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Southwestern Beef & Bean Burger Wrap

Today's recipe: Southwestern Beef & Bean Burger Wrap

Hey Everyone! Sorry it's been so stinking long since I've posted on here. As a lot of you may know, I have been training for a marathon (check out my progress) With the training I have been trying to eat healthy and I needed to take a break from eating the foods that I eating on a normal basis. So starting today, I am going to be posting healthy recipes, that actually taste good. And I promise, If I make a healthy meal and it doesn't taste good. I WONT POST IT! So no need to worry! Here is the first recipe of the night! hope you enjoy!

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15- 20 minutes
Ready In: 25-30 minutes
Serves: 4

Calories: 394 each

Here's What You'll Need:
12 oz. 93%- lean ground beef

1 cup refried beans

1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1 tablespoon chopped pickled jalapenos

1 avocado, peeled and pitted

1/2 prepared salsa

1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

4 whole wheat tortillas

2 cups shredded romaine lettuce

1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese

1 lime cut into 4 wedges

Directions:

1. Position oven rack in upper third of oven. Preheat broiler. Coat broiler pan with cooking spray.
2. Gently combine beef, beans, cilantro, and jalapenos in medium bowl. do not over mix. shape into 5 x 2 inch oblong patties and place on the prepared pan.
3. Broil the patties until thermometer reads 165 degrees, about 12 to 14 minutes.
4. While patties are cooking mash together avocado, salsa, and garlic powder in a small bowl.

5. Place tortillas on a clean work surface. Spread each with guacamole, then sprinkle with lettuce and cheese. Top each with a burger and roll into a wrap. Serve immediately, with lime wedges.

The Finished Product!

My Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 Clean Plates

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Man Made Mac and Cheese

Today's recipe: Man Made Mac and Cheese

Submitted by: Wes and Katie Upton

This is an awesome recipe I was able to help the Uptons make while we were visiting them this past weekend. It was so easy and tasted amazing! Thanks Wes and Katie for letting Mandy and I stay for dinner!

Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 1 hour
Ready In: 1 hour 10 min
Serves: 6-8

Here's What You'll Need:
1 lb. dry macaroni

16 oz. shredded sharp cheddar cheese

24 oz. cottage cheese

1 stick butter

2 cans chicken broth

salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Melt butter in oven in a 9 x 13 pan while preheating oven to 375 degrees.

2. Mix cheese, cottage cheese, and dry pasta in a separate bowl.

3. once butter is melted spread cheese/ noodle mixture into 9 x 13 pan.

4. pour 2 cans of chicken broth into pan on top of cheese/ noodle mixture. do not mix.

5. bake uncovered for 1 hour at 375 degrees.

The Finished Product!

My Personal Review:

I couldn't stand waiting for this to finish cooking- It smelled SO good. I can't wait to be able to make this one again! Thanks for an awesome day Wes and Katie!

My Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 Clean Plates

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Cheese Fondu

Today's recipe: Cheese Fondu

Hey everyone just thought that Id toss a few easy recipes online tonight!

Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Ready In: 15 min
Serves: a lot

Here's What You'll Need:
2 sticks of cream cheese

1 1/2 cups shredded parmesan cheese

1 1/2 cup milk

1/2 tsp garlic salt

1 loaf of french bread

Directions:

1. cut cream cheese into cubes
2. add milk, parmesan cheese, cream cheese, and garlic salt into a medium sized pot, over medium heat. stir till melted
3. (optional: pour into fondu pot and light a tea candle underneath to keep warm. stir occasionally)

4. serve with french loaf cut into 1 inch cubes.

The Finished Product!

My Personal Review:

This is a super easy recipe that is a hit at parties! Beware! This stuff is addicting!

My Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 Clean Plates

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My Quest

As of January 1, 2010 I have challenged myself to run a marathon. Ridiculous you say? You don't know the half of it! Here I sit, day one, unable to motivate myself to get off the computer, get up and run... It doesn't help that I have NO running experience, NO training, and NO idea where to even start.

