Mandarin Chicken Salad

1 small boneless, skinless chicken breast
1/8 tsp salt
2 c torn mixed greens
1 can madarin oranges segments, drained
1/2 c snow peas
1 tbsp slivered toasted almonds
1 small carrot, cu into match like sticks
2 tbsp salad dressing (madarin orange with sesame or Asian sesame dressing)

Heat a non stock skillet on med-high.
Season chicken with salt.
Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until chicken is cooked through.
Slice chicken.
Arrange greens on 2 serving plates, top with chicken, oranges, snow peas, almonds and carrots.
Drizzle with dressing just before serving.

Creamy Potato Salad

1 lb red potatoes, unpeeled, cut into chunks
1/4 c italien salad dressing
1/4 c miracle whip dressing
1 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
1 hard cooked egg, chopped
1/2 c sliced green onions

Cook potatoes in boiling water for 15 minutes. Rinse potatoes with cold water until cooled.
Mix dressings and mustard in a large bowl. Add potatoes, egg and onions; mix lighlty and cover.
Refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight.

Pasta Salad

1 package small seashell pasta
2 eggs
2 oz cooked ham, cut into thin strips
1 pkg frozen peas, thawed
1 cup shredded Swiss Cheese
1/2 c mayo
1/4 c sour cream
green onions, chopped
1 tsp prepared mustard
1 tsp hot pepper sauce
1 tsp paprika

Bring a large pot of slightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 10-15 mnutes. Drain, rinse with cold water and set aside.
Place eggs in a sauce pan, cover with water and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10-15 minutes. Plunge eggs into cold water, cool completly and then peel and slice.
In a large serving bowl, tos togeter pasta, eggs, ham, peas and swiss cheese.
In a seperate bowl combine mayo, sour cream, green onion, mustard and hot pepper sauce.
Pour 3/4 of the dressing over the pasta and toss to coat.
Spread the remaining dressing over the pasta, all the way to the edge of the bowl. Sprinkle with paprika.
Cover tightly and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight for best flavor.

Grilled Chocolate Raspberry Burritos

4 8 inch flour tortillas
1 c semi sweet chocolate chips
1 c fresh raspberries
2 tbsp butter, melted
2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon

Stack tortillas and place in foil. Place over heat , turning occasionally until tortillas are warm and pliable.
Remove and seperate.
Sprinkle each tortilla with chocolate chips and berries.
Fold in the side and roll up.
Brush with half of the melted butter.
PLace each burrito on rack over heat, cover and grill for 3 minutes till grill mark show and chocolate is melted, turning at least once.
Transfer to serving dish and brush with remaing butter.
Combine sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over burritos.

BBQ Rib Eye Steaks

1 beef rib eye steaks
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
2 can cola
2 c bbq sauce
8 slices of bacon

Score steaks on both sides with a sharp knife.
Sprinkle a thin coating of garlic powder over both sides of the steaks, the sprinkle with salt and pepper. Rub seasonings into all of the scores.
Place steaks in a shallow dish and pour cola over them.
Marinate in the fridge for 4 hours, turning steaks over every hour.
During the last hour, cover steaks with a thin layer of bbq sauce.
Pre-heat grill for high heat.
Lightly oil grill. Place steaks on grill and cook untill almost burnt on each side, about 4 mins per side.
Reduce heat to medium-low and place the bacon strips on top of them. Cover and slow cook for 10 minutes per side.
Spread a thin layer of bbq sauce over the steaks during the last few minutes of cooking and allow it to cook until dry for a glazed effect.

Dijon Grilled Pork Chops

6 tbsp dijon mustard
6 tbsp brown sugar
3 tbsp apple juice
3 tbsp worchestershire sauce
4 bone in pork chops

Combine first 4 ingredients; mix well.
Pour 2/3 of mariande in a large ziploc bag; add pork chops.
Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting.
Grill chops for 6-10 minutes on each side, basting occasionally with leftover marinade.

Bacon Wrapped Hamburgers

1/2 c shredded cheddar cheese
1 tbsp parmesan cheese
1 small onion, chopped
1 egg
1 tbsp keychup
1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1 lb ground beef
6 slices of bacon

Preheat grill for high heat.
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except bacon. Mix together by nhand.
Form into 6 patties and wrap a slice of bacon around eachpatties. Secure bacon with a toothpick.
Place patties on grill and cook for 5 minutes per side or untill well done.