This is SO easy and super yummy for those cold, wintery days.
5 cups water
2 T. instant chicken bouillon granules
1 large can (46 ounces) chicken broth
2 cups cooked chicken
1 tsp salt
15 baby carrots cut in thirds, or large carrots sliced up
1/2 cup celery
3 cups egg noodles (or to your preference)
Combine all ingredients except egg noodles in crock pot. Cover and cook on low heat 4-6 hours. Thirty minutes before serving, add egg noodles. Cover and cook 30 minutes - do not overcook.
2.29.2008
2.27.2008
Sante Fe Chicken
Hey Girls! I LOVE recipes that I can make and then put half in the freezer to prepare later...two meals with one meals worth of work! It's FABULOUS! Anyhow, this one is great! I made this two nights ago and Gary loved it...we cleaned it up (well, the first half of it) for dinner last night! It's really easy too!
Ingredients:
3 c. cooked & chopped chicken (I just bought one of those rotisserie chickens and used that!)
1 (15 oz.) can corn, drained
1 (15 oz.) can black beans, drained & rinsed
1 (15 oz.) can black-eyed peas, drained
1 (15 oz.) can pinto beans, drained
1 (12 oz.) can Ro-Tel tomatoes*
1 (15 oz) jar picante sauce
1 T. Chili Powder (if you prefer less spice, use less)
2 t. Cumin
1 C. Shredded cheddar cheese
*Ro-Tel is a brand of canned tomatoes with chopped chili peppers added. You'll find it by the Tomatoes in the grocery.
Assembly Directions:
In a large bowl, mix together the chicken, corn, black beans, black-eyed peas, pinto beans, tomatoes, and picante sauce. Add the chili powder an cumin, stirring until evenly mixed.
Freezing Directions:
Put mixture in a one-gallon freezer bag (or I sometimes use the tin 9 x 9 pans too). Put the shredded cheddar in a quart freezer bag. Seal, label and freeze both bags. (I didn't freeze my cheese, I figure "WHO doesn't have cheese?" - I'll just grate up some cheese when I take this baby out to thaw!
Serving Directions:
Thaw both bags, if frozen. Pour chicken mixture into a spray-treated 9"x 13" pan (or if you're halfing it like I did, 9"x 9"). Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees, or until heated through. Remove foil. Top with shredded cheese. Bake an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
I served it over brown rice and it was fabulous!!! (I should have taken a picture of it eh? I'll try to remember to do that from now on)
Ingredients:
3 c. cooked & chopped chicken (I just bought one of those rotisserie chickens and used that!)
1 (15 oz.) can corn, drained
1 (15 oz.) can black beans, drained & rinsed
1 (15 oz.) can black-eyed peas, drained
1 (15 oz.) can pinto beans, drained
1 (12 oz.) can Ro-Tel tomatoes*
1 (15 oz) jar picante sauce
1 T. Chili Powder (if you prefer less spice, use less)
2 t. Cumin
1 C. Shredded cheddar cheese
*Ro-Tel is a brand of canned tomatoes with chopped chili peppers added. You'll find it by the Tomatoes in the grocery.
Assembly Directions:
In a large bowl, mix together the chicken, corn, black beans, black-eyed peas, pinto beans, tomatoes, and picante sauce. Add the chili powder an cumin, stirring until evenly mixed.
Freezing Directions:
Put mixture in a one-gallon freezer bag (or I sometimes use the tin 9 x 9 pans too). Put the shredded cheddar in a quart freezer bag. Seal, label and freeze both bags. (I didn't freeze my cheese, I figure "WHO doesn't have cheese?" - I'll just grate up some cheese when I take this baby out to thaw!
Serving Directions:
Thaw both bags, if frozen. Pour chicken mixture into a spray-treated 9"x 13" pan (or if you're halfing it like I did, 9"x 9"). Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees, or until heated through. Remove foil. Top with shredded cheese. Bake an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
I served it over brown rice and it was fabulous!!! (I should have taken a picture of it eh? I'll try to remember to do that from now on)
2.22.2008
Yummy Hot Sandwich Spread
My sister in law made these yummy sandwiches a while back when our family was at Bear Lake! It's really simple- just make the spread and use it on your favorite rolls with whatever combination of meat/cheese and you will have yourself a delicious sandwich!
Ingredients:
1 1/2 tsp poppy seeds
1 1/2 tsp prepared mustard (regular or dijon, not the powdered)
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 tsp worcestershire
1 tsp onion powder
Directions:
Combine all ingredients. Spread inside and on top of dinner rolls, and then top with meat/cheese. Bake sandwiches (closed, not open faced) in 375 degree oven for 15 minutes or until tops are golden brown and cheese is melted!
*Note: I usually half the recipe or even 1/4 for just my husband and I. If you have a large group of people then make the whole recipe.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 tsp poppy seeds
1 1/2 tsp prepared mustard (regular or dijon, not the powdered)
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 tsp worcestershire
1 tsp onion powder
Directions:
Combine all ingredients. Spread inside and on top of dinner rolls, and then top with meat/cheese. Bake sandwiches (closed, not open faced) in 375 degree oven for 15 minutes or until tops are golden brown and cheese is melted!
*Note: I usually half the recipe or even 1/4 for just my husband and I. If you have a large group of people then make the whole recipe.
2.21.2008
Strawberry Tsunami
...nope, didn't come up with this one either...Kneaders did...and I don't know where I got it, just that Gary and I make it EVERY SINGLE NIGHT! No lie!
