Shredded Chicken

1 lb Chicken
1 can black beans (or pinto, your preference)
1 jar of Salsa ( I use my home made salsa)

add all ingrediants to the crock pot, chicken can be frozen if you forget to thaw. Cook on low 6-8 hours. Shred chicken just prior to serving.

Serve with Tortillas for burritos or make your own Cafe Rio style salad.

Summer Desert

Yummy and light desert for summer

2 1/2 gallons of sherbet ice cream ( I like raspberry and orange)
1 package macaroon cookies - broken into pieces
1 Sm container of heavy whipping cream

Let sherbet sit out while you Mix whipping cream according to directions. Set aside. Mix sherbet and cookies either by hand or in mixer if using different kinds to give a rainbow effect. Fold in whipping cream. Put into a 9 x 13 pan, put into freezer for at least two hours. Cut into squares and serve.

I usually make night before

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Santa Rosa Chicken Salad

Next one is really good but needs to be prepared in advance

Santa Rosa Chicken Salad

2 cups long grain wild rice -cook as box instructs--- DO NOT USE SEASON PACKET
3 Chicken breast halves - cooked and diced
4 green onions- diced
1 red bell pepper - diced
2 med avocados
1 Cup chopped pecans (optional)

3 oz Chinese pea pods - fresh, remove ends and cut into thirds

Combine all ingredients except avocados and pecans. Place in refrigerator over night.

Dressing

2-3 cloves of garlic 1 tea salt
1/2 tea pepper 2/3 cup rice seasoned vinegar
1/2 teas Dijon mustard 1/2 tsp sugar
2/3 cup vegetable oil

Combine all ingredients in a blender. Cover and refrigerate over night. Mix salad, dressing 2-4 hours before you want to serve. Dice Avocados and add them with the pecans right before you serve. Serves 10-12

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Ranch Parmesean Chicken

Easy Ranch Chicken

4-5 Skinless Chicken breast
1 packet Hidden Valley Ranch mix
3/4 Cup Crushed Corn Flakes
3/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese (have used both fresh and store bought)
Melted butter


Mix corn flakes, Parmesan cheese and ranch packet together. Dip chicken breast in butter and then into mixture. Put on a cookie sheet or 9x13 pan. Bake in oven at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes or until done. Served with mashed potatoes, rice and veggie.

I serve this with bowtie past and marinara, its way yummy!!

If you don't want to use butter you can use water or milk to. However it isn't as yummy!