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Last night I made Cracker Chicken (FamilyFun)
24 butter crackers, such as Ritz
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
10 small, skinned chicken drumsticks or about 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch-wide strips
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon water
1. Heat the oven to 400°. Combine the crackers, Parmesan cheese, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a food processor and process until the mixture resembles coarse meal. (If you don't have a food processor, you can crush the crackers in a sealable plastic bag using a rolling pin.) Transfer the mixture to a shallow bowl or a sheet of waxed paper.
2. Rinse the chicken with cold water and pat dry with paper towels. In a shallow bowl, beat the eggs, honey, and water until blended. Dip the drumsticks or breast pieces into the egg mixture, then dredge them in the cracker mixture. Place the chicken on a lightly oiled baking sheet.
3. Bake drumsticks for 15 minutes, then turn them over and bake for 15 minutes more or until the chicken is tender and the coating golden. Bake chicken strips for 16 to 20 minutes, turning once.
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Tonight I'm making American Chop Suey (also FamilyFun)
1 1-pound box elbow macaroni
1 medium onion, chopped
olive or vegetable oil
1 pound lean ground beef
Salt and pepper
1 28-ounce jar pasta sauce
1/4 cup, plus garnish, grated Parmesan cheese
1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Saute the onion in a little of the oil, then add the meat and cook over medium-high heat until done.
2. Drain the grease from the pan, then add salt and pepper to taste.
3. In a large saucepan, combine the sauce, the 1/4 cup of cheese, and the beef mixture and bring to a simmer. Add the pasta, turn off the heat, and let it set for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
4. Finally, garnish individual portions with the additional grated cheese.
. We had ground turkey stuffed peppers in red pepper shells, along with mashed potatoes and corn. I served a garden salad with dinner.
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