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Tasty Tuesday: Chicken Adobo

Posted by on March 1, 2011 1 Comment

Chicken Adobo (Adobo is Spanish for marinate) is a Filipino dish that packs much flavor. My mom used to make this dish all the time, and the fact that it is prepared in a crock pot makes it easy! I like to serve it over rice but you can use any side dish.

Ingredients:

1 (3-lb) frying chicken, skinned and cut into serving pieces
5 cloves garlic, crushed
2 bay leaves
3/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 Tablespoon finely grated fresh peeled ginger
1/4 teaspoon crushed black peppercorns
1 Tablespoon brown sugar
1 Tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup chicken stock
Green onions, sliced, for garnish

Directions:

1. Place the chicken pieces in the crock pot. Add the garlic, bay leaves, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, ginger, peppercorns and brown sugar. Toss to coat.

2. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and chicken stock together. Pour over chicken and mix gently.

3. Cover and cook on low for 6 – 8 hours (or until chicken is cooked through). Remove the chicken from the crock pot and keep warm.

4. Place the remaining liquid from crock pot in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until reduced to half. Pour over reserved chicken.

5. Garnish with green onions and serve at once.

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Tasty Tuesday : Pizza Casserole

Posted by on February 22, 2011 Leave a Comment

Who doesn’t love pizza? Here is a easy, delicious budget friendly meal, that is sure to please. Kids love it!

Pizza Casserole

Ingredients:

2 cups uncooked egg noodles
1/2 pound lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup sliced pepperoni
16 ounces pizza sauce
4 tablespoons milk
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Cook noodles according to package directions.
3. In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with the onion, garlic and green bell pepper. Drain excess fat. Stir in the noodles, pepperoni, pizza sauce and milk, and mix well. Pour this mixture into a 2-quart casserole dish.
4. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 minutes, top with the cheese, then bake for 5 to 10 more minutes. Serves  7

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Tasty Tuesday: Biscuit Nugget Chicken Bake Recipe

Posted by on February 15, 2011 Leave a Comment

Here is a quick, budget friendly, and satisfying dish that is sure to please!

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cubed cooked chicken
  • 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
  • 1/2 teaspoon dill weed
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • TOPPING:
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tube (12 ounces) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits

Directions

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first six ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until heated through; keep warm.
  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the cheese, onion, parsley and paprika. Separate biscuits and cut into quarters; add to bag and shake to coat. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 5 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken mixture to a greased 8-in. square baking dish; top with biscuits. Bake, uncovered, for 10-13 minutes or until bubbly and biscuits are golden brown. Makes: 4-6 servings.

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Tasty Tuesday: Tortellini Soup Recipe

Posted by on February 8, 2011 Leave a Comment
There is nothing like a hearty bowl of hot soup to take the chill off of  long winters day. Here is one of my favorite recipes for Tortellini Soup. Enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 1 3 1/2- to 4-pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 carrots, cut into thin rounds
  • 1/2 bunch Swiss chard, cut crosswise into 1-inch strips or spinach (I use spinach)
  • 1 8- to 9-ounce package tortellini
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Remove the skin from the chicken and place the pieces in a large saucepan. Add the broth and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer gently until the chicken is cooked through, about 35 minutes. Skim any foam that rises to the surface. Transfer the chicken to a plate; let cool. Shred the meat; discard the bones.
  2. Strain the broth and return it to the saucepan. Bring to a boil. Add the carrots, Swiss chard, tortellini, salt, and pepper. Simmer according to the tortellini’s package directions.
  3. When the tortellini is done, add the chicken and heat for 3 minutes. Ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle with the Parmesan.

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Tasty Tuesday: Boston Cream Pie Minis

Posted by on February 1, 2011 Leave a Comment

I love Boston Cream Pie but I don’t have time to fuss about with all the prep. I found a delicious, yet easy recipe for Boston Cream Pie Mini’s that are every bit as scrumptious as it’s bigger sister!

Ingredients

1 pkg. (2-layer size) yellow cake mix
1 pkg.  (3.4 oz.) Jell-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding
1 cup cold milk
1-1/2 cups  thawed Cool Whip Whipped Topping, divided
4 squares Bakers’s Semi-Sweet Chocolate

Directions

Heat oven to 350ºF.

Prepare cake batter and bake as directed on package for 24 cupcakes. Cool completely.

Beat pudding mix and milk with whisk 2 min. Let stand 5 min. Meanwhile, use serrated knife to cut cupcakes horizontally in half. Whisk 1/2 cup Cool Whip into pudding; spoon onto bottom halves of cupcakes, using about 1 Tbsp. for each. Cover with cupcake tops.

Microwave remaining Cool Whip and chocolate in small microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1-1/2 min. or until chocolate is almost melted, stirring after 1 min. Stir until well blended. Let stand 15 min.; spread onto cupcakes. Refrigerate 15 min.  Makes 24 servings. Recipe courtesy of Kraft.

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Tasty Tuesday: Luscious Cream Puffs

Posted by on January 25, 2011 Leave a Comment

I must admit, Cream Puffs are one of my favorite guilty pleasures! Here is a quick and easy recipe for this delectable dessert that won’t break the bank. These treats are elegant and are perfect for entertaining!

Luscious Cream Puffs

Ingredients

1 sheet frozen puff pastry (1/2 of 17.3-oz. pkg.), thawed
1 pkg.  (3.4 oz.) Jell-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding
1 cup cold milk
1/2 cup  thawed Cool Whip Whipped Topping
1 square Baker’s Semi-Sweet Chocolate

Directions

Heat oven to 400ºF.

Unfold pastry on lightly floured surface; roll into 10-inch square. Cut into 9 circles with 3-inch cookie cutter. Place, 2 inches apart, on baking sheet. Bake 10 min. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.

Meanwhile, beat pudding mix and milk in medium bowl with whisk 2 min. Stir in Cool Whip. Refrigerate 15 min.

Melt chocolate as directed on package. Split pastry rounds; fill with pudding mixture. Drizzle with chocolate. Recipe courtesy of Kraft.

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Tasty Tuesday: Slow Cooker Golden Chicken with Noodles

Posted by on January 2, 2011 Leave a Comment

Being a busy mom, I am always on the look out for easy, budget friendly, yet delicious meal ideas. One of the best tools for a busy mom is a slow cooker! You have to love a meal that can be made in one pot! Here is a wholesome recipe that is sure to become your family’s next comfort food!

Slow Cooker Golden Chicken with Noodles

Ingredients

2 cans (10 3/4 ounces each) Campbell’s Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup (regular or 98% Fat Free)
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
8 large carrot , thickly sliced (about 6 cups)
8 skinless, boneless chicken breast half (about 2 pounds)
4 cup egg noodles , cooked and drained
Chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Stir the soup, water, lemon juice, mustard, garlic powder and carrots in a 3 1/2-quart slow cooker. Add the chicken and turn to coat.

Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours or until the chicken is cooked through. Serve with the noodles. Sprinkle with the parsley.

Time-Saving: This recipe may also be cooked on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours.

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