To continue reading please visit my new blog: http://fatmansmarathon.blogspot.com

Easy Corn Salsa

Today's recipe: Easy Corn Salsa

Hey Everyone! I just thought that Id post a super easy recipe that you can use for your new years party, and I will guarantee that this recipe will be a hit with everyone there!

Prep Time: 5 Min
Ready In: 10 min
Serves: a lot

Here's What You'll Need:
2 can white and gold corn

2 can black beans

2 can rotel

cilantro to taste

lime juice to taste

Directions:

1. Strain white and gold corn. Add to large bowl
2. Strain and rinse Black beans. Add to bowl
3. Strain rotel. Add to bowl
4. Mince cilantro add to bowl (I use an entire bunch of cilantro but just cut off the stems)

5. Pour lime juice over ingredients in bowl and mix. Serve immediately

The Finished Product!

My Overall Rating:5 out of 5 Clean Plates

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Frosted Cutout Cookies

Today's recipe: Frosted Cutout Cookies

Here is an old christmas favorite! tons of fun to decorate cookies as families!

Prep Time: 40 min
Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
Serves: A lot

Here's What You'll Need:
2/3 cup butter

1 cup white milk

2 eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 tsp baking soda

4 cups all purpose flour

Directions:

1. cream butter and sugar in a mixer and beat in the eggs.

2. dissolve the baking soda in the milk and then add to mixture. add the vanilla
3. place salt into flour and slowly stir into dough. ( the dough should not be too sticky and should pull away from the sides of the bowl easily.)

4. form the dough into a roll about a foot long and 2- 3 inches in diameter. roll in wax paper and refrigerate for 1 hour.

5. remove dough from refrigerator and let dough come to room temperature. roll out a chunk of dough at a time. ( one dough log makes about 4 chunks.)

6. preheat oven to 350 degrees cut cookies and bake for 8- 10 minutes decorate and enjoy!

The Finished Product!

My Overall Rating: BLANK 4 of 5 Clean Plates

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Peanut Brittle

Today's recipe: Peanut Brittle

Hey again! this is recipe #2 for the day hope you enjoy the amazing peanut brittle!

Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 25 min
Ready In: 1 hour
Serves: a lot

Here's What You'll Need:
2 cups sugar

1 cup light corn syrup

1 cup water

2 cups raw spanish peanuts

1/2 tsp salt

2 Tbsp butter

2 tsp baking soda

Directions:

1. Heat and stir sugar and water in heavy 3 quart sauce pan until sugar dissolves. add salt
2. Cook over medium heat to soft ball stage (234 degrees) add peanuts at 250 degrees.
3. cook to hard crack stage (290 degrees) stirring often.

4. Remove from heat and quickly stir in butter and baking soda beat to a froth for a few seconds.

5. Pour all at once into a well- buttered 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1 inch pan spreading with spatula .

6. Let cook. break into pieces and store in air tight container.

The Finished Product!

My Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 Clean Plates

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Old Fashioned Hard Candy

Today's recipe: Old Fashioned Hard Candy

Hey Everyone! I hope you have noticed a few things changing around on this blog, and i hope to have more changed here in the near future. So keep your eyes peeled for the slowly improving Kopp's Cookings!

I figured that id get a bunch of recipes posted today so there's going to be a lot of information posted today. I'll separate them by recipe but keep in mind i may post up to 4 recipes by morning! The first on the list is Hard Candy! Hope you enjoy!

Prep Time: 5 Min

Cook Time: 20 -25 min
Ready In: 1 hour
Serves: A lot

Here's What You'll Need:

2 Cups Granulated Sugar

2/3 Cup light corn syrup

3/4 cup water

1 tsp Candy flavoring (can be found at Hobby Lobby)

Food coloring

Powdered sugar

Directions:

1. In a large sauce pan mix together sugar, corn syrup and water. stir over medium heat until sugar dissolved. Bring mixture to a boil without stirring.

