February 22, 2010

Crock Pot Mango Chicken

I got this recipe from my friend Kristen. It is super easy and is super yummy!

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 c. tomato based mango salsa
2/3 c. brown sugar
1 tbs. salt

Put all ingredients in the crock pot on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-5 hours. Shred and use in tacos, burritos, enchiladas, etc.

*I added a 1/4 of an onion and some garlic, enjoy!

February 7, 2010

red velvet cake {frosting}



so, i always just use good 'ole
DUNCAN HINES RED VELVET CAKE MIX
for the cake part.
{why reinvent the wheel, right}
when i try to make this cake from scratch it always tastes bitter
b/c of all the red coloring you have to put in it.

just follow directions on the box and let cool before frosting

then i add this frosting:
{my grandma salmon makes it every valentine's day}

over med. heat, mix together
1 Cup milk
1/2 Cup flour
stir constantly until it forms a pudding-like texture
let cool to room temp

beat in separate bowl cream together:
1/2 C up softened butter
1 Cup powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

slowly add pudding mixture
and whip until all combined
{i sometimes add more powdered sugar to thicken it up}


{the frosting isn't my fav by itself...but oh so yummy on this cake!}