Naked Chicken

~Cinnamon Roll Cake~

2012-01-28T11:15:00.000-07:00

Cake:
3 c. flour
1/4 tsp.salt
1 c. sugar
4 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 c. milk
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. butter, melted

Topping:
1 c. butter, softened
1 c. brown sugar
2 Tbsp. flour
1 Tbsp. cinnamon

Mix everything together except for the butter. Slowly stir in the melted butter and pour into a greased 9x13 pan. For the topping, mix all the ingredients together until well combined. Drop evenly over the batter and swirl with a knife. Bake at 350 for 28-32 minutes.

Glaze:
2 c. powdered sugar
5 Tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla

While warm drizzle the glaze over the cake.

~Baked Spaghetti~

2012-01-27T17:12:00.001-07:00

Baked Spaghetti

8 oz. spaghetti, cooked and drained
1/3 c. Parmesan cheese
1/2 lb. hamburger, browned

1/2 lb. hot sausage, browned
1 1/2 favorite spaghetti sauce
shredded mozzarella cheese
pepperoni slices

Mix the cooked and drained spaghetti with the browned hamburger, sausage, and sauce. Pour into a greased 9x13 pan. Top with cheeses and the peperoni slices. Cover and bake at 350 for 25- 35 minutes until bubbly. Let set 5 minutes before cutting and serving.

~Indoor S'mores Treat~

2012-01-27T17:08:00.000-07:00

Indoor S’mores Treat

9 cups Honey Graham Cereal (like Golden Grahams)
¾ cups Light Corn Syrup
3 Tablespoons Butter
11-½ ounces, weight Package Milk Chocolate Chips
1 teaspoon Vanilla
3 cups Mini Marshmallows

Grease a cookie sheet with butter.
Measure 9 cups of graham cereal into a large mixing bowl.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine corn syrup, butter and milk chocolate chips. Stir constantly until chocolate chips are melted and ingredients are combined.
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Pour over cereal and stir quickly until cereal is coated with chocolate. Stir in the marshmallows.
Pour mixture onto cookie sheet and using a slightly damp hand, press into the pan

Chocolate Chip, Oats 'n Caramel Cookie Squares

2011-11-09T08:33:00.001-07:00

Our family loves this dessert. Pillsbury is a really good site to find some really yummy recipes!!

INGREDIENTS:

1 roll (16.5 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated chocolate chip cookies

1 cup quick-cooking oats

Dash salt, if desired

2/3 cup caramel ice cream topping

5 tablespoons Pillsbury BEST® all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon vanilla

3/4 cup Fisher® Chef's Naturals® Chopped Walnuts

1 cup Hershey's® semi-sweet baking chips (6 oz)

DIRECTIONS:

Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, break up cookie dough. Stir or knead in oats and salt. Reserve 1/2 cup dough for topping. In ungreased 9-inch square pan, press remaining dough mixture evenly in bottom to form crust.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until dough puffs and appears dry.
In small bowl, mix caramel topping, flour and vanilla until well blended. Sprinkle walnuts and baking chips evenly over crust. Drizzle evenly with caramel mixture. Crumble reserved 1/2 cup dough mixture over caramel.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes longer or until golden brown. Cool 10 minutes. Run knife around sides of pan to loosen bars. Cool completely, about 1 hour, 30 minutes. For bars, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. Store tightly covered.

Mexican Chicken Penne

2011-11-09T08:26:00.000-07:00

1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
2 cups (2 cans of chicken)
1 1/4 cups salsa con queso dip
1/2 c. milk
1/4 t. salt
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 large tomato, chopped
3 green onions, sliced
1/4 c. shredded cheddar cheese

~Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile in a large bowl, combine the chicken, dip, milk, and salt.
~Drain pasta; add to chicken mixture and toss to coat. Top with black beans, tomato, onions and cheese.

Lasagna Soup

2011-11-07T17:16:00.000-07:00

I love ~~finding~~ trying new recipes, I couldn't wait to try this one. The house smelt so good!!

