Candied Pecans

- 1 egg white

- 1 Tbs water

- 1/2 cup sugar

- 1/2 tsp salt

- 1/2 tsp cinnamon 

- 2 cups Pecans

Combine egg white and water. Toss with Pecans. 

In separate bowl, mix cinnamon, sugar and salt. Sprinkle onto Pecans folding gently. 

Spread onto cookie sheet sprayed with cooking spray. 

Bake at 225 F for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. 

Slow Cooker Whole Chicken - Lexie's

- Clean whole chicken inside and out.
- Squeeze lemon on top and place lemon slices inside
- Rub exterior in seasoning of choice
- Place on four balls of aluminum foil inside slow cooker
- Cook on high covered for 4-8 hours.
(About 1 hour per pound of chicken. Check with meat thermometer)
- Let sit 20 min before carving.

Fruit Dip

1 brick softened cream cheese
1 jar of marshmallow fluff (12-16 oz)
1 tsp of vanilla

Mix.

That's it!

Chicken Salad

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups chicken, shredded
• 1 celery stalk, thinly sliced
• 3 green onions, chopped
• ¼ cup sunflower seeds (optional)
• 1 Tablespoon dill, minced
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 Tablespoons dijon mustard
• 1 cup red grapes, halved
• salt and pepper, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a large bowl, toss together celery, grapes, onions and chicken.
2. In a separate bowl, combine mayonnaise, sunflower seeds, dijon mustard, salt and pepper. Add dill and any other herbs of your choosing.
3. Pour dressing mayonnaise dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture and stir until thoroughly mixed.
4. Refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours.

Bird Seed Energy Bars

Bird Seed Energy Bars!
(Original recipe found here: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/156785/bird-seed-energy-bars/)

4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 cup wheat bran (or wheat germ)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup flax seed meal (or ground flaxseed)

2 eggs, beaten
1 cup honey
1 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup sesame seeds
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). 
• Lightly grease a 9x14 inch ovenproof baking dish.
• Mix the rolled oats, brown sugar, wheat bran, cinnamon, flour, and flax seed meal together in a large bowl. 
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, honey, canola oil, vanilla, and salt until evenly blended., and stir into the oat mixture. 
• Stir in the sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, and chocolate chips. 
• Use your hands to mix the ingredients, and press the mixture into the prepared pan.
• Bake in preheated oven until the edges are golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. 
• Cool completely in the baking dish before cutting into 2 inch bars.

Mexican Wedding Cookies - Lexie's

1 cup butter, softened 

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1 tsp vanilla

2 cup flour

1 cup finely chopped pecans

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Beat butter, 1/2 cup sugar and vanilla in large bowl with mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour, beating on low speed after each addition until well blended. Add nuts; mix well.
• Shape dough into 48 (1-inch) balls. Place, 1-1/2 inches apart, on baking sheets.
• Bake 14 to 15 min. or until bottoms are lightly browned. Cool 5 min. on baking sheets. Roll warm cookies, 1 at a time, in powdered sugar in small bowl until evenly coated; place on wire racks. Cool completely.

Perfect Breaded Chicken Strips

Instructions

1. Preheat oil to 375 degrees F.

Sauce

1. Combine sauce ingredients in a small pan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer about 15 minutes

Chicken.

1. In a bowl combine flour, Panko bread crumbs, and seasonings. Set aside. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, 3 tablespoon water and 1½ tablespoons oil.
2. Working with half of the flour mixture at a time (see note below) dip each piece of chicken in the egg mixture and then the flour. Dip it into the egg a second time and then the flour again to double coat it. Gently press the flour into the chicken. Shake off any excess. Place on a wire rack and continue until all chicken is coated.
3. Fry chicken in small batches until crispy and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
4. Place cooked chicken in a large bowl, pour warm sauce over and toss well to coat.
5. Top with green onions if desired and serve immediately.

Ingredients:

Breading:

3 chicken breasts

2 cups flour

1/2 cup panko

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp seasoned salt

1/4 tsp pepper

3 eggs

4 Tbs milk

Sauce:

1/2 cup honey

4 Tbs soy sauce

1. 4 large garlic cloves, crushed
2. 1 Tbs fresh ginger, finely diced
3. 1/2 tsp chili flakes
4. 1/3 cup water