Christmas Crack !!

I got this recipe from a good friend in Idaho Falls. I crave it at the weirdest times. Here you go Amanda, enjoy!. I renamed it to Christmas Crack, instead of Chex mix because I swear the same thing in crack that is so addictive must be in this.


3/4 large box Golden Grahams
3/4 large box Rice Chex
1 cup slivered almonds (or more)
2 cubes butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup light Karo Syrup

Melt butter over medium heat then add karo syrup and sugar. Bring to a boil and boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly and scraping down the sides of the pan the entire time. Pour cereal in same pan. I eye it and keep adding cereal until everything is coated. I definately use WELL OVER half the box. You could add coconut (shredded), I am not the biggest coconut fan.

Fajitas

We love fajitas. The boys will even eat them, which means we have them a couple of times a month. I have always used the fajita season found in the seasoning packet aisle of the grocery store. HOWEVER, the sodium in the packets could cause a heart attack while eating. OUCH!!

Again Best Bites came through. We have used this for several months now and it is a keeper.

Fajitas

1/4 C fresh lime juice (don't use fake)
1/3 C water
2 T vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, pressed or finely minced
3 t vinegar
2 t soy sauce
1/2 t liquid smoke (Do not go without this, the secret recipe)
1 t salt
1/2 t chili powder
1/2 t cayenne pepper
1/4 t ground black pepper
1/4 t onion powder
Boneless skinless chickn breasts or you could use steak (about 3 breasts) - pound and cut into thin strips (easiest to do if somewhat frozen)
3 bell peppers (red, yellow and orange are my favorite - I don't LOVE green peppers) - cut into strips
1 onion - white is my favorite

Mix all that stuff up and place in a zip-lock bag, I always double the recipe. Before you put the meat in, reserve a little marinade to use when cooking. Then toss in the chicken or steak, and bell peppers and onions. Marinade for at least 4 hours, but longer if possible. Use the reserved marinade as you cook.

I double the marinade and add an extra pepper and chicken breast. Two reasons, so that I don't have to marinade the peppers and onions in the same bag as chicken and so that I have left overs. Something about raw chicken and veggies marinating together that I just can't do.

Stir fry the veggies (beware your house will smell for a couple of days). Set aside while you stir fry the chicken and then combine.

We love the Costco tortillas. Put fajita mix on tortilla with low fat sour cream, and a sprinkle of low fat mexican cheese. Even better the next day!