2. When syrup reached 260 degrees add food coloring *do not stir. boiling will incorporate color into syrup.*

3. Remove from heat at 300 degrees or when drops of syrup form hard brittle threads when dripped in cold water.

4. After boiling action stops add flavoring and stir.

5. Pour syrup into lightly oiled cookie sheet and score to mark squares.

6. When cooled break into pieces and dust with powdered sugar to prevent sticking.

The Finished Product!

My Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 Clean Plates

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Easy Chicken Noodle Soup

Today's recipe: Chicken Noodle Soup

Prep Time: 15 Min.

Cook Time: 2 Hours
Ready In: 2 Hours 15 Min
Serves: 6-8 people

Here's What You'll Need:

3 boneless skinless chicken breasts

5 chicken bouillon cubes

2 bay leafs

6 stalks chopped celery

5 chopped carrots

3 cloves minced garlic

1/2 chopped onion

1 tbsp butter

1/4 cup parsley

noodles

salt

pepper

Directions:

1. Fill a large pot 3/4 full of water. add chicken and all of ingredients. cook on medium setting until chicken is done. *Do not let Boil*

2. Once chicken is done, remove from pot and shred.
3. Add chicken back to pot and let cook until vegetables are tender.
4. Add noodles about 15- 20 minutes taste for doneness before serving * cooking time will vary depending on what type of noodles you use, and will probably not be consistent with package directions because water is not boiling*

5. Serve With buttered french bread

* Letting water boil while cooking chicken creates a foam from the chicken stock. to avoid losing flavor keep the water at just under boiling.*

The Finished Product!

My Personal Review:

This is a inexpensive, amazing recipe anyone can put together quickly and the whole family will enjoy. it is perfect for warming you up on these cold winter days!

My Overall Rating: 5 of 5 Clean Plates

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Thanksgiving / Christmas Turkey & Gravy

Today's video recipe: Thanksgiving Turkey & Gravy

Hey Everyone! Sorry since its been so long since my last post. I've been working on this next post for a while now. I thought that I would try an instructional video! let me know what you think!

Prep Time: 1- 2 hours
Cook Time: 4-5 hours depending on turkey weight
Ready In: 7 hours
Serves: a lot

Here's What You'll Need:
1 Large turkey

To go on the outside/under the skin of the turkey:

vegetable oil

1/2 lb unsalted butter

salt

pepper

thyme

To go inside the turkey:

1 onion cut into fourths

1 carrot cut into thirds

salt

pepper

2 bay leaves

1 garlic head cut horizontally

Gravy:

1 chopped turkey neck

1 chopped onion

1 chopped carrot

1 chopped celery stalk

1/2 cup white wine

6 cups chicken stock

1 cup + 1 tbsp flour

Directions:

Part 1 of 2

Part 2 of 2

My Personal Review:

I know a lot of you are thinking that being in charge of the turkey is a HUGE responsibility but Over all, i think this went extremely smooth. I think if you plan in advance to give your self an extra hour or two before and after so things aren't rushed I think that anyone even a beginner could make the turkey for a special holiday meal. to be honest... this was my first turkey! Remember, if your turkey is frozen, you'll need up to 5 days to thaw your turkey in the refrigerator, or up to 12 hours if your thawing your turkey in cold water! The hardest thing about making the turkey is planning! also keep in mind not all turkeys cook for the same amount of time. take a look at this chart to determine how long you should cook your turkey.

