Chicken Rice Skillet

1 T. oil
2 chicken breasts
1 clove, garlic
1 c. uncooked rice
2 c. chicken broth
1/2 c. water
1/2 t. pepper

In a large skillet saute chicken and garlic in oil until light brown. Sitir in rice, broth, water, and pepper. Cover and simmer 20-25 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Yield 4-6 servings. (May add juice of one lemon before simmering. (I one and a halved this recipe for the group. Also, I put it in bags and froze before the simmering step)

Sides: This is good with steamed broccoli or green beans and also a salad or fruit

Sorry!

Today I found a bag of marinated chicken in my freezer that I must have missed. Whoever didn't get theirs I will bring it to the next exchange. Sorry!

What I'm making for July 2

Jen S. - (Cold) Chicken Pasta Salad
Lisa- Chicken Quesadillas
Melanie L--Meatball sandwiches (this will be my last exchange for the summer)
Linda- Rotisserie Chicken
Melanie N-hamburger patties
Jen C.-Chunky Cheese Casserole

How to cook Bratworsts

We like our brats grilled. Brown them on the grill on medium or high heat, turning until they are fully browned. (Don't overcook, a black bratworst is NOT good). Once they are browned, place the brats on the top shelf of the grill (usually located inside the lid of the grill), if you don't have a top shelf, turn your heat down to low and cook for another 10 minutes or so. You'll be able to hear the juices boiling inside the brats. Keep turning them to avoid charring. Eat on a bun with your favorite hot dog condiments. We like to eat ours with my homemade zucchini relish. I'll post the recipe for anyone who is interested.

NOTE: We have tried several different kinds of brats, but Collosimo's are our favorites.

Sloppy Joes's

1 pound lean ground beef
1/4 chopped onion
1/4 chopped green bell pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
3/4 cup ketchup
3 teaspoons brown sugar( I accidently did tablespoons) so add extra salt or something...sorry
salt and pepper to taste

In a medium skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, onions and green pepper, drain off liquids.

Stir in the garlic powder, mustard, ketchup, and brown sugar, mix thoroughly. Reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

How many brats do you need?

So this week, my meal is bratworsts which come in a package of 5. One package is enough for our family because we eat them with sides (chips, salads, jello, etc) and our two younger girls (age 7 & 10) split one and then my husband eats two. So I'm wondering if any of you think that 5 won't be enough for your family? If you don't reply to this, I'll just assume that 5 is enough.
Thanks,
Jen S.

Marinated Pork Chops

1 Cup Sprite
1 Cup Soy Sauce
1/2 cup oil
1 tsp garlic powder

Let Marinate on Chicken or Pork for at least 8 hours. Grill, Bake or Broil

What I'm making for June 18th

Jen S. ~ Bratworsts
Linda- Shrimp Enchilladas
Traci - Beefy macaroni
Lisa- Chicken Rice Skillet
Melanie L-- marinated chicken
Jen C.- Chinese skillet
Melanie N-Sloppy joes

Uh Oh...we have two chinese skillets. Are they the same dish?

Beef or Turkey Stroganoff

Brown 1/2 - 1 pound of ground turkey or beef (can add 1-2 cloves of fresh garlic). Drain grease. Add one package of onion soup mix and 1/2 cup water. Mix and let simmer on low heat. Add 4 oz of cream cheese. Mix until melted. Take pan off of the heat and add 1 can of cream of mushroom and 1 cup of sour cream. I also added a dash of Worchestershire sauce and some mustard. Mix well. Serve over cooked egg noodles or rice. (You may want to add milk to thin it as it is quite thick.)

Side: green salad with tomatoes and cucumbers

Hey guys,
I think this is going to be my last time doing it for the summer. I'm getting really busy and my husband loves to bbq a lot during the summer. Plus all the camping trips and so on. If you all are still doing it in the Fall. I would love to join again(if there's room). Thanks for all the yummy meals!
Melanie N

pans

I need all the 9x13 pans on thursday please