Rescuing the Cook!

There are several TV events and premieres coming up where you would prefer to not be cooking in the kitchen while the family is enjoying the moment on TV. Jeanie Severtson, at Cardinal Rose, carries all organic meats, staples and fresh produce for whatever you want to prepare for your family.

Cardinal Rose to the rescue!

The first is a salad sandwich. Try one, and you’ll want another:                                              

Salad  Taco

Prepare broccoli for four. Approximately 2 cups.(Cook to where it crunches, but is not soggy). Drain. Break into small pieces.

Chop very fine ½ cup red onion.

Shred about 1 cup cheddar cheese.

Shred about ½ cup carrot.

Peel, seed and chop one cucumber.

Mix together.

Add just enough Ranch dressing to moisten well.

Chop one seeded tomato into mixture. (Or cut in half a few cherry tomatoes.)

    Spoon salad mixture into corn tacos or make a burrito wrap. Enjoy.

The next requires either the grill or the oven, but is so simple…makes a wonderful appetizer!

Out West Drumsticks

You will need chicken drumettes - a large package!

Stir together 3 TB canola oil, 2 TB amino acid, 1 TB red wine vinegar.

Add one package of Southwest Taco Seasoning Mix (found at Cardinal Rose)

Marinate chicken in solution. (I put the seasoning marinade in a large plastic bag and then put chicken in bag. Refrigerate overnight.)

Grill or bake until done. (Use meat thermometer if using oven.) I cover chicken with aluminum foil in oven the last ten minutes).

    Be sure and let meat ‘rest’ before serving.

The last is a so simple recipe that you’ll find it hard to believe how tasty it is!

Not Your Regular Crockpot Chicken

In crockpot, cover bottom with EVO. Add one can black beans, well-drained.

Add one can plain corn, well-drained.

Pour ½ jar of thick,chunky salsa over veggies.

Layer slices of uncooked chicken breast over salsa.

Cover chicken with remaining salsa.

Cooking time: approximately 3 hours (Check the chicken for tenderness the last thirty minutes. Do not overcook.)

    Mixture may be thin, but will thicken as it sits. Serve with either Greek yogurt or sour cream and some sort of crisp chip.