Mole Rub Steak

Your choice on the cut of steak, in a "Mole" Rub
This is a recipe for a totally bold flavor for your meat!

Mix together equal parts:

chili powder

grated orange peel

chocolate shavings (you heard me; chocolate!)

Apply rub evenly over surface of meat, cover and refrigerate for 30 miuntes. Grill steak to desired done-ness.

Broiled Parmesan Tilapia

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup butter, softened3

tablespoons mayonnaise

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon dried basil

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/8 teaspoon onion powder

1/8 teaspoon celery salt

2 pounds tilapia fillets

Preheat your oven's broiler. Grease a broiling pan or line pan with aluminum foil.In a small bowl, mix together the Parmesan cheese, butter, mayonnaise and lemon juice. Season with dried basil, pepper, onion powder and celery salt. Mix well and set aside.Arrange fillets in a single layer on the prepared pan. Broil a few inches from the heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the fillets over and broil for a couple more minutes. Remove the fillets from the oven and cover them with the Parmesan cheese mixture on the top side. Broil for 2 more minutes or until the topping is browned and fish flakes easily with a fork. Be careful not to over cook the fish

Homemade Take-out!

Sweet and Sour Chicken
This was a complete experiement, but I made this last night, and my family loved it!

2 large chicken breasts - cut into 2-3" pieces
1 bottle favorite sweet and sour sauce
batter for chicken:
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
2/3 cup ice water
Yellow food coloring (optional)
Oil for deep frying
Sift together the dry ingredients.Beat egg slightly and mix with the water and a few drops of the food coloring, if desired.Add the dry ingredients. Stir only until mixed; mixture will be slightly lumpy.Dip cut chicken into the batter and deep fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
Heat sweet and sour sauce in the microwave and pour over chicken. Garnish with chunks of pineapple.
Serve with chicken fried rice (lipton has a quick and easy one that's pretty yummy!)

Asian Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Pineapple

2 (3/4 pound) pork tenderloins

Marinade

1 (6 ounce) can pineapple juice

3 tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic

2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger

1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt (kosher)

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

2 cups peeled and cubed fresh pineapple (1-inch pieces)

8 wooden or metal skewers

Place pork tenderloins in resealable plastic bag; set aside. In small bowl, combine marinade ingredients; pour over pork. Seal bag; refrigerate for at least 1 hour to marinate, or up to 24 hours to enhance flavor.
Preheat grill to medium-hot. When ready to grill, remove pork from marinade and place on grill. Cook, covered, for about 10 minutes per side or until the internal temperature of pork is 160 degrees F. Meanwhile, place the pineapple chunks on the skewer; place on grill during the last 6 minutes of grilling time, turning after 3 minutes. To serve, slice pork into 1/2-inch slices (medallions) and serve with grilled pineapple.

Chicken Pasta Salad

2 ounces rotini pasta

1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips

1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

4 ounces crumbled feta cheese

4 roma (plum) tomato, diced

1/4 cup Italian-style salad dressing (or a ceasar type dressing)

In a large pot with boiling salted water cook pasta until al dente. Drain.Meanwhile, season chicken strips with lemon pepper and garlic powder. Broil in oven for 5 to 7 minutes, or until juices run clear. Cool chicken. Cut into bite size pieces.In a large bowl, mix together the cooked pasta, chicken, quartered tomatoes, and feta cheese.Serve with Italian dressing poured over top of pasta.

Creamy Chicken 'n Veggies

2 cups frozen mixed vegetables

2 cups frozen broccoli cuts

2 tablespoons olive oil

4 cups cubed cooked chicken

1 (16 ounce) jar roasted garlic Parmesan Alfredo sauce

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

Hot cooked rice

In a large skillet, saute the mixed vegetables and broccoli in oil until tender. Stir in the chicken, Alfredo sauce, salt and pepper; heat through. Serve with rice.

Homemade Barbecue Chicken

(submitted by Brittany M.)

Mix together:

1 cup brown sugar

1 cup water1 cup ketchup

1 Tbsp chili powder

1/4 worchestershire sacue

Stir together in bowl.

Coat 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts in sauce, and place on greased cookie sheet. Bake 30 mins @ 350 degrees.Serve with mashed potatoes and broccoli.

(This is a yummy and versitile barbecue sauce that can be used on pretty much anything from bbq ribs to meatloaf!)