Apple Cider Chicken Dinner

user.com (User) — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 16:00:00 GMT

Last night for dinner I used a product from Patti Labelle's Lady Marmalade line... Apple Cider Marinade... and it was delicious!!!

Here is how simple it was:

1 pound boneless/skinless chicken breast
1 jar of marinade
AND THAT IS IT!!!!

24 hours before I was planning on making the chicken, I threw the chicken in a zip lock back with the marinade and refrigeratred it. Then when it was time to make it, I just threw the chicken in the oven at 350 degress until it was cooked throughout (covered). You could also throw the chicken on the grill as well.

This marinade is very good and has a fun/interesting flavor... it has a vinegar base which you can definitely taste, a little kick and a wonderful taste! The chicken was delicious and you could taste the marinade throughout the chicken which I loved.

Stop by Lancaster Central Market and grab a jar for your next cookout or when you need a quick and easy dinner.

New at market - Steel's Gourmet Foods

user.com (User) — Tue, 31 May 2011 16:00:00 GMT

A few weeks ago we added a new line of products at our Central Market location. The line is called Steel's Gourmet Foods. This line of products is made locally here in Lancaster, PA, only a few minutes from market itself!

The past several weeks we have tasted some of these new and fun products and have enjoyed them all so far.

There are numerous products so if you're not sure what to start with; a few we have had are:

Agave Mango Curry Sauce

- This one is super easy! All I did was pour the jar into a Crockpot with some boneless, skinless chicken breasts and let it cook until the chicken was done. I served the chicken and sauce over white rice and it was delicious! Not only does this taste amazing, it will make your house smell divine!

Agave Teriyaki Sauce

- Another easy one. Sauté diced chicken pieces on the stove until they are cooked and then add the Teriyaki Sauce and vegetables of your choice to make an amazing chicken stir fry! Again, super easy, healthy, and delicious!

Nature Sweet Maple Flavor Syrup and Organic Agave Nectar

- Both of these are wonderful over pancakes and waffles!

If you are not familiar with this line of products, I would strongly encourage you to check it out! Not only do they taste great but they are all natural, gluten free, low in calories, perfect for diabetics (low glycemic index) and they use quality ingredients!

Stop back in the weeks ahead for more product reviews and recipes ideas.

Taco Night!

user.com (User) — Mon, 2 Aug 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Last night we were over at my in laws celebrating my husband's brother. Of course we had a wonderful time catching up with friends and family but he highlight of the night for me was the food! My mother in law had all the fixin's for taco salads. For some reason, this has been a favorite of mine lately so I was more than happy when I walked in the door and saw what was for dinner!

She had fresh cut lettuce, corn chips, taco beef, cheese and a variety of salsas. My favorite is Lynn's Pineapple Salsa. I love the sweet flavor with the taco meat. My hubby prefers Keith's Corn Salsa on his. This is good as well but for some reason I just can't get enough of the Pineapple.

If you love tacos (and who doesn't given how easy they are to make), I highly recommend trying one of our Amish Salsas on them� whether you eat it in a taco or as a salad, these salsas won't disappoint!

Southwestern Taco Pie

user.com (User) — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:00:00 GMT

What's for dinner at your house tonight? We are having Southwestern Taco Pie!

Check out this recipe and be sure to try it sometime soon�

Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef
1 (1.25-ounce) package Taco Seasoning Mix
1/3 cup water
1 tablespoon oil
1 (1-pound) package frozen green, red and yellow peppers and onions*
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 (11-ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1/2 cup salsa � Lynn's Pineapple, Keith's Corn or Josh's Black Bean � pick any one but make sure to try all three!
1 (15-ounce) package refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on package
8 ounces (2 cups) shredded cheese recommended: Colby/Monterey blend or Mexican blend

Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Brown ground beef in large skillet over medium-high heat for 8 to 10minutes or until thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently. Drain. Add taco seasoning mix and water; mix until ground beef is well coated.

Meanwhile, heat oil in large saucepan over medium high heat until hot. Add peppers and onions; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and drain excess liquid. Add garlic and onion powders, salt, pepper, corn, and salsa, stir well and set aside.

Prepare pie crusts as directed on package for 2-crust pie using 9-inch glass or metal pie pan.

Combine salsa and corn mixture with ground beef; mix well. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of cheese evenly in bottom of crust-lined pan. Spread 1/2 of beef mixture evenly in pan over cheese, pat down. Sprinkle 3/4 cup cheese in pan and spread evenly with remaining beef mixture, pat down, top with remaining 3/4 cup cheese. Top with second crust and flute; slit in several places.

Bake for 30 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Cover edge of crust with strips of foil or a pie crust shield after 15 minutes of baking. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

* If using fresh peppers and onions, use 1 1/2 cups chopped onions and 2 1/2 cups chopped peppers and increase prep time and stove top cooking time.

I wish I could take credit for this recipe, but unfortunately cannot� I found it on a friend's blog� all I did was change up the salsa to some Amish Family Recipe goodness!