce with mozzarella cheese, bacon, tomatoes, etc.

Creamy Pork Chops, Darby - April Meal

Boneless pork chops
2 cans Cream of chicken soup
1/2 can water

Brown chops and place in crock pot.  Pour sauce over top and cook on low about 7 hours.  Serve over rice or egg noodles.

I really thought I posted this, sorry!  Life is tooooooo busy!

Meal for April

Chinese Casserole—Yield 8 servings

2 c. uncooked  rice

6 stalks celery

12 oz pork sausage

2 cans cream of chicken soup

1 1/2  c. milk

1/2 c. bell pepper

Brown sausage and drain.  Mix with remaining ingredients. Bake at 375° for 1 hour or until rice is tender.