Recipes

I have recently found two great recipes that have become regulars for us.  The first is a wonderful granola.  I started out with a Sun-Maid recipe and changed it some until I got it the way I like it. It is not overly sweet like some recipes, and you can really taste the flavors of the nuts and other ingredients.  It is so good with fruit and yogurt, or with just milk, and it is very filling.  I usually triple or quadruple this recipe, which lasts us around a week.

2 cups oats
1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup wheat germ
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1 cup walnut pieces
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 cup honey
3 tbsp olive oil
2 cups raisins

Heat oven to 300. Combine first seven ingredients in a large bowl. Heat honey and oil until syrupy. Stir into oats mixture. Spread into pan and bake for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Remove from oven and stir in raisins while still hot. Let cool and store in an airtight container. Makes 6 servings.



The second recipe is one that is easy, delicious, and makes the house smell great!  In the past I have used whole chickens like the recipe calls for, but this weekend I am going to make it with bone-in chicken breasts for Sunday's lunch.  The spice rub (below) is really excellent, and cooking the chicken on top of the onion gives it a great flavor too.  I plan to make a large batch of this soon just to have on hand.  I'm sure it would be good on sauteed vegetables and other things as well.

2 tsp paprika
1 tsp salt 
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp red pepper
1/4 tsp black pepper