*INGREDIENTS
Soup:
1 1/2 pounds Italian sausage
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely minced or pressed through a garlic press
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 (28-ounce) can fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
2 bay leaves
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil or 2 tablespoons dried basil
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 pound fusilli noodles, cooked and drained
Cheese topping:
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 Tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, for sprinkling
DIRECTIONS:
In a large 4-quart pot, add the Italian sausage and cook over medium heat, breaking the pieces up with a wooden spoon or spatula while it cooks. I prefer the sausage in fairly small pieces. After about 3-4 minutes, add the onion. Cook the sausage and onion together, stirring occasionally, until the sausage is cooked through and the onions are soft,a bout 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease, if desired. Stir in the garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes and tomato paste. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the diced tomatoes with their juices, bay leaves and chicken broth. Add the basil, if using dried (if using fresh basil, add it in the next step).
Bring the soup to a boil then reduce the heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste and the fresh basil, if using.
For the cheese mixture, in a small bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and basil. Set aside.
To serve the soup, add a scoop of cooked pasta noodles to a bowl. Top with a ladle or two of soup and dollop with a generous spoonful of the cheese mixture. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Serve immediately

Cheese Baked Spinach

2011-11-07T15:10:00.000-07:00

Our family LOVES this dish!!

1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and drained
salt and pepper to taste
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 T. milk
2 to 3 T. grated Parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spread spinach evenly in an 8 x 8 baking dish. Season with salt and pepper.
Thin cream cheese with the milk to spreadable consistency. Spread on spinach; top with Parmesan cheese and back until hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes.

Zucchini Muffins

2011-11-07T15:01:00.000-07:00

These tasty zucchini muffins would also be delicious with about 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans, either in addition to the carrots or to replace them.

Ingredients:

2/3 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light or dark brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups finely shredded unpeeled zucchini
1/2 cup finely shredded carrot

Preparation:

Grease and flour 12 muffin cups. Heat oven to 375°. In a mixing bowl, beat the oil with eggs, sugars, and vanilla extract.
Combine the flour, soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon; add to the wet ingredients; stirring until blended. Fold in the shredded zucchini and carrots.
Fill muffin cups about 3/4 full; sprinkle with cinnamon sugar or granulated sugar, if desired. Bake for 20 minutes.

Taco Soup Crock Pot Style

2011-11-07T14:58:00.000-07:00

Ingredients~
2 cans of kidney beans
2 cans of pinto beans
2 cans of corn
1 large can of diced tomatoes
1 can chile's
1 packet taco seasoning
1 packet ranch dressing mix
1 pound lean ground beef and/or hot sausage
shredded cheese and sour cream or embellishment

Directions~
brown meat
drain fat and add meat to crock pot
sprinkle seasoning packet on top of meat, stir
drain and rinse the beans add to crock pot
add chile's and corn
stir~
Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5. The longer it cooks the better. Stir well before serving, add cheese and sour cream and enjoy!

Slow Cooker Ravioli Lasagna

2011-11-07T14:50:00.000-07:00

1/2 pound lean ground beef, browned and drained
1/2 pound hot Italian sausage, browned and drained
1 (28 ounce) jar prepared pasta sauce
25-30 frozen cheese or meat ravioli
2 c. shredded cheese, we like Italian blend
2 T. warm water

Use a 4 quart slow cooker. After browning the meat i a skillet, drain well and add the pasta sauce (save the jar). to the meat in your saute pan. Stir to combine.

Scoop a large spoonful of meat sauce and spread into the bottom of an empty slow cooker. Add a layer of frozen ravioli. Then add another layer of meat sauce. Continue to layer until you run out of ravioli and sauce. Sprinkle cheese evenly all over the top.

Put 2 tablespoons of water into the empty pasta sauce jar, and shake. Pour this over the top of your "lasagna".

Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours, or on high for about 4 hours. Your lasagna is done when the pasta on the ravioli is tender and the filling is heated through.

Simple Scones

2011-11-07T14:38:00.000-07:00

1 T. yeast
1 T. sugar
2 c. flour
1 t. salt
1/2 t. baking powder
Mix all the dry ingredients together then add 1 cup warm water. Mix all together. Deep-fry in enough oil that they are not on the bottom of your pan, they will float. They are finished when they are golden in color. These are wonderful with syrup, honey, or powder sugar .

Easy Chicken And Cheese Enchiladas

2011-08-31T14:54:00.004-06:00

1 can cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup Pace Picante Sauce medium
2 t. chili powder
2 cups chopped cooked chicken {I used 3 cans cooked chicken}
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 can Refried beans
2 cups cooked rice
flour tortillas
1 small tomato, chopped {optional}
1 green onion, sliced {optional}

1. Stir the soup, sour cream, picante sauce and chili powder in a medium bowl.
2. Stir in chicken and cheese.
3. Put a spoonful of refried beans down the center of the tortilla, top it with a spoonful of rice and then a spoonful of the chicken mixture down the center of the rice. Sprinkle it with cheese, roll up the tortilla and place them seamside down in a 13 x 9 baking dish.
4. Bake at 350 for 40 minutes or until the enchiladas are hot and bubbling.
Top with cheese, tomatoes and onions before serving.

