Berry Crumble Phylo Dessert Pizza's

1/4 C ground almonds
1/4 C brown sugar
1/4 C oatmeal (ground)
1 tbsp cinnamon
1/4 C butter
1 granny smith apple
1 C blueberries

8 phyllo sheets/leaves
1/4 C melted butter

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

In a food processor, grinder or blender, grind oats and almonds. Mix in sugar and cinnamon. Cut butter into the dry mixture. Set aside.

Peel and thinly slice the apple. Rinse and dry fresh blueberries. If you are using frozen; thaw drain and pat dry.

Take 1 sheet of phyllo and lightly brush it with melted butter. Lay another sheet of phyllo over top of it and brush with butter again. Fold in half and then in half again. Using a 6 inch pot lid (the smallest in the set) press down to make an imprint on the phyllo. I then cut out the phyllo circle.




Spray baking pan with cooking spray or lightly grease it with butter. Set 4 phyllo rounds on the pan. Take 1 tbsp of oat mixture and top the phyllo round. Then divide apples and blueberries between the 4 phyllo rounds. Top with the remaining oat mixture.



Bake for 15-20 minutes or until fruit is cooked and phyllo is golden brown. Cut in 4 slices with the pizza cutter and top with ice cream or cool whip. Serve warm.

Sesame Chicken

3 skinless boneless chicken breasts
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 c. plus 1 tbsp. water, divided
2/3 c. unsweetened apple juice
4 tbsp. soy sauce
2 tbsp. ketchup
3 tbsp. dark brown sugar, firmly packed
2 tbsp. sliced green onion
Dash ground red pepper (I was out so I used a sprinkle of red pepper flakes)
2 tsp. cornstarch
2 tsp. sesame seeds


The Steps...

Spray a wok style pan with nonstick cooking spray and set over medium heat. (I used 2 tsp sesame oil for a better flavor)
Add chicken and cook, turning until chicken is browned on all sides, about 4-6 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.

In a small mixing bowl combine 1/2 cup water with the juice, soy sauce, scallion, ketchup, sugar, garlic and red pepper, mixing well. Pour into pan.

Cook over medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low.

Put chicken back into pan. Cover and cook for 15 to 20 minutes.

Remove the chicken from the pan and keep warm, reserving liquid in pan .

Dissolve cornstarch in remaining water and add to liquid in pot. Cook until sauce is thickened (3-4 minutes).

Pour sauce evenly over chicken and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

I steamed broccoli and served it over rice.

Beef & Veggie Stir Fry

3/4 - 1 lb steak (I use flank or sirloin), cut into slices
1/2 purple onion, sliced
2 C fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 med red pepper, cut in strips
1 Zuchinni, sliced
2 cloves garlic, sliced in 4
2 tsp. beef bouillon or 2 cubes
1/3 c. water
1/4 c. soy sauce
2 tbsp. cider vinegar
2 1/2 tsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. sugar
4 Tbsp oil, divided

Stir together soy sauce, vinegar, cornstarch and sugar. Disolver bouillon in water and pour into soy sauce mixture. Set aside.

In large skillet or wok, heat 2 tablespoons oil over high heat; add garlic and cook a few seconds. Add meat and stir-fry 2 minutes (meat will be slightly pink in center). Remove meat and juices.

In the same pan, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Add vegetables and stir-fry 2 minutes over high heat. Add remaining 1 tablespoon to the edge of the skillet; add meat and juices, then bouillon mixture. Stir; cover and cook 2 minutes. Stir to serve over rice or noodles.

Char's Dill Dip & Dressing

We had a number of people over for the Bachelor Finale so I made a cheese and meat tray as well as veggies and dip. We all know that veggies are only as good as the dip that goes along with them. This one is my favorite. I use it as a salad dressing as well. TD, this one is for you.

1 Cup Sour Cream
1 Cup Mayo
1 Clove garlic, minced (you can use dehydrated too if you want)
1-2 Tbsp dried dill weed (fresh is even better)
2 tsp Dijon mustard
salt and pepper to taste.

Mix all the ingredients together and chill in the fridge.