Sunday, December 20, 2009

Citrus Sugar Cookie Frosting

This is for you Jeannie!

My dad makes the best sugar cookies with the best citrus frosting, here is the recipe for the frosting (It really is this easy).

1/2 cube butter
water
powdered sugar
Concentrated Orange Juice (not OJ already mixed up)

Melt the butter, pour in powdered sugar and mix. Add water if necessary to make it the right consitency. Add 3 Tbsp (or more) of concentrated orange juice-right out of the can. Add more if you want to make it stronger. Enjoy!

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Simmering Holiday Potpourri

I had some friends requesting this recipe, it honestly makes your home smell like the holidays, it's one of my favorites!!!

1 orange
1 lemon
1/2 cup (more if you'd like) cranberries
8 (1/2) cinnamon sticks
Bay leaves

Cut lemons and oranges into quarters, Combine all ingredients in a pan with 6-8 cups water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for as long as desired. Add more water as needed. Cover leftovers and refrigerate. Can be used for days...just return to stove top and heat. Enjoy!

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

WhiteBean Chicken Chilli

I can't take any credit for this one, my friend had me and the girls over for a playdate a few weeks ago and she made this for lunch....it's heavenly, I just had to share!!

2 chicken breasts, cubed
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp oil
2 cans white beans
2 (14.5 oz) cans chicken broth
1 cup dry elbow macaroni
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp pepper
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup whipping cream

1. In large pot, saute chicken, onion and garlic in oil, until chicken is no longer pink.
2. Add all other ingredients, except sour cream and whipping cream.
3. Bring ingredients to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
4. Remove from heat. Stir in sour cream and whipping cream. (It's important to stir in sour cream first to keep the whipping cream from curdling.) Enjoy!