Our picky little eater even loved these!!!

Mexican Chicken Penne

2011-08-31T14:48:00.002-06:00

1 package {16 ounce} penne pasta
2 cups {2cans} cooked chicken
1 1/4 cups salsa con queso dip
1/2 cup milk
1/4 t. sea salt
1 can {15 ounces} black beans, rinsed and drained
1 large tomato, chopped
3 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

~Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the chicken, dip, milk, and salt.
~Drain pasta; add chicken mixture and toss to coat. Top with black beans, tomato, onions and cheese.

We also like a little sour cream on top.

Serves 6
This is loved by the whole family!

Chocolate Zucchini Cake

2011-08-25T13:28:00.003-06:00

Chocolate Zucchini Cake

Ingredients:

2 cups white sugar
3/4 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 t. vanilla
1/2 cup milk
2 1/2 cups flour
3/4 t. cinnamon
1/4 t. all spice
1/2 t. salt
1 1/2 t. baking soda
2 1/2 t. baking power
4 T. cocoa
1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini
3/4 cup chocolate chips
3/4 cup walnuts {optional}

In a large bowl, beat oil and sugar until well mixed.
Add eggs, vanilla and milk and beat well.
In a large bowl sieve together all the dry ingredients and gradually add to wet ingredients.
Stir in shredded zucchini.
Stir in chocolate chips.

Bake in 350 degree oven for 1 hour if using a bundt or tube pan.
Bake in 325 degree oven for around 45 minutes if using a 13 x 9 inch pan.
Bake in 350 degree oven for around 25-30 minutes if you are making muffins.

This is the BEST!! We made the bundt cake, this is super moist and just the right amount of chocolate!

Easy Chicken Pot Pie

2011-08-22T12:35:00.001-06:00

Hearty Chicken Pot Pie

2 T. butter or margarine
1 medium onion, chopped
1 bag {I used 3, we liked it thicker} frozen veggie mix
1 1/2 cups cut-up cooked chicken {I used 3 cans of chicken}
6 cups chicken broth
1 t. sea salt
1 t. dried thyme
3/4 c. milk
6 T. cornstarch

Topping~
3/4 c. milk
1 egg
2 T. melted butter or margarine
1 T. chopped fresh parsley

~Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a 3~quart sauce pan, melt better over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring frequently, until tender. Stir in vegetables, chicken, chicken broth, salt and thyme; heat to boiling. In a small bowl, mix the milk and cornstarch with a wire wish until smooth; stir into chicken mixture. Heat just to boiling. Pour into ungreased 3~quart casserole dish.

~In a small bowl, stir all topping ingredients except parsley with fork until blended. Drop topping mixture by small spoonfuls over chicken mixture. Sprinkle with parsley.

~Bake 25-30 minutes until toothpick inserted in center of topping comes out clean.

~Makes 6 servings.

This is so GOOD!! It is a whole meal in one! Perfect for a Winter meal.

Chicken Stroganoff

2011-08-20T15:51:00.007-06:00

This is a great twist to a classic Stroganoff!

Our family LOVES this dinner!!
I found this recipe in the Home Cooking Magazine p. 58

6 bacon strips
1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast cut into 1/4 inch strips
{I use one can of chicken, its faster and just as good}
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1/2 c. sliced mushrooms
2/3 c. chicken broth
{I use 3 cups to feed our family and it allows left overs for hubby's lunch the next day}
1 garlic clove, crushed with the side of a knife
1/4 t. salt
pinch paprika
pepper
1/2 c. sour cream
1 T flour {If you add more broth you will need to add more flour to help thicken up your sauce}

In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Drain, reserving at least 2 tablespoons drippings, Dice; set aside. In the reserved drippings, cook the chicken, onion and mushrooms until the chicken is no longer pink {if it is from a can, cook until heated} and the mushrooms have exuded their liquid. Add the broth, garlic, salt, paprika, pepper and cooked bacon. Cover and simmer slowly for 10 minutes. Combine sour cream and flour until smooth; add to the skillet. Bring almost to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over hot, cooked noodles. Add a fresh garden salad and bread and the meal is complete.

