Heather’s Easy Key Lime Pie

HEATHER’S EASY KEY LIME PIE

Crust:
1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted

Layer 1:
6 oz cream cheese
1 c. whipped cream
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. powdered sugar

Layer 2
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 small package vanilla pudding
1 c. lime juice
1 1/2 tsp lime zest
8 oz. cool whip

In a small bowl, combine the crumbs and sugar; add butter and blend well. Press down for the crust into a spring-form pan. Next, in a separate bowl mix all ingredients for layer 2 until smooth. Pour onto the crust. Next, mix ingredients for layer 2 until smooth. Pour over the first layer. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours. You can garnish is lime wedges and dollops of whip cream.

Haylee’s Note:
Every time my sister makes this for any event everyone always raves!! When she suggested I make it for a dinner party I was having I was REALLY intimidated because it seems so intense! However, after I made it, I realized that it is a super easy recipe, but it is also super delicious!! Hope you enjoy it as much as our family does!!

Heather’s Larbgai Lettuce Wraps

HEATHER'S LARBGAI LETTUCE WRAPS

Mix and Set aside:
1 lb. ground turkey or chicken
1 tbsp Fish sauce
¼ c. cilantro (chopped)
¼ tsp Tamarind (Mexican fruit) coolaid

Larbgai Sauce:

Mix:
1/4 c. hoisen sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
1/2 c. soy sauce (I would do 1/4 c. or less)
2 tbsp. water
2 tbsp. lime juice
1/8 tsp. Lemon zest

Saute:
2 tbsp oli
1 glove garlic, minced
1/4 c. chopped red onion
1/4 c. sauce
2 tsp basil fresh or 1 tsp dried basil
1/2 c chopped water chestnuts
Meat mixture that was previously set aside


Dish on lettuce (iceberg lettuce)
Serve with sauce and rice


Haylee’s Note:
Again, another Heather recipe. Sooo yummy!! I really like hoisen sauce so when I do the actual wrap I like to put the hoisen straight on. Also, when making the sauce, I would only do ¼ c. of the soy sauce. Thanks Heather for yet another winner!

Heather’s Chinese Salad

HEATHER’S CHINESE SALAD

Salad:
Iceberg lettuce
Strawberries
Water chestnuts (sliced)
Mandarin Oranges
Wontons
Grilled Chicken (optional)
Cilantro and/or green onions

Dressing:
4 tsp rice vinegar
4 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
¼ c. oil
Poppy seeds (opt.)


Fry the wantons in oil until lightly browned. Break up pieces into triangles and arrange along the side of your serving bowl. Toss remaining ingredients together. Add dressing right before serving

Haylee’s Notes:
Do you sometimes feel like I should change the name of this blog to “Heather’s Food”? I feel like 90% of my recipe’s begin with “Heather.” Anyway, if it does start with Heather, you know its going to be good!! I love this salad because it is really easy to mix up, and you can change it up in so many ways. You can make this a main dish by adding the chicken or a side and without the chicken! Hope you enjoy it! We sure did!! Thanks again Heather!

Heather’s Quick, Amazing Bread Sticks

HEATHER’S QUICK AMAZING BREAD STICK’S

Mix:

2 ¼ c. water
1 ½ tbsp. yeast
3 tbsp. sugar
¾ tsp. salt
4 ½ c. flour

Melt ¼ c. butter in a jelly roll pan. Dip both sides of dough into the better and spread out to the size of the pan. Sprinkle with garlic salt, onion powder, parmesan cheese, and parsley. Cut dough into desired size of breadsticks with a pizza cutter. Bake at 375 for 15-20 min.

Haylee’s Note:
My sister made up this recipe, and it is the BEST breadstick recipe I have EVER had!!! I love it especially because there is NO RISING required!! Any last minute meal can get 10x better just by making these quick and delicious bread sticks!! Thanks Heather for sharing!!

Heather’s Chocolate Chip Cookies

HEATHER’S CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

1/2 c. butter
3/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
2/3 tsp soda
3 c. flour (or 2 c. flour + 2 c oatmeal)
1/2 c. shortening
3/4 c. brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 pkg. chocolate chips

Mix and bake at 350 for 8-10 min

Haylee’s Note:
My sister Heather makes the BEST chocolate chip cookies ever!!! But for some reason I can NEVER make mine as good as hers!! But I still love the recipe! It is delicious!!

