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Sunday, February 10, 2008

Chicken Pot Pie

I tried this recipe tonight and we all enjoyed it. The best part was how quick and easy it was to throw together, yet still have that "comfort food" taste.

CHICKEN POT PIE
2 cups cooked chicken, cubed (mine was shredded)
2 cans mixed vegetables, drained
2 cans cream of whatever soup (I used cream of chicken)
2 store-bought pie crusts (they come 2 in a package)

Press one crust into bottom of pie plate. Combine remaining ingredients, spoon into crust. Top with other crust, crimp edges, and poke holes to vent. Bake at 375 for 45-50 minutes.

That's it-- quick and easy! :)

Sunday, February 3, 2008

Super Bowl Menu

So what are you eating on Super Bowl Sunday? We're not having a party or going anywhere this year, but we will still have a supper of fun party foods. :)

Here's our menu:
~ Hot wings for DH and I (frozen, premade)
~ Chicken Rings for the kids (frozen, premade)
~ Our favorite homemade baked fries.
~ Nacho Dip and Chips:

My Mom's Nacho Dip:
1 lb sausage, browned
1 lb Velveeta, cubed
1 jar salsa (I use Pace picante sauce)

Combine all ingredients in crockpot and cook on low setting. Serve with chips.


~ My favorite Hot Broccoli Dip and chips
~ and whatever kind of cookies or brownies I whip up this afternoon.

Clearly, this is not a health food diet, but once in a while it's fun to just snack all evening on some fun foods! :)


Monday, January 28, 2008

Menu Plan Monday 1/28

I didn't get to my menu planning on Sunday like I usually do, so this is a quick draft that may change later in the week. :)

Recipes are marked "new recipe" or TNT= Tried & True!

TUESDAY: *new recipe* Simple Chicken Pot Pie, fruit salad
WEDNESDAY: *TNT* Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, steamed mixed veggies
THURSDAY: *new recipe* Broccoli Chicken Lasagna, garlic bread (If that looks familiar, it's because it's been on my menu the last two weeks and we STILL haven't gotten to it. This week we're having it for sure!)
FRIDAY: *new recipe* Crockpot Scalloped Potatoes and Ham, peas
SATURDAY: Open, as usual, for skipped meals or eating out.


Oh! And I have a favor to ask.... somebody, somewhere in the blogosphere, recently posted a delicious-looking photo and recipe for oatmeal muffins with cinnamon. I thought I had saved the recipe, but I didn't. If you've seen this and can point me back to it, I'd be grateful! :)

Head on over to I'm An Organizing Junkie to share your menu
or see what others are eating this week!


Monday, January 21, 2008

Menu Plan Monday 1/21

NOTES FROM LAST WEEK: The Chicken Empanadas were great, and very easy. Otherwise, we didn't stick to the plan very well! Usually I might change one or two meals, but last week, I changed several of them. Oh well! :)

SUNDAY: *family favorite* Beef Enchiladas, sweet corn cake, stewed tomatoes
MONDAY: My Mom's recipe for Crockpot Pizza, green beans, garlic bread
TUESDAY: bratwurst, sauted onions, potato salad, carrots & celery
Tuesday night I'll be bulk cooking chicken overnight in the crockpot.
I love to have cooked chicken and homemade broth on hand in the freezer!

WEDNESDAY: *family favorite* California Kitchen style BBQ Chicken Pizza & salad
THURSDAY: *new recipe* Broccoli Chicken Lasagna, garlic bread
FRIDAY: pot roast with veggies in the crockpot
SATURDAY: Open for meals we skipped or eating out.

Head on over to I'm An Organizing Junkie to share your menu
or see what others are eating this week!