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Arroz con Pollo ( Mexican Chicken and Rice)

Arroz con Pollo 3 chicken breast boiled and sliced 1 tsp. Black pepper 2 c. rice 1 TBSP oil for toasting rice 4 oz. tomato sauce 4 c. Chicken broth (from boiled chicken) or water +2 more after water has reduced 1TBSP. Knorr Pollo Powder 1/2 TBSP. Cumin Powder 1/2 TBSP Garlic Powder 1/4 of a large Onion cut in half 1/2 of a large Bell pepper cut in half Boil chicken till it's cooked all the way through no pink set aside to cool for a bit then cut into slices or shred the Chicken.  Now h eat oil in a large pot over medium heat add rice, stirring constantly, until golden brown.  Add water, spices, Stir in onions, Bell pepper,  tomato sauce, and broth bring to a boil.  Add chicken Reduce heat to low, cook about 18-20 minutes after browning once the water has reduced take off of the heat and cover and let the steam finish cooking it for about 10 minutes.   That's it... Enjoy A little taste of South Texas Comfort Food from yours truly ♡Mama in Th...

Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

Pictures before the glaze Homemade Cinnamon Rolls  Cinnamon Rolls 4 c. All-Purpose Flour 1 Package of Dry Yeast ¼ c. Granulated Sugar 1 tsp. Salt ¾ c. Whole Milk ¼ c. Water, warmed up to 115 degrees ¼ tsp. Vanilla 1 Egg ¼ c. Butter, melted ¼ cup of Melted Butter, to brush over the top before baking For the Filling, 1/3 c. Butter, at room temperature ¾ c. Brown Sugar ¼ c. Granulated Sugar 1 1/2 Tbsp. Ground Cinnamon For the Glaze, ¼ c. Cream Cheese, at room temperature 1 Tbsp. Butter, at room temperature 1 1/4 c. Powdered Sugar ½ tsp. Vanilla 3 to 4 Tbsp. Warm Milk In a small bowl, combine the warm water and 1 tsp of the granulated sugar, sprinkle the yeast over the top and let it sit for about 5 minutes or until it foams very high set aside.  In the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with a dough hook, mix the egg, milk, salt, sugar, and melted butter, add 2 cups of the flour and the water, vanilla and once the yeast has risen then add yeast mixture, mix until ...