Creamy Lime Cilantro Slaw

Our family loves "slaw".  Its crunchy and a change from eating salads.  This slaw is good as a side or used on BBQ beef sandwiches.  I also have used it with fish tacos and regular tacos.  Super delicious, and when I make this, my boys go back fro seconds.  The dressing made enough for 2 separate meals.  I just put it in the fridge and used it later during the week.

Creamy Lime Cilantro Slaw

1/2 head of cabbage, shredded
2-3 green onion, sliced thinly
1/3 c cilantro, chopped

Dressing:
1/2 c mayo
1/2 c sour cream
4-5 tbs lime juice
1 tsp lime zest (optional)
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 tsp sugar
salt and pepper to taste

Combine dressing ingredients, test for flavor.  Combine slaw ingredients, and add dressing right before serving.  Add enough dressing to make it flavorful.  Refrigerate any leftovers.

White Chicken Chili

I made this recipe around Halloween time.  I made it several times after that.  I love this recipe the day i make it and the leftovers.  It is creamy because of the added cream cheese and full of flavor from the delicious spices. I save time with the chicken by using a Costco rotisserie chicken.  When I buy a chicken, I pick the meat off and divide it into two freezer bags.  This is the perfect portion for a soup or a meal for our family.  If you don't have a rotisserie chicken you can use 2 pounds of chicken breast, shredded.

White Chicken Chili

1/2 rotisserie chicken from Costco, Shredded 
1 small yellow onion, diced
1 tbsp olive oil 
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
2 (14.5 oz) cans chicken broth
1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies
1 1/2 tsp cumin
3/4 tsp paprika 
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 (8 oz) pkg Neufchatel cheese, cut into 12 slices (aka light cream cheese) 
1 1/4 cup fresh corn (frozen works too)
1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
3 (15 oz) cans White beans, drained and rinsed 

In a large pot, saute onion in olive oil for a couple of minutes.  Add garlic and green chilies.  Cook for a couple of minutes.  Add spices and cook for 1 minute more.  Add chicken broth, and bring to a simmer for 15 minutes.  Add cream cheese, whisking to incorporate until it is melted.  Add corn, beans and lastly chicken. Stir to incorporate. Salt and pepper to taste.  Add lime juice. Serve with extra cheese, cilantro, and chips if desired.

Recipe adapted from and picture from here                                                                                                                                                                                                               

30 Minute Pizza Dough/Bread Dough

I love this recipe for my pizza.  It's fast and flavorful.  You can also make a quick loaf of bread with it.  But don't expect super fluffy bread.  It's denser than a dough that takes twice as long.  But when you are in a pinch, this does this trick without sacrificing flavor. 1/2 the recipe for one pizza dough crust.

30 minute Pizza Dough/Bread Dough

3 c. warm water
2 1/2 Tbs Dry active yeast
1 Tb. sugar
1 to 1 1/2 Tbs salt (depends on how salty you want it)
3 Tbs Honey (not necessary but I like the flavor)
5-6 C flour

Put warm water, yeast, sugar and honey into mixing bowl.  Add 5-6 cups of flour and the salt.  Adding more flour if needed.  Knead with the dough hook on the kitchen aide mixture until the mixture is smooth and elastic.  Let dough rise for 20 minutes or so.  Bake at 400 degrees for a loaf of bread for 20-30 minutes.  Or bake at 500 degrees for a pizza with all your toppings on it, until it is nice and golden brown.