My husband got this recipe from his sister and it has become one of our favorites. It is a really simple and easy recipe to make.
Enjoy!!
Jan
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Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Mile High Biscuits
One of my husbands favorite breakfast food is Biscuits and Gravy.
Here is a really simple and easy biscuit recipe that my mother-in-law makes. These also remind me of a KFC Biscuits. They are really good to use to make a breakfast sandwiches too.
Jan
Sunday, March 30, 2014
Saturday, March 29, 2014
Navajo Tacos
We love Navajo Tacos!!!
Here is a great and simple recipe we like for Indian Fry Bread from Food Network.
I love that everyone can create their own exactly the way they want.
Some of our families favorite toppings are.....
Seasoned Meat
Cheese
Lettuce
Tomatoes
Olives
Guacamole
Sour Cream
Refried Beans
Green Onions
Salsa
And of course you can spread one with Honey Butter for a perfect Dessert!
ENJOY!
Jan
Crepes
Recipe
1 1/2 cups flour
1/3 cup sugar
3 eggs
3 cups milk
1/4 cup oil
1 tsp vanilla
Mix ingredients together.
Cooking Light Magazine has a great article about how to cook a crepe and cooking tips for crepes. It can be kind of confusing and frustrating at first but reading their instructions helped me and practicing will help. It's kind of like when you first learn to make pancakes and learning how to pour or flip.
Filling Ideas: Fruit and Cool whip, Butter and Cinnamon & Sugar, Eggs, Lemon juice and Powdered Sugar, Ice Cream and Syrups.
Happy Eating
Jan
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
The #1 EASIEST Menu Planning System +150 Simple Dinner Ideas
This is hands down, the most useful thing I do in my home!!!
There is so much RESEARCH about how important family dinner is. Two books that made a HUGE difference in the meal planning arena for me...
The ladies who wrote these books inspired me to create a fun and practical dinner planning system that has transformed our family dinner time.
Each day has a theme, and THAT has made dinner planning so easy. Also, meal times are a million times more fun.
The principle of the themes can transform dinner for any family.
Each week as I plan our meals, I choose a meal from category for each day.
Mondays: Comfort Food
Tuesdays: Taco Tuesday (aka Mexican food)
Wacky Wednesday: Quick Meals or Pasta
Healthy Thursday: Fish, Chinese, Soup, or Salad
Friday night: Pizza Night
Saturday: Breakfast for Dinner
Sunday: Slow Cooker or Fun Food
(I usually omit one day each week, and serve left-overs instead).
*Not everything fits under only one category (you'll see that many meals fit several categories). Also, rules can be broken. If you feel like Mexican food every night, then do it. This just makes the planning easier.
Instead of dinner time being drudgery, I really look forward to cooking and serving my family. Now, it feels like such a creative outlet, and I feel so much happiness when people like what I cook.
**I HIGHLY suggest coming up with categories that fit your family, and...
Here are 150 family friendly meal ideas
(Many have links, but some do not. If you would like my recipe of that particular meal, email me.)
