Saturday, December 29, 2007

Glazed Cinnamon Biscuits (Angie)



Ingredients:
2 C. all-purpose flour
4 t. baking powder
1/2 t. salt
6 T. butter, divided
3/4 C. milk
1/4 C. sugar
1 t. cinnamon

Glaze:
1 C. powdered sugar
5 t. milk
1/8 t. vanilla

Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients.
2. Cut in 4 tablespoons of butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk until moistened.
3. Turn onto lightly floured surface and knead gently 8 to 10 times.
4. Roll into an 11x8 inch rectangle about 1/2 inch thick. Melt remaining butter and brush over dough.
5. Combine sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over butter. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with long edge. Cut into 12 equal slices.
6. Place cut side down in a greased 8 inch round pan. Bake at 450 degrees for 18 to 20 minutes until golden.
7. Combine glaze ingredients and spread over warm biscuits.

Sweet and Spicy, Sticky Chicken (Angie)


Ingredients:
1 T. brown sugar
2 T. honey
1/4 C. soy sauce
1 t. ground ginger
2 cloves chopped garlic
1.5 t. tabasco sauce
salt and pepper to taste
4 boneless chicken breasts cut into chunks
1 T. olive oil

Directions:
1. Mix together brown sugar, honey, soy, ginger, garlic and hot sauce in a small bowl.
2. Lightly salt and pepper the chicken strips
3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat and brown chicken for about 1 min. per side. Pour sauce over chicken. Simmer uncovered until the sauce thickens, 8 to minutes. Serve over rice.