Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Cheesy Broccoli and Rice

Cheesy Broccoli and Rice

Ingredients:
1 Cup rice
3/4 Cup chopped onion
3/4 Cup chopped bell pepper
1 Cup chopped celery
4 TBSP butter
2 - 10oz frozen chopped broccoli
8oz jar cheese spread
1 can cream of mushroom
1 can cream of chicken
4oz mushrooms

Directions:
-Cook broccoli according to package directions
-Cook rice according to package directions
-Saute onion, pepper, and celery in butter
-Mix all together and bake on 350 for 30 minutes

Enjoy!!
Jessica

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Crock Pot Mac and Cheese

8 oz elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
1 13 oz can evaporated milk
1 cup whole milk
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) melted butter
2 large eggs, beaten
4 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese, divided
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

In a crock pot, mix cooked macaroni, evaporated milk, whole milk, melted butter and beaten eggs, 3 cups of the cheddar, salt and pepper. Top with the remaining cup cheddar and parmesan. Cover and cook on low setting for 3 hours.



Jessica

Monday, March 29, 2010

Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots

Since this is the week leading up to Easter, I thought I would share some of our favorite side dishes. These dishes would be a great addition to your Easter meal.

This recipe calls for 3 ingredients and is so easy to make. I never have left overs when I make this recipe. It is a hit =)

Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots

3 cans carrots
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup butter

1. Place carrots (undrained) in pot.
2. Add brown sugar
3. Add butter
4. Cook about 25-30 minutes (or until sugar and butter have completely melted) on low

ENJOY!

Jessica

Friday, March 12, 2010

WELCOME!!!! and Chicken with Brown Sugar Sauce

WELCOME! To my Recipe blog!!!
I love to share recipes on my family BLOG and decided to dedicate a whole blog to recipes. Sometimes I will give you step by step directions and sometimes just the recipe, but I will always give you a rating of the recipe. Judges are pretty harsh too....they are my family. ha!

So without further a-do...here is the 1st recipe:

Chicken with Brown Sugar Sauce
Ingredients
• 4 boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 garlic clove, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup apple juice
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 3-4 tablespoons ketchup
• 2 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1 cup water
• 3/4 cup soy sauce

Directions
1. Heat oil in a large skillet.
2. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned.
3. Remove chicken.
4. Add remaining ingredients, cook over medium Heat until dissolved.
5. Add chicken and bring to a hard boil.
6. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
7. Serve with rice and ENJOY.


All the ingredients


1. Heat oil in a large skillet.
2. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned.


3. Remove chicken.
4. Add remaining ingredients, cook over medium Heat until dissolved.


5. Add chicken and bring to a hard boil.
6. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.


7. Serve with rice and ENJOY.

RATING: Definetly a keeper! Everyone had seconds (some even 3rds)


Jessica