Comfort Food Monday:
Meatloaf Cupcakes by Six Sisters
Hot Dog Bar
Homemade Mac and Cheese Bar
Ravioli Lasagna
Chili and Cinnamon Rolls
Stuffed Meat Balls via The Food Nanny
Stroganoff
Tortellini Spinach Bake in Creamy Lemon Sauce by Our Best Bites
Chicken and Dumplings by Our Best Bites
Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches and Potato Salad
Taco Tuesday:(aka Mostly Mexican)
Sweet Pork Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw by Make it and Love it
Cowboy Quesedillas by Our Best Bites
Fruit Salsa, Cinnamon and Sugar Chips serve with Carne Asada
Taco Salad
Fajitas
Chicken Tortilla Soup by Our Best Bites
Fish Tacos with Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette by Our Best Bites
Huevos Rancheros {Mexican style Eggs} by Our Best Bites
Chicken Enchilada Ring by Food
Mexican Haystacks
Baked Tacos by Blog Chef
Chopped Taco Salad with Homemade Catalina Dressing by Mel's Kitchen Cafe
Mexican Bubble Pizza
Navajo Tacos
Nachos
Taquitos
Lots of Salsa and Chips Night
Lots of Salsa and Chips Night
White Chicken Chili
Wacky Wednesday (Quick Meals or Pasta):
The Yummiest Meatballs Ever over rice
Chicken Fingers (add steamed veggies and french bread)
Hamburgers
Spaghetti Pie
Ziti
Guiltless Alfredo Sauce and Fettuccine by Our Best Bites
Mulligan Stew
Kneaders Chicken Salad Sandwiches by Family Recipes
Cornbread Sloppy Joe Casserole by Six Sisters' Stuff
Apple Cinnamon Grilled Cheese by Our Best Bites
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Sloppy Joes
Suffed French Bread
Chicken Rolls
Peanut Butter Sandwich Bar (add honey, jelly, bananas, Nutella, Marshmallows, etc)
BLT Sandwiches
Veggie and Cheese Bagel by the Pioneer Woman
Healthy Thursday: Fish, Salad, Soup, or Asian:
Hawaiian Haystacks
Heavenly Salad with Homemade Ranch (add some grilled meat and whole wheat roll)
Bob Harper's Roasted Fish (add steamed veggies, a salad, and brown rice)
Shoyu Chicken over rice
Baked Potato Bar
Salad Bar
Copycat Olive Garden Minestrone Soup (serve with bread sticks)
Antipasto Salad and Bread Sticks
Cobb Salad
Kung Pao Chicken by Allrecipes
Lettuce Wraps
Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken by Six Sisters Stuff
Thai Chicken Curry
Grilled Chicken & Strawberry Salad Wrap by the Pioneer Woman
Crab Cakes and Salad
Friday: Pizza Night
Homemade Pretzels (stuff with pepperoni and dip in pizza sauce)
French Bread Pizzas by the Pioneer Woman (amazing!)
Inside Outside Pizza
Lime Chicken and Corn Pizza by Design Love Fest
Bread Stick and Pizza Casserole by Mel's Kitchen Cafe
Papa Murphy's Copy-Cat Gourmet Vegetarian Pizza by Six Sisters
Barbecue Chicken Pizza by Food Network
Mexican Flatbread Pizza by the Pioneer Woman
Portobello Pizzas by Rachel Ray
My Favorite: Order in or Take Out
Saturday: Breakfast for Dinner
Chunky Monkey Pancakes by Our Best Bites
Crepes by Our Best Bites (The recipe I make the VERY MOST)
Chocolate Waffles
Blueberry Muffins
Breakfast Burritos
Belgian Liege Waffles (SOOO good! If you can't find pearl sugar, cut up sugar cubes)
Monkey Bread
French Toast
Gourmet Jiffy Muffins
Quiche
German Pancakes
Frittatas
Biscuits and Gravy
Scone Bar with Eggs and Sausage
Baked French Toast by the Pioneer Woman
Fruit Salad with Banana Bread or Zucchini Bread
French Toast Sticks
Slow Cooker Sunday or "Fun Food":
Fondue Night
Belt Buster Bread Dip add Grilled Chicken
Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes by Make it and Love it (add some Turkey Roast)
Street Corn by Make it and Love it (add Grilled Steak or Chicken)
Poppy Seed Chicken, Strawberry Spinach Salad, and Green Beans
French Dip Sandwiches by Our Best Bites
Coconut Chicken with Apricot Sauce by Seeded at the Table {serve with rice}
Crock Pot Beef Stew by Butter with a Side of Bread
Chicken Cordon Bleu by Mel's Kitchen Cafe
Oven Baked Ribs by Mel's Kitchen Cafe
Twice Baked Potatoes and Grilled Meat
Funeral Potatoes and Ham
Roast Beef and Mashed Potatoes
Bruschetta by the Food Nanny (add some grilled meat)
Louisiana Style Braised Pork Loin by The Food Nanny
Sunday Beef Stew by Our Best Bites
Appetizer Potluck Night- everyone make your favorite
Salisbury Steak
Country Fried Steak
Brazilian Barbeque
How I plan menus: pick a meal from each category. Then write our menu for the week on the calendar.
Shop,
cook
and I'm done!
(Well, except for the clean up, and that's it's own bag of worms).
XO,
Nancy
Shop,
cook
and I'm done!
