Friday, December 19, 2014

Cinnamon Oatmeal Muffins


2 c. flour
1 c. quick oats
1/2 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 egg
1/2 c. butter, melted
1 c. milk

Mix dry ingredients, add beaten egg, butter and milk. Mix but don't overmix. Spoon into muffin tins and bake 20 minutes at 375. Makes 1 dozen.


These are not the most exciting in flavour but they are dense and have a hint of cinnamon. Perfect for a quick breakfast!

Thursday, December 4, 2014

Sweet & Sour Chicken

3 chicken breasts
salt & pepper
1 cup cornstarch
2 eggs, beaten

Sauce:
3/4 cup sugar
4 T. ketchup
1/2 c. vinegar
1 T. soy sauce
1 tsp. garlic salt


Cut up the chicken into 1" cubes and season with salt & pepper. Toss with cornstarch (I guess on the amount of cornstarch; I just use enough until it's coated), then with beaten eggs. Fry chicken in 1/3 cup of oil until golden brown. Place in an 8x11 baking pan. Mix sauce and pour over top. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes, stirring after 15. Serve over rice.

The original recipe calls for the chicken cubes to be individually coated in cornstarch, dipped in eggs and then placed in the baking dish, but this was far too much work for me and made my fingers completely coated in batter, so I just toss the chicken with those ingredients in a bowl. Much easier and the results are the same!