Baked Alaska

Kirsten's (Barbara's daughter) family came to visit

Scott's (Barbara's son) family.

Ian enjoyed being with his cousins

(4 of Barbara's 28 grandkids!). 

We had a dinner to celebrate being with family,

and…

McKay's return from his mission in Hungary

Logan's return from his mission in Argentina

Ian's 7th birthday

Lauren's high school graduation,

and acceptance to BYU

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I've decided just to scan favorite recipes, as ugly as they are.

Maybe someday I'll go in and type everything… !

This is a recipe I had since?? I don't know when. 

This time I substituted a brownie mix for the bottom layer,

made peppermint ice cream from vanilla ice cream

and crushed leftover candy canes,

and saved the six egg yokes to make

our favorite chocolate pudding three times!

Everyone enjoyed the dessert.

We are currently out on the San Juan Islands

enjoying Cheryl (Barbara's daughter)

& John, along with cousin Christian.

Chicken Broccoli Stir-fry with Garlic and Ginger, (plus Easter links)

Here's a recipe from a friend I've not tried yet.

It looks delicious!

Chicken Broccoli Stir-fry with Garlic and Ginger

In a bowl combine and let marinade until room temp (15-20 minutes)

3 boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed

3 T. red wine, or substitute*
2 T. soy sauce
2 T. sesame oil (Dee comment here: wow, we would do less than 1 t.)
1 ½ c. green onions, chopped
2-3 T. Costco minced garlic (recommended 3 Tbl)
1 ½ t. ginger paste
1 ½ tsp Splenda Sugar Blend, or substitute
1 Tbl Stir-fry Sauce (General Tsao from Trader Joes)
½ a bag or 1 ½ lb. broccoli florets (Costco)
Kosher salt and course ground pepper to taste
Red pepper flakes (optional)

Add 1 T. of corn starch to 1/3 c. cold water and whisk until mixed, add to marinade after it has been at room temp, set aside

In a large frying pan, spray with Pam cooking spray, add broccoli and sauté and add small amount of water to fry/steam until broccoli turn brighter green and is slightly soft/crisp.

In another pan cook marinated chicken, use water to thin as needed. When fully cooked add to cooked broccoli and stir and cook 5 minutes. Add pepper flakes and black pepper while cooking. Serve.


* I found this online for substitutes:

For red wine, try:

• beef or chicken broth/stock
• diluted red wine vinegar
• red grape juice
• tomato juice
• canned mushroom liquid

For white wine, try:

• chicken broth/stock
• vegetable stock
• white grape juice
• ginger ale
• canned mushroom liquid
• diluted white wine or cider vinegar

A great list of substitutions for cooking with various alcoholic ingredients may be found here.

Happy General Conference Weekend everyone!

And Happy Easter! 

Links to prior Easter posts:

Stephanie's Carrot Cake!

Karen's Easter Dinner

Easter Egg Coloring