Chicken Salad Sandwich Recipe (Easy)

I can't explain it, but for some reason I have been craving Chicken Salad Sandwiches lately.

Of course, I'm a picky eater so no fancy sandwiches for me - just the basics, please.

The following is a super simple recipe that was just what I wanted:

Ingredients:

• 1 c. finely chopped cooked chicken
  
  
• 2 hard cooked eggs, chopped
  
  
• 2 tbsp. sweet pickle relish
  
  
• 1/4 tsp. salt
  
  
• Dash of black pepper
  
  
• 1/3 c. mayonnaise
  
  
• Whole wheat sandwich bread

Combine first 6 ingredients. Spread salad mixture on bread and cut into desired shapes. Chill in covered container until ready to serve.

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Honey Mustard and Bacon Baked Chicken Recipe (Tempt My Tummy Tuesday)

I love this receipe because it is so easy to make and tastes sooooo good!

HONEY MUSTARD & BACON BAKED CHICKEN

Ingredients:

• 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast.
  


• 4 cups O'Charley's Honey Mustard dressing
  
  
• Bacon bits

Directions:

1. Trim fat from chicken breasts.
   


2. Place the chicken in a 13 x 9 glass baking dish.
   
   
3. Pour the dressing evenly over the chicken breasts.
   
   
4. Allow to marinate for at least 4 hours (24 hours is better).
   
   
5. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.
   
   
6. Remove from oven and sprinkle with Bacon Bits as desired.
   


7. Return the dish to the oven and cook an additional 15 minutes; or until chicken is thoroughly cooked.

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars Recipe

I've admitted my recent cravings for anything sweet; especially chocolate.

And while I'm doing my best to refrain from overindulging, I'm still seeking out tasty treat recipes that do offer some benefit, such as these Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars; since peanut butter offers tons of protein.

PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE BARS

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup chunky peanut butter
  
  
• 2 large eggs
  
  
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  
  
• 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  
  
• 2 cups all-purpose baking mix
  
  
• 1 (12-ounce) package dark chocolate morsels, divided

Directions:

1. Stir together peanut butter, eggs, and vanilla in large bowl.
   
   
2. Stir in brown sugar until combined. Add baking mix and 3/4 cup dark chocolate morsels, stirring just until moistened. Spread mixture in a lightly greased 15- x 10-inch jelly-roll pan.
   
   
3. Bake at 325° for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven, and sprinkle evenly with remaining 1 1/4 cups dark chocolate morsels; let stand 5 minutes or until chocolate melts. Spread melted chocolate evenly over top. Cut into triangles, bars, or squares.
   

Prep Time: 5 Minutes - Bake Time: 25 Minutes - Yields: 24 Bars

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Authentic Mexican Restuarant White Cheese Dip

I could eat my weight in Mexican food - especially their Mexican White Cheese Dip! But, of course, I don't want to always spend the money to get it either.

So I spent a lot of time researching the perfect recipe, and finally found it Cocina de la Familia: More Than 200 Authentic Recipes from Mexican-American Home Kitchens.

And now I'll share it with you:

AUTHENTIC MEXICAN WHITE CHEESE DIP

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cup American Cheese, shredded
  
  
• 1/4 cup 2% or low-fat milk
  
  
• 1/2 tablespoon pickled jalapeno pepper, minced
  
  
• 2 1/2 teaspoons jalapeno juice

Directions:

1. Add all ingredients (in order) in microwave safe dish. Microwave on high for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, stirring every 20 seconds.
   
   
2. Stir until smooth. If it seems too thin, keep stirring.
   
   
3. Serve with flour tortillas or tortilla chips.
   
   
4. For mild, leave out the jalapenos. IMPORTANT: Do not leave out the jalapeno LIQUID, that is what helps make the flavor.

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Super Simple Stove Top Beef Stew Recipe (4 Servings)

I love beef stew!! (Ok, I won't lie - I love the beef and the soup part but not the vegetables!)

I'll admit that I've tried the traditional, from-scratch method of making beef stew; but the results were...well, let's just say they were less than stellar.

But when I found this awesome recipe on the inside of the Hormel Beef Tips and Gravy that we all love, I was ecstatic! Simple and tasty....just how I like it!

HEARTY BEEF STEW

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 (17 ounces) package Hormel Refrigerated Beef Tips & Gravy
  
  
• 1 (15 ounces) can mixed vegetables, drained
  
  
• 1 (15 ounces) can baby potatoes, drained

DIRECTIONS:

1. Place all ingredients in a large saucepan.
   
   
2. Heat over medium heat until warmed through, stirring occassionally.

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Super Simple Cake Mix Cookie Recipe

After having gestational diabetes in my last pregnancy, I seldom indulge in sweet treats anymore. However, when I do reward myself for a job well done, I'm usually found whipping up a batch of Super Simple Cake Mix Cookies.

This recipe was shared with me several years ago by a fellow member of a Moms Club in which I participated in at the time. And I have been in love with these cookies ever since!

SUPER SIMPLE CAKE MIX COOKIE RECIPE

Ingredients:

• White cake mix
  
  
• 2 eggs
  
  
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  
  
• 1/2 cup sugar

Directions:

1. Mix all ingredients well.
   
   
2. Roll out small amounts of the dough on pastry sheets.
   
   
3. Cut dough into desired shapes and place on cookie sheets.
   
   
4. Bake at 350 degrees (Fahrenheit) until the cookies turn golden brown.

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Coconut Shrimp Recipe (Tempt My Tummy Tuesdays)

My 17 year old son fell in love with a Coconut Shrimp dish he had and has since been hassling to try and duplicate the recipe.

After several months of trying, I finally found one that met his approval and that he declared to be "the one."

Fortunately, the rest of the family agreed and it is now the only Coconut Shrimp recipe I use.

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds large shrimp, shelled, devein, leaving tail on
  
  
• 1 cup flour
  
  
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  
  
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
  
  
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
  
  
• 1 cup ice water
  
  
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  
  
• 2/3 cup grated coconut
  
  
• 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder

Directions:

Shell and devein shrimp, leaving tail intact; dry well. Combine flour, sugar, salt, egg, ice water, and vegetable oil; beat until smooth. Mix together coconut and curry powder. Dip shrimp into batter then into coconut mixture. Fry coconut shrimp in hot fat, about 370° until golden. Coconut shrimp serves 4 to 6.

This Recipe Listed At:

• Kitchen Tips Tuesday at Tammy's Recipes

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