Fifty Nifty Recipes... The Valentine State

This was such a fun state to explore!  Arizona!  One of its nicknames is the Valentine State because it was admitted into the Union on February 14.  Here was the Gunfight at OK Corral.  One website told me that "It is unlawful to refuse a person a glass of water."  I also read about the food available at the Arizona State Fair.  A few "interesting" things offered....Deep Fried PB&J sandwich, scorpions and crickets dipped in chocolate, salami suckers (salami dipped in batter and deep fried on a stick), and doughnut sandwiches.  I would not advice eating like that on a regular basis, but it sounds fun!  Other normal things were on the menu for the less adventuresome (like me)....

This chicken recipe is from a friend of mine who was from Arizona.  It was a family favorite... and not too expensive!

Chicken Adobo



• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 (3 pound) chicken, cut into pieces
• 1 large onion, quartered and sliced
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1/3 cup white vinegar
• 2/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 bay leaf

Directions

1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken pieces until golden brown on both sides, then remove. Stir in the onion and garlic; cook until they soften and brown, about 6 minutes.
2. Pour in vinegar and soy sauce, and season with garlic powder, black pepper, and bay leaf. Add the browned chicken, increase the heat to high, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the chicken is tender and cooked through, 35 to 40 minutes.  Can be served over rice.             

When reading about the Arizona State Fair I remembered Paula Deen making doughnut sandwiches.  I looked it up...and here it is!

Donut Sandwich

• 1 pound hamburger
• 1/4 cup onion, finely diced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic
• 4 slices of your choice cheese
• 4 Krispy Kreme Glazed Donuts, sliced in half
• 4 fried eggs
• 8 slices cooked bacon  (break in half)

• In a medium size bowl, mix hamburger, onion, salt, pepper, and garlic together, and form into 4 equal sized patties. Grill or cook them according to your preference. Place a slice of cheese on top of the hot burger to melt slightly.
• Place half the Krispy Kreme Donut on a plate, cut side up.
• Add cheese topped hamburger to the donut, stack the hot fried egg on top, bacon slices, followed by the remaining donut half.   

I think I will go get a tall glass of lemon water now!  I hope you are enjoying our tour of the country.  Thanks for visiting with us....