Not Stuffed

8 to 12 lb breast 2 3/4 to 3 hrs

12 to 14 lb breast 3 to 3 3/4 hrs

14 to 18 lb breast 3 3/4 to 4 1/4 hrs

18 to 20 lb breast 4 1/4 to 4 1/2 hrs

20 to 24 lb breast 4 1/2 to 5 hrs

Stuffed
8 to 12 lb breast 3 to 3 1/2 hrs
12 to 14 lb breast 3 1/2 to 4 hrs
14 to 18 lb breast 4 to 4 1/4 hrs
18 to 20 lb breast 4 1/4 to 4 3/4 hrs
20 to 24 lb breast 4 3/4 to 5 1/4 hrs

My Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 Clean Plates

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New York Strip With Peppercorn Sauce

Today's recipe: New York Strip With Peppercorn Sauce

Prep Time: 10 min.

Cook Time: 35 min.
Ready In: 45 min.
Serves: 4

Here's What You'll Need:
2 New York Strip Steaks

1/8 Cup Whole Black Peppercorns.

1 Tbsp. Butter

2 Tbsp. olive oil

Salt

1/4 cup Brandy

1/2 onion minced

3 Cloves garlic minced

1/2 cup heavy cream

2 Cups reduced dark chicken stock
**Stainless Steel Saute' Pan**
Directions:

1. Cut New York Strip Steaks in half and set aside.
2. On cutting board crush peppercorns with the bottom of a pot.
3. Lightly cover steaks with crushed Peppercorns and Salt
4. Heat a large **Stainless Steel** Saute' Pan on medium high, then add oil and butter. add the steaks to the hot pan and turn down the heat to medium. Let Steaks cook for 2- 5 minutes per side until desired doneness.

5. When Steaks are done pour brandy over meat and carefully Flambe' (light on fire.) BE CAREFUL DOING THIS! I recommend using a long lighter. Be sure to have a clear area above the pan and move anything that is flammable away from the oven.

6. Once Flames have gone out remove steaks and let rest for 5-10 minutes.

7. In the same pan add the minced onions and garlic, and let saute' for a minute or two.

8. Add the reduced chicken stock to deglaze the pan. let the sauce thicken, add Cream, and let reduce by half or until thick. season to taste. pour peppercorn sauce over steak and enjoy!

The Finished Product!

My Personal Review:

Alright! This was an extremely fun recipe to make! Not to mention, for the first time ever i was able to FLAMBE' - or light my food on fire! talk about a rush! keep in mind you have to use a Stainless Steel pan for this or you may melt your non stick pans!! When cooking using a stainless pan you get better caramelization on the meat and better Sucs- or bits of caramelization left in the pan. Good luck to anyone trying this recipe, you will not be disappointed!

My Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 Clean Plates

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Caprese-Style Steak

Today's recipe: Caprese-Style Steak

Hey everyone, I know i may seem like an ad for rouxbe.com but holy cow! I tried this VERY EASY recipe with amazing results! Talk about a TON of flavor! Im going to change things up a little bit and let you watch the Video!

Prep Time: 5 min.
Cook Time: 40 min.
Ready In: 45 min.
Serves: 4

Here's What You'll Need:

4 - 6 ounce steaks (strip-loin, ribeye, or tenderloin)

clove garlic

lemon

cambozola or Gorgonzola cheese

cherry tomatoes

parsley

arugula or baby spinach (about 4 handfuls)

balsamic vinegar

extra-virgin olive oil

dry white wine

Directions:

Watch This Video

Finished Product:

My Personal Review:

This meal is restaurant quality! I would never have expected this simple meal would have had this much taste. I hope everyone enjoys this meal!

My Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 Clean Plates

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Cooking School

Hey Everyone! I was doing a little bit of research on how to use kitchen knifes properly when I came across this amazing website: www.rouxbe.com. They have amazing instructional videos and video recipes! Although some of the instructional videos require a membership, a lot of them are free to view. I recommend watching some of these quick videos:

Knife Handling:

Rolling Technique (1 of 5)

Rolling Technique (2 of 5)

Rolling Technique (3 of 5)

Rolling Technique (4 of 5)

Rolling Technique (5 of 5)

Honing Your Knife

To Get Ready For Thanksgiving :

How to Carve a Turkey

How to Make Gravy for Turkey

Cutting Onions:

How to Slice Onions

How to Dice Onions

Pan Frying (not sure how long this one will be free)

These are just a few of the AWESOME videos that I've been watching all day!!! hope you enjoy!!

