Banana Slush

This is a Lloyd family Christmas tradition, every Christmas eve and throughout the holidays we enjoy this yummy drink. I've never heard of anyone else doing that, but guess what, Mikes family does! It just shows it truly was meant to be :) Actually pretty healthy, subbing club soda in for the sprite.

6 large yellow bananas

2 c water

Blend together and pour into a large bowl with lid or ice-cream bucket.

Add to the banana mix:

1 46-oz. can pineapple juice

1 12-oz. can orange juice concentrate

6 oz. can frozen lemonaid concentrate

20 oz. can crushed pineapple

Stir together and freeze.

Let set 15 minutes before serving with 7-up or sprite.

I.P. Meatballs

I'm on the Ideal Protein Diet right now, and I can only eat a certain type of vegetables with protein each dinner. But I have to eat 2 cups. I'm super sick of cauliflower, zucchini, mushrooms, and the handful others i can eat. I came up with these meatballs, and wow, I couldn't even tell they were in there! Super yummy, at least to me only eating protein and veggies. I think it's a great way to sneak in those vegetables!

1/2 lb. ground beef

1/2 lb. mushrooms

1/2 c. cauliflower, steamed and pureed

1/2 c. spinach

3 cloves garlic, grated in w/zester

1 t. sage

onion salt

pepper

1 egg

Process all together in food processor.
Roll into balls.
Bake 400 degrees 30-40 minutes, till nicely browned.

Serve with plenty of sea salt!

Bourbon Chicken

My sister gave me this recipe, also found in the almo cookbook. :) Super delish...serve on rice and with a side of broccoli. Or I sometimes boil up a package of ramen without the seasoning, and serve on top of that. mmm...panda express anyone?

2 lg. chicken breasts, cut up

2 T. oil

1 clove garlic, crushed

1/4 t. ginger

1/2 t. red pepper flakes (or other spicy spice)

1/4 c. apple juice (pineapple or pear work fine too)

1/3 c. brown sugar

2 T. ketchup

1 T. cider vinegar

1/2 c. water

1/3 c. soy sauce

Heat oil in large skillet. Add chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned. Mix all other ing. in a small bowl and add to chicken. Bring to a hard boil. Simmer for 20 minutes or till liquid is thickened.

Mexican Pie

This is a surprising combo that really works! One of my favorite meals. Almost tastes better the next day!

1 pie crust.

1 jar pace chunky salsa, mild

1 can cream of mushroom soup

1 c. sour cream

2 c. shredded cheddar cheese

1 pkg. frozen corn

1 lg. chicken breast, cooked and cut up

1 can black beans, rinsed and drained

Combine all ingredients but pie crust. Pour into 9x13 pan. Top with crust. cut slits.

Bake 400 40 minutes, till the crust is golden and the mixture is bubbly.

Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

This is a quick-tasty version. Tastes sooo yummy with warm rolls.

1 pkg. home-style noodles (or homemade)

3 carrots, diced

2 celery stalks, diced

(or use half bag of frozen mixed vegetable)

4 chicken bouillon cubes

16 oz. sour cream

1 lg. chicken breast, cut up, cooked

salt and pepper

Cook noodles. Drain. Place vegetables in water just to cover. Add bouillon and cook till tender. Don't drain. Add the rest. Heat through. Season to taste.

Easy Chicken Egg Rolls

These are sooo sooo good! And really easy. I've tried baking these instead of frying, and they were still delicious. Just spray the tops with cooking spray, bake 400 degrees for 20 minutes or till golden brown.

2 c. chicken, cooked and shredded

1 c. finely diced onion

3 minced garlic cloves

2 T. oil

2-16 oz. bags coleslaw mix with carrots

1 12-oz bag bean sprouts

1/2 c. teriyaki marinade

1/4 c. soy sauce

24 egg roll wrappers

Oil to fry in.

Cook onion and garlic in 2 T oil till tender. Add the rest, mix well. Cover and steam 5 minutes. Drain liquid. Heat 1 1/2 " oil in pan. Wrap 1/4 c of the mixture, sealing with beaten egg. Fry till golden brown.

Serve with Sweet and Sour Sauce and Fried Rice or Chow Mein

Sweet and Sour Sauce:

2 T. Cornstarch

4 T. soy sauce

12 T. water

1/2 c. vinegar

1 c. sugar

Combine in saucepan. Boil till thickened, stirring constantly.

Mexi-Rice

This is a great side dish for any mexican style meal. I like to make it with enchiladas, burritos, fish tacos, etc. Really easy and yummy!

3 T. oil

1 c. rice

1 t. garlic salt

1 T. taco seasoning

1/2 diced onion

1/2 c. tomato sauce

2 c. chicken stock

Toast rice in oil with onion. Add the rest. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 20-25 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.