(Well, except for the clean up, and that's it's own bag of worms).
XO,
Nancy
Be sure to check out all of the other posts in our 31 Days of Feeding the Family Series
31 Days of Feeding the Family
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Breakfast from Heaven
Papa Ballard's Hotcake Recipe
Mom's Maple Syrup Recipe
Add Primary Punch to this plate for a complete breakfast.
Happy Eating.
Jan
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Speedy-Quick Taquito Enchiladas
Ingredients:
Package of 20 frozen chicken taquitos
1 14 oz can enchilada sauce (whatever kind you like)
1 1/2 - 2 C Mexican blended grated cheese
olives
tomatoes
sour cream
salsa
Directions:
Heat oven to 425 degrees
Spray a 9X13 pan with cooking spray and put the taquitos in 2 rows
cover with enchilada sauce and cheese.
(This part can be done earlier in the day, and covered until ready to cook)
Bake for 20 - 25 minutes.
Add toppings, and enjoy! Serve with salad, rice and corn.
XO,
Nancy
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
{Kid Friendly} Mandarin Orange and Chicken Salad
This Mandarin Orange and Chicken Salad definitely wins in my family for a quick, easy, and everyone eats it meal. At first I didn't think my kids would even try it, because it's a salad. However, I decided to lay it out like Hawaiian Haystacks and let them choose their own toppings. They went crazy over the mandarin oranges, chow mein noodles, and chicken. So what if they didn't eat the green stuff! I'll keep offering, and some day they'll take it, hopefully. At least they happily ate a little from each food group! I totally enjoy this meal!
Ingredients: Amount depends on how many people and how much you have
Romain lettuce
sliced almonds
feta cheese
chow mein noodles
Mandarin oranges from a can, drained and rinsed
cooked chicken cut into pieces
Light Asian dressing-- such as Newman's or Briannnas
Lay out all of the ingredients and let everyone go to town! Serve with rolls and fortune cookies, of course!
Happy eating!
Nancy
Monday, July 1, 2013
Quick and Healthy Veggie Calzones
Our family has a tradition of pizza night every Friday night. Here is on healthy alternative that I LOVE! This Veggie Calzone is yummy, and the diet isn't blown out the door when you eat it.
Ingredients:
(I am not including amounts because I never make this recipe the same way. I just use whatever amount I feel like at the time)
Pizza dough - refrigerated, store bought, OR my favorite option is Papa Murphy's sells premade pizza dough that is already rolled out for $2-- any size.
Cut veggies- tomatoes, green pepper, spinach, mushrooms, red onion, olives
ricotta cheese
mozzarella cheese
salt and pepper
Italian seasoning
1 egg white
favorite marinara or pizza sauce
Directions:
Heat over to 375.
Roll out dough to pizza shape (if not using a previously rolled out dough).
Spread desired amount of ricotta cheese on half of the dough. Add desired amount of veggies on ricotta cheese (again, covering half of the pizza dough). Sprinkle with desired amount of salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Put the half of the dough which has no topping over the half that has all the toppings. Seal dough with a fork or your fingers. Brush the egg white over the top of dough.
Cook for 20-25 minutes. Check at 20.
When cool, serve with your favorite marinara or pizza sauce to dip.
Enjoy!
Nancy
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Simple Six Layer Dinner
This is one of those dinners that is so quick and simple to put together. Honestly, I know it doesn't look the prettiest ever, but it tastes good! It's also healthy, unless you put the fattiest kind of hamburger in it!
Ingredients:
2 C. Sliced raw potatoes
2 C. chopped celery
2 C. ground beef , raw
1/2 to 1 C. sliced raw onions
1 C. minced green pepper
16 oz. can cooked tomatoes
2 tsp. salt
4 tsp. pepper
Spray a 9 X 13 pan with cooking spray. Place ingredients in pan in the order listed. Season each layer as you go so that the given amount of salt and pepper is used. Garnish with green pepper slices and back at 250 degrees for 2 hours. Makes 6 servings.
