Thai Chicken Tacos

For Chicken:

2 T lime juice
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or tenders, cut into 1/2" pieces
1/4 C fresh cilantro, chopped
1 large shallot, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp soy sauce
1/2-1tsp crushed red pepper
1/2-1 tsp chili sauce
2 Tbs vegetable oil (or olive)

For Slaw:

2 C shredded napa cabbage
1/2 C shredded carrot
1/2 cucumber, cut into matchsticks
10 snap peas, cut in quarters
1/2 C sliced green onions
1/4 C fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4 C peanut butter
1/4 C + 2 Tbs rice vinegar

16 corn tortillias, heated

To make Chicken, combine everything except the oil and marinate at least one hour, up to overnight. Heat oil in a medium skillet, pour in chicken mixture and cook until done, about 5 min.

To make Slaw, combine veggies in one bowl. Mix peanut butter and vinegar with a whisk in a small bowl. Pour vinegar mixture over cabbage mixture, toss to coat.

To serve, layer 2 tortillias. Top with chicken and slaw. Serve with remaining slaw and garnish with lime wedges if desired.

Kentucky Butter Cake

1 C butter
2 C sugar
4 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
1 C buttermilk
3 C flour
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder

Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla and buttermilk. In a separate bowl, mix flour, salt, soda and powder. Add this mix to the butter mix slowly, beating just until well incorporated.

Pour into a greased 10" tube pan (or a greased/floured bundt pan) and bake at 325 for 60-65 min, or until the top springs back when gently pressed. This can also be made in a loaf pan, but baking time may vary.

Broccoli and Tortellni Salad

6 slices of bacon
20oz fresh cheese tortellini
1/2 cup mayo
1/2 cup white sugar
2 tsp cider vinegar
3 heads fresh broccoli, cut into florets
1 cup raisins
1 cup sunflower seeds
1 red onion, finely chopped

Cook bacon, drain, crumble and set aside.

Cook tortellini in lightly salted water for 8-10 min or until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.

In a small bowl, combine mayo, sugar and vinegar to make dressing.

In a large bowl, combine broccoli, tortellini, bacon, raisins, sunflower seeds and red onion. Pour dressing over salad and toss.