Hot Wings

A quick week night meal!

2lb chicken wings
1/2 c flour
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp salt
oil for deep frying (need about 1/2 inch in the pan)
1/4 c butter
1/2 c hot sauce
1 dash black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder

Preheat oven to 400 F.  In a small bowl combine flour, paprika, cayenne pepper and salt.  Coat wings in flour mixture.  Heat oil in a pan to 375 F.  Fry wings on each side until golden brown.  Transfer to a paper towel covered plate to soak excess oil.  Transfer to a PAM sprayed cookie sheet.  Spray wings with PAM and bake 15 minutes.  Meanwhile in a small pot, melt butter and add hot sauce, garlic powder and black pepper.  Once wings are done in oven, toss in hot sauce mixture.  Serve immediately.

Irish Beef Stew (Minus the Beer)

I made this on St. Patty's Day but then realized we had no beer in the house (Wow we've grown up!) so I adjusted the recipe to accomodate our parental selves.  It was delicious anyway!

2 tbsp EVOO
3 tbsp flour
1 pound beef sirloin, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 pound carrots, diced
3 large potatoes, cut into large chunks
1 white onion, cut into chunks
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 c beef broth
1/4 c apple cider vinegar
1 6oz can tomato paste

Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.  Toss beef with flour and add to hot pan.  Brown on all sides.  Place carrots, potatoes, onion and garlic in 4 quart slow cooker.  Turn to high heat and add broth, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar and beef.  Mix well to combine.  Season with salt and pepper.  Cook on high for 6-8 hours.  This is best when cooked all day, cooled down, placed in frig overnight and reheated in slow cooker again the next day on low for 3-4 hours.  Enjoy!

Chicken Cheese Broccoli Casserole

I've taken somewhat of a break from making new meals or trying recipes but I figured since yesterday was the baby's three week birthday ;) I better start again!  I came up with this one based on what I had in the house.

1 lb bneless, skinless chicken breast, cooked and shredded
1.5 c steamed broccoli (still crisp)
1 c uncooked elbow noodles
1 c milk
1 can cream of chicken soup
2 c shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp paprika
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp minced garlic
1.5 c dry stuffing mix
salt, pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 350 F.  Cook macaroni to al dente according to package instructions.  In a large bowl combine all ingredients (except stuffing).  Mix well to combine.  Pour into a lightly sprayed 2 1/2 quart baking dish.  Top with stuffing.  Bake 30 minutes or until bubbly and top crisp and browned.