Rempel Family Meatloaf

Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1/2 cup crushed buttery round crackers
3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (1 oz) package dry onion soup mix
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup ketchup
2 Tbsp steak sauce


Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Stir the ground beef, crushed crackers, Cheddar cheese, and onion soup mix in a large bowl until well combined. Whisk the eggs, ketchup, and steak sauce in a separate bowl until smooth. Mix the eggs into the meat until evenly combined, if the mixture seems too dry, add a little water. Press into a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
3. Bake in preheated oven until the meatloaf reaches 160 degrees F (71 degrees C) and is no longer pink in the center, 45 to 60 minutes.

Honey Chicken Kabobs

Ingredients:
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup honey
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
8 skinless, boneless chicken breasts halves - cut into 1 inch cubes
2 cloves garlic
5 small onions, cut into 2 inch pieces
2 red bell peppers, cut into 2 inch pieces
(Vegetable options: onions, red bell peppers, mushrooms, zucchini, squash, & tomatoes)
Skewers

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, whisk together oil, honey, soy sauce, and pepper. Before adding chicken, reserve a small amount of marinade to brush onto kabobs while cooking. Place the chicken, garlic, onions and peppers in the bowl, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 hours (the longer the better).
2. Preheat the grill for high heat.
3. Drain marinade from the chicken and vegetables, and discard marinade. Thread chicken and vegetables alternately onto the skewers.
4. Lightly oil the grill grate. Place the skewers on the grill. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, until chicken juices run clear. Turn and brush with reserved marinade frequently.

Southwest Cilantro Lime Mango Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Ingredients:

Marinade:
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 jalapeno chile pepper, seeded and minced
2 Tbsp finely grated fresh lime zest
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 tsp chipotle chile powder
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 pound chicken breast tenderloins or strips

Salsa:
1 medium tomato, chopped
2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 jalapeno chile pepper, seeded and minced
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/8 tsp chipotle chile powder
1 Tbsp fresh lime juice

Grilled Vegetables:
1 sweet onion cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 red bell pepper, quartered
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp minced garlic

Lime Mayonnaise:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 Tbsp fresh lime juice

16 thick slices French bread
2 mangos - peeled, seeded, and chopped
8 slices Monterey Jack Cheese

Directions:

1. For the marinade: Place 1/4 cup cilantro, 1 clove minced garlic, 1/4 jalapeno, lime zest, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chile powder, and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small bowl and stir until well combined. Place the chicken breast tenderloins in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade into the bag with the chicken, seal, and shake the bag to coat. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
2. For the salsa: Combine the tomato, 1 small onion, 2 tablespoons cilantro, 1/2 jalapeno, 1 clove garlic, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, sea salt, 1/8 teaspoon chipotle pepper, and 1 tablespoon lime juice in a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
3. To prepare the grilled vegetables, toss the onions and red peppers with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 clove garlic in a bowl; set aside.
4. For the lime mayonnaise: Whisk together the mayonnaise and 2 tablespoons of lime juice; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
5. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
6. Grill the marinated chicken on the prepared grill until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 8 to 10 minutes. Grill the red pepper and onions until tender and golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the chicken and vegetables from the grill. Slice the grilled pepper into thin strips.
7. Spread each slice of bread with 1 1/2 teaspoons of prepared lime mayonnaise. Layer half of the pieces of bread with sliced mango, 1 tablespoon prepared salsa, grilled chicken tenderloins, grilled peppers, grilled onions, and a slice of Monterey Jack cheese. Top off the sandwiches with the remaining slices of bread. Return the sandwiches to the grill, turning when the bottom is golden brown
8. Return the sandwiches to the grill and grill them until the bread is toasted and the cheese melts, about 2 minutes per side.

Lemon Salmon Burgers

Ingredients:
For Burger:
1 (16 oz) can salmon, drained and flaked
2 eggs
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 Tbsp finely chopped onion
1/4 cup Italian seasoned dry bread crumbs
2 Tbsp Lemon juice
1/2 tsp dried basil
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1 Tbs vegetable oil

For Dressing:
2 Tbsp light mayonnaise
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 pinch dried basil

Directions:

1. In a medium bowl, mix together the salmon, eggs, parsley, onion, breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon of basil, and red pepper flakes. Form into 6 firmly packed patties, about 1/2 inch thick.
2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the patties, and cook for 4 minutes per side, or until nicely browned.
3. In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and a pinch of basil. Use as a sauce for your patties.

Dijon Chicken

I had this chicken at my cousin's house and couldn't stop eating it.  I like to double the sauce (cream, dijon mustard, bouillon & basil) so that there is a lot to slop over the rice.  You might have to tweak the sauce as it thickens, taste it and see if it needs more mustard or basil, etc.

Ingredients:
Butter
4 Chicken Breasts
1 bunch green onions
1-2 cups sliced mushrooms

1 cup cream
2 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
4 Tbsp Fresh Basil
2-3 tsp Chicken Bouillon
2-3 tomatoes

Directions:
Cut chicken, dredge chicken in flour and fry in butter.  Remove chicken and add green onions and mushroom and saute in butter.  Add cream, basil, chicken bouillon, and dijon mustard.  Boil until thickened. Add chicken and tomatoes and cook for 1 more minute.  Serve over rice or pasta.