Homemade Granola Bars

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  Ingredients

  • 4 1/2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2/3 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 cups miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease one 9x13 inch pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl combine the oats, flour, baking soda, vanilla, butter or margarine, honey and brown sugar. Stir in the 2 cups assorted chocolate chips, raisins, nuts etc.
3. Lightly press mixture into the prepared pan. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 18 to 22 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool for 10 minutes then cut into bars. Let bars cool completely in pan before removing or serving.

taken from www.allrecipes.com

BBQ Chicken Pasta

BBQ Chicken Pizza is a favorite around our house and that is why when I saw this recipe I had to try it.  I can't even remember where I found this recipe.  While this wasn't my favorite dinner, it was super easy and the kids sure did like it and had seconds the next day for lunch (which is rather unusual, my kids are picky).  It is kind of like a deluxe hamburger helper type meal, you cook it all in a skillet on the stove.  It's definitely worth a try :)

1 T. Olive Oil
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cute into bite-size chunks
1 red onion, diced
3 cups water
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 tsp salt
12 ounces penne pasta
2/3 cup barbecue sauce
1/3 cup sour cream
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
1/2 cup sharp cheddar

In large (12 inch) skillet heat olive oil and cook chicken and onions.  When chicken is cooked through remove from pan.

In same pan add the water, chicken broth, penne, and salt. Bring to boil and simmer for 12-15 minutes, until the liquid is almost absorbed, the pasta is tender and the mixture is thick and syrupy.  Stir in the barbecue sauce and sour cream.  Add in reserved chicken and onions, and shredded cheese's.  Stir to combine and until everything is heated through

Serve immediately.  Garnish with additional red onions, shredded cheese, and if you like cilantro I think it would go great as a garnish.  Shawn and I also thought it would be better to use Gouda cheese, rather than mozzarella, since that is what we use on BBQ chicken pizza and love it.