italian marinated chicken

 

I really, really liked this marinade.  It was so simple and I didn't even use any of the oil it called for since I was using chicken thighs.  Great one.

italian marinated chicken (adapted from the whole cook)

10 chicken thighs, boneless, skinless and trimmed

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried basil

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1 teaspoon lemon juice

Place your chicken in a gallon ziploc bag with all ingredients for the dressing.  Seal the bag, squeezing out any excess air. Let the chicken marinate for at least one hour and up to 12 hours.  Grill chicken according to how you like it.

homemade waffles

 

My kids are always happier at church if I make a "real" breakfast.  This morning I tried Betty Crocker's waffle recipe and added some cinnamon.  With Nutella and strawberries they were very much appreciated.

Note:  I doubled the following recipe.  I halved the butter/oil.

homemade waffles (Betty Crocker's cookbook)

2 eggs

w cups all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour

1/2 cup vegetable oil or butter, melted

1 3/4 cup milk

1 tablespoon granulated or brown sugar

4 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

Heat waffle iron.  Beat eggs with hand beater in medium bowl until fluffy (I used an electric mixer).  Beat in remaining ingredients just until smooth.  Pour batter from cup or pitcher onto center of hot waffle iron (I poured a half cup of batter into the iron.  Bake about 5 minutes or until steaming stops.