This recipe is great on its own but can also be a great companion to other light meals such as soup, etc. I just made this with my Cream of Carrot and Tomato Soup and it was perfect. I could eat soup for dinner every night, but Eric likes to have something a little more so this was just right.
Chicken and Three-Cheese French Bread Pizza
It's quick and easy - and yummy! I rarely add the red pepper or green onions, but it is good either way. The recipe says "sliced french bread" - I'm not sure if that is clear...buy a big loaf of french bread (I get the Italian loaf in the bakery at Winco) and cut it in half lengthwise so you have two large slices of bread. When you are done baking, you can slice it into serving sizes.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Cream of Carrot and Tomato Soup
Oh my yumminess. This recipe is so delicious...you must try it.
Cream of Carrot and Tomato Soup
A couple items to note:
*In the beginning, when you boil the carrots, use more water...put the carrots in the pot and add enough water to cover them completely. If you only use 1/2 cup, you'll run out of water and burn the carrots! When the carrots are finished, reserve 1/2 cup of the liquid to add to the soup later.
*Play with the red pepper content - it gives it a kick, so if you don't like your food too spicy, don't add the full amount.
*This may not be news to you, but half and half is half whipping cream and half milk. I think on some level, I knew this...but I've sort of always used half and half / whipping cream interchangeably. I am sure that for this recipe, you could also use just milk...it just may not be quite as thick/creamy as you'd like.
*I cut this recipe in half for my family and it was just the right amount to have some leftovers for lunch the next day. Ian and I shared some for lunch today. ;-)
*Goes great with a large loaf of french bread - also goes great with Chicken and Three Cheese French Bread Pizza which I will be posting next...
YUM!
Cream of Carrot and Tomato Soup
A couple items to note:
*In the beginning, when you boil the carrots, use more water...put the carrots in the pot and add enough water to cover them completely. If you only use 1/2 cup, you'll run out of water and burn the carrots! When the carrots are finished, reserve 1/2 cup of the liquid to add to the soup later.
*Play with the red pepper content - it gives it a kick, so if you don't like your food too spicy, don't add the full amount.
*This may not be news to you, but half and half is half whipping cream and half milk. I think on some level, I knew this...but I've sort of always used half and half / whipping cream interchangeably. I am sure that for this recipe, you could also use just milk...it just may not be quite as thick/creamy as you'd like.
*I cut this recipe in half for my family and it was just the right amount to have some leftovers for lunch the next day. Ian and I shared some for lunch today. ;-)
*Goes great with a large loaf of french bread - also goes great with Chicken and Three Cheese French Bread Pizza which I will be posting next...
YUM!
Friday, October 14, 2011
Fun With Sugar Cookies
Made these chalkboard cookies for Haylie's teacher for Back-to-School Night. Made the fondant using this recipe - it is marshmallow fondant! Easy to use and delicious too!!! (The idea for the cookie came from here. Don't compare too closely!)
Had lots of fondant left over so we (my friend Erin and I) decided to have some Halloween fun too! These projects were very time-consuming and somewhat tedious, but, in my mind it was worth it - something fun to do every so often. :-)
Hawaiian BBQ Chicken - Crock Pot
Here's another yummy crock pot recipe:
Chicken breasts (mine were frozen)
1 Jar Archer Farms Hawaiian Barbecue Sauce (from Target)
1 can pineapple chunks
Dump all ingredients in crock pot. Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8. Serve over rice.
I used 1 chicken breast and 2 thighs, half a jar of BBQ sauce, and a small can of crushed pineapple. Super easy and very delicious. The girls really liked it too. :-) Reminded me of sweet 'n' sour chicken.
Chicken breasts (mine were frozen)
1 Jar Archer Farms Hawaiian Barbecue Sauce (from Target)
1 can pineapple chunks
Dump all ingredients in crock pot. Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8. Serve over rice.
I used 1 chicken breast and 2 thighs, half a jar of BBQ sauce, and a small can of crushed pineapple. Super easy and very delicious. The girls really liked it too. :-) Reminded me of sweet 'n' sour chicken.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Cinnamon Rolls
I made cinnamon rolls for the very first time on Sunday. I used Eric's Mom's recipe:
http://www.mlre.org/index.php?recipe=8
They turned out beautifully! Just pay attention to the beginning of the recipe where it says "Begin 4 hours before you want to eat them"! It takes a time-investment, but it is really easy otherwise. :-) Enjoy!
http://www.mlre.org/index.php?recipe=8
They turned out beautifully! Just pay attention to the beginning of the recipe where it says "Begin 4 hours before you want to eat them"! It takes a time-investment, but it is really easy otherwise. :-) Enjoy!
Taco Pizza
I have recently instituted what I call "Taco Tuesday" in our house. Tuesdays are going to be dedicated to some form of Taco-y/Mexican food goodness. Last night it was Taco Pizza...another recipe I found on Pinterest.
http://realmomkitchen.com/5301/taco-pizza/
After it was cooked, I also added fresh lettuce, avocados, sour cream, and Cotija cheese. Cotija is my new favorite cheese to use when cooking Mexican food. It is a hard, crumbly cheese that just adds so much flavor to your food. Good recipe - kids liked it, and most importantly, it was EASY! ;-)
http://realmomkitchen.com/5301/taco-pizza/
After it was cooked, I also added fresh lettuce, avocados, sour cream, and Cotija cheese. Cotija is my new favorite cheese to use when cooking Mexican food. It is a hard, crumbly cheese that just adds so much flavor to your food. Good recipe - kids liked it, and most importantly, it was EASY! ;-)
Calzone
I just discovered Pinterest. If you haven't yet...proceed with caution. I avoided it as long as possible because people kept talking about how addicting it is. They were right. But it has also reignited a flame within me for all things homey. I've been cooking more because I've seen so many new recipes on there that I want to try. I've been crafting more because they have so many fun ideas! So, I urge you to check it out - but just know that it will suck you in!! ;-)
Monday I tried a recipe I found for homemade calzone. Calzone is like pizza but it's all wrapped up kind of like a giant burrito. The recipe looked easy and my kids love pizza so we tried it. It was great! I bought a refrigerated pizza crust in a tube (Pillsbury) but you can also make your own - she provides a link to a recipe. Very very yummy, and EASY!
http://www.squidoo.com/homemade-calzone
Monday I tried a recipe I found for homemade calzone. Calzone is like pizza but it's all wrapped up kind of like a giant burrito. The recipe looked easy and my kids love pizza so we tried it. It was great! I bought a refrigerated pizza crust in a tube (Pillsbury) but you can also make your own - she provides a link to a recipe. Very very yummy, and EASY!
http://www.squidoo.com/homemade-calzone
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