Thursday, June 26, 2008

Yummy Rice Krispie Treats

1/4 cup butter
1 (10 oz) pkg. regular marshmallows
1/2 cup peanut butter
4 cups Rice Krispies
1 1/2 cup M&M's

-Melt butter in a large pan over low heat.
-Add marshmallows and peanut butter.
-Stir until completely melted and then remove from heat.
-Add the Rice Krispies and the M&M's. Stir until well coated.
-Using a spatula press mixture into evenly butter pan.
-Let cool and then cut into squares.

Saturday, June 21, 2008

Fancy Salad

Salad:
1/4 cup craisins
1 pear cored and cubed
1 cup swiss cheese
10 cups Romaine lettuce (1 bundle)
1 cup cashews

Dressing
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup oil
2/3 teaspoon poppy seeds

Mix the first 5 ingredients together in a blender. Gradually add 2/3 up oil and then 2/3 teaspoon poppy seeds

**Recipe by Jen Ward**

Stouffers Skillets

For anyone out there that needs a quick meal look no further. Stouffers Skillets are really good and they only take about 15 mins. The garlic chicken is my favorite, but we've tried several different ones and they are all really good. So if you want a quick meal that's pretty satisfying then you need to try these skillets.

Friday, June 6, 2008

Cheesy Chicken and Spinach

This recipe is made up so I don't have exact measurments. You kind of need to just play it by ear, but don't worry it's pretty simple.

4 boneless skinless chicken breast; cut into small chunks
1 package baby spinach
Shredded mozzarella cheese
McCormicks Montreal Chicken seasoning
Badia Complete Seasoning (this might be hard to find so you can use any all season if you want)


-Season the chicken with both of the seasonings.
-In a large pan fry the chicken in a little oil over medium heat until thoroughly cooked.
-Add the spinach on top and cover until the spinach as wilted.
-Stir the spinach with the chicken and add the mozzarella cheese.
-Cover until cheese has melted.
-Mix everything and serve.

Chicken Parmigiana

1/2 cup dry bread crumbs 
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg 
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 can (26 oz) meatless spaghetti sauce
3/1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

-In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt. In another bowl beat the egg.
-Dip the chicken in the egg and then cover in bread crumbs.
-Place the chicken in a 13x9 inch baking pan coated with nonstick cooking pray. Bake uncovered at 375 degrees for 10 mins. Turn chicken over and bake for another 10 mins.
-Take chicken out of the oven and pour a spoonful of two of spaghetti sauce over the chicken. Bake for another 5 mins. Sprinkle with mozzarella and bake for another 10 mins or until chicken is no longer pink in the center.