Six easy recipes for the family
Chicken Fajitas (serves 6)
- 12 chicken breast tenders
- 1 large sliced yellow onion
- 1 sliced red bell pepper
- 1 sliced green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup diced mild green chilies
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 12 six-inch flour or wheat tortillas
- 1/4 cup oil
Add chicken, vegetables, and seasonings to an airtight container, and toss with lime juice to coat. Seal and marinate 24 to 48 hours in refrigerator or in freezer. Before cooking, thaw if frozen. Wrap tortillas in foil and place in a warm oven. Heat the oil in a heavy, large saute pan on stove top over medium-high heat. Add contents of chicken and vegetable container to pan, and stir-fry 10 to 12 minutes or until chicken is done. Serve with warm tortillas.
All recipes taken from "Hour that Matters Most" by Les and Leslie Parrott with Stephanie Allen and Tina Kuna. Copyright (c) 2011 by Les and Leslie Parrott and Dream Dinners.
Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. All rights reserved.
Six easy recipes for the family
Super Simple Sloppy Joes
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 package dry onion soup mix
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 6 hamburger buns
In a large frying pan, brown ground beef 10 to 12 minutes over medium-high heat. Line a dinner plate with paper towels and place cooked beef on it to drain. In the same pan, blend sauces and onion soup mix. Add cooked beef and simmer on low 10 to 20 minutes. If preparing for freezer, cool completely and place in sealed container in the freezer, then warm mixture on stove top. Serve in hamburger buns.
All recipes taken from "Hour that Matters Most" by Les and Leslie Parrott with Stephanie Allen and Tina Kuna. Copyright (c) 2011 by Les and Leslie Parrott and Dream Dinners.
Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. All rights reserved.
Six easy recipes for the family
Slow-Cooked BBQ Short Ribs
- 3 pounds boneless country-style beef short ribs
- 1/2 chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons oil
- In a heavy skillet over high heat, add oil, onions, and ribs, browning
- ribs by cooking 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Combine sauce ingredients in slow cooker:
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite brand)
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 2 teaspoons salt
Add browned ribs and onion to slow cooker. Cook 6 to 8 hours on low (depending on your slow cooker). If you are pinched for time and/or do not have all the sauce ingredients, you can combine raw short ribs and an entire bottle of barbecue sauce in the slow cooker and cook.
All recipes taken from "Hour that Matters Most" by Les and Leslie Parrott with Stephanie Allen and Tina Kuna. Copyright (c) 2011 by Les and Leslie Parrott and Dream Dinners.
Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. All rights reserved.
Six easy recipes for the family
Hearty Garden Patch Soup
- 1 1/2 to 2 pounds hamburger or Italian sausage
- 4 to 5 stalks celery, diced
- 1/2 medium onion, diced
- Brown these 3 ingredients in a large skillet.
- 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cans (14 oz each) beef broth
- 2 cans (16 oz each) dark red kidney beans (including liquid)
- 2 cans (15 oz each) tomato sauce
- 1/2 medium head of cabbage cut into bite-size pieces
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Combine all ingredients, including browned hamburger or sausage, in a large kettle. Simmer for 1 to 2 hours. If you are going to freeze the recipe, cool completely, then pour into a container, seal it, and place in freezer. Warm on stove top when ready to serve. Helpful hints: If you're in a hurry, you may boil the soup for 20 minutes and serve. For larger quantities, add another can each of beef broth and tomato sauce. Good served with corn bread.
All recipes taken from "Hour that Matters Most" by Les and Leslie Parrott with Stephanie Allen and Tina Kuna. Copyright (c) 2011 by Les and Leslie Parrott and Dream Dinners.
Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. All rights reserved.
Six easy recipes for the family
Smoky Sausage and Cheddar Potatoes (serves 6)
- 5 cups diced potatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons cooked bacon bits
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- 1 pound cubed smoked kielbasa
- 1 cup shredded smoked cheddar cheese
Place potatoes in the middle of an 18-inch length of heavy aluminum foil. Cover with remaining ingredients in the order given. Wrap foil tightly to seal. (If you are going to freeze this, thaw completely before the next step.) Bake over medium heat on a grill or in a 375 degree oven for 45 to 60 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
All recipes taken from "Hour that Matters Most" by Les and Leslie Parrott with Stephanie Allen and Tina Kuna. Copyright (c) 2011 by Les and Leslie Parrott and Dream Dinners.
Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. All rights reserved.
Six easy recipes for the family
Grilled Raspberry Chicken (serves 6)
Place 1 resealable bag of 8 chicken pieces (2 breasts, 2 thighs, and 4 legs) inside a stable container and fold edges of bag over. Add the following:
1/4 teaspoon black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
- 1 tablespoon ginger puree
- 1/2 cup raspberry preserves
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate
- 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
Place sealed bag of chicken and marinade in a wide pan and cover with a lid. Affix cooking instructions to lid.
All recipes taken from "Hour that Matters Most" by Les and Leslie Parrott with Stephanie Allen and Tina Kuna. Copyright (c) 2011 by Les and Leslie Parrott and Dream Dinners.
Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. All rights reserved.