GRILLED TILAPIA TACOS

These tacos aresimple, fast, healthy and tasty.

I like to top with Costco's peach-mango salsa. Enjoy.

Tilapia Tacos

INGREDIENTS  

• 1 Tbs. ground chipotle seasoning
• 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
• (6) 6 oz. Tilapia fillets
• 2 Tbs. olive oil
• 1 tsp. grated lime zest
• 2 Tbs. fresh lime juice
• Corn tortillas
• Shredded cole slaw mix
• Peach-mango salsa
• Fresh lime wedges
  

DIRECTIONS

1. Combine chipotle seasoning and cumin. Rub mixture over fillets.
2. Stir together olive oil, lime zest, and lime juice - rub over fillets.
3. Arrange fillets on a grill coated with cooking spray. Grill over medium-high heat (350 to 400) 3 minutes on each side or until fish just begins to flake with fork.
4. Cool slightly. Shred fish. Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons fish into each tortilla, and top with coleslaw and salsa. Serve with fresh lime juice.
   

Meatloaf

INGREDIENTS  

• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 1/2 lb. country or Italian sausage
• 2 Tbs. chopped garlic
• 1 tsp. oregano
• 1 egg beaten
• 1 pkg. Lipton onion soup mix
• 2 Tbs. dry seasoned bread crumbs
• 1 jar "Homemade" brand chili sauce

DIRECTIONS

1. Combine all ingredients except chili sauce. Form into loaf. Place in loaf pan.
2. Bake @ 350 for 1 hr. Pour chili sauce over meatloaf & bake 10 min.

PUMPKIN WAFFLES WITH BUTTERMILK SYRUP

The syrup really pushes these waffles over-the-top.

My husband loves to add chocolate chips to the batter. Enjoy.

Pumpkin Waffles

INGREDIENTS  

Combine:

• 2 cups flour
• 2 Tbs. baking powder
• 1 Tbs. cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 Tbs. sugar

Separate (4) eggs, beat yolks & add:

• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 cup pumpkin (canned)
  
• 3/4 cup soften butter
• 1 Tbs. vanilla

DIRECTIONS

1. Combine first list of ingredients & mix well.
2. Beat egg whites until fluffy and fold into flour mixture.
3. Cook on hot greased waffle maker.

Buttermilk Syrup

INGREDIENTS  

Combine:

• 1 stick butter
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 tsp. Karo syrup
  

Stir in after boiling:

• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. vanilla
  

DIRECTIONS

1. Place all ingredients in a very large pan (syrup will double in size). 
2. Bring to a boil & remove from heat. Stir in baking soda & vanilla.
   

Best cheese fondue I've ever had.

Serve with your favorite bread for dipping. Enjoy.

Cheese Fondue

INGREDIENTS

• 1 & 3/4 cup chicken broth
• 1 clove minced garlic
• 2 cups Swiss cheese
• 2 cups Monterey cheese
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• dash ground pepper
  
• 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 2 Tbs. corn starch
  

DIRECTIONS

1. In a small bowl mix the cornstarch with the 1/4 cup chicken broth and let stand several minutes
2. In the fondue pot, heat 1 3/4 cups chicken broth with the clove of garlic. When boiling, add the cornstarch mixture and seasonings.
3. When mixture is very hot and thick, add grated cheeses and blend well. Serve with cubed french bread pieces.

This salsa is addicting. 

A definite crowd favorite, it's great for parties.

I usually like to add an extra avocado. Enjoy.

Cowboy Caviar

INGREDIENTS

• 1 can corn
• 1 can black eyed peas
• 1 can black beans
• 1 sm. can sliced black olives
• 1 chopped avocado
• 3 chopped tomatoes
• 1 pkg. Good Season Italian dressing (dry)
• Green onions - sliced
• Cilantro (to taste)
• Vegetable oil
  

DIRECTIONS

1. Stir all ingredients together. Add 1 pkg. Good Season Italian dressing. Add 1/4 cup vegetable oil. Serve with your favorite chips.
   

These are delicious. Great with chicken gravy,

veggies & mashed potatoes. They also re-heat well. 

One of my husband's favorites. Enjoy.

