Oven Baked Chicken Fajita

This has become a family favorite and you won't believe how tender the chicken is when baked in the oven. We enjoy this so often that I made a large batch of the seasoning mix (See recipe below) and add 2 - 4 Tablespoons when preparing this dish!

Kathleen Scallon

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Ingredients:
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
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2 tsp chili powder
1 1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp seasoned salt

1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel)
1 medium onion, sliced
1/2 red bell pepper, cut into strips
1/2 green bell pepper, cut into strips

Fresh Green Beans

Don't you love buying fresh fruits and vegetables during the summer? I remember sitting on the porch with Gramsy helping her snap a big bowl of fresh green beans, getting into a rhythm of snapping the tops and then in half. If you visit farmer's markets be sure to ask if the produce is freshly picked so you can hear the green beans snap instead of bending like a wet noodle!

I discovered the secret to making the best green beans from one of our band moms a few years ago. 
She uses ham bouillon.

To prepare, just snap off the tops of beans and rinse well. If they seem too long then snap them in half or thirds. You'll have to estimate how much to cook for the meal and store the rest in a plastic bag and refrigerate.

Fill half of a large pan with water. Bring the beans, a sliced onion, 4-6 red skinned potatoes and some pieces of ham to a simmer and cook until beans and potatoes are done. Add pepper if you'd like and don't forget the love.

Apple Crumble Pie

Tommy came home from Scout camp with 2 bags of Granny Smith apples so Richard dusted off our hand crank apple peeler. I had every intention of making an apple pie but was having family over and needed something bigger.  A crisp goes a long way so I combined the two and decided to try this Apple Crumble Pie and it was amazing! I originally made this in a 9x13 glass pan with dough for 2 pie shells on the bottom and increased the apple filling recipe by half. This is the reduced recipe for one Apple Crumble Pie.

You'll need 1 pie shell. I stand by my Never Fail Pie Crust recipe or you can use a store bought crust.

3 cups flour

1 tsp salt

1-1/4 cup shortening

1 egg, beaten

1/3 cup cold water

1 TBSP vinegar

Mandarin Orange Salad

This is not your Mama's recipe so you won't find marshmallows or coconut in this Mandarin Orange Salad. It's a creamy dessert that will become your family's favorite.

3 cups water

1 - 3 oz. pkg orange gelatin

1 - 3 oz pkg. instant vanilla pudding

1 - 3 oz. pkg tapioca pudding mix

1 - 15 oz can mandarin oranges, drained

1 - 15 oz can crushed pineapple, drained

1 - 8 oz carton frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 - 2 TBSP of love

1. Open packages of pudding and pour into a small bowl so it's ready to use. 
2. In saucepan, bring 3 cups of water to a boil. 
3. Whisk in gelatin and pudding mixes.  
4. Return to a boil, stirring constantly, boil for 1 minute. I repeat, don't set the timer UNTIL the mixture comes to a full, rolling boil.  
5. Remove from heat and cool completely. I like to pour the mixture in a bowl so it cools a little quicker.

Easy Fruit Crisp

If you need a quick homemade dessert just throw together a few ingredients for the top and bottom layer with a can of fruit pie filling for this Easy Fruit Crisp.

1 cup quick oats

1 cup flour

1 cup brown sugar

1 stick margarine

1 can fruit pie filling

Mix oats, flour and brown sugar in bowl.  Melt margarine and add to the mixture.  Use half of this mixture to press in bottom of a square pan.

Pour pie filling over oats.  Top with remaining oat mixture.  Bake at 350° for 35-45 minutes.

Broccoli Salad

Make this popular summer Broccoli Salad with Marzetti's Slaw Dressing instead of the sauce recipe below.  It's so quick and refreshing!

2-3 bunches broccoli

1 med. red onion

1/2 cup raisins or grapes

8 slices bacon, fried, crumbled

Dash of love

SAUCE: 
1 cup Marzetti's Slaw Dressing
or

1 cup mayonnaise                           

1/2 cup sugar

2 TBSP vinegar

Pour 1 cup of  Marzetti's Slaw Dressing and combine with all ingredients. Don't forget the love. Refrigerate for a few hours or overnight.  

Banana Nut Bread

Whenever I have a 3 or 4 ripe bananas I like to make this recipe for my family.

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup shortening

2 eggs

1/2 cup butter milk

1 tsp baking soda

2-1/2 cups flour

1 tsp baking powder

3 or 4 bananas, mashed with a pinch of salt

1 tsp vanilla

1 cup chopped nuts
sprinkle love on top

Mix ingredients in the order listed.  Pour into 2 medium greased bread pans.  Bake at 350 for 40 to 50 minutes.