Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Chicken, Jalapeño and Cashew Wraps

Here's a fun recipe that's easy to make in around 5 minutes and will keep all week if you want to pull some out and have it for a snack or a quick meal.

Here's the written version.


Chicken, Jalapeno and Cashew wraps

3 boneless chicken thighs
cut in small pieces
1 small handful chopped onions
2 garlic cloves chopped
1 inch jalapeno chopped
1 handful cashews, preferrably raw
italian dressing
lettuce leaves or tortillas


in  small bowl combine chicken, onion, garlic, jalapeno with a little bit of salt, pepper and 1/2 spoonful sugar. add 2 or 3 spoonfuls italian dressing. Stir and set aside for around 30 minutes.

Heat frying pan and add cashews, stirring until they are just browned, about 2 minutes, then add chicken mixture. Cook over high heat until chicken is cooked through, stirring often. Turn off heat and add just enough italian dressing to make the mixture wet, around 3 or 4 spoonfuls. Continue to stir as dressing cooks off.

Place in tortilla, fold together and eat or put in lettuce leaf for a lo carb treat. Enjoy.

© 2013 Cooking for Dads

Cook well,
Rob Barrett, Jr.

Friday, January 4, 2013

Ice Globes and Luminaries, some new tips

Some new tips for making your own ice globes, luminaries and turning your yard into a wintery wonderland. Enjoy.

Ice Globes in our yard