Chicken Roll-Ups

INGREDIENTS

• 2 pkg. crescent rolls
• 2 1/2 C. cut up chicken (tiny pieces)
• 8 oz. cream cheese
• 4 oz. can mushrooms (chop)
• 4 T. butter (melted)
• Bread crumbs
  

DIRECTIONS

1. Combine chicken, cream cheese, & mushrooms in bowl.
   
2. Spoon mixture into an roll in crescent rolls. Dip in melted butter & roll in bread crumbs.
3. Place in glass baking dish. Bake @ 375 for 25 min.
   

SABAJON DESSERT

This classy dessert is absolutely irresistible. 

Featured on Market Street's menu, 

It's a rich, decadent, fancy, but simple dessert. Enjoy.

Sabajon

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pkg. Bird's Eye Vanilla Custard
• 1/3 to 1/2 cup Amaretto (almond liquor flavor)
• 1 pint whipping cream
• Fresh topping for garnish (raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, etc.)  
• Vanilla Bean ice cream
  

DIRECTIONS

1. Cook Bird's Eye Vanilla Custard according to directions on package.
   
2. Remove from heat & add amaretto. 
3. In a seperate bowl, whip the cream, then fold into the amaretto/custard mix. (If mixture is too thick, add milk).
4. Spoon over vanilla bean ice cream and top with fruit.
   

We began the 'Fajita Friday' tradition because we love these so much.
You'll want seconds. Trust me. Enjoy.

Chicken Fajitas

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 dash hot pepper sauce
• 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into strips
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1/2 lemon, juiced

DIRECTIONS

1. In a medium bowl, combine Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, soy sauce, chili powder, garlic and hot pepper sauce. Place chicken in sauce, and turn once to coat. Marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature, or cover and refrigerate for several hours.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add chicken strips to the pan, and saute for 5 minutes. Add the onion and green pepper, and saute another 3 minutes. Remove from heat, and sprinkle with lemon juice.
   * For best results: add guacamole and black beans before serving.
   
   Compliments of www.allrecipes.com

EXTREME BANANA NUT BREAD

Wonderfully dense, yummy, and definitely unhealthy banana nut bread.
Live a little. It's always a hit, and irresistible. Enjoy.

Extreme Banana Nut Bread 'EBNB'

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 cup butter or margarine
• 2 cups white sugar
• 2 cups mashed overripe bananas
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9x5 inch loaf pans.
2. Sift the flour, salt and baking soda into a large bowl. In a separate bowl, mix together the butter or margarine and sugar until smooth. Stir in the bananas, eggs, and walnuts until well blended. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, and stir just until blended. Divide the batter evenly between the two loaf pans.
3. Bake for 60 to 70 minutes in the preheated oven, until a knife inserted into the crown of the loaf comes out clean. Let the loaves cool in the pans for at least 5 minutes, then turn out onto a cooling rack, and cool completely. Wrap in aluminum foil to keep in the moisture. Ideally, refrigerate the loaves for 2 hours or more before serving.
   
   Compliments of www.allrecipes.com

BROWNIE BATTER CUPCAKES + FLUFFY PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING

These cupcakes are ammmaazing!
If you love peanut butter and brownies, these are for you.
They're moist and stay delicious for days. Enjoy.

Brownie Batter Cupcakes

INGREDIENTS

• 1 (19.5 ounce) package brownie mix
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 1/3 cups water
• 3 egg whites

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees. Line 48 muffin cups with paper liners.
2. Whisk together the brownie mix, 2 eggs, 1/2 cup canola oil, and 1/4 cup water in a bowl. Stir just until fully incorporated, about 50 strokes; set aside.
3. Mix the cake mix, 2 tablespoons canola oil, 1 1/3 cup water, and 3 egg whites in a large bowl with an electric mixer on low speed until combined. Mix on medium speed for 2 min.
4. Fill each cup 1/3 full with cake batter, then pipe the brownie batter into the center of the cake mix. Muffin cups should be approx 2/3 full.
5. Bake in the preheated oven until golden and the tops spring back when lightly pressed, about 20 minutes (DO NOT OVERCOOK!!! Brownie batter centers will still be gooey). Makes 48 servings.
   

Fluffy Peanut Butter Frosting

INGREDIENTS

• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 1-1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
• 1/4 cup milk (or as needed)
• 3 cups confectioners' sugar

DIRECTIONS

Place the butter and peanut butter into a medium bowl, and beat with an electric mixer. Gradually mix in the sugar, and when it starts to get thick, incorporate milk one tablespoon at a time until all of the sugar is mixed in and the frosting is thick and spreadable. Beat for at least 3 minutes for it to get good and fluffy.