~Nancy
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Thursday, April 25, 2013
Chicken Tacos with Fresh Mango Salsa
I've recently been trying to cook all the quick and healthy recipes I have. This one is at the top of the list!! We have "Taco Tuesday" at our house (once a week, of course) and this is my current favorite under that category. I love Mexican food, and especially when I can eat as much of it as I want (well, almost :))!
Ingredients:
3-4 chicken breasts
1 Tb. olive oil
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
3/4 tsp. cumin
Mango Salsa (easy recipe found HERE)
corn tortilla shells
cotija cheese-- stronger cheese, so you need less as a topping.
Directions:
Make Mango Salsa and set aside.
Heat olive oil over med-high heat in skillet. Add chicken. Let sit 3-5 minutes on each side. Cut with spatula to break up the breasts into smaller pieces. Add spices. Cook till no longer pink.
Cut chicken into desired size pieces. Add to Mango Salsa.
Warm up corn tortillas on stove. Put the chicken and salsa mixture into tortillas. Add cotija cheese. (Add any more desired toppings, but I like it just like this).
Serve with rice, beans, and limes.
XOXO,
Nancy
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Thursday, April 11, 2013
Thai Chicken Sundaes
This is my favorite meal at this particular time in my life. Yes, FAVORITE! It's quick, it's healthy, and it's seriously delicious. Even my two year old can't get enough... and THAT'S sayin' it's good!! A friend gave the recipe to me several years back, and it's a keeper!
We set it up like Hawaiian Haystacks so that each person can individualize toppings. The noodles and chicken can be served hot or cold {tastes awesome either way}. This is also fun to bring to parties or get togethers -already with topping mixed in , of course. People always ask for the recipe. So, give it a try!
Ingredients:
1 pkg. angel hair pasta, cooked
Chicken, cooked and chopped
DRESSING:
3/4 C. Rice Vinegar (seasoned or unseasoned)
3 T. Sugar
2 T. Oriental sesame oil
1/2 C. Soy sauce
2 Tb Minced ginger (which is best) or 1/2 tsp. ginger spice
2 Cloves minced garlic
1/2 to 2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (more makes spicier)
TOPPINGS: Whatever you like, such as...
thin sliced celery, cucumbers, green onion, cilantro, bean sprouts, chow mein noodles, peanuts, cabbage, peppers, tomatoes, lime....
Directions:
1.Mix all dressing ingredients together. Let sit in the fridge while preparing the rest. (Stays good for 2 weeks, if you really want to start early :)).
2. Cook chicken and pasta.
3. Cut veggies, and put other toppings in bowls OR use your VEGGIE TRAY as Jan showed in THIS great post.
4. Either mix the dressing and chicken into the noodles, or set it all out separately so everyone can choose how strong of flavor they want.
~ Nancy
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Thursday, April 4, 2013
Quick and Healthy Italian Soup
I am happy that some of you readers requested quick and healthy recipes because that's EXACTLY what I need in my own home!! I've pulled out all of my best guiltless dinners and desserts that come together fast, and I'll be posting them all!
This is one of my absolute favorites because it's so quick and light...
Ingredients:
1/4 lb. fresh mushrooms (optional- buy the mushrooms sliced)
1 tsp. butter
3 C. chicken broth
2 C. cooked chicken (optional- use canned chicken)
1 (16 oz.) can tomato sauce
1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots (optional- buy the matchstick carrots)
1/2 C. minute rice
1 small zucchini or yellow squash sliced thin
1 pkg. Italian Dressing Mix
Directions:
Saute mushrooms in butter. Add broth, tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil. Add all other ingredients. Simmer 10 minutes. DONE!
Serve with sliced french bread, and even the kids will love dipping bread in the soup and eating it!
Enjoy!
~Nancy
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Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Chicken Parmigiana
This recipe I adapted from a BHG magazine and have included a few tips on making it even lighter.
