'Ono Made Easy

Mark loves to cook on the grill, and he found this recipe for chicken kabobs that I adapted from allrecipes.com : http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Yummy-Honey-Chicken-Kabobs/Detail.aspx?event8=1&prop24=SR_Thumb&e11=chicken%20kabobs&e8=Quick%20Search&event10=1&e7=Home%20Page&soid=sr_results_p1i3  Ingredients 1/4 cup vegetable oil ( I used olive oil) 1/3 cup honey 1/3 cup soy sauce 1/4 tsp ground black pepper 8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves- cut into 1 inch cubes 2 cloves garlic 5 small onions, cut into 2 inch pieces 2 red bell pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces skewers Directions  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, honey, soy sauce and pepper. Before adding the chicken, reserve a small amount of the marinade to brush onto the kabobs while cooking. Place the chicken, garlic, onions and peppers in the bowl, and marinade in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours ( the longer the better). 2. Preheat the grill for high heat. 3...

One of my favorite tv shows is Duck Dynasty, and my mother-in-law bought me the book, Miss Kay's Duck Commander Kitchen by Kay Robertson with Chrys Howard. This recipe is from this book! Note: This dish is very sweet!! Ingredients  2 cups finely chopped pecans 1 stick melted butter for pecans 1 1/2 lbs skinless, bonesless chicken breasts, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch wide strips 1 1/2 tsp Duck Commander Cajun Seasoning (mild or zesty) or other Cajun seasoning ( I made mine own from spices I had at home:  http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Cajun-Spice-Mix-2/  ) 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp garlic powder 3/4 stick ( 6 Tbs) butter for chicken 1/3 cup olive oil 1/3 cup packed brown sugar ( dark or light) 1/3 cup maple syrup Cookie sheet, large skillet, 9x13-inch casserole dish Directions (makes 8-12 servings) Preheat the oven to 250 degrees. 1. Arrange the pecans in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Add butter to the top of the pecans. B...

One of my friends, Hilah, made this amazing strawberry ice cream and I ate so much of it that I HAD to get the recipe from her! It's from:  http://allrecipes.com/recipe/easy-eggless-strawberry-ice-cream/detail.aspx Ingredients 2 cups whole milk 2 cups heavy cream 1 cup white sugar 1/4 tsp salt 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 cups mashed fresh strawberries ( I mashed mine with a fork) 2 drops red food coloring, optional ( I didn't use food coloring) Directions  Place your ice cream freezer bowl into your freezer for at least 16 hours. 1. In a large bowl, combine the milk, cream, sugar, salt, vanilla, strawberries, and food coloring. 2. Pull the freezer bowl out of your freezer and set up your ice cream machine. 3. Pour the mixture into the freezer bowl of the ice cream maker and turn on for about 20 minutes, or until your ice cream gets to the consistency you are happy with. (I suggest putting your ice cream in a sealed container, in the freezer after you put it in y...

I love slow cooker recipes, especially for Sunday afternoons! Here's a beef stew recipe I found from this book: The 150 Healthiest Slow Cooker Recipes on Earth: The Surprising Unbiased Truth about How to Make Nutritious and Delicious Meals that are Ready When You Are by: Jonny Bowden, Jeannette Bessinger Ingredients  1 red onion, left whole, peeled 8 whole cloves ( I suggest 6. I used 8 and the flavor, although great, was very clove heavy.) 1 lb baby carrots 3 large parsnips, peeled and sliced 1 sweet onion, chopped 1 1/2 lbs leanest chuck (shoulder roast), cut into 1 1/2 to 2-inch cubes 3/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper 1 can (14 oz) sliced stewed tomatoes, drained 1 cup beef broth (or 1 cup water with 2 tsp organic beef Better than Bouillon) 2 Tbs blackstrap molasses ( I used light and mild pure unsulfured, because that's all i could find at the store) 1 1/2 Tbs apple cider vinegar 3 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tsp orange zest ( I suggest to add some mo...

One of my favorite sweet treats as a kid was Little Debbie Oatmeal Cream Pies. I mixed two recipes together to get a perfect combination for a delicious homemade oatmeal cream pie. That makes it healthier, right? http://allrecipes.com/recipe/oatmeal-whoopie-pies/ ( cookie recipe) http://sallysbakingaddiction.com/2013/01/19/homemade-little-debbie-oatmeal-creme-pies/ ( filling recipe) Ingredients    Cookie 2 cups packed brown sugar 3/4 cup butter 2 eggs 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp baking powder 3 Tbs boiling water 1 tsp baking soda 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups quick cooking oats Filling 3/4 cup ( 1.5 sticks) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature 3 cups powdered sugar 3 Tbs heavy cream 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract pinch of salt, as needed Directions  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease baking sheets. Cookies 1. Cream butter with the brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs and mix well. Stir in the s...

