No Bake Scotcheroo Bars

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We have grown up with these delicious scotcheroos!  We love the peanut butter goodness added into the rice krispie treats.  They are so easy to make and a quick dessert when you don’t have a lot of time. Bet you can’t eat just one!!!

Ingredients:1 cup sugar
1 cup white karo corn syrup
1 1/2 cups peanut butter, creamy or chunky
6 cups rice krispies
1 cup milk chocolate chips
1 cup butterscotch chips

Directions:In a heavy saucepan add the sugar and karo syrup together.  Cook together until it starts to boil, stirring constantly.  Then remove from heat and stir in the peanut butter until it has melted and blended in well.  Have the six cups of rice krispies in a big mixing bowl.  Pour the warm peanut butter mixture over the cereal. Stir in well until all of the rice krispies are covered. Press into a 9×13 inch pan that has been sprayed lightly with non stick cooking spray.

In a microwave safe bowl melt the milk chocolate chips and butterscotch chips together. (microwave for about 30 seconds, stir and then microwave for another 30 seconds) Stir until well blended and spread over the rice krispie mixture.  Let set up for about an hour and then ENJOY!

Makes about 20 bars

Asian BBQ Chicken

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Asian BBQ ChickenAdapted from Cooking Light

1/4 C packed brown sugar
1/4 C soy sauce
2 T lime juice (about 1 lime)
1/4 t cayenne pepper
1/4 t curry powder
3-4 garlic cloves, minced
1 t grated fresh ginger
8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Combine everything but the chicken in a small bowl. Whisk to dissolve brown sugar. Place marinade and chicken in a zip-lock bag. Pop that bag in the fridge for a minimum of 4 hours, or longer if you have it (even overnight)

Preheat a grill (or an indoor grill pan or broiler). Spray cooking surface with cooking spray and place chicken on it to cook. Cook for 5-10 minutes on each side depending on the thickness.  Optional:  garnish with sliced green onions

*Tip:  When I make this I usually make 1 1/2 times the marinade.  I reserve some of the marinade before adding the chicken and then use it in the last few minutes of grilling, or just brush it on after for extra flavor.

Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken and Rice

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Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken and Rice

Recipe type: Main Dish

Prep time:  10 mins

Cook time:  6 hours

Total time:  6 hours 10 mins

Serves: 4-5 servings

With a handful of ingredients, you have a delicious all-in-one meal that your family will love!

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
• 1 (8 oz) box Zatarain's Yellow Rice Mix (or your favorite yellow rice)
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 (15 oz) can whole kernel corn, drained

Instructions

1. Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Place chicken in the bottom, then top with diced onion and green pepper. Spoon soup on top of vegetables and place lid on top of slow cooker.
2. Cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
3. While chicken is cooking, prepare rice as directed on package.
4. When chicken is finished cooking, remove chicken from slow cooker and shred using two forks. Return shredded to chicken to slow cooker, then add in cooked rice, cheese, and corn. Mix all together and serve.

Chicken Parmesan Sliders

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Chicken Parmesan Sliders

Prep time:  10 mins

Cook time:  18 mins

Total time:  28 mins

Serves: 12 sliders

Take your sandwiches to a new level with this delicious recipe from the new cookbook: Sandwiched!

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. ground chicken
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ cup Italian-style bread crumbs
• 12 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
• 1 (26 oz) jar marinara sauce (or use homemade recipe below)
• 12 slider rolls

Homemade Marinara Sauce:

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• ½ teaspoon dried basil
• 1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. In a bowl, combine chicken, herbs, parsley, Parmesan cheese, and bread crumbs. Mix by hand until blended. Shape chicken mixture into 12 patties. Place on lightly greased baking sheet.
3. Bake for 15 minutes, turning once. Top each slider with mozzarella slice and bake an additional 3 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and melted.
4. When sliders are ready and cheese has melted, place one slider on each roll. Divide marinara sauce among each slider (if using homemade sauce, see instructions below). If desired, sprinkle fresh basil over sliders just before serving.
5. To make homemade marinara, heat saucepan over medium heat. Heat oil, add garlic, and cook for 1 minute. Stir in pepper flakes and dried basil. Heat an additional minute. Reduce heat and stir in crushed tomatoes and tomato paste. Add salt, then continue to heat on low until warm.

Slow Cooker Beef Gyros

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Author: Six Sisters' Stuff

Recipe type: Main Dish

Prep time:  10 mins

Cook time:  8 hours

Total time:  8 hours 10 mins

Serves: 6 servings

After cooking all day, the flavorful meat is so tender that it practically falls apart!

Ingredients

• ½ cup beef broth
• 2-3 lbs sirloin steak, cut into ½ inch strips
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• pita bread
• lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumber for topping

Tzatziki sauce:

• 32 ounces plain yogurt
• 2 cucumbers, peeled and seeded
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon dried dill weed
• salt and pepper, to taste
• olive oil, to taste

Instructions

1. Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Pour beef broth in the bottom of the slow cooker.
2. Place steak in the slow cooker and top with onion slices.
3. In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, oregano, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Pour on top of meat and place lid on top of slow cooker. Cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
4. When finished cooking, place meat on a pita and top with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, and sliced cucumbers. You can drizzle homemade tzatziki (see instructions below) or cucumber ranch dressing.

Tzatziki instructions:

1. Strain yogurt using a cheesecloth over a bowl (if you don’t have that, a strainer lined with a coffee filter will work) for a couple of hours (I let mine strain for about 6 hours) or overnight to get out as much moisture as possible (I know that this step sounds funny, but I promise that if you don't do it, your sauce will be runny and not as delicious).
2. Shred or grate the cucumbers and blot them with a paper towel or clean kitchen towel to get rid of as much moisture as possible.
3. Mix together the strained yogurt, shredded cucumbers, garlic, vinegar and lemon juice. Add salt and pepper to taste. Keep in the fridge until serving (let the flavors come together for about 30 minutes before serving).
4. If you want, drizzle a little olive oil over the top before serving.