Slow Cooker Chicken Caesar Sandwiches
For some reason, during this pregnancy half the food I crave is really bad for me. The other half is really, really bad for me. For example, my husband bought one of those huge bags of chocolate at Costco for his seminary students. You know those big bags of assorted miniature candy bars that they sell around Halloween. I, of course, found his hiding spot and snuck a treat for myself and the kids every once in while. Oops. So after a slight reprimanding by my husband on self control, rebutted by me explaining that “chocolate makes me happy and doesn’t he want me to be happy? I don’t know what it is about Costco but I seem to be a magnet there for unnecessary comments. Well this time as I was checking out, I was immediately stopped by the checker as she said, “Whoa…don’t lift any of that. “Nope.” I didn’t have the heart to tell her that I actually am a lot smaller this pregnancy than any of my other pregnancies. “Are you sure?” Oh man, Do I really have to answer that? Ingredients Notes
Long Boy "Burgers"
When I saw this recipe in Cook's Country, I knew this would be a home run with Ryan. Meatloaf and burgers are some of Ryan's favorite foods and since I don't make either very often they have risen to special treat status. While I was a bit hesitant about this dish (since I don't particularly like meatloaf or burgers), I was pleasantly surprised in the end. I preferred BBQ sauce to the extra ketchup and the zing of some jalapenos, but Ryan was happy with these "burgers" just the way they were. This recipe said it originally made four burgers, but that seems impossible to me. Would I make this again? Long Boy "Burgers" Ingredients: 2-4 (6-inch) sub rolls, split in half lengthwise 1 1/4 cup cornflakes, crushed 1/2 small onion, minced 1/2 cup whole or lowfat milk 6 tablespoons ketchup, separated 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 large egg, lightly beaten Salt and pepper 1 1/2 pounds 90% lean ground beef 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Mexican Dorito Casserole
I'm not even gonna pretend that this anything but what I call "Trash Food." Every once in a while trash food is the best kind of food, comforting and totally delicious. Mexican Dorito Casserole Serves about 6 Ingredients 2 c. shredded cooked chicken1 c. shredded cheese (or more if you are a cheese hound)1 can cream of chicken soup1/2 cup milk1/2 cup sour cream1 can Ro-tel tomatoes (canned tomatoes with jalepenos-mild)1/2 packet taco seasoning (or more- to taste)Bag of doritos DirectionsPre-heat oven to 350-f degrees.In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients except doritos.In a greased 2 qt baking dish, put a layer of crushed doritos (about 2 cups), then a layer of the chicken mixture.
Drunken Pork Chops - absolutely scrumptious!
I had an epiphany the other day. I am like the ying to Pioneer Woman's yang. She grew up on a golf course and was a total foodie. She then got married and moved to a ranch in the middle of nowhere. She had to learn to make hearty, down-home food and incorporate some of her former foodie style now and then. I grew up on a ranch in the middle of nowhere, eating and cooking down home, hearty food. This meal from my friend Melissa is a total nod to the down home, hearty food of my youth. Super easy and super flavorful....don't wait to try this gem! Seriously Scrumptious Drunken Pork Chops5-6 pork chops- bone-in or boneless, your choiceSalt and pepper to taste1 bottle of beer (The darker beer the better. This recipe was linked up at: Mommy's Kitchen Sunday Potluck!
Revolutionary Mac & Cheese
I found this recipe long ago and can’t believe I’m just now making it. The neat thing about this recipe, is you simmer the noodles in the milk instead of using water then adding it at the end. It’s cheesy and the mustard gives it a nice depth of flavor. Revolutionary Mac & CheeseSource: Cate’s World Kitchen adapted from White on Rice Ingredients: 2 cups dried pasta 2 1/2 cups skim milk** 1 cup loosely packed cheddar cheese, shredded by hand 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp dijon mustard, can omit and substitute nutmeg instead (for either, start with a little and add more to taste) 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional) Directions: In a small saucepan, add pasta and milk. Turn heat off, add cheese & salt & and stir to combine. If you would like to bake it at this point, place in a baking dish and top with a generous sprinkling of cheese. As a side dish this makes enough for 4 people with no leftovers (can easily be doubled). *Also, I’ve found that mac & cheese can depend greatly on your personal preference.
Baked Spaghetti « Kids in the Sink
by Heather and Melissa on March 19, 2012 Baked Spaghetti is something that we learned about from a dear friend whose children we both used to work with. What started out as a job for the two of us, over the years, became a second home. It’s even where we met! We both have Bachelors degrees in Psychology and we answered a newspaper ad to work with children with Autism. So, baked spaghetti is super easy and you can suit it to your tastes. Back to the spaghetti. If you’re having a lazy day and want a dinner that is fast and delicious and a little different than your typical spaghetti dinner, this is for you. -Heather and Melissa Baked Spaghetti Ingredients: 1- 1 ½ cups your favorite spaghetti sauce (recipe of the one we used below) 2 cups cheese, divided (we’ve used mozzarella and we’ve done a mixture of mozzarella and cheddar; use what you like) 1 package of spaghetti noodles Directions: For the sauce: Source: Baked spaghetti from a family friend, sauce from A Couple Cooks Like this:
Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Crescent Braid Recipe
Far too often we have week nights when my husband comes home late from work and we’re left scrambling to come up with dinner at the last minute. The end result of that scramble means fast food more often than I’d like to admit. It doesn’t help that I’m not much of a planner when it comes to meals because I never know what flavors I’ll be in the mood for. To help avoid our fast food splurges, I’ve been working on a few recipes we can use when time is lacking. Recipe: Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Braid Type: Main Dish Serves: 5 Ingredients 2 cans Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls2 cups chicken chunks, cooked2 cups cheddar cheese2 cups broccoli, frozen, steamed and chopped½ cup light mayonnaise1 egg yolkfresh rosemary Instructions
Lasagna Cups
I have to tell you guys, I had a lot of fun with this recipe! I had a blast making these with my niece and turning this idea into dinner the other day. Who doesn’t love a pasta cup filled with delicious sauce and ooey gooey cheese? I think I could say that EVERYONE falls under this category. If you like lasagna, then you will love these. Quick note: I used a new product called cooking cream {a Philadelphia product}. Hope you like this one, guys! Don’t these scream “Eat me!
