Chocolate Chip Toffee Bars

I got this recipe from My Kitchen Cafe. We went to dinner at my parents' house last night and I made these bars for dessert. It was a big hit. Everyone loved them. They are so good!


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Chocolate Chip Toffee Bars
2 1/3 cup flour
1/4 tsp. salt
2/3 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
2 eggs, slightly beaten
2 cups chocolate chips, divided
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 package toffee bits, divided


Preheat oven to 350. Spray a 9 x 13 pan with cooking spray. Whisk together flour, salt, and brown sugar. Cut in butter with a pastry blender or fork until mixture is crumbly. Add eggs and mix with a wooden spoon. Stir in 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips and nuts. Set aside 1 1/2 cups of the dough. Press the remaining dough into the pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly on top. Top with all but 1/3 of the toffee. Place remaining dough on top. Sprinkle with remaining chocolate chips. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden. Sprinkle with remaining toffee. Cool completely before cutting. 


Makes 24 bars

Calzones

I love this recipe. They are a little time consuming to make but it's something that is fun to make with kids. They are so yummy!

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Calzones

1 loaf frozen bread dough, thawed

1/2 lb ground Italian sausage

1 can sliced olives

1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms

1/2 green pepper, chopped

pepperoni

mozzarella cheese

1 jar spaghetti sauce

Cut bread dough into 8 equal sections. Roll into flat circles. Place four pieces of dough on a baking sheet. Spoon some sauce into the center. Top with cheese, pepperoni, sausage, green pepper, mushrooms, olives, and more cheese. 

Place the other pieces of dough on top. Pinch the edges so they are sealed.

Bake at 375 for 20-25 minutes. Serve with heated spaghetti sauce.


Makes 4 large calzones

Chicken Fajitas

I LOVE chicken fajitas! I love all Mexican food in general, but especially fajitas. This recipe is pretty simple and it's pretty healthy too. My kids love it! I can always tell how good something is by how much they eat. When they eat as much as I do then I know it's really good.


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Chicken Fajitas
1 lb chicken breasts, cut into strips
2 small bell peppers, cut into strips
1 small onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/4 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1/8 tsp salt
1/2 cup salsa
10 fajita-size flour tortillas, warmed
sour cream
guacamole


Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add peppers, onions, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5-6 minutes until onion is slightly golden and peppers are tender. Stir in chicken, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 7-8 minutes until chicken is cooked through. Stir in salsa; heat through. Serve in tortillas. Top with sour cream and guacamole. 


serves 4-6

Chicken Chow Mein

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Chicken Chow Mein
2 cups chicken, chopped
1/2 cup green pepper, diced
1/2 cup onion, diced
1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 cup water
4 Tbsp soy sauce
2 Tbsp cornstarch 
1 (2 oz) package slivered almonds
chow mein noodles
cooked rice


Brown chicken in skillet until cooked through. Remove from skillet. Add onion, green pepper, and mushrooms. Cook for about two minutes. Add water and soy sauce. Cover and simmer for five minutes. Mix cornstarch with 1/4 cup water. Add to skillet. Return chicken to skillet and stir in almonds. Heat through. Serve with cooked rice and chow mein noodles. 


serves 4-6

Spinach Salad

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Spinach Salad
1 package spinach
1/2 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
8 oz swiss cheese, grated
1/2 lb chopped bacon
1/2 cup purple onion, sliced
8 oz fresh mushrooms, sliced


Dressing: 
3/4 cup vinegar (half white and half apple cider)
1 1/2 Tbsp minced onion
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp poppy seeds
1 1/2 cup olive oil
1 1/2 tsp salt
3/4 tsp dry mustard


Mix all ingredients for the dressing. Combine with mushrooms and onions. Marinate overnight. When ready to serve, combine spinach, lettuce, cheese, and bacon. Toss with desired amount of dressing. 

Chicken Spaghetti

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Chicken Spaghetti
8 oz spaghetti
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1/2 cup diced onion
1 can diced tomatoes, drained
1 small can sliced olives, drained
8 oz sliced mushrooms
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 tsp garlic salt
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups grated cheese


Cook spaghetti until almost done. Combine all ingredients in a 9x13 baking dish. Cover and bake at 375 for 30 minutes.

Sloppy Joes

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Sloppy Joes