Chicken Salad- Ellie Pavlik’s Famous Recipe

Submitted by Lori Martell:  “I FINALLY got a written copy of mom’s recipe.  I love her chicken salad…here you go if you want to share with AHA!”

Ingredients:

  • 2 or 3 whole chicken breasts
  • Celery
  • Mayonnaise
  • Sour Cream
  • Small can of mandarin oranges…drained
  • Walnuts or pecans…chopped

Directions:

  • Place chicken breasts in pot & cover with water…boil until fork tender (about 45 minutes)…remove from pot and remove chicken skin…cover in a container and refrigerate.
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Chili Coke Roast, Mashed Potatoes & Garlic Green Beans

Submitted by Susie Neel:  “I wanted to forward this recipe I made recently.  It was “hands down” the easiest & tastiest roast I have ever made.”

Chili Coke Roast, Mashed Potatoes & Garlic Green Beans

Roast Ingredients:

  • 1 roast
  • 1 can Coca Cola
  • 1 pkg onion soup mix
  • 1 bottle chili sauce (I used Heinz)

Roast Directions:

Place all ingredients in crock pot & cook for 8-10 hours.… Read More »

Pork Tenderloin on The Big Green Egg

Audra’s Marinade: 

  • Equal Parts:
  • Olive oil
  • Worcestershire Sauce
  • Soy Sauce
  • White wine vinegar
  • Adobo Seasoning with cumin  (sprinkle generously on pork)
  • Combine ingredients in large zip-lock bag with pork.  Chill at least 20 minutes but preferably several hours.

    Remove pork from marinade and discard marinade.  Grill pork, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat (350-400°) until meat thermometer is at 165°, turning at least once.  … Read More »

    Shortcut Paella

    Submitted by Kristin Kopp:

    Ingredients:

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1/2 cup chopped onion
    • 8 oz. smoked sausage or chorizo, cut in to 1/4 in. slices
    • 1 cup rice
    • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
    • 1/2 teaspoon tumeric
    • 2 cups fat-free chicken broth
    • 1 (14 1/2 oz) can drained diced tomatoes
    • 1 pound uncooked shrimp, thawed, peeled and deveined
    • 1 cup frozen peas
    • Freshly ground black pepper

    Directions:

    Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet on medium. … Read More »

    Marinade for Grilled Chicken

    Submitted by Stephanie Kayhan

    Ingredients:

    • 1 c. plain yogurt
    • 2 green onions finely chopped
    • 2 tsp. crushed oregano
    • 2 tsp. salt
    • 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
    • 2 T salad oil
    • 2 T wine vinegar

    Mix all of these items with a whisk, add chicken (4 chicken breasts), making sure they are completely covered.  Put in a Pyrex dish and marinate in the refrigerator for 1+ hours. … Read More »

    Spinach and Feta Stuffed Chicken

    Submitted by one of Vanderlyn’s best teachers – Jill Kreller Osmerg

     Ingredients:

    • 4 chicken breasts, pounded to flatten them out
    • Spinach
    • Garlic
    • Feta cheese
    • Onions
    • Bell pepper

    I don’t really know the measurements, but just a little of everything.  Saute onions and bell pepper.  Add garlic, then spinach.  Once it’s all sautéed, add feta cheese.  While that’s cooking, pound out the chicken until it’s flat. … Read More »

    Easy and yummy Sloppy Joe recipe

    Submitted by Susan S.

    An easy breezy recipe using ingredients most people already have in the pantry!

    Sloppy Joes

    • 2 lbs. lean ground beef
    • ½ C. chopped onion
    • 1 C. chopped celery
    • 1 can condensed tomato soup
    • ¼ C. ketchup
    • 1 TBS. white vinegar
    • ¼ C. packed brown sugar
    • 1 ½ tsp. Worcestershire sauce
    • ½ tsp.
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    Shrimp on the Deck!

     This one’s for everyone headed to the beach who doesn’t want to wait for a table at a crowded restaurant.  Stay in and cook this for your group!   This is an Anders family favorite whether at home or at the beach but it’s so much better with FRESH SHRIMP from the GULF!!!

    Boiled Shrimp Supper
    (an easy version of a low country boil)

    Prep time:  3 minutes
    Cook time:  20 minutes

    • 3 quarts boiling water
    • 4 (3-oz) packages of dry shrimp and crab boil seasoning (I use Old Bay or Zatarain’s)
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1.5 lbs new potatoes
    • 1 (16 oz) package frozen pearl or boiling onions (I use whatever onions I have)
    • 4 ears whole kernel corn (cut in half to make 8 pieces)
    • 2 lemons cut in half
    • 1.5 lbs of unpeeled large fresh shrimp
    • lemon wedges
    • cocktail sauce

    Combine first 3 ingredients in a stockpot or large Dutch oven; bring to a boil. … Read More »

    Roast Sticky Chicken – Rotisserie Style

    Submitted by Suzanne B.

    Ingredients
    • 4 teaspoons salt
    • 2 teaspoons paprika
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
    • 1 teaspoon white pepper
    • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 2 onions, quartered
    • 2 (4 pound) whole chickens
    Directions
    1. In a small bowl, mix together salt, paprika, onion powder, thyme, white pepper, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder.
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    Buffalo Chicken Dip

    • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
    • 1 (12 ounce) bottle Frank’s hot sauce
    • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
    • 1 (16 ounce) bottle blue cheese salad dressing
    • 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar

    In a large saucepan, boil the chicken in water until cooked through Drain and shred with two forks. (Audra cooks hers in the crockpot all day and shreds it)

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.… Read More »

    Crocked Lemon Chicken

    Submitted by Shari Clark

    • 3 or 4 Chicken Breasts (boneless or not)
    • ½ onion-  sliced1 clove garlic -chopped
    • 1 ½ Tbsp capers
    • Artichoke hearts (optional) 1 can
    • Several cups of chicken broth- enough to cover chicken
    • 1 lemon- thickly sliced
    • 2 long springs of fresh rosemary
    • Rosemary – garlic seasoning
    • Several stalks-  washed asparagus (add later)

    Layer ingredients in order in crock pot. … Read More »