Creamy Parmesan One Pot Chicken and Rice

We love chicken and rice and this is by far my favorite chicken and rice recipe.  It’s very easy to make and it all goes into one pot (I used my iron skillet).  

This went over really well with the kids, they ate huge portions and are already talking about who is going to get the last scoop for lunch tomorrow! 

Give it a try, you won’t be disappointed! 

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Creamy Parmesan One Pot Chicken and Rice

Cheesy Cheeseburger Macaroni

Goes great with a side salad and garlic bread

 This turned out really great and I think my husband ate at least 4 servings.  The kids were wanting Mac and Cheese for dinner and so I used products I had on hand and boy did this turn out DELISH!  It is easy, a very quick meal and I promise the kiddos (and spouses) will eat it up.

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the yummy stuff:
16 oz box of Elbow pasta, cooked and drained
1 lb Ground Chuck
32 oz box Velvetta (yes, I used the entire box)
3/4 cup of heavy whipping cream
1/2 onion, chopped
1 clove of garlic, minced (optional)
1 TBsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
salt and pepper to taste

what i did:
Saute onion, garlic and parsley in the skillet for a couple of minutes and then add the ground beef, cooking until thoroughly done.  Drain fat.

**While you are browning your ground beef go ahead and boil your elbow pasta.

I melted the cheese over the stove, but this can also be done in the microwave.  Cut up the cheese into squares and add the whipping cream.  Heat until completely melted.  If cooking on the stove be sure to stir frequently so that the cheese does not burn.  If cooking in the microwave I would heat in 30 second intervals, stirring after each 30 seconds.

Drain your pasta once it is done and then add your browned ground beef to the pasta and stir in your melted cheese.  This is deliciously cheesy and goes well with a side salad and garlic bread.

Cheesy Cheeseburger Macaroni

Fried Rice

Easy Fried Rice

A dish that my family loves, but I have only made once.  Why?  Because it is Fried Rice and Fried Rice is hard to make, right?  No, I was wrong..(yes, this occurs every now and then), it is just the opposite.  Easy and delish! Excited I have a new dish to go along with my egg rolls!!

FRIED RICE
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What you need:

1/3 cup chopped, cooked chicken, Beef, pork of fish, if desired. (I didn't use any meat)

2 tBsp olive oil

3 cups cooked, cold Rice (white, brown or instant) *I cooked my rice the morning of and then placed it in a covered dish and let it sit in the refrigerator all day until I was ready to stir-fry it. 

3 green onions, sliced

2 tsp soy sauce

2 eggs, beaten

1 cup frozen peas (peas or carrots), cooked

1 packet of Sun-Bird Fried Rice seasoning (any brand will do)

Preparing it:

1.  In a large skillet, heat oil; stir-fry rice and green onions.

2.  Add seasoning and soy sauce; stir-fry 1 minute.

3.  Push Rice to the side, add eggs, scramble; stir into rice.

4.  Add peas and meat if desired.

Makes 5 servings, about 1 cup each as prepared above.

Fried Rice

Fried Okra

this is a pretty basic recipe, but wanted to post it because i figured, like myself, there might be someone out there who wanted fried okra, but had no idea how to do it! my two oldest boys love fried okra and this recipe got their stamp of approval!

Ingredients:
10 pods okra, sliced in 1/4 inch pieces
1 egg, beaten
1 cup cornmeal
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup vegetable oil

Directions:
1.  In a small bowl, soak okra in egg for 5-10 minutes.  In a medium bowl, combine cornmeal, salt and pepper.
2.  Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.  Dredge okra in the cornmeal mixture, coating evenly.  Carefully place okra in hot oil; stir continuously.  Reduce heat to medium when okra first starts to brown, and cook until golden.  Drain on paper towels.

that's it. simple, quick, and ridiculously delicious!

enjoy! 

Fried Okra

Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan

this is some simply sensational asparagus!

you need:

1 lb. fresh asparagus

2 tBsp olive oil

salt

freshly ground black pepper

grated Parmesan cheese

cooking it:

1.  heat oven to 450 degrees.  Trim asparagus, snapping off touch ends.  drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over the center of a rimmed baking sheet; spread asparagus evenly in the pan, in a single layer.  drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of olive  oil; sprinkle with sat and freshly ground black pepper.

2. roast 5 minutes for crisp-tender asparagus, 8 minutes for softer asparagus.

3.  transfer asparagus to serving dish.  sprinkle with Parmesan cheese; serve immediately.

yields 4 servings.

...even my kids like this!

enjoy!



Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan

Mini Tortilla Pizzas

i first off want to apologize for the sloppiness of these pizzas.  I was in a hurry when making these and just threw them together one night for the kids before heading out to a birthday dinner for a friend.  the kids didn't seem to mind that they were so messily put together, because they said they tasted great! Gotta love non-picky kids!

These pizzas are just a little invention of mine that I tried one night with some left over ingredients I had in my fridge.  They are perfect for a quick meal for the kids or an after school snack.

What you need:
Tortillas
Spaghetti or pizza sauce
Favorite pizza topping
Shredded cheese

Place your tortillas on a baking pan, add some sauce, pepperoni, ham or any other desired topping, finish it off with some shredded cheese and pop into a 350 degree pre-heated oven and bake until cheese is melted.

I almost always have these ingredients in my fridge and love that I can whip these up in just a few minutes.

Mini Tortilla Pizzas

Cheesy BBQ Sloppy Joes

Kids love these, and sometimes that's all that matters!!  This is a great twist to the classic sloppy joe that whole family is sure to enjoy!

the slop you need:
1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup bottled barbecue sauce
1 TBsp. Worcestershire suace
2 TBsp. chopped pickled jalapeno peppers (optional)
1 (11.25 oz) package frozen garlic Texas toast (or french bread if you have that on hand)
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

how to make them:
1.  Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring often, 8-10 minutes or until beef crumbles and is no longer pink; drain well.  Return to skillet. Stir in tomatoes, next 3 ingredients, and, if desired, jalapeno peppers.  Cover and cook 10 minutes.
2.  Meanwhile, prepare Texas toast according to package directions.  Serve beef mixture over Texas toast; sprinkle with cheese.

Quick, easy and basic ingredients make this sloppy joe a lunchtime favorite in our home!

Enjoy! 

Cheesy BBQ Sloppy Joes

No fuss Chocolate Cake

Need a scrumptious dessert?

Something that tastes ridiculously delicious, but better yet looks like it came out of a gourmet cookbook?

However, you just don't have the time or desire to whip something up?

Here is an easy, no fuss solution that

I have used a couple of times and definitely will many more times in the future.

Directions:

Go to you local market and purchase a Pepperidge Farm Cake from the freezer section. Let it thaw as directed on the box. Slice cake into serving sizes and arrange on dessert plates. Spoon a small amount of whipped topping beside the cake and top with a strawberry (i prefer to use chocolate covered strawberries). Drizzle Hershey's chocolate syrup over cake and topping. And there you have it. A quick fix to your dessert dilemma, that tastes and looks fabulous!

Enjoy!

No fuss Chocolate Cake