We The Z's Recipes

  WHITE CHILI 3 cans (15 oz) Great Northern White Beans 4 cups cooked, shredded chicken (about 2 ½ pounds)* 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 med onion 4 garlic cloves 2  4oz cans chopped green chilis (mild) 2 tsp ground cumin 1½ tsp dried oregano ¼ tsp cayenne 6 cups chicken stock (chicken broth can be substituted) 3 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese (optional) Sauté onions (using olive oil).  In crockpot, combine all ingredients except cheese.  Cook for around 5 hours (on high).  Stir in cheese last ½ hour. Garnish with cilantro, lime, cheese, chips *Shredding the chicken--In a large 12-inch nonstick skillet with a lid, heat the olive oil over medium heat until hot and rippling. Pat the chicken dry and season with salt and pepper on both sides. Place the chicken top-side down in the hot skillet and let the chicken cook for 5 minutes until golden brown on top. Flip the chicken, add the water or chicken broth, cover the skillet and let the chicken simmer gently over medium hea...

 This was served at my friend, Madeline's baby shower. It was SO good and she got me the recipe. Blueberry Buckle (Serves 12) If you are using a glass baking dish instead of a metal pan, the buckle may take about 15 minutes less to bake. For crust 1½  Cups all-purpose flour   ¼    cup sugar 1 stick ( ½ cup) cold unsalted butter, cut into bits 2 large egg yolks 2 tablespoons heavy cream For streusel topping 2 Cups sugar 1½ cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons cinnamon 2 sticks (1 cup) cold unsalted butter, cut into bits For filling 2 cups all-purpose flour 6 tablespoons sugar 1 Tablespoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 1 stick unsalted butter, softened 4 large egg yolks ½  cups well shaken buttermilk 2 teaspoons vailla 5 cups fresh or frozen blueberries Accompaniment: vanilla ice cream or whipped cream Make crust: Whisk together flour and sugar in a large bowl.  Blend in butter with your fingertips or a pastry blender until mixture resembles course me...

 Not a lot to this yummy dip that my friend Aubrey makes - serve with ritz crackers! 1 cup ranch 1 cup franks Buffalo Stick of cream cheese 2 cups cheese Chicken

 My friend Jesa shared her Spanish Rice recipe with me - it's so yum! What isn't when it involves bacon!!!?  (Make rice separately) 1 pack of bacon   1/2 a large onion finely diced   1 pepper (any color) diced   3 cups rice   3/4 c Salsa   1/2 cup cheese   Salt to taste   -cut up and pan fry 1/2 way done - take out 1/2 the bacon grease   - add onion, sauté for 3 min -add pepper, sauté until soft   -add rice   - add salsa and mix   - take off heat and add cheese -optional can of corn