{ Homemade Bisquick }

Sorry Amber I know this isn't for Lamb. That is a great Theme I have never eaten Lamb so I just might have to try it out sometime. I needed to post this recipe so I didn't loose it.

Homemade Bisquick

2 3/4 cup flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2/3 tsp. cream of tartar
1/3 tsp. baking soda
1/2 cup powdered milk
1/2 vegetable shortening

Mix all ingredients until it resembles course crumbs and store in a air tight container. Use as you would Bisquick.

Lamb Gyros

Since lamb really reminds me of the Greeks and truthfully the only thing I have ever eaten lamb in and truly enjoyed is a gyro I thought it was only fitting to post that recipe! Hope the rest of you enjoy!

Lamb Gyros
Total preparation and cooking time: 30 minutes

• Cucumber Yogurt Sauce (see recipe below)
• 1 pound lean ground lamb
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 3/4 tsp pepper
• 1 large tomato, sliced
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• Whole wheat pita pockets, warmed

In a large bowl, combine lamb, garlic, oregano leaves, onion powder salt and pepper; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape lamb into 1/2 inch patties. Place patties on rack in broiler pan so surface of meat is 3 to 4 inches from heat. Broil 8 to 10 minutes or until no longer pink, turning once. Slice each patty into thin slices. Place equal amounts of lamb, tomato and onion in each pita half; serve with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce.

Cucumber Yogurt Sauce

• 8 oz carton plain low-fat yogurt
• 1/3 cup seeded chopped cucumber
• 2 Tbsp finely chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic crushed
• 1 tsp sugar

In medium bowl, combine all ingredients; mix well.

If you happen to be in the Salt Lake City area you can get these at Crown burger, Apollo burger, or Astro burger...MM MM good :)

Grilled Rosemary Lamb Chops

The theme this week is going to be Lamb recipes. I have a whole bunch of lamb in my freezer and have no idea what to do with it. This is the only recipe I have found that sounds somewhat good. Hopefully I can get some good recipes so I can use it up!

4 lamb chops, 2 oz each
3 cloves crushed garlic
4 tsp olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 TBSP fresh rosemary leaves
kosher salt and ground pepper to taste

Combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and rosemary. Season the lamb with salt and pepper and cover with garlic mixture. Marinate at least 1 hour, overnight if possible. Grill over medium high heat to desired liking.

Potstickers - Chinese Dumplings

• 1 lb ground pork (you can also use ground chicken, turkey or beef)
• 1-2 cups chopped cabbage
• 1 bunch green onions, finely chopped
• 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2-1 tsp fresh ginger, shredded (or 1/4-1/2 tsp ground ginger)
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2-3 Tbsp soy sauce
• Pepper
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• 1 package won ton skins or pot sticker wrappers

Cook meat in frying pan until cooked through, drain if necessary. Then add cabbage, onions, garlic and ginger. Add small amounts of pepper, garlic powder, onion powder if you want a stronger flavor. Cook until cabbage is just wilted but not cooked. Put mixture in a bowl and let slightly cool, add beaten eggs and soy sauce. Mix well and place small spoonfuls of mixture into center of skins; lightly wet edges using your finger. Fold skin over and pinch edges together until sealed (I use a fork to do this). There are 2 different ways to cook them. You can boil them in water or broth for about 15 minutes. OR you can fry in them in a couple Tablespoons of oil and a little bit of water (about 1/4 cup). Make sure it is a single layer of potstickers in the pan. You need cook them covered for about 8 minutes on a medium high heat. Take the lid off after the 8 minutes and let the rest of the moisture evaporate. It is also something you can play with until you find your preferred cooking method :) Some recipes I've seen say to fry them in the oil for a couple minutes first and then add water (be very careful when you do that it spits back at you). Once they are cooked you can dip them in soy sauce, hoisin sauce or any other asian dipping sauce you enjoy! (They also sell these in the frozen section at the grocery store, the Ling Ling brand is good if you want the food without as much work)

Chinese Honey Chicken

INGREDIENTS:

1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1” chunks)

Oil (for deep frying)

(or you can use 'popcorn' chicken from the freezer section and just fry that up)

Batter-

4 tablespoons cornstarch

¼ cup flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

½ cup water

½ teaspoon salt

1 egg

1 egg white

Sauce-

1 ½ tablespoons oil

2 teaspoon ginger (minced)

3 tablespoons garlic (minced)

1 teaspoon salt

3 tablespoons honey

1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar

½ cup water

1 teaspoon cornstarch (mixed with 1 teaspoon water)

Sesame seeds (for garnish)

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: In a large bowl mix all batter ingredients together until smooth. Cover and allow the batter to sit for at least 30 minutes. Add the chicken to the batter tossing to coat.

Step 2: Heat a deep fryer to 350 degrees. Fry chicken bits in patches for 2 minutes or until batter becomes firm. Drain on paper towels.

Step 3: To make the sauce. Heat 1 ½ tablespoons of oil in your wok. Add garlic and ginger and stir fry for 30 seconds. Add salt, honey, vinegar, and water. Mix well. Combine 1 teaspoon of water with 1 teaspoon of cornstarch. Add to the sauce and Simmer for 2 minutes.

Step 4: Coat chicken with the sauce and garnish with sesame seeds. Serve with white rice

Recipe found on blogchef.net and was really enjoyed at our house!!

Sticky Chicken- Weight Watchers

1 can Diet Coke
1 cup ketchup
4-6 chicken breasts

Brown the chicken. Add the Diet Coke and ketchup on medium heat until boils, then simmer on low for 30-45 minutes until the sauce is thick. Serve over rice. You can also use Regular Coke to un-Weight Watcher the recipe.

Quick cream puff dessert

Make cream puff dough by melting:
1/2 C butter or margarine in 1 C boiling water. Add 1 C four and 1/4 teaspoon salt at once and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon. Allow to cool at least 10 minutes. Use 4 Large eggs at room temperature. Beat each egg into the cooled dough, one at a time...do not whip. Spread dough on greased jelly roll pan with spatula. Bake in preheated oven at 450* for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350* and bake an additional 15-20 minutes. There will be peaks and valleys in the dough. Let cool.

Mix large package of instant pudding according to package direction. (My favorite is to use vanilla.) Can use any flavor though. When pudding is set, beat together with 8 ounces of cream cheese. Spread on top of cooled puff dough. Next spread a layer of Cool Whip. Use one large container. Drizzle with chocolate flavored syrup. Draw a knife through syrup to make a pretty design if desired. I usually put fresh or frozen raspberries or strawberries on top. If I used banana pudding, I add cut up bananas soaked in pineapple juice to prevent browning!

ENJOY!!