Orange Glazed Bundt Cake

I made this for the family and it was a big hit joe even loved it!  So here it is



Orange Glazed Bundt CakeSubmitted by Erin  ~  The Sisters Cafe
1 pkg yellow cake mix
1 small instant vanilla pudding
4 eggs
¾ c. oil
1 c. sour cream
¼ c. orange juice
Beat all ingredients until fluffy and light.  Pour into a well greased and floured bundt pan.  Bake at 350° for 45 minutes to an hour.  When toothpick comes out clean, or with a few moist crumbs sticking to it, it is done.  *I make it a habit of checking cakes 5 to 10 minutes earlier than instructions direct.  I can’t remember exactly if I took this out at 40 minutes, but I would at least check it and watch it closely near the end of cooking.
Glaze:
1 ½ c. powdered sugar
2+ Tb orange juice
Mix with a wire whisk until smooth and drizzle over cake.

Favorite Healthy Snack

Hummus and crackers is probably my favorite snack. Hummus is also good with carrots and other veggies. I have tried almost every kind on the shelf in every brand. I found that Marketside (found at Walmart near deli) makes the best. Fortunately they are the least expensive as well. Spinach Artichoke is by far my favorite. 

Athenos is also good. Their product is more whipped and less dense.

The best crackers ever are Back to Nature, Sunflower Basil. I love them! But when I budget is running a bit tight, Wheat Thins makes a good substitute. They have a new product called Toasted Chips that you have got to try.

Onion Pasta

Thanks to the free pasta from Joe & Lyndz, I have been making a lot of pasta recipes latley. This is a good one if you like onions.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
5 onions, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 cup water
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
1 pound uncooked pasta, cooked according to package directions

Directions:

1.In a large skillet place oil, butter and onions and cook until golden brown.
2.Add basil, pepper, water and bouillon and cook on low heat for 10 minutes.
3.Add onion mixture to cooked pasta, sprinkle with cheese, toss and serve.

Poppy Chicken Pasta

I promise it tastes better than these pictures make it look!

Ingredients:

8 oz angel hair pasta

2 cups broccoli

1 T oil

1 small onion

1 lb chicken breast, cup into bite-sized pieces

1/2 cup poppy seed dressing

2 T soy sauce

1/4 t ginger

1/4 t garlic powder

1/4 t crushed red pepper

peanuts or cashews

Directions:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Add broccoli to boiling water for the last 3 minutes.

2. Heat oil over medium heat in a skillet. Add chicken and cook until done. Add onions and cook 3-5 minutes or until translucent. Add remaining ingredients. Cook one minute stirring occasionally.

3. Drain pasta, and combine with chicken mixture.

4. Sprinkle with nuts if desired.