Lindsay's Recipes

  Source:  Plain Chicken  (slightly adapted) Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup white rice 2 cups chicken broth 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies, pulsed in food processor 1 teaspoon onion powder 2 teaspoons chili powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 black pepper Directions: Heat oil over medium heat in skillet. Add rice and stir to coat rice in oil. Continue cooking and stirring until the rice starts to toast and turn brown. Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.

  Ingredients: 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 16 crackers) 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips 1 can sweetened condensed milk Directions: Mix all ingredients together. Spread into a greased 8x8 dish. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.

 Source: Lori Mooney (originally from Betty Crocker's Chocolate Cookbook), adapted slightly Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter 12 oz. bag semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 2/3 cups sugar 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups flour Directions: Heat the butter and chocolate chips in a saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until melted; cool slightly. Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl. Add the sugar and mix until combined. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing after each addition. Add the vanilla and mix until combined. Add the baking powder and salt and mix until combined. Slowly add the sugar, a little at a time, until all combined. Spread the batter in a greased 9x13 dish. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

 Source:  Crazy for Crust  (adapted slightly) Ingredients: 1 box yellow cake mix 1 egg 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup cookie butter (or Nutella) Directions: Beat the cake mix, egg and butter until completely combined. Spray a 8x8 dish with baking spray and press 1/2 to 2/3 of the mixture into the bottom of the dish. Spread the cookie butter over the top. Break the remaining dough into pieces and spread across the top. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes.

  Source:  Kroll's Korner  (adapted slightly) Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup cake flour 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 1/4 cup white sugar 1 egg 1 egg yolk 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups (or 1 12 oz. bag) chocolate chips Directions: Combine the first 6 ingredients in a bowl and stir together. With a stand mixer, beat the butter on medium-low speed for 30 seconds. Add the brown sugar and beat for another 30 seconds. Add the white sugar and beat for another 30 seconds. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. Add the egg, yolk and vanilla and beat until combined. Slowly add the flour mixture a little at a time and mix just until combined. Add the chocolate chips and mix until evenly combined. Bake at 400. For smaller cookies, bake for 7-9 minutes. For larger cookies, bake for 9-11 minutes. Take the cookies out before they look done and allo

  Source:  Momfessionals  (adapted slightly) Ingredients: 1 lb. short cut pasta, cooked 2-3 cups chicken, cooked and chopped 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled 15 oz. jar alfredo sauce 1/2 cup ranch dressing 2 cups shredded mozzarella Directions: In a large bowl, stir all ingredients until well combined. Pour into a greased 9x13 dish. Bake at 350 for about 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

  Source:  Southern Crush at Home Cake Ingredients: 1 box lemon cake mix 3.4 oz. package lemon pudding mix 1 cup sour cream 4 eggs 1/2 cup canola oil 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup water Icing Ingredients: 8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla Directions: Using a stand mixer, beat all cake ingredients until well combined. Pour into a greased bundt pan. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes. Cool completely before removing the cake from the pan and icing. To make the icing, beat the cream cheese and butter until well combined. Slowly add the powdered sugar. Last, beat in the vanilla. Spread or pipe the icing over the cake.

 Source:  Picky Palate  (adapted slightly) Ingredients: 1 box cake mix, yellow or chocolate 1 egg 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup marshmallow creme 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk 12 oz. bag semi-sweet chocolate chips (maybe a little less) Directions: Mix together the cake mix, egg and butter until well combined. Grease a 9x13 dish and press the dough into the bottom of the dish. Mix the peanut butter, marshmallow creme and sweetened condensed milk until well combined. Pour over the dough. Sprinkle the chocolate chips across the top. Bake at 350 for 23-25 minutes. The center will be a bit jiggly but will set as it cools. Allow to cool completely before serving.

  Source:  Plain Chicken  (adapted slightly) Ingredients: chipotle lime marinade 2 large chicken breasts 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups orzo 4 cups chicken broth 4 tablespoons tomato paste 4 teaspoons southwest seasonings (mostly chili powder, plus cumin, onion and garlic) 12 oz. Velveeta cheese, diced 1 can Rotel, undrained Directions: Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes or as long as overnight. When ready, grill the chicken until done, then dice. While the chicken is grilling, prepare the orzo and queso. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add the orzo. Stir often until the orzo is golden brown. Add the broth, tomato paste and seasonings. Stir to combine and then bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the orzo is cooked and most of the liquid is absorbed. While the orzo is cooking, place the Velveeta and Rotel in a glass bowl. Microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring after each, until completely melted. To serve, place orzo in bowls,

  Source:  Life, Love & Good Food  (adapted slightly) Ingredients: 1/8 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 cup soy sauce 1/8 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon water 1 teaspoon minced garlic up to 1 lb. salmon, cut into portions Directions: Whisk all ingredients except salmon in a bowl. Place the salmon in a ziplock bag and pour the marinade over it. Seal the bag and allow to marinate in the refrigerator for 1-3 hours. For each piece of salmon, use heavy duty nonstick foil to create a "dish" with sides. Place a piece of salmon on each dish skin side down. Pour a little marinade over each piece and place the dishes on the grill on medium high heat. Grill for 15-18 minutes with the grill closed. Flip the salmon onto the grill to sear the top, about 1-2 minutes. Carefully scrape off the skin (it should slide right off) and serve.

  Source:  The Seasoned Mom  (slightly adapted) Ingredients: 2 cups pancake mix 1 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup milk 1 egg 1/4 cup oil or melted butter 1 teaspoon vanilla pancake toppings Directions: Pour the pancake mix into a large mixing bowl. Stir with a whisk to break up the lumps. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix until combined, but do not overmix. Allow the batter to rest for 5-10 minutes. Pour into a greased 9x13 dish. Bake at 425 for 10-15 minutes. Notes: -- To make cake batter pancakes, substitute 1 cup of pancake mix with 1 cup of cake mix.

 Source:  Momfessionals Ingredients: 3 cups chicken, cooked and chopped 1/4 onion, diced 1 large can cream of mushroom soup 3 cups shredded cheddar, divided salt and pepper, to taste 1 lb. spaghetti noodles 2 cups water chicken bouillon Directions: In a large bowl, combine the chicken, onion, soup and 2 cups of cheddar. Season with salt and pepper and stir until well combined. Cook the spaghetti and then add it to the mixture. Stir the bouillon into the water, and then pour over the spaghetti mixture. Stir until well combined. Pour into a greased 9x13 dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar over the top. Bake at 350 for 30-45 minutes.