Amazing Apple Pie

Today's recipe: Amazing Apple Pie

Hello My Followers! Sorry its been such a long time between posts! Things have been crazy around the Kopp Home. Before i get to the recipe I have a couple of announcements...

First, thank you to all of those who submitted recipes and reviews for the Kopp's Cookings Contest. I will be sending out the prizes hopefully in the next week or so. For those of you that decided not to submit, you missed out... The people who submitted recipes and reviews will each be receiving a $10 Itunes Gift card! Who knows what the prize will be for the next contest!

Second, I would like to say congratulations to my mom for getting married! I wish you and David the best! If any of you are interested, you can check out some of her wedding photos here.

Alrighty! On to the recipe!

Prep Time: 20-30 min
Cook Time: 40-50 min
Ready In: 60-80 min
Serves: 8-10 people

Here's What You'll Need:

Pie Crust:

3 1/2 Cups flour

1 tsp Salt

1 cup Cold Shortning

3/4 cup Cold Water

Pie Filling:

8 Green Apples

2/3 cup Sugar

1/3 cup Flour

1 tbl Cinnamon

1 pinch salt

Directions:

1. Measure Flour and salt for crust, add to medium sized mixing bowl and mix together.

2. Cut Shortening into flour using a Pastry blender until shortening is about the size of peas. Make sure not to handle the dough so the shortening does not melt into the dough.

3. add 3/4 cups COLD water 1/4 cup at a time. while mixing with a fork. until dough is able to form a ball, but is still a little bit flaky. Cut dough into 2 pieces 1 a little bit bigger than the other.

NOTE: do not add too much water! This will cause the dough to be hard instead of flaky. remember not to over handle the dough, so the shortening does not melt.

4. Place Larger half of dough on a flowered surface and roll out dough until it is 3 inches wider than the pie pan. fold into quarters. place corner of dough in middle of pie pan and unfold. carefully move crust to edges of pie pan being careful not to stretch the dough. (make sure there is extra dough hanging over the edge of the pie pan.) cover other half of dough with damp towel, place in refrigerator.

NOTE: I prefer to roll my dough on a flowered pastry cloth. it makes folding the dough MUCH easier!

5. place Peeled, Cored, and Sliced Apples in a large mixing bowl.

6. In a small bowl add sugar, flour, cinnamon, salt, and mix together.

7. Mix with apples until apples are covered. spread apples into the pie pan with the bottom crust.

8. Remove dough from refrigerator and roll out dough until 1.5 inches wider than pie pan. fold into fourths, place corner of dough in middle and unfold.

9. to seal the pie crust fold the underside of the dough over the top layer, then pinch dough together making "V" shapes along the edges of the pie pan. if there is too much dough in some areas trim to a manageable length.

10. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. slice holes in the top crust to let steam escape. cover edges of pie with foil to prevent crust from burning. Bake for 30 min. remove foil and continue baking until entire crust is golden brown.

NOTE: if areas on the pie begin burning place little pieces of foil on dark areas.

My Personal Review:

Believe it or not, this is pie is actually pretty easy to make when all is said and done! hope you enjoy!

My Overall Rating: 4 of 5 Clean Plates

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Sweet Potato Casserole

** This is the Second Contest Entry **

Today's recipe: Sweet Potato Casserole

Submitted by: Mary Wilde

Gone are the days where your sweet potatoes come out of a can and are covered with marshmallows. This delicious casserole will have you asking for seconds and thirds. I usually eat it last because it tastes just like dessert.

