Chicken Kabobs

2-3 boneless skinless chicken breasts

Any Veggies

Yoshida Marinade and Cooking Sauce

Skewer Sticks

Start by cubing chicken then put it in a ziplock bag and pour some Yoshida sauce over it (1-2 cups).  Close up the bag, mix it up, place in fridge and let it marinate for a few hours.  Soak skewers in water for a few hours so when you cook the food the skewers don't burn up!

Cube up your favorite veggies.  I like Potatoes/Carrots/Brocolli/Cauliflower. Jim likes the colorful peppers along with zucinni.  I will precook potatoes and carrots in microwave for a few minutes so they don't take as long on the grill.  Then I toss the veggies with some olive oil and parsley.  Add whatever seasonings you would like.  Then arrange your meat and veggies on skewer.  Grill over medium heat until the meat is done.  Enjoy!

*The funnest part about this meal is getting everything on the skewers.  The kids love to help with this.  They like to create their own and arrange it how they want.  When kids help with creating dinner they are more willing to eat it! 

** You can use your favorite marinade sauce too.  We really like the Yoshida sauce.

Rolled Fondant

One of my friends from back home makes beautiful cakes.  She shared her rolled Fondant recipe on her blog.  I had never used rolled fondant before and I tried this recipe.  I loved it.  It was fun to play with.

Check out Camille's blog and see her beautiful cakes and get the recipe for the

ROLLED FONDANT.
Here are a couple pictures of my favorites of hers.



Mom's Homemade Chilli

1 can pinto beans (drained)

1 can chilli beans (in sauce)

1 can kidney beans (drained)

1 quart tomato juice

2 sm cans tomato sauce

3/4 cup ketchup

1 lb hamburger

1/2 of a small onion diced

1 Tblsp Brown Sugar

Chilli Powder

Brown hamburger with onions and drain of any grease.  Combine all ingredients along with cooked hamburger/onions in pot.  Add chilli powder to taste.  Let simmer for 10-15 minutes.  Season with salt and pepper if desired.

This is a quick, easy, yummy chilli.  I usually double it so I can have leftovers all week.  This recipe came from my mom.

Cowboy Cookies

2 cup sifted flour

1 tsp soda

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp baking powder

1 cup shprtening

1 cup brown sugar

1 cup white sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp vanilla

2 cups rolled oats (quick)

1 pkg. chocolate chips

1/2 cup nuts

Sift together and set aside flour, soda, salt and baking powder.  Cream together shortening, sugars and eggs..  Add vanilla, rolled oats, chocolate chips and nuts.  Dough will be crumbly.  Drop by teaspoon on cookie sheet.  Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.

Ok, so if you want a yummy cookie dough to eat, this is the one.  This recipe came from the Koosharem Relief Society Cookbook.  Another one of my favorites!

Floppy Hat Faye

Please read about SWEET LITTLE FAYE.  We knew her parents when we lived in Cache Valley.  It is hard to hear stories like this.  Especially when we have kids the same age.  I am asking for prayers to be sent their way and if anyone can donate, there is a place to donate on their blog; Floppy Hat Faye.

  You are a strong little girl Faye!  You are loved by many.  Sending prayers and love from the Rowley's.