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Well ladies...and maybe a man or two here or there. It's time to start this little project.
I have decided to begin a blog posting family recipes from all different generations as a way for us to connect.
I think no one will argue (especially those steming from the Hall family) that some of our best memories are based around the holidays and family gatherings when we all come together, gossiping in the kitchen and picking at the food while we prepare our favorite family dishes.
We remember the moment as children when we were allowed to help out in preparing the feast, although I dont know about you but I got the lousy jobs...like peeling 5 lbs. of potatoes...
but it didn't matter...I loved being in the kitchen with all the girls and pretending to know what I was doing...
Over the years most of those recipes still come together for our family affairs...although some recipes are getting lost along the way...and phone calls and emails are sent to everyone to try and track down an old recipe that we remembered as kids. So thats where I have decided to step in...
I have decided to collect recipes that hold a special place to someone and post them here...some may bring back memories, and some will be from other families that may become a new family tradition in yours...




So come on ladies...and those few men...send me your recipes and let's get cookin!

Dave n Tara's Grilled Margarita Chicken Salad

Saturday, September 12, 2009

Dave made this for mother's day this year and im addicted to it...


4 medium skinless boneless chicken breast
1 1/2 cup of non alcoholic margarita mix
1tsp ground cumin
1 tsp finely shredded lime peel
1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
2 Tbsp. lime juice
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
4 medium tomatoes, sliced
2 medium avocados halved, seeded, peeled, and sliced
1/2 cup medium red onion thinly sliced and seperated
1/4 cup cracked black pepper


Marinate the chicken breast in the margarita mix, cumin, and lime peel.
Dave recommends at least eight hours for optimal taste, although the recipe says 2-8 hrs.
Drain chicken and discard marinade
Grill the chicken for approx 12-15 min or until no longer pink in the center turning only once

Then combine mayonnaise, lime juice and cayenne.
Coarsely chop chicken then drizzle with the mayo mixture and top with black ground pepper.

i personally enjoyed it as a sandwich and would highly recommend croissants

use the avocados, red onions, and tomatoes as desired on the sandwich.



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