Thai Chicken Skewers

News Flash!   Grill ran out of gas...so this meal is being cooked on broil in my oven!!!!!!!! Watch chicken closely as not to burn... Note:  this meal can be easily broiled in your oven and the peanut butter enhances the flavor.  Excellent!  Quick and Easy!

I came across this recipe in an appetizer cookbook and thought I'd use it for our Friday lunch or Saturday night quick meal..  I can see my tastes are expanding and not sure but I think I may have tasted something from a Thai menu before so I'm trying this easy recipe for a taste bud wake up call..   Here is the easy recipe.   Meal or Appetizer? I'm serving it with sides so I'm calling mine a meal...

Happy Cooking and Happy Entertaining!  Enjoy!!

1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 clove garlic minced
1 tsp. Tabasco hot pepper sauce (I substituted a hot sauce I had in my pantry)
1/2 tsp. ground coriander
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
Wooden skewers

I Placed all ingredients including chicken in a large storage bag.and kept squeezing bag to coat all chicken..then refrigerated until next day for use. Prepping before saves time!

Didn't know if it would work as well but we had to use oven broiler instead of (OUT OF GAS) grill)  Happy Ending :)  It worked fine.......:)

Combine all ingredients except chicken and skewers in medium bowl.( I put everything in a Zip lock bag to refrigerate.  Add chicken and toss to coat..  Cover and refrigerate for 6 to 8 hours.  Broil or grill, 6 to 8 minutes..turning frequently..(Do not overcook) Serve warm.


Note:  I am making this as our meal so I will serve the chicken with rice and steamed broccoli as sides.

Happy Cooking from my kitchen to yours,

 M.J.




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12/29/12

Buttery Pound Cake: Plain or topped with fruit!!

 I make a pound cake often. They are the easiest of cakes to make and have many uses.  My Mom made them frequently and Dad loved topping a slice with fresh strawberries.  He loved anything Mom made and when she'd ask how it was he would reply everything you make is great so don't change a thing.  She did like to play around with recipes and her 7 up cake was one of the best.  I have given that recipe to many many friends.  It too is a another great pound cake recipe. 

The recipe below was hidden way back in my recipe box..  Buttery and so tender, wonderful to eat by itself or top with pureed fruit. A definite keeper!! Serve with a cup of coffee or tea...I'm having a slice with a cup of coffee tomorrow.......Versatile and delicious..

Happy Baking!!!

Out of the oven

I wanted to try something different (mango and banana) yummy!!!

2 cups sugar
1 cup unsalted butter softened
5 eggs
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup milk
1 tsp. vanilla or other flavoring (orange or lemon may be a nice change)
2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
Powdered sugar, if desired
Fresh fruit( optional)
whipped cream (optional)

Heat oven to 350 degrees.  Combine sugar and butter in large mixer bowl.. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often until creamy(2 or 3 minutes). continue beating, adding eggs one at a time, until well mixed.. Add sour cream, milk and vanilla..Continue beating, scraping bowl often, until well mixed about 2 minutes).

Reduce speed to low.. add flour and salt; beat just until moistened.

Spoon batter into greased and floured 12 cup Bundt or 10 inch tube pan.. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes or until
toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.  Cool 15 minutes; remove from pan.  Cool completely.. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired..

Serve with desired fruit (I used raspberries) pureed in mini chopper. I also pureed mango and banana for a nice change!!!
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Note to all:  We just had a slice.....A great pound cake and a definite keeper...plain or topped!!









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9/26/13

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Peach/Apple Pie for Dessert! Made two ways!

Sometimes dessert transpires in my kitchen when there are various fruits and ingredients I feel I must use quickly so as not to spoil.  Apples will keep for a long time but peaches will  not so that's how this really delicious pie came to be.  Several ripe peaches and a few apples in my refrigerator.

I love when easy ideas come to my mind..  Of course I am sure lots of these type pies have been made but none by ME!  It's a first time peach/apple pie from my kitchen to yours,

Here is my (easy) recipe:


2 cups peeled and sliced peaches(about 4)
1 cup peeled and thinly sliced apples (Granny Smith)(about 2)
1-pkg. refrigerated pie crust (Refrigerated pie crusts makes baking so easy).

Cover pie edges to prevent dark edges. (alum foil)

1 1/2 cups sugar
2 cups water
4 T cornstarch
2 T butter
1 tsp. lemon juice

Place sugar and cornstarch in pan and stir.  Add water and whisk slowly over medium heat until thickened.  Once thickened add fruit and continue to cook on low until peaches and apples are almost tender. Remove from heat, add butter and lemon juice and stir. Allow to cool before placing in pie crust.

Place peach/apple filling in unbaked pie shell.  Cover with unbaked pie crust and seal edges. Bake 425 degrees approx. 45 minutes or until browned and bubbly.  Serve warm with vanilla ice cream if desired. Enjoy :)

**Another easy suggestion for this pie.  You can make it a one crust pie by using one sheet of the pie crust and baking it according to directions.  Allow pie shell and topping to cool completely and then fill pie shell and top with real whipped cream or Cool Whip.   Another Fabulous easy homemade dessert.  Double YUMMY!!

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