Boss of the Plains

We had a big dinner at my mother’s house after the last session of general conference Sunday. It’s great to see how fast the kids' kids are growing. My clever sister Alison organized the affair and provided recipes. Dinner was so good I thought I’d share them with you:

Mexican Grill Pulled Chicken

4 pounds chicken breasts

Small bottle zesty Italian dressing

1 tablespoon garlic, minced

2 packets ranch dressing mix combined with a cup of water

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 tablespoon ground cumin

Place all ingredients in slow cooker. Cook on low 8 hours. Shred with fork and serve over salads, in tacos or burritos.

Lime Cilantro Rice

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 cups uncooked long grain white rice

Juice and zest of 2 large limes

15 ounces chicken broth

1 bunch fresh cilantro, finely chopped

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Place all ingredients in rice cooker and cook until done.