Ingredients:
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp. of butter (or, I like to use coconut oil too)
- 2 cups of diced tomatoes (or 1 14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes) undrained
- 1 tsp. of sugar
- 1 tsp. of Kosher salt (I prefer to cook with Kosher salt, but regular salt will work too)
- 1/2 cup snipped fresh basil
- 1-2 pounds of skinless, boneless chicken breast (roughly 4 breasts)
- 1/3 cup bread crumbs
- 3 Tbsp. of grated Parmesan cheese
-1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 egg beaten
- 2 Tbsp. milk
- 3 Tbsp. olive oil for cooking
-Shredded Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese for garnishing
1. In a saucepan, saute the onion and garlic in butter over medium heat until the onion is tender (about 4-6 minutes. Carefully stir in tomatoes, sugar, salt and a dash of pepper. Bring to boil, reduce heat and then simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in basil (you want to do this last the basil will loose it's sweetness if it gets overly cooked). Keep Warm. Taste the sauce to see if it is to your liking.
2. Meanwhile, with a meat mallet, pound the chicken so that is is about 1/4 inch thick.
3. In a dish, combine the bread crumbs with 3 Tbsp. of Parmesan cheese, and oregano. In a separate bowl, stir together egg and milk. Dip the chicken in the egg mixture, then in the crumb mixture.
4. In a large skillet, cook the chicken in the hot oil over medium heat until golden brown and no longer pink (about 5 to 6 minutes), turning once.
Or
If you are looking to cut calories, I have grilled the chicken instead of dipping it in bread crumbs and cooking in it in the oil. Honestly, it is the sauce that is truly divine. So, if you want to omit the chicken all together I understand.
5. Place chicken on serving plate and spoon sauce on top. Sprinkle with Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese and let it stand until the cheese is melted.
Serve with some whole grain pasta and your favorite greens and you have a healthy meal that will leave you satisfied!
Enjoy,
Lauralee
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Sunday, March 3, 2013
Chicken and Chips
This is a great recipe when you are having a Mexican Food Craving.
This recipe is adapted from the Taste of Home 2000 Quick Cooking Cookbook.
1 can of cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
2 T salsa
1/4 cup chopped green chilies
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 1/2 cup of colby jack cheese shredded
In a bowl, combined soup, sour cream, salsa, chilies and chicken. In 9x13 pan layer the pan twice with sauce, cheese and tortilla chips. Bake on 350 for 25-30 minutes. You can also add olives, fresh tomatoes or guacamole for an extra kick.
Chicken Stuffing Casserole
We like simple at our house. This recipe is great for leftover chicken or turkey. You simply add 2 cups diced chicken or turkey, 1 (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup, a box of Stove Top Stuffing made according to direction on box. Mix together. Put in a 9x13 pan and Bake 350 for 30 minutes.
Pepperoni Lasagna Roll-Ups
This recipe is from the Taste of Home 2009 Annual Cookbook. I have changed the recipe for my family. Here is my recipe. Cook 9 Lasagna noodles til they are soft. In a bowl add 1 can of your favorite spaghetti sauce and 3/4 cup of ricotta cheese. Lay your noodle out on a cookie sheet and layer it with the sauce then add 3-4 slices of mozzerella cheese. On top of cheese layer 5 slices of pepperoni. Roll up and put in 9 x 13 pan. I add the leftover sauce on top and sprinkle on dry italian seasoning. Bake 350 for 30 minutes. You could also add a spinach layer, olives or mushrooms.
Shepherd's Pie
This is the ultimate comfort food for me. We call it Shepherd's Pie. Another great recipe from my mom's cookbook. A childhood favorite. Cook 1lb ground turkey or hamburger. Add 2 (12.5 oz) cans of green beans and 2 (10.5 oz) of tomato soup. After letting the tomato soup simmer with the hamburger and beans pour into a 9 x 13 pan. Make enough mash potatoes to fill the top of a 9 x 13 pan. Pour mash potatoes over the sauce and spread out evenly. Sprinkle cheese on top and bake 350 for 30 minutes.
Chicken Enchilidas
Chicken Enchilidas are a great 30 minute meal. Add together in a bowl 3 cups of shredded cooked chicken. I like to cook the chicken in the crockpot with ground cumin and chili powder for 6 hours. You can shred the chicken with a fork. Add 1 can(10.5oz) of cream of chicken soup, 1 cup sour cream, and 2 cups of shredded cheese. Mix together. Spoon mixture onto a flour tortilla and roll up. Sprinkle some cheese on top. Bake 350 for 30 minutes. We like to add 2 cups cooked brown rice to mixture for a different twist as well. You can also add a can of green chiles.
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