Steak Fajita Bowls

1 lb. steak, sliced (I used top round)
1 can diced green chiles
2 cloves garlic
1/2 C. beef broth
1 pkg. fajita seasoning
2 T. vegetable oil
1/2 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 pkg. Spanish rice (I used Knorr's)
1 can beans, drained and rinsed (I used black beans)
Flour tortilla shells
Avacado
Shredded cheese

Slice steak into thin strips.  Place steak strips, chiles, garlic, beef broth, and 1 T. fajita seasoning in a large plastic Ziploc bag.  Press the air out and let marinade for at least 1 hour.  Heat vegetable oil in large skillet. Drain some of the marinade out, you still want some to cook in.  Stir fry until brown and cooked through.  Stir in remaining fajita mix.  Add peppers.  Prepare Spanish rice according to pkg direction.  Add beans and stir together with rice until hot.  Prepare bowls by placing tortilla inside of bowl.  Add rice/bean mixture to bowl.  Add steak and peppers.  Top with sliced avocado and cheese.


SO YUMMY!!! A real crowd pleaser :)

Apricot Chicken

1/2 c. Apricot Preserves
1/2 c. Russian or French Dressing
1/2 pckt. envelope dry onion soup mix
3 chicken breasts
1 tsp pepper

Mix together preserves, dressing, and soup mix.

Place chicken in crock pot.

Pour mixture over chicken.

Cover, cook on high for 4 hrs,

The chicken is delicious alone or served on rice.

Love, Brooke

My New Favorite Soup

Hello ladies... I came across this recipe from the Good Things Utah website.  It is delicious!  You won't be disappointed!  (Imagine that this post has a lovely picture of the soup! :))

Slow Cooker Tomato Basil Parmesan Soup

Slow Cooker Tomato Basil Parmesan Soup
2 (14 oz) cans diced tomatoes, with juice
1 cup finely diced celery
1 cup finely diced carrots
1 cup finely diced onions
1 tsp dried oregano
1 Tbsp. dried basil
4 cups chicken broth
½ bay leaf, ½ cup flour
1 cup Parmesan cheese
½ cup butter
2 cups half and half, warmed (or milk)
1 tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper

Add tomatoes, celery, carrots, chicken broth, onions, oregano, basil (if using fresh oregano and basil, if using dried oregano and basil add it in the last hour of cook time), and bay leaf to a large slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 5-7 hours, until flavors are blended and vegetables are soft. About an hour before serving prepare a roux. Melt butter over low heat in a skillet and add flour. Stir constantly with a whisk for 5-7 minutes. Slowly stir in 1 cup hot soup. Add another 3 cups and stir until smooth. Add all back into the slow cooker. Stir and add the Parmesan cheese, warmed half and half, salt and pepper. Cover and cook on LOW for another hour until ready to serve. Serves 8


Enjoy!  Love you all!
Kimi

Beef Noodle Bowl

This is a really good and really easy dinner, hopefully you'll enjoy it as much as we do!

8 oz. linguine

3 cups broccoli florets

3 carrots, peeled and sliced

2 tsp. oil

1 lb. beef sirloin steak, cut in strips (chicken will also work)

1/4 cup Kraft Asian toasted sesame dressing

1/4 cup teriyaki sauce

Cook pasta as directed on package, adding vegetables to the water for the last  2 minutes of the pasta cooking time.

Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet.  Add meat; cook 4 minutes or until browned on all sides, stirring occasionally.  Stir in dressing and teriyaki sauce.  Cook 2 minutes or until sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally.  Drain pasta mixture.  Place in large serving bowl.  Add meat mixture; toss to coat.

Lucky Me!!

Eat your heart out ladies....this pretty little apron was my "major award" for posting first on the blog!  I think Kristin and Kim may have to whip up a few more of these aprons so we can all be twins....what do you say Kristin?  :)  Thank you, thank you, thank you I've never looked so good in my kitchen!!

Kacie's Caramel Corn!

Here's the recipe I made for all the Berrett ladies for Christmas this year! It's super fast and super yummy!

Ingredients:
2 2/3 cups of brown sugar
1 stick of butter
1 cup of Karo light corn syrup
1 can of condensed milk
1 tsp of vanilla
4 bags of popped popcorn

Bring the brown sugar, butter and Karo corn syrup to boil. Stir occasionally. Reduce heat to medium then add the condensed milk and tsp of vanilla.
Pour over popcorn!