Buffalo Chicken Tenders

Lately, us Westward Wives have been busy! Our first rounds of test are happening, Kaycee and my birthday were just a week apart (her birthday is Sunday!) and all the while we have been trying to eat in as much as possible, not only to save money but we enjoy cooking for each other. Tonight we are having one of my favorite meals that my parents make, I don't know how they got the recipe but thank the Lord they did! Ahh it's my favorite. This meal, buffalo chicken tenders, are perfect for an easy night with a lot of flavor!

Tonight will be my first time making the tenders on my own, wish me luck!

Ingredients:
12 chicken tenders (12oz)

1/2 cup buffalo sauce

1/2 cup flour

1 Tablespoon Cajun spices

3 T canola oil

Directions:

1. Soak chicken in buffalo sauce in Baggie. Refrigerate at least 30 mins.

2. Place flour and Cajun spices in a shallow dish.  Remove chicken from sauce. Shake off excess.  Dredge in flour mixture. 
3. Heat oil in skillet (make sure there is enough oil to cover the bottom, you can just eye it).
4. Fry about 3 mins per side.  Drain on paper towel.

♥ The Westward Wives

Spicy Peanut Noodles

Ingredients: 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter

2TBS vegetable oil

2 TBS soy sauce

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

1/2 tsp granulated sugar

1 TBS balsamic vinegar

1 large clove garlic finely chopped

8 to 12 oz spaghetti or linguine

Directions:

In a bowl, combine peanut butter, oil, soy sauce, cayenne, sugar, vinegar and garlic.  With a rubber spatula work mixture together until creamy and smooth.  If time permits, refrigerate, covered, 4 hours. Bring to room temperature before using.

Cook spaghetti.  Drain well.

Combine hot cooked pasta and peanut butter sauce, mix gently.

My parents have been making this recipe since I can remember, since before I liked spicy food. If you enjoy a little spice in your food, this recipe is for you! Now that my taste buds have matured, I love this recipe and it's pretty easy to make!
Enjoy!

♥ The Westward Wives

It's football season!

This past week marked the start of one of my favorite seasons, FOOTBALL SEASON. Football season is the best time to gather with friends, eat food, drink some beer, and stare at attractive men in tight uniforms. I will be publishing a series of football inspired posts, this first one focuses on a few dips to start the season off right, with a win! 
Hope your team does as well as mine will.... GO BRONCOS!

Slow-Cooker Spinach Dip Mix 1 cup grated smoked mozzarella, 1/2 cup grated parmesan, 8 ounces cream cheese, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 box thawed frozen spinach, 1 jar artichoke hearts, and salt and pepper in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on high, 2 hours.

Roasted Garlic-Bacon Dip Cut the tops off 2 heads garlic, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil and bake at 400 degrees until tender, 45 minutes. Mix with 1 1/2 cups sour cream, 3/4 cup mayonnaise and chopped chives and scallions. Add Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Add 6 slices chopped crisp bacon.

Us wives at the CSU CU Rocky Mountain Showdown!

♥ The Westward Wives