Saturday, November 29, 2008

Granny's Frito Candy

When I was growing up, there was a lady that lived next door to us, Granny.
She had the best recipes, but one that has always stuck out is her Frito Candy.
My mom and I have been looking for her recipe for years, with no success.
But ALAS! My mom made rice krispie treats for Thanksgiving and added something to it that really made it taste like Frito Candy.
So Mom headed out to the store to get more marshmallows and see if this was what we have been looking for....AND IT WAS!!!

Granny's Frito Candy
INGREDIENTS:
~1 stick of butter/margarine
~2 bags of Fritos
~1 bag of mini marshmallows
~1 cup of peanut butter

DIRECTIONS:
Melt butter in a pan over med/low heat. Once melted, add the peanut butter until creamy then toss in the marshmallows until they are all melted. It should look like this:

Pour that into the bowl of Fritos & mix until coated.

Spread out onto wax paper & let cool


You can break it up into pieces and ENJOY!!!

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

City Chicken w/ Au Gratin Potatoes

I made this Monday night. It is a recipe that a friend of mine taught me years ago.
It's definitely a favorite in our house!

CITY CHICKEN

Ingredients:
*Chicken (boneless/skinless)
~Use as much chicken as your family will eat. I use 3 whole breasts for my family of 6

*Club Crackers, smashed us to use for crumbs
~About half box
*Garlic Salt
~About 1/4 Cup, more or less to your taste
*Egg(s), Beat up, ready to dip your chicken in
~About 4

*Oil
~Enough to cover your pan to fry

Directions:
Heat your cooking device. I prefer using an electric skillet (you can use a frying pan on the stove if you like, just watch your oil temp) set to 350*, bottom covered in oil about 1/4" deep.

Cut your chicken up into bite size pieces or into strips, whatever you like better.
Dip your chicken into the eggs.
Coat into the crackers mixure.
Place into hot oil and fry until golden brown, you should see it coming up the side. Then flip and continue cooking until brown.

Remove & cool on paper towels.

Au Gratin Potatoes
Buy a box from your store & make according to directions...