Monday, January 24, 2011

Chicken Fajitas

Ingredients

juice of 2 limes
2 T rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
1 t salt
1 t black pepper
2 t cumin
2 T chopped cilantro

4 chicken breasts, cut into strips
1-2 bell peppers, cut into strips
1 onion, cut into strips

Directions

Combine flavorings and pour into two ziplocs or pyrex containers. Add chicken to one and veggies to the other; toss to coat, and marinate for 30 minutes or more.

Heat a fry pan over medium-high heat. Add a T of oil, then the contents of the peppers bag. Stir-fry until al dente, then remove to a plate. Pour off any liquid, then add chicken but not extra marinade. Stir-fry until cooked through, draining off liquid if necessary. Add the veggies back in at the end, and stir until warmed through.

Serve with tortillas, chopped tomatoes, cheese, salsa, mangoes, etc.

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 t vanilla
1 1/2 c flour
1/2 t baking soda
1/4 t salt
3/4 c oats (supposed to be quick-cook rolled oats)
1 1/2 c raisins (can also use chocolate chips or dried cranberries)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350'. Cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla and blend well. In a separate bowl, whisk the dry ingredients and raisins. Stir into butter mixture by hand. Spoon onto parchment and bake for 12-15 minutes, rotating halfway through.