Sante Fe Spice Rub for Chicken

Santa Fe Spice Rub

 

• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 tablespoons cumin
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon packed light or dark brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 4-6 boneless skinless chicken breasts

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine all the spices and brown sugar. Stir in the olive oil and mix until a crumbly, moist paste forms.
2. Place the chicken in a single layer in a 9X13-inch or similar size baking pan. Rub the chicken generously with the spice mixture on all sides. Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 10 hours.
3. Grill the chicken over medium heat until cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side, depending on the size and thickness of the chicken breasts. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Cut into strips and serve. This chicken is delicious served as-is and is also wonderful served in soft tortillas with taco garnishes.

Yield: Serves 4-6

What to serve with this....
Honey Orange Glazed Carrots

Recipe Source: adapted slightly from All You Magazine, June 17, 2011 & Mels Kitchen Cafe


Note: Used this on chicken drumsticks and let the rub refrigerate over 13 hours. Delicious!! Eric approved.

Death by Chocolate Cake

Death by Chocolate Cake




3/4 c. sour cream
4 eggs
1/2 c. water
1/2 c oil
1 chocolate cake mix
1 small box instant chocolate pudding
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
powdered sugar

Preheat oven to 350'

Beat sour cream, eggs, water and oil together in a large bowl until thoroughly mixed.  Add cake mix and pudding mix.  Stir in chocolate chips.  Place batter in greased and floured bundt pan.

Bake 45-55 minutes, or until fork inserted into cake comes out clean.

While still hot, invert cake onto a serving platter.  When cool, sift powdered sugar over top of cake.

Apple Crisp

Apple Crisp




6 Granny Smith apples
3/4 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. quick cooking oats
1/3 c. butter
3/4 t. cinnamon
3/4 t. nutmeg



Grease bottom sides of square pan 8 X 8 X 2 with shortening
Apples in pan
Mix remaining ingredients-sprinkle over apples

Oven 375' Bake for 30 minutes
Until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender

Serve with Ice Cream.

Garlicky Blue Cheese spread

Garlicky Blue Cheese Spread

1/2 c. mayo
1/4 t. salt
1/4 t. pepper
1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
1 clove garlic pressed or finely minced
1/4 c. crumbled blue cheese

Mix well and stir in crumbled blue cheese.
Store in refrigerator

What to serve with this......
Crispy Shoestring onions

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Crispy Shoestring Onions

Crispy Shoestring Onions

1 large onion halved cut into 1/4' slices
2 eggs
2 Tbsp. milk
1-1/2 c. flour
1 t. seasoning salt
1 t. pepper
1 t. garlic powder

Oil for frying

Heat 2" of oil to 350' use pot with sides.
Work w/ handful of onions at a time, dip in egg mixture and let excess drip off.  Dredge in flour & lightly toss to coat.  Place onions in hot oil and cook until golden brown.  Remove and place on papertowl to absorb oil.
Yields: 4 cups shoestring onions

What to serve with this.....
Garlic Blue Cheese Dressing great on hamburger buns

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