~Hot Fudge~

2011-05-09T09:58:00.000-06:00

1 cube butter
2 c. chocolate chips
1 can evaporated milk
1 t. vanilla
2 c. powder sugar

Bring to a boil and stir for 6 minutes.

This is so good!! It is perfect over ice cream, brownies and any thing else that needs fudge! This recipe makes enough for later, I store the extra in a quart jar in the frig, when we want to use it I spoon some out and heat it in the microwave until it's warm.
I got this recipe from my sister-in-law.

~Potatoe Cassarole~

2011-05-09T09:54:00.000-06:00

10-12 potatoes
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 pint sour cream
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 1/2 c shredded cheese
salt and pepper to taste
Boil potatoes in skins, peel and shred.
Mix all the ingredients together into shredded potatoes.
Spread into a 9 x 13 pan, bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes or until done.

It is faster and easier to use frozen harsh browns.

These are super yummy and go with so many dinners!!

~Chocolate Chip Blondies~

2011-05-09T09:48:00.000-06:00

1 1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 c. butter, melted
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 t. vanilla
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 t. baking powder
1/2 t. salt
1 c. semisweet chocolate chips

~In a large bowl, combine the brown sugar, butter, eggs and vanilla just until blended. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to brown sugar mixture. Stir in chocolate chips.
~Spread into a greased 13 x 9" baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
~Sometimes it can be hard to spread in the pan, I put a little flour on the spoon to help spread the mixture.

~Cherry Delight Crock-Pot style~

2011-05-09T09:42:00.000-06:00

1 can {21 ounce} cherry pie filling
1 package {18 1/4 ounces} yellow cake mix
1/2 c. {1stick} butter, melted
1/3c. walnuts {optional}
whipped topping or vanilla ice cream {optional}

Place pie filling in Crock-pot slow cooker. Mix together cake mix and butter in medium bowl. Spread evenly over cherry filling. Sprinkle walnuts on top. Cover; cook on LOW 3-4 hours or HIGH 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Spoon into serving dishes, and serve warm with whipped topping or ice cream, if desired.

This is wonderful!!! It is very sweet and so rich! A little bit goes a long way!

~Chicken Burrito Bundles~

2011-05-09T09:32:00.001-06:00

2 c. chopped cooked chicken {I use 2 cans of chicken}

1 {1 1/4 ounce} package taco seasoning mix
1 {16 ounce} can refried beans
6 {8"} flour tortillas
1 {8 ounce} package shredded cheddar cheese
3 diced tomatoes
1 small onion, diced

salsa

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place chicken and seasoning mix in a large zip-top plastic bag; seal bag, and shake to coat.

Spread beans down center of tortillas. Top with chicken, cheese, tomatoes, and onion; roll up and place in a 9 x 13 pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Serve with salsa and sour cream.

We found this recipe several years ago in a Mr. Food Cookin' Quickies cook book. It is fast, easy and very tasty!!!

WW II Oatmeal Molasses Cookies

2011-04-01T14:23:00.005-06:00

These are Raychel's favorite cookies, she not only loves to eat them but bake them as well!! We hope you enjoy them as much as our family. This recipe comes from a book Raychel was reading, Dear America The Diary of Piper Davis.

WW II Oatmeal Molasses Cookies

2 c. flour

2 c. oatmeal

1 t. baking soda

1t. salt

1 c. sugar

3/4 c. shortening (can use butter)

2 eggs, beaten

5 T. light molasses

2 t. vanilla extract

1/2 c. chopped walnuts (optional)

1/2 c. raisins (optional)

1 c. chocolate chips (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

1. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, oatmeal, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

2. In another large bowl, beat the sugar with the shortening until smooth and creamy; mix in the beaten eggs, molasses, and vanilla. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients. Stir in walnuts, raisins or chocolate chips, if desired. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.

3. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until slightly browned. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to wire rake to cool completely.

~Chocolate Chip Blondies~

2011-02-18T12:13:00.004-07:00

Chocolate Chip Blondies

1 1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 c. melted butter
2 eggs lightly beaten
1 t. vanilla
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 t. baking powder
1/2 t. salt
1 c. chocolate chips

~In a large bowl combine brown sugar, melted butter, eggs and vanilla mix just until blended. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add it to the brown sugar mixture. Stir in the chocolate chips.
~Spread in greased 13 X 9 baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a rack and cut into bars.
Sometimes it can be hard to spread, I use a little flour on the spatula to help.