Prep Time: 40 min

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Ready In: 1 hour 20 minutes

Serves: 4-6

Here's What You'll Need:

2 eggs, beaten

1/2 cup sugar

1/4 butter, melted and cooled

1 tsp vanilla

1/2 tsp salt

4 cups cubed sweet potatoes

1/2 cup brown sugar

2 Tbsp cold butter

1/2 cup chopped pecans*

*I prefer the Emerald brand Pecan Pie Pecans. It really isn't the same without it. I have tried plain pecans, and I have even tried to glaze my own pecans, but nothing can make this casserole sing like those Emerald ones!

Directions:

1. Cook sweet potatoes until soft
2. Drain and set aside

3. In a large bowl combine eggs, sugar, melted butter, vanilla and salt.

4. Stir in cooked sweet potatoes

5. Spread sweet potato mixture evenly into an ungreased 2 quart square baking dish

6. Topping: in a small bowl, combine brown sugar and flour.

7. Using a pastry blender, cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

8. Stir in pecans.

9. Sprinkle over potato mixture.

10. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 35-40 minutes or until heated through.

The Finished Product!

Personal Review:

YUMMO! Great contest Greg! Can't wait to see more entries!

My Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 Clean Plates

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Italian Beef Sandwhiches

** This is the First Contest Entry **

Today's recipe: Italian Beef Sandwhiches

Submitted by: Melissa Wilson

Prep Time: 10 min

Cook Time: 8 -9 hours

Here's What You'll Need:
3-4 lb pot roast
2 jars giardiniera (I usually use one regular, and one spicy)***
1 small can beef stock
French Sandwich Rolls
Mozzarella Cheese
Butter
Garlic Salt

***For those not familiar with this product, it is a glass jar filled with spiced vegetables and vinegar. At my grocery store it’s located near the pickles and olives.

Directions:

Place Roast in a large Crock pot set to low heat. Pour both bottles of giardiniera in Crock pot. Cover and let cook for eight to nine hours. In the last half hour, add beef stock and break apart roast. Meat should separate fairly easily using two forks. If not, use a knife and cut the roast into small chunks. The remaining time will help the meat to soften. Season with pepper, oregano, and minced garlic as desired.

Butter sandwich rolls, and sprinkle with garlic salt. Then place slices of Mozzarella cheese on the bread. Bake at 375 degrees until cheese has melted.

Spoon the beef mixture into the garlic cheese bread (don’t forget to add some of the juice) and enjoy.

The Finished Product!

My Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 Clean Plates

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Kopp's Cookings Contest!

So, Ive come up with a great idea. I'm going to start a contest! Here's the deal. The first 10 people to make, review, take pictures, and submit a recipe will receive a prize! Good Luck and Happy Cooking!

* Recipes submitted must follow the layout below.
* Recipes submitted will be published on Kopp's Cookings.
* Contest Ends Oct. 1 2009
* Email entries to koppscookings@yahoo.com
* 1 entry per person
* Please do not submit pictures that you have not taken (recipes without pictures will not be accepted)

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Carne Asada Fajitas with Homemade Guacamole

Today's recipe: Carne Asada Fajitas with Homemade Guacamole

Okay, I know its been forever since I've updated my blog... But what can I say? I've been extremely busy the past three months, so give me a break! How I chose this recipe actually has kind of a funny story to it.

Being over 100 miles from my kitchen throughout most of the summer I decided it would be a good idea to start thinking of recipes to cook when i get home. So I did what any reasonable person with an Iphone would do... I downloaded a recipe App. Not just any App. But The App of all coking Apps. The Weber Grill Recipe App. So I was looking through the recipes one night and, I came across this Steak Fajitas recipe, and I have been craving these since day 3 of my 3 months away from home! So after patiently waiting 2 months, 27 days since I found this recipe, Here it is! ENJOY!

