Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo

Ingredients:

• 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into cubes
• 6 tablespoons butter, divided
• 4 cloves garlic, minced, divided
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 pound fettuccini pasta
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 (8 ounce) package sliced mushrooms
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 3 cups milk
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 8 ounces shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
• 3 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
• 1/2 cup sour cream

Directions:

1. In a large skillet over medium heat combine chicken, 2 tablespoons butter, garlic and Italian seasoning. Cook until chicken is no longer pink inside. Remove from skillet and set aside.
2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
3. Meanwhile, melt 4 tablespoons butter in the skillet. Saute onion, 2 tablespoons garlic and mushrooms until onions are transparent. Stir in flour, salt and pepper; cook 2 minutes. Slowly add milk and half-and-half, stirring until smooth and creamy. Stir in Parmesan and Colby-Monterey Jack cheeses; stir until cheese is melted. Stir in chicken mixture, tomatoes and sour cream. Serve over cooked fettuccini.

Texas-Style Beef Brisket

Ingredients:

• 8 pounds untrimmed beef brisket
• 1 cup strong black coffee
• 1 (14 ounce) bottle ketchup
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can cola carbonated beverage
• 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 3 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
• 2 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed

Directions:

1. Place the beef brisket in a large slow cooker with the fat side up. Pour the coffee over the meat. Cook the brisket on LOW for 24 hours.
2. Meanwhile, stir together the ketchup, cola beverage, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, liquid smoke, and brown sugar in a bowl until well blended. Refrigerate until needed.
3. After 24 hours, remove and discard any fat from the brisket. Use a fork to pull apart and shred the meat. Pour the sauce over the meat, stirring to coat evenly, and cook 1 hour longer.

Adobo Chicken

Ingredients:

• 1 small sweet onion, sliced
• 8 cloves garlic, crushed
• 3/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 1/2 cup vinegar
• 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces

Directions:

1. Place chicken in a slow cooker. In a small bowl mix the onion, garlic, soy sauce, and vinegar, and pour over the chicken. Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours.

Kona Chicken

Ingredients:

• 2 (2 pound) broiler chickens, quartered
• 1/2 cup chopped green onion
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup honey
• ground black pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Place chicken quarters into a slow cooker. Stir together the green onion, soy sauce, white wine, water, honey and pepper in a cup or small bowl. Pour over the chicken. Cover, and cook on high for 4 hours.

Kielbasa and Cabbage

Ingredients:

• 6 slices bacon
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 3 teaspoons caraway seed
• 1 large head cabbage, cut into small wedges
• 1 pound Polish kielbasa

Directions

1. In a large skillet, fry bacon over medium high heat until browned, turning once. Remove bacon from pan, reserving drippings, and place on paper towels.
2. Stir water, sugar, onions, garlic, red pepper flakes, seasoned salt, and caraway seeds into drippings. Add cabbage, and gently stir. Cover, and cook over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes.
3. Add kielbasa to the pan. Cook, covered, for an additional 10 to 15 minutes. Crumble bacon over top, and serve hot.

Chili Burgers

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1/2 pound Italian sausage
• 1/3 cup tomato-based chili sauce
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Preheat a grill for high heat. When the grill is hot, lightly oil the grate.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the ground beef, Italian sausage, chili sauce, salt and pepper. Form 8 balls out of the meat, and flatten into patties.
3. Grill patties for 5 minutes per side, or until well done. Serve on buns with your favorite toppings.

Breaded Chicken Fingers

Ingredients:

• 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1/2 inch strips
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 quart oil for frying

Directions:

1. Place chicken strips into a large, resealable plastic bag. In a small bowl, mix the egg, buttermilk and garlic powder. Pour mixture into bag with chicken. Seal, and refrigerate 2 to 4 hours.
2. In another large, resealable plastic bag, mix together the flour, bread crumbs, salt and baking powder. Remove chicken from refrigerator, and drain, discarding buttermilk mixture. Place chicken in flour mixture bag. Seal, and shake to coat.
3. Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
4. Carefully place coated chicken in hot oil. Fry until golden brown and juices run clear. Drain on paper towels.