Homemade Granola

Thanks, Alton Brown of the Food Network, for this totally awesome and easy recipe. I don't think I'll buy granola from the store ever again!

(6 servings)

3 C rolled oats
1 C slivered almonds
1 C cashews
3/4 C shredded sweet coconut
1/4 C plus 2 TBS dark brown sugar
1/4 C plus 2 TBS maple syrup
1/4 C vegetable oil
3/4 tsp salt
1 C raisins

Preheat oven to 250 degrees.

In a large bowl, combine the oats, nuts, coconut, and brown sugar. In a separate bowl, combine maple syrup, oil, and salt. Combine both mixtures and pour onto 2 sheet pans. Cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes or so to achieve an even color.Remove from oven and transfer into a large bowl. Add raisins and mix until evenly distributed.

Garlic Lime Chicken with Olives

Got this one from Robin Miller at Food Network's website. Very flavorful and very yummy!

(4 Servings)

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 cup diced onion
2-3 garlic cloves, minced
2 TBS lime juice
1 TBS molasses
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1/2 cup pitted and sliced Greek olives, such as Kalamata

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Coat a large roasting pan with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine chicken, onion, garlic, lime juice, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat. Transfer chicken to prepared pan and pour over any remaining marinade. Arrange olives over and around chicken in pan. Roast 30-35 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.