I love to cook, but seem to have less and less time with 2 two-year olds running underfoot. Instead of the gourmet meals I used to make, I am always in search of the perfect 3-ingredient meal or crockpot recipe that will satisfy everybody in my family.
I've decided to start a "Recipe of the Week," in which I will share my favorite new recipe finds. If you try it, let me know what you think. This week I've decided to share 2 because they're both SUPER easy and very yummy.
Citrus-Honey Chicken
Ingredients
1 Oven-Roaster Chicken (3-4lbs.)
1 c. honey
1 c. orange juice
1 lemon
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Rinse chicken (do not forget to remove the bag from inside! I've seen it happen. GROSS!). Salt and pepper inside and outside of chicken. Poke several holes in lemon (I use a shish-kebob skewer). Place lemon inside cavity of chicken. Put chicken in oval crockpot. Pour 1 cup honey over chicken, followed by 1 cup orange juice. No need to stir. Cook on low for 6 hours. You can baste the bird as it cooks. I have done it both ways. If you choose not to baste the breast meat will be moist, but not very sweet. The dark meat will be VERY tender and sweet no matter what you do.
Servings: 4 or more
Where did I get this recipe? A neighbor
What do I serve with this entree? Egg noodles and a veggie. The egg noodles are great for the extra sauce in the pot. Rice would work, as well.
Feta, Corn and Black Bean Salsa
Ingredients
1 can white shoepeg corn, drained
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 bunch green onions
1 container crumbled feta cheese (I have used the herb and plain)
salt and pepper to taste
garlic powder to taste
Dressing Ingredients:
1/3 c. apple cider vinegar
1/3 c. sugar
1/3 c. canola oil
Directions
Combine corn and black beans in a bowl with a lid. Add diced green onions. Make dressing and pour over corn mixture. Add feta cheese, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Cover bowl and shake to toss ingredients. Serve with Scoops Tostitos chips.
Optional ingredient: Some people add sliced cherry tomatoes or other veggies. You can totally play around with the combos.
NOTE: This salsa is better if it sits for a few hours or overnight to let the flavors meld together.
Where did I get this recipe? A friend serves it at all her functions. The first time I tasted it I knew it was going to become a favorite in my house.
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