~Macaroni Chili Casserole~

2011-02-03T10:30:00.000-07:00

Macaroni Chili Casserole

1 lb. ground beef
1 lb. hot Italian sausage
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 can black beans, drained
1 little can of hot tomato sauce
2 can sweet corn, drained
1 cans dice tomato, undrained
2 can tomato soup
1 tbsp chili powder
1 can chopped green chili
2 tsp cumin
1 box of macaroni, cooked and drained

Cook and drain the macaroni according to box instructions. Then in a skillet, brown beef and sausage with the chopped onions. We added sea salt and pepper to the meat and onion mixture while it cooked along with the chili powder. I let it simmer while we waited for the pasta to finishing cooking. Then we put all the ingredients in a big soup pot over the stove and heat it through until hot.

Just before serving add cilantro and shredded cheese.

This was a HUGE hit!!! Our little picky eater, Jolene, not only helped "sample" but had two bowls at dinner time! This is one we will be making lots. It is the perfect winter meal on those cold days.

~Apriot Chicken~aka Hawaiian Chicken~

2011-02-02T16:18:00.000-07:00

Apricot Chicken
(aka: Hawaiian Chicken)

Crock pot

~Ingredients~

1 Cup Apricot Jam
8 oz. Russian Dressing (Catalina will work if you can’t find Russian)
1 Pkg. Lipton onion soup mix
8 Chicken Breast (5-6 if you are using Sam’s clubs large defrosted-frozen breasts)
1 Can pineapple rings, drained (or fresh pineapple cut into rings if it is on sell)
Uncle Ben's Wild and long grain rice

~Directions~Mix Jam, dressing, and soup mix together. Place chicken in crock pot, pour mixture over top. Place pineapple rings on top. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. (This was way to long, the chicken got over done) 1 hour prior to serving, shred chicken with fork and continue to cook in crock pot so that the chicken absorbs additional juices. Serve over a prepared batch of wild and long grain rice. Serve with a fruit salad or a fresh green salad.

Southwest Chicken Nachos

2011-02-02T16:06:00.002-07:00

Crock pot

Southwest Chicken Nachos

~Ingredients~
1 small back frozen corn
1 can black beans-drained
1 {16 oz} jar medium salsa {I used half medium and half hot}
2 large frozen, boneless chicken breast
shredded cheese
avocados
sour cream
chopped cilantro
tortilla chips

~Direction~
Pour bag of frozen corn in bottom of crock pot. Place frozen chicken breast on top of corn and cover with rinsed and drained black beans and your salsa. Cook on high for 1 hour, and then on low for 4 hours. {It took mine 2 hours on high to be able to shred} Shred chicken with forks. {After we shredded the chicken we let it cook anther hour to soak in the flavors} Serve with tortilla chips and add toppings to individual servings. The salty crunchy chips make this so good!!

~Stuffed Bell Peppers~

2011-02-02T16:01:00.000-07:00

Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients~6 large bell peppers

1lb ground beef

2 T. finely chopped onions

1 c. cooked rice {measured dry, before cooking}

1t. salt

1 clove garlic, finely chopped

1 {15 oz.} can tomato sauce {0r can of diced tomatoes

3/4 c. shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions~

~Cute thin slices from stem of each pepper. Remove seeds and membranes; rinse. Cook peppers in enough boiling water to cover for 5 minutes; drain.

~Cook ground beef and onion in a skillet, stirring frequently, until beef is browned; drain. Stir in salt, garlic, cooked rice, and tomatoes {or sauce}

~Heat through.

~Stuff each pepper with hamburger mixture; stand upright in backing dish. Pour remaining sauce over peppers. {I don't do this}.

~Cover with foil, cook at 350 degree F oven for 45 minutes. Uncover; cook 15 minutes longer.

~Remove from oven and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese.

~Enjoy!!