1 1/2 c. cranberry juice
1/2 c. vanilla yogurt (fat free if you please)
1/2 c. pineapple sherbet
1/2 c. frozen strawberries
1/2 c. frozen peaches
blend blend blend
Makes a perfect amount for two!
1 1/2 c. cranberry juice
1/2 c. vanilla yogurt (fat free if you please)
1/2 c. pineapple sherbet
1/2 c. frozen strawberries
1/2 c. frozen peaches
blend blend blend
Makes a perfect amount for two!
2.14.2008
Poppy Seed and Strawberry Spinach Salad
Ok ladies here it is as promised. ENJOY.
2 bags baby spinach (wash)
1 carton feta cheese (broken in small pieces)
1 basket of strawberries (sliced)
1/2 red onion (sliced thin)
5-8 slices of crispy bacon (cut in to small pieces)
Mix all together.
Dressing:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 Tbsp vinegar
1 Tbsp lemon juice (I always add a little more until it tastes more tangy)
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup milk
2 Tbsp poppy seeds
Blend in blender and pour over salad.
This makes enough for about 8-10 people. It is delicious.
2 bags baby spinach (wash)
1 carton feta cheese (broken in small pieces)
1 basket of strawberries (sliced)
1/2 red onion (sliced thin)
5-8 slices of crispy bacon (cut in to small pieces)
Mix all together.
Dressing:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 Tbsp vinegar
1 Tbsp lemon juice (I always add a little more until it tastes more tangy)
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup milk
2 Tbsp poppy seeds
Blend in blender and pour over salad.
This makes enough for about 8-10 people. It is delicious.
Pizza Pizza!
I made this pizza last night:
1 T Sugar
1 cup Warm Water
1 T Active Yeast
3 1/4 C Flour
1 tsp Salt
1/4 cup olive oil
Put the warm water in a bowl. Sprinkle water with yeast, salt, sugar, olive oil, and about 3 cups flour. With wooden spoon, stir into a soft dough. Place on lightly floured board. Knead until dough is elastic and shines - 10 to 15 minutes. Shape into a ball and place in oiled bowl, turning to oil dough all over. Cover bowl and let raise until doubled in size. Press into 15 to 16" circle. Brush with oil and put on toppings. To brown crust, brush with butter. Bake at 500 for 10 minutes.
Our favorite is a Greek pizza, with the following toppings:
Fresh chopped Basil
Garlic
Roma Tomatoes
Feta Cheese
Purple Onions, chopped
Fresh Chopped Spinach
1 T Sugar
1 cup Warm Water
1 T Active Yeast
3 1/4 C Flour
1 tsp Salt
1/4 cup olive oil
Put the warm water in a bowl. Sprinkle water with yeast, salt, sugar, olive oil, and about 3 cups flour. With wooden spoon, stir into a soft dough. Place on lightly floured board. Knead until dough is elastic and shines - 10 to 15 minutes. Shape into a ball and place in oiled bowl, turning to oil dough all over. Cover bowl and let raise until doubled in size. Press into 15 to 16" circle. Brush with oil and put on toppings. To brown crust, brush with butter. Bake at 500 for 10 minutes.
Our favorite is a Greek pizza, with the following toppings:
Fresh chopped Basil
Garlic
Roma Tomatoes
Feta Cheese
Purple Onions, chopped
Fresh Chopped Spinach
2.12.2008
Chicken with Tomato Basil Cream Sauce
Sorry Jessica this is NOT a meatless dish, but I had to post it becaues it is sooo good.
2-4 bonless, skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons I CAN'T BELIEVE IT'S NOT BUTTER spread, divided
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
3/4 onion, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 heavy cream
2 tablespoons loosley packed basil
Season chicken, if desired, with salt and ground black pepper.
In non-stick skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Spread over medium-high heat and cook chicken 8 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink, turning once. Remove and set aside.
In same skillet melt remaining 1 tablespoonbutter. Spread and cook tomatoes, onion, and salt, stirring occationaly, 3 minutes or until tomatoes are tender. Stire in chicken broth, cook for 2 minutes, stirring occationally. stir in cream. Reduce heat to low and return chicken to skillet. simmer uncovered 4 minutes or until sauce thickens a little. Garnish with basil.
Serve with Bowtie pasta, and your favorite veggie.
I only made 2 chicken breats and the sauce was a good amount. If you make more chicken maybe increase the ingredients for the sauce a bit. It is sooo yummy.
2-4 bonless, skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons I CAN'T BELIEVE IT'S NOT BUTTER spread, divided
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
3/4 onion, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 heavy cream
2 tablespoons loosley packed basil
Season chicken, if desired, with salt and ground black pepper.
In non-stick skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Spread over medium-high heat and cook chicken 8 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink, turning once. Remove and set aside.
In same skillet melt remaining 1 tablespoonbutter. Spread and cook tomatoes, onion, and salt, stirring occationaly, 3 minutes or until tomatoes are tender. Stire in chicken broth, cook for 2 minutes, stirring occationally. stir in cream. Reduce heat to low and return chicken to skillet. simmer uncovered 4 minutes or until sauce thickens a little. Garnish with basil.
Serve with Bowtie pasta, and your favorite veggie.
I only made 2 chicken breats and the sauce was a good amount. If you make more chicken maybe increase the ingredients for the sauce a bit. It is sooo yummy.
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