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Spicy Chicken Rigatoni 04/28/12

My husband loves this dish! I always make enough to have left-overs for his lunch the following day. It's flavorful and delicious. Enjoy.Spicy Chicken Rigatoni1/4 cup oil 1 Tbs crushed red pepper 1/8 tsp salt 1/8 tsp ground black pepper 1 Tbs chopped garlic 6 oz chicken, roughly chopped into 1" pieces 3/4 cup. Marinara sauce 1/2 cup Alfredo sauce 2 tsp butter 1 lb Rigatoni pasta, cooked according to package directions additional 1/2 t crushed red pepper...

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Cheesy Enchilada Bake 04/28/12

This is one of those dishes that I keep coming back to each month as one of my favorites to make. It's easy and delicious and just a treat to make. I sure hope you enjoy it as much as I do.Cheesy Enchilada Bake1 pound lean ground beef 1 large onion, chopped or season with Onion powder or minced onion 2 1/2 cups salsa 1 can (15 ounces) black beans or red kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1/4 cup reduced-fat Italian salad dressing 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium taco seasoning 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 6 flo...

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Orange Chicken – Crock Pot 02/15/12

This dish is beyond delicious! If I had my way, I'd cook this twice a week...yes, it's that good. Ha! I've made this without vegetables before, but if you ask me crispy peppers and onions really compliment this dish. Thank you to The Pursuit of Happiness for the core of this recipe.In a bowl, mix the orange juice, brown sugar, vinegar, ketchup and all seasonings together. Stir well.Cover the chicken breast chunks in flour and shake off the excess.Brown the flour-covered chicken in a sk...

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Too Easy Salisbury Steak 02/14/12

Salisbury Steak is the ultimate comfort food and a family favorite of mine. Serve over a bed of hot white rice along with a side of steamed veggies. Yummy!I hope your family will enjoy this recipe as mine as we do. It takes little time to make and is full of flavor. Add sauteed mushrooms if you wish.Combine ¼ cup of soup, beef, and next 4 ingredients. Shape into 4-6 patties – about ½ inch thick.Cook patties in a skillet over medium heat on each side until browned.Combine so...

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Chicken Cordon Bleu w/Slow Cooker 02/13/12

Thanks to Six Sisters' Stuff, I've found a new slow cooker recipe that is going into my monthly menu rotation. This dish is sooo good and extremely easy to make. Serve with a side salad or steamed veggies and you've got a wonderful meal. Scroll down to see the recipe in it's entirety.Mix together the cream of chicken soup and milk in a small bowl. Pour enough of the soup into a slow cooker to cover the bottom. Layer chicken breasts over the sauce. Cover with slices of ham and then Swiss cheese. Pour ...

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Chicken Parmesan Meatloaf 02/11/12

Chicken Parmesan and Meatloaf are two of my favorite dishes; combine them both and you've got heaven in a loaf pan! Sooo good. I found this little gem over at What's Cookin' Chicago and knew I had to give it a try. The recipe is listed at the end of this post along with the directions (minus the pictures) for those of you who like to use the print function here. Leave a comment if you give it a try. Enjoy!In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, thyme, oregano, basil, garlic,...

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Crock Pot Beef and Broccoli Recipe 02/06/12

I found a fantastic crock pot recipe over at Laa Loosh. Be sure to check out her other recipes, as well. The reason I love the idea of this recipe is because one, it's made in a crock pot and two, it has a bit of heat. When I order Chinese, beef and broccoli is my first choice and I always order it with extra chili sauce. It'll be nice to make it at home for a change...in a crock pot! Bonus! I hope you'll give it a try.Crock Pot Beef and Broccoli Recipe 1 pound boneless beef top round steak — trimmed of fa...

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Delicious Lasagna Soup 02/06/12

I found this recipe over at Crumbs and Choas and had to give it a try. It was everything I had hoped it would be, too. I made it on a night where we had family visiting and they all wanted the recipe! This is one dish I'll make again and again.Lasagna Soup 2 teaspoon olive oil 1 1/2 lbs. italian sausage 1 large onion, chopped 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoon dried oregeno 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 2 Tablespoon tomato paste 1 28-oz. can fire roasted diced tomatoes 2 bay leaves 6 cups c...

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Cheeseburger Meatloaf w/Brown Sugar Topping 02/06/12

Oh my goodness this is a good meatloaf! It makes enough for sandwiches the next day, too. Most people like their meatloaf sandwiches hot, but I love them cold with a touch of mayo. Mmm! So good. I hope you enjoy.Cheeseburger Meatloaf w/Brown Sugar Topping Sides: Mashed potatoes and peas 2 lbs. of ground beef 2 cups of shredded Cheddar cheese 1 ½ cups of uncooked regular oatmeal 1 cup of milk ½ cup of finely chopped onion 2 eggs 2 t. Worcestershire sauce 1 t. of salt ½ t, of garlic powder ½ t. p...

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Swiss Chicken 02/05/12

I love both Swiss cheese and chicken, so I knew the combination in this dish would work perfectly. This is a quick and easy meal to put together for the family when your short on time. Serve with a side salad and you're good to go.Swiss Chicken 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts salt, pepper, garlic powder to taste 8 slices of Swiss cheese 1 can cream of chicken soup 1/2 soup can water 1 pkg. Stove Top stuffing 1/4 C. margarine 1 1/2 C. water Cut chicken breasts in half or into small serving pieces...

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