Prep Time: 30 min.
Cook Time: 18 -23 min.
Ready In: 45- 55 min.
Serves: 4

Here's What You'll Need:

1- 1lb Flank Steak 3/4 inch thick
Extra- virgin olive oil
1 medium red onion (sliced into 1/3 inch slices)
2 medium red or green bell peppers (seeded and cut into flat sections)
4 flour tortillas

(optional )
Tabasco sauce
tomatoes
cheese
sour cream with lime

Guacamole:
2 ripe Haas Avacados
1 tbl finely chopped, fresh, cilantro
2 tsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp ground pepper

Rub:
1 tsp Paprika
1/2 tsp dark brown sugar
1/2 tsp pure chili powder
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp cumin

Directions:

1. Cut and scoop avocado into a medium bowl, add remaining ingredients, mix with fork, cover with plastic wrap to prevent browning.

2. In a small bowl combine rub ingredients. lightly brush the flank steak on both sides with olive oil. season steak evenly with the rub. let meat stand for 20- 30 min before grilling.

3. Brush the onion and bell peppers on both sides with olive oil. grill until tender. Cut onion and peppers into bite size pieces.

4. Grill Flank steak over high heat for 8 - 10 minutes or until your desired doneness. let rest for 3- 5 minutes.

5. To serve cut the flank steak against the grain into 1/4 inch slices. put on tortilla, with onions, peppers and guacamole topped with Tabasco sauce if desired.

The Finished Product!

My Personal Review:

Well, The Carne Asada Fajitas were definitely worth the wait! The meat was perfectly seasoned. the Guacamole was a wonderful compliment to the dish, not only as a topping but as a side as well. I did modify the original recipe by adding cheese, sour cream with lime, tomatoes, and lettuce. Over all a great, easy recipe.

My Overall Rating: 3 out of 5 Clean Plates

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Closed for personal BUSNESS...

Yes that's right everyone, Summer is here and Kopp's Cookings is officially closed for Personal BUSNESS... not business... BUSNESS. Don't Worry! Unlike my favorite Chinese restaurant that posted this picture in their door, I will reopen!! I hope everyone has a great summer and Ill see everyone in August with some more awesome recipes!!

Stuffed Chicken Breast Wrapped In Bacon

Today's recipe: Stuffed Chicken Breast Wrapped In Bacon

Submitted by: Greg Kopp

Greg Writes:

"Okay... So I haven't had anyone submit a recipe in a while so I figured that I'd submit a recipe and make it look official! Hope everyone enjoys”

Prep Time: 20-30 Min
Cook Time: 25- 30 Min
Ready In: 45- 60 Min
Serves: 5-6 People

Here's What You'll Need:

1 Lbs Thick Sliced Bacon

3 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts

1/2 Stick Cream Cheese

3 Cloves Garlic Minced

Toothpicks

Directions:

1. with a mallet or rolling pin flatten chicken breasts In a ziplock bag until each is 1/4 inch thick. Pat dry with paper towel.

2. In a bowl mix cream cheese and minced garlic until garlic is evenly distributed.

3. Spread cream cheese and garlic mixture in the middle of each chicken breast staying away keeping cream cheese away from edges.

4. Roll chicken breasts so cream cheese and garlic mixture is on the inside.

5. Wrap entire chicken breast tightly with bacon, using toothpicks to keep bacon in place.

6. Cook on grill for at least 25 to 30 minutes or until done on medium to low flame. (Tip: Keep an eye on chicken rolls and turn them often to keep bacon from burning)

7. When done, let chicken rest for 5- 10 minutes, and remove toothpicks before serving. (Tip: count the number of toothpicks you use when wrapping the chicken, that way you know you have removed all the toothpicks at the end)

The Finished Product!

My Personal Review:

This Stuffed Chicken Breast Wrapped In Bacon is a delicious summer recipe that is great for the grill! The only complaints that I have about the recipe are the prep time and the cook time. This recipe is not for impatient people. The bacon is a little tricky to work with, and rolling the chicken isn't the easiest thing in the world to do, but if you have the patience and are willing to give this recipe a try it will be well worth the wait and the work required!

My Overall Rating: 3 out of 5 Clean Plates