~Chicken Cordon Blue~

2011-02-02T15:11:00.006-07:00

Chicken Cordon Blue

Crock Pot Style

~Ingredients~
8 boneless, skinless chicken breast {We had left overs, I put my
chicken in frozen}
1 t. salt
1/8 t. white pepper {or black}
1 t. dried thyme leaves
8 thin slices of ham
2 onions, chopped {I only did 1}
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 {16oz} jar Alfredo sauce
1 {10oz} cream of chicken soup
2 c. shredded Swiss cheese

~Directions~
1. Sprinkle chicken breast with salt, pepper, and thyme. Wrap a slice of ham around each breast and secure with toothpicks.
2. Place onion and garlic in the crock pot. Top with wrapped chicken breast.
3. Ina medium bowl combine remaining ingredients. Pour into the crock pot. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until chicken is thoroughly cooked.
I served my chicken with rice and poured the sauce over them

~Italian Baked Penn~

2011-02-02T15:00:00.000-07:00

Italian Baked Penne

1 package (16oz) penne rigate

1 package (1lb) ground mild Italian sausage

1 c. chopped onion

2 garlic cloves, crushed, or 1/2 garlic powder

1 package {8 oz} sliced fresh white mushrooms

1/4 t ground black pepper

1/2 t. Italian seasoning

1 can {14.5 oz} Italian style diced tomatoes

2 cans {14.5 oz} crushed tomatoes

3 c. fresh spinach, roughly chopped {optional}

8 oz. mozzarella cheese, grated

1 c. grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Preheat oven to 425 degrees

Bring water to boil in large pot of salted water.

Add penne pasta and cook until al dente, about

8 minutes. Drain and return to pan.

While pasta is cooking, heat large skillet over

medium-high heat. Add sausage, onion and garlic

and saute, until sausage is cooked through,

breaking up meat with back of spoon, about 10 minutes.

Add mushrooms and saute 3 minutes. Add pepper,

Italian seasoning and tomatoes to pan.

Simmer, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.

Combine sausage mixture to pasta, spinach, mozzarella

cheese and 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese.

Pour into 13 X 9 inch glass baking dish. Sprinkle

remaining 2/3 cup Parmesan cheese over.

Bake 15 minutes or until cheese is melted

and sauce is bubbling.

~Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookies~

2011-02-02T14:53:00.002-07:00

I love this picture with Jolene, she not only has one spoon to lick clean, but two!! These are her favorite cookies. We got the recipe from our great friend Liz. We were at her home and she had made these cookies, Jolene had one and before we knew it she had eatten several and still wanted more!! Jolene will request these during the Fall when everything pumpkin is so very yummy!!!

Cream~

1c. can pumpkin
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. butter
1 c. brown sugar
beat in 1 egg

Stir in the dry ingredients~

2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
chocolate chips

Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes.

~Perfect Pumpkin Pancakes~

2011-02-02T12:29:00.003-07:00

Perfect Pumpkin Pancakes

I love new recipes!!

This time of year anything pumpkin is a winner.

I found this super yummy recipe idea on a

friend of a friends blog and had to try it.

{wendyshat.blogspot.com}

The whole family loves it!!

Huge hit, and super yummy!!

The whole house smelt incredible!!

3 T. melted butter

1 cup milk

2 eggs

1/2 cup pumpkin puree

3 T. brown sugar

1 t. ground cinnamon

1/2 t. ground nutmeg

1/4 t. ground ginger

1/4 t. ground cloves

1/4 t. salt

1/2 t. baking soda

1 t. baking powder

1 and 1/4 cups flour

In a medium bowl mix all of the wet ingredients

together and then the spices, followed by the flour.

Cook on a griddle like normal pancakes.

Top with warm syrup, and or whip topping

~Chicken Tacos~

2011-02-02T12:25:00.004-07:00

Chicken Tacos

Alright, I have found another great recipe. I found this one

on another blog that I love. {jandaandco.blogspot}

The lady is on the quest to drop a few pounds and is helping

her blogging friends with great ideas and recipes. I have

recently lost 15 pounds,

so this low calorie meal sounded perfect

to help keep the weight off!!!

These are only 300 calories for 2!!!!

The best part about these are the

whole family LOVES them!!!

Chicken Tacos

spray butter

white corn tortillas {must be corn}

fat free refried beans or black beans

low fat Mozzarella cheese

bag of Tyson Frozen grilled chicken {pre-cooked}

lettuce

tomatoes

fat free sour cream

green salsa from La Victoria {we used our salsa}

Use a skillet or a griddle and place on stove top

at medium heat. Spread a small layer like a table spoon of

either beans on your corn

tortillas. Spray the bottom of them with the

spray butter and place butter

side down on the skillet.

Add 1 T. of cheese to each tortilla

In the meantime warm the chicken in the microwave.

Once it is warm add it to the tortilla. Let it cook

until it starts to get crispy on the bottom.

Remove from the skillet and place on a plate.

Add your lettuce, chopped tomato, sour

cream and salsa.

So Yummy!!