Heather’s European Connection Crepes

HEATHER’S EUROPEAN CONNECTION CREPES

Crepes (CLICK HERE FOR RECIPE)
Grilled Chicken
Mushrooms
Tomatoes
Parmesan cheese
Lettuce
Caesar dressing
Olives
Fresh lemon
Fresh ground pepper

Mix mushrooms, tomatoes, cheese, lettuce, and olives with the dressing. Place on crepe. Squeeze fresh lemon and sprinkle with pepper. Fold and enjoy!!

Haylee’s Note:
My sister is AMAZING!! I am convinced she can do anything! She tried these as a special and European Connection, then when they stopped making them she recreated them at home!! We loved them!! Enjoy!

Heather’s BBQ Chicken Salad

HEATHER’S BBQ CHICKEN SALAD

Grilled BBQ chicken cut into strips
Lettuce
Black beans
Corn
Cilantro
Avocado
Tomato

Toss all ingredients into a salad. For dressing mix ranch salad dressing and BBQ sauce and drizzle over salad.

Haylee’s Note:
I asked my sister for some meal ideas for the upcoming week, and when she said this one, I had to make it that night! I also squeezed a little lime juice over the salad, and it was DELICIOUS!!! Salads are always great in the summer, and this was especially good! Thanks Heather!

Heather's Bajo Tacos

HEATHER’S BAJO TACOS

1 lb chicken
1 package taco seasoning
3 onions
1 tsp. olive oil
1 tbsp brown sugar
Corn tortillas
Cilantro
Cheese

Cook and shred the chicken. Add taco seasonings (or use this recipe). Cut onions into thin slices (rings) and caramelize over medium heat with the olive oil and brown sugar. Layer tacos on warm tortillas with chicken, onions, cheese, and cilantro.

Haylee’s Note:
My sister Heather gave me this recipe and I LOVED it!!! You have to give it a try!! They are the best!!

Heather’s Corndog Muffins

HEATHER’S CORNDOG MUFFINS

1 c. flour
3/4 c. cornmeal
3 tbs. sugar
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp salt
2 eggs
1 c. milk
1/4 c. vegetable oil
1 c. cheese
4 oz. can diced green chilies
Hot dogs

Mix all dry ingredients together. Add in all wet ingredients. Fold in cheese and chilies. Pour 1 tbsp. batter into a muffin tin. Slice hot dogs and layer into muffin tin. (It will take about 1/2 of a hot dog). Cover with more batter. Bake at 350 for 20 min.

Haylee’s Note:
This is a Heather Original!! She is so clever! And we LOVED them!! Yesterday she was making lunch for her girls and they wanted hot dogs, but she didn’t have any buns. So, she decided to make a “corndog” but in the muffin tin. Her girls also loved them! Then she got fancy and decided to add cheese and green chilies (which by the way—made them delicious!!) We also thought it might be good to add some corn to the batter. You can use any cornbread recipe you want. This is the cornbread recipe from Better Homes and Gardens. I only used 1/2 of the cornbread recipe but still added a full cup of cheese and all four ounces of green chilies! I really liked it with that amount. Heather also thought this would be a good idea for a casserole! Great Job Heather!!

Heather’s Roasted Chicken and Potatoes

HEATHER’S ROASTED CHICKEN AND POTATOES

1 pkg lipton onion soup mix
1/4 c. vegitable oil
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 lb potatoes
4 chicken breasts
2 carrots

Cut chicken, potato, and carrots into bite size pieces. Combine all ingredients into a greased 9x13 pan and bake at 450 for 45 min.

Haylee’s Note:
I got this recipe from my sister Heather. She is such a wonderful cook and my “go-to-girl” for many dinner ideas. When I made mine I made it with less potatoes and chicken because it was only for me and Darin. I also added some onion—I thought it was really good!

Heather’s Enchilada Casserole

HEATHER’S ENCHILADA CASSEROLE

1 (1.5 ounce) package dry enchilada sauce mix
1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
3/4 c. water
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 tsp garlic salt
1/2 tsp onion powder
1 (16 oz) can black beans
1 (12 oz package corn tortillas
1 c shredded cheddar cheese
1 c shredded Monterey jack cheese

Mix enchilada sauce and tomato paste. Brown beef with garlic salt, onion powder and black beans. Layer sauce, tortillas, beef, and cheese until everything is gone. Bake at 350 for 25 min. or until bubbly.

Haylee’s Note:
My sister Heather invented this recipe and I LOVE it!! But, she still makes better that I do. You can also top this casserole with lettuce, tomato, onion, sour cream, or any other toppings you would like.