Easy Chicken Fried Rice

Ingredients:

2 cups prepared rice (I used long grain brown rice)
1 chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces and seasoned with salt & pepper (could use leftover cooked chicken)
1/2 cup frozen mixed vegetables
2 green onions, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 egg
3 teaspoons sesame or wok oil, divided
2 Tablespoons soy sauce

Directions:

Whisk egg with 1 teaspoon oil in a small dish then set aside.
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken then stir fry until cooked through and remove to a plate. (If using pre-cooked chicken, skip this step.)
Heat remaining teaspoon oil in the wok then add frozen mixed vegetables and green onions. Stir fry until tender, about 2 minutes, then add garlic and cook for 30 more seconds. Push vegetables to the side of the wok then add egg and sesame oil mixture into the center and scramble.
Add cooked chicken, rice, and soy sauce to wok then toss well to combine.

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Cinnamon Roll Cake

Cake:

• 3 c. flour
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 c. sugar…
• 4 tsp. baking powder
• 1 1/2 c. milk
• 2 eggs
• 2 tsp. vanilla
• 1/2 c. butter, melted

Topping:

• 1 c. butter, softened
• 1 c. brown sugar
• 2 Tbsp. flour
• 1 Tbsp. cinnamon

Glaze

• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 5 T milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions:
Mix everything together except for the butter. Slowly stir in the melted butter and pour into a greased 9×13 pan. For the topping, mix all the ingredients together until well combined. Drop evenly over the batter and swirl with a knife. Bake at 350 for 28-32 minutes.

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Braided Spaghetti Bread in Garlic Bread

You will need:
1 Loaf Rhodes Bread Dough or 12 Rhodes Dinner Rolls, thawed to room temperature
6 oz spaghetti, cooked
1 cup thick spaghetti sauce
8 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2 –inch cubes
1 egg white
Parmesan cheese
Parsley flakes

Spray counter lightly with non-stick cooking spray (or use parchment paper).

Roll loaf or combined dinner rolls into a 12x16-inch rectangle. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 10-15 minutes.

Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and let cool slightly.

Remove wrap from dough. Place spaghetti lengthwise in a 4-inch strip down the center of dough. Tip with sauce and cheese cubes. (I mixed my spaghetti and sauce together and added a ½ pound of cooked Italian Sausage)

Make cuts 1 ½-inches apart on long sides of dough to within ½-inch of filling.

Begin braid by folding top and bottom strips toward filling. Then braid strips left over right, right over left. Finish by pulling last strip over and tucking under braid.

Lift braid with both hands and place on large sprayed baking sheet. (or transfer parchment paper to baking sheet). Brush with egg white and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and parsley (I added garlic powder).

Bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly and slice to serve.

This was fantastic! I knew it would be. I mean, how can you go wrong with spaghetti and garlic bread all wrapped up into one?!

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Dorito Chicken Casserole

Ingredients

• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
• 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (divided)
• 1 (10 oz) can cream of chicken soup
• ½ cup milk
• ½ cup sour cream
• 1 can Ro-tel tomatoes (drained)
• ½ packet taco seasoning
• 1 large bag Doritos
• Shredded lettuce (optional)
• diced tomato (optional)

Directions
                 
Step 1: Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl mix together shredded chicken, 1 cup of cheese, cream of chicken soup, milk, sour cream, Ro-tel tomatoes, and taco seasoning. Mix well.

Step 2: Grease a 2-quart casserole dish, and add a layer of crushed Doritos across the bottom. Top with a layer of the chicken mixture. Add another layer of crushed Doritos, and then add another layer of the chicken mixture. Top with remaining cheese. You can add more crushed Doritos on top as well if you wish.

Step 3: Cover and place into the oven and bake at 350 degrees for 30-25 minutes until bubbling hot. Remove from the oven and top with lettuce and tomato if you choose.

 (Makes 4 Servings)

Source: http://blogchef.net/dorito-chicken-casserole-recipe/

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Fried Macaroni and Cheese Balls

Total Time: 10 hrs 35 mins

Prep Time: 35 mins

Cook Time: 10 hrs

Ingredients:

• 4 quarts water
• 1 teaspoon salt, divided
• 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
• 1/2 cup milk
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 1 (12 ounce) package cheese spread, cubed
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
• peanut oil, for frying

Directions:

1. Lightly grease a 13x9-inch baking dish. In large saucepan, bring water and 1/2 t salt to a boil over high heat. Add pasta, and cook 6-8 minutes, or until tender; drain well.
2. In a large bowl, combine hot cooked pasta, 1/2 cup milk, cheese spread, mozzarella cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper; stir until cheeses are melted. Spoon into prepared baking dish; cover, and refrigerate 8 hours.
3. Roll macaroni and cheese into 1-inch balls; place on a baking sheet, and freeze 2 hours.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together eggs and remaining milk.
5. In a separate small bowl, combine breadcrumbs and cornmeal.
6. Dip balls into egg mixture, then dredge in breadcrumb mixture.
7. In a large Dutch oven, pour oil to a depth of 2 inches; heat to 350 degrees over medium heat.
8. Fry macaroni and cheese balls in batches, 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

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No Bake Tiramisu Recipe

Source: http://www.instructables.com/id/No-Bake-Tiramisu-Recipe/

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Easy Strawberry Cupcakes with Strawberry Buttercream

COOK TIME: 18-22 minutes
Source: http://www.mybakingaddiction.com/strawberry-cupcakes-recipe/

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