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Brown Sugar Chicken

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This brown sugar chicken is savory and sweet. I enjoyed the subtle flavors of it. Try it sometime.

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  • 1 to 1 1/2 lb boneless chicken breasts or strips
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line baking dish with aluminum foil and coat with cooking spray. Mix dry ingredients in shallow bowl. Pat chicken dry, dip in mixture and coat well on both sides, and place in dish. Sprinkle any remaining coating over top. Bake 15-20 minutes; spoon or brush sauce over the top, then switch oven to broil to allow coating to caramelize (2-5 minutes). Allow to cool 5 minutes before serving.

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Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta

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  • 8 oz pasta (or pasta substitute)
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 small (7-9 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
  • 2 tsp salt (for pasta water)
Cook pasta in salted water according to directions; drain and return to pot over medium-low heat. Stir in butter until melted, then seasonings and tomato sauce, then cream and cheese. Serve when cheese is melted and incorporated.
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Something Funny For Friday

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Yep, it’s true. Chips and salsa are a weakness at the Mexican restaurants I visit.

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Tony’s Sausage Queso Dip – A Great Super Bowl Snack Idea

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I make a dip that is enjoyed by family and friends. There are many variations on this queso dip that others make. My opinion is that anytime there is cheese, cream cheese, sausage and sour cream are involved then you can’t go wrong.

  • 1 Roll of Breakfast Sausage (spiciness optional)
  • 1 Brick of Cream Cheese
  • 8 oz Sour Cream
  • 4 Cups of Shredded Cheese (I like a blend of Monterrey Jack, Queso, Asadero, Cheddar)
  • 1 Jar of Salsa (mild, medium or hot)

Brown sausage (drain grease) blend in cream cheese until melted and well incorporated. Add sour cream, shredded cheese and salsa. Stir ingredients together and let cheese melt. Add in cayenne pepper or other warm spices. Use a slow cooker to combine ingredients and keep the dip warm. Serve with tortilla chips or veggies.

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Nachos, Yes Please

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Tonight I made nachos and they are really easy to make.

  • Tortilla Chips
  • Precooked chicken strips from the frozen foods section
  • Taco Seasoning
  • Salsa
  • Mexican four-cheese blend
  • Scallions
  • Sour Cream
  • Hot Sauce

On a baking sheet spread a layer of tortilla chips and spray lightly with cooking spray. Saute` chicken and taco seasonings in a small pan until incorporated. Spread chicken, salsa and cheese on chips. Place in a 350 degree oven for about 15 minutes or until chips are lightly browned and cheese is melted. Garnish with extra salsa, sour cream, hot sauce and scallions. Serve with favorite beverage.

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Cheese triggers same part of brain as hard drugs, study finds | Food & Drink | Extras | The Independent

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Cheese contains a chemical found in addictive drugs, scientists have found. The team behind the study set out to pin-point why certain foods are more addictive than others. Using the Yale Food Addiction Scale, designed to measure a person’s dependence on, scientists found that cheese is particularly potent because it contains casein.  The substance, which is present in all dairy products, can trigger the brain’s opioid receptors which are linked to addiction.

Source: Cheese triggers same part of brain as hard drugs, study finds | Food & Drink | Extras | The Independent