I am posting this recipe because I think I actually invented it! yea me!!! (I know my life could use a little more excitement, right?)… Anyway, I made double taco seasoned meat Wednesday when I had tacos, planning to use the remainder for the empanadas.
Yesterday at noon I wanted to have a leftover taco for lunch and did not have any taco shells left (family at them all), didn’t have any taco chips because I made guacamole and they all got eaten too, and used all my tortillas for Michelle’s taquitos I’ve been making and freezing for Matt’s lunch. So, after looking through the cabinets repeatedly I used a frozen waffle. I kid you not, it was delicious. So I made up the whole box of eggo waffles for dinner and made some beans seasoned and heated the taco meat. I put cheese, sour cream, and salsa over the top (and black olives). My family all loved this! I was excited to have another easy variation of tacos…

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Every Friday I almost forget to post this meme and I really love doing this one. There are some great recipes to be had over at “Overwhelmed with Joy!” You should check them out. I should be packing because we are leaving in just a few hours and I have not finished yet!!!! But, I am here, posting a recipe Oh well, I’ll get it done! (I’m repeating in my mind… “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength”… “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength!” and so on…)
We’ll be gone until Sunday, it is raining buckets here so please say a little prayer for our safe travel if you have a sec. & have a great weekend!

This recipe is really good. I went through a stage where I cooked this a lot! My good friend Mendy made this once for her parents years ago (and if you know Mendy, you would know that she somehow would always leave one thing out..) and she left out the brown sugar, which is pretty important! Her poor parents puckered the lemon chicken down and I smile every time I get that visual. Then there was the time she brought fudge to our house for a party that we had to eat with a spoon (I love Mendy!). So, if you make this… remember the brown sugar!

Lemon Chicken

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts ( I like to cut them into smaller pieces and/or use tenders)

1/4 c. flour

1 t. paprika

1 t. salt

1/2 c. lemon juice

2-3 T. butter

1/2 c. chicken broth or bullion

1 T. brown sugar

parsley

Soak chicken in lemon juice for about 30 minutes to 1 hour… dip in flour mixed with salt & paprika… brown in butter… add chicken broth and brown sugar mixed and let the sauce thicken for about 20 minutes covered.
I like this alone or served with rice.
garnish with parsley.

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I almost forgot to do a recipe for FIF today! I guess things are really busier than usual around here. With Izzy recovering from yesterday, we are spending the day pampering and snuggling her a lot. She is better today though. Thanks for your prayers.

I saw this recipe last week on Paula Deen and it is a lot like the taco soup recipe but calls for dried beans, sounds fabulous right?

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My friend Melody had these pretzels at a work party and thought they were a great snack. I made a batch around the holidays and they were really good!

SNICKERS® Tarts
Really pretty, and so easy to make that the kids can lend a hand!

* 1 bag SNICKERS® Brand Miniatures, unwrapped
* 1 bag DOVE® Brand Chocolate Hearts or M&M’S® Brand Milk Chocolate Candies for Valentine’s Day
* 1/2 cup sugar
* 1 cup heavy cream

* 2 packages (6 per package) graham crust tart shells
* 1 1/2 cups whipped topping or whipped cream
* Red sugar sprinkles
* 3 egg yolks

What to do:

1.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Chop the SNICKERS® Brand Miniatures and put them in a bowl. Place the bowl on top of a pot with simmering water until the chocolate has melted, stirring occasionally.
2.
In another bowl, beat the egg yolks and sugar until thick and creamy.
3.
Stir the melted SNICKERS® Brand Miniatures into the egg and sugar mixture. Mix in the heavy cream.
4.
Place the tart shells on a baking pan. Spoon the mixture into the tart shells, scooping from the bottom of the bowl.
5.
Bake for 25 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and cool.
6.
Decorate the top of the tart shells with a dollop of whipped topping or whipped cream. Sprinkle with red sugar and either place a DOVE® Brand Chocolate Heart on top of each one or sprinkle with M&M’S® Brand Milk Chocolate Candies for Valentine’s Day.

Makes 12 tarts.

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Spinach dip is a favorite with my family and extended family. I am always “expected” to bring it to any event… It is styled after the recipe on the knorr vegetable soup package, but I make it a little different & everyone always asks for the recipe:

Annie’s version of spinach dip

8 oz. cream cheese
8 oz. sour cream
8 oz. mayo
1 package knorr veg. soup mix
4 chopped green onions
10 oz. frozen spinach, thawed and drained well

Mix well, and refridgerate for flavors to meld.

I serve in a hawaiian bread, cut out the middle and chop up the peices for dipping.
Crackers also work well… or veggies.