Snow and Recipes

I love the first few snowfalls of the season...how it covers the ground, totally white, undisturbed and clean, and everything looks so peaceful. 

We'll review this thought again in January.

To keep warm with this cold, snowy weather, I have two yummy, warm-your-tummy recipes to share.  Sorry there's not much else unless you want to hear about basketball practices and games.....

Sunshine Chicken
From Gooseberry Patch Slow Cooker Recipes Cookbook

6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 c. molasses
2 T. cider vinegar
2 T. Worcestershire sauce
2 T. orange juice
2 t. Dijon mustard
1/8 to 1/4 t. hot pepper sauce

Arrange chicken in a slow cooker, set aside.  Combine remaining ingredients and brush over chicken.  Cover and cook on low setting for 7 to 9 hours, or on high setting for 3 to 4 hours.  Serves 6.

I also found a good granola recipe on Stone Gable blog.  Lately I tend to look more for blogs that have recipes and crafty projects....I can tell my "tastes" are changing when looking for new blogs (I know, lame joke).

Stone Gable Granola
6 cups of oatmeal
1/2 cup wheat germ
1 1/2 cups slivered almonds
2 1/2 cups chopped pecans
1 cup coconut (flaked)
1/2 dark brown sugar
1/2 cup non flavored vegetable oil
1 tsp cinnamon
2 TBS vanilla
1-2 cups assorted dried fruit
1-2 cups of add-in (mini chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, cereals)

Preheat oven to 225 degrees. Mix all ingredients except dried fruit and add-ins in a large bowl. Mix well to coat evenly. Distribute on 2 large rimmed baking sheets. Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes. Turn every 15 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely. Stir in dried fruit and add-ins.