I remember coming home one day to the amazing smell of potatoes, garlic, and peppers. Here's my husband's recipe for some good ol' taters!  Ingredients  olive oil  small gold potatoes, washed  orange pepper  garlic, chopped  salt and pepper to taste  Directions  1. Heat olive oil in a sauté pan on medium heat for about 5-10 minutes.  2. Cut potatoes into small round shapes.  3. Place potatoes, orange pepper, chopped garlic, salt and pepper into the pan and heat until potatoes are crispy. While the potatoes are cooking, flip them so they get crispy on both sides.   

I love a good chicken pot pie, especially when it's homemade! http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Chicken-Pot-Pie-IX/Detail.aspx Ingredients  1 lb skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cubed 1 cup sliced carrots 1 cup frozen green peas 1/2 cup sliced celery 1/3 cup butter 1/3 cup chopped onion 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp celery seed ( I didn't use this, because I didn't have any) 1 3/4 cups chicken broth 2/3 cup milk 2 ( 9 in.) unbaked pie crusts or 2 puff pastry sheets ( i.e. Pepperidge Farm) Directions  Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. 1. In a saucepan, combine chicken, carrots, peas and celery. Add water to cover and boil for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat, drain, and set aside. 2. In another saucepan, cook onions in butter until soft and translucent over medium high heat. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, and celery seed. Slowly stir in chicken broth and milk. Simmer over medium-low heat until thick. Remove from he...

I wanted a good side dish for a Super Bowl meal, so I found this recipe for potato skins: http://www.iheartnaptime.net/easy-potato-skins-recipe/  Ingredients 4 large baking potatoes (washed) 3 Tbsp butter, melted 2 tsp kosher salt 1 1/2 - 2 cups shredded cheese 7 slices of cooked bacon, crumbled Directions  Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 1. Cover baking sheet with tin foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside. 2. Wash potatoes and cut the ends off and discard. Cut the potatoes into approximately 1/2 inch slices. 3. Brush both sides and edges of the potatoes with butter and sprinkle with salt. 4. Place potato slices onto the foiled pan and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. Turn potatoes onto the opposite side after about 15 minutes and put the pan back into the oven. 4. When potatoes are done, top with cheese and bacon. Put the pan back in the oven for about 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly.

Another slow cooker recipe:  http://www.slenderkitchen.com/slow-cooker-sunday-honey-garlic-chicken/ Ingredients  2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks 3 cloves garlic, minced 3/4 tsp. dried basil 1/3 cup soy sauce 1/3 cup ketchup 1/4 cup honey pinch red pepper flakes Directions 1. Whisk the garlic, basil, soy sauce, ketchup, and honey in a small bowl. 2. Add chicken to the crockpot. 3. Pour the sauce over the chicken and mix everything together. 4. Cook on low for 4 hours. Add a bit more chicken broth if the chicken seems to be drying out. 5. For crispy outside, spread onto a baking sheet and broil for 3-5 minutes

I was looking for more easy slow cooker recipes, when I found this one on Pinterest: http://www.number-2-pencil.com/2014/10/01/slow-cooker-chicken-burrito-bowl/ Ingredients  1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts ( about 2 large breasts) 2 Tbsp olive oil 3 tsp onion powder 2 tsp garlic powder 3 tsp chili powder 2 tsp cumin 1 tsp salt and ground pepper to taste 3 cups of low-sodium (or regular) chicken broth 1, 15 oz can of diced tomatoes, drained 1, 14 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed 2 3/4 cups of instant whole grain brown rice ( I used white rice) 1 1/2 cups shredded colby jack cheese Directions  1. Place chicken breasts into the slow cooker. 2. Pour chicken broth over chicken breasts and stir in canned tomatoes, olive oil, onion powder, garlic  powder, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. 3. Cook on low for about 4 hours, until chicken is cooked through. 4. Remove chicken breasts from slow cooker. 5. Turn slow cooker on high and stir in i...

Mark said one of his favorite dishes at Olive Garden is Chicken Giardino. I typed in "chicken giardino" into Google, and a recipe on the Olive Garden website came up! http://www.olivegarden.com/recipe/chicken-giardino/man-imp-reci-prd-104  I added some changes and suggestions to the recipe. I made half of the recipe so I wouldn't have too many left overs. I kept the same amounts for the sauce ingredients. I would recommend at least doubling the sauce. Ingredients:  Sauce:  1 Tbsp butter 1/4 tsp dry thyme (I didn't use this) 1/2 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped ( I didn't use this) 1 tsp garlic pepper ( I just combined some garlic powder, crushed black pepper and some salt) 1Tbsp cornstarch 1/4 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup white wine 1 Tbsp milk 1 tsp lemon juice salt and pepper to taste Chicken:  2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced width-wise into 1/2" strips ( I just sliced them into small pieces) 1/4 cup extra...