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I thought I would create a site to share our family favorite recipes. These are not my recipes but I thought I would pass along some of the best recipes we make here in the Clark House. I will try to give credit or blog sites to those that we love. Enjoy!

Saturday, July 17, 2010

Slow Cooker Tex mex Chicken

Here is a good one from Kraft Foods...

1lb of boneless skinless chicken breasts - cut into 1inch strips
2 tbsp of taco seasoning
2 tbsp. flour
1 each - green pepper, red pepper cut into 1 inch wide strips
1 cup frozen corn
1 1/2 cup salsa
1 cup Mexican style shredded cheese

Toss chicken in seasoning and flower in slow cooker. Stir in all remaining ingredients except cheese; cover with lid

Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4.

Stir just before serving. Top with cheese serve over hot cooked rice.

Taco Pasta Salad

2 cups uncooked spiral pasta
1 cup ground beef
1 envelope taco seasoning
3 cups shredded lettuce
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
1 cup shredded cheese
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup catalina salad dressing
Tortilla chips


Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile in a large skillet, cook beef till no longer pink. drain. stir in taco seasoning. cool.

Drain pasta and rinse in cold water, stir into meat mixture. Add the lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, onion, green pepper and dressing ; toss to coat. Serve with chips.

**Clark changes - I use almost 2lbs of ground turkey  and add almost a full cup of dressing.