Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Stuffed Chicken Blankets

Stuffed Chicken Blankets
Omgad. This is the most amazing stuffed chicken ever. I never thought in a million years that it would be that tasty. However it sure is!

It is very simple and very easy to make.

You see it?? Look how brown the top is!

I am not exactly sure how I came across the idea for the one, but I am really glad that I did. Enjoy!

Stuffed Chicken Blanket.

Stuffed Chicken Blankets
this is based off cooking for 3 people
you may need more or less depending.
3 boneless chicken breast
3 large sheets of puff pastry
1 egg
8 oz cream cheese
12 strips cooked bacon (crushed up)
Parsley
Salt
Pepper

Preheat oven to 400F. If you need to, cook your bacon strips and crumble them. Get a small bowl and put your cream cheese in there with some parsley, salt, and pepper. Of course add any other herbs you want. Mix your cream cheese with your crumbled bacon.

Make a slit down each chicken and add your cream mixture deep into the chicken breast.

Crack one egg open and beat it.

Place your chicken upside down on top of a sheet of puff pastry. Egg the edges to make it a glue. Fold over all the edges like it is a blanket around the chicken. Brush the top of each with a little egg.

Place in the oven and bake on 400F for about 35 - 40 minutes.

Until next time!

Friday, September 21, 2012

Copycat Baja Salad

Copycat Baja Salad
So, I am such a sucker for salads, but they need to be tasty. One of my favorite fast food salads is the Wendy's Baja Salad. However, their version isn't exactly on top of the healthy list. You don't really know what is going into your salad either.

I have found my own way to come up with the most perfect mock salad. It's crunchy, yummy, and just all around perfect!

Are you ready to feast your heart out on some yummy deliciousness? I know I am!

So here is what you're going to need...

Copycat Baja Salad
1 bag of Spring Mix salad mix
1 cup pico de gallo (recipe; I buy already made in the produce section, but this is a great recipe to make your own)
1 cup (copycat) chili (recipe; follow this one, it's great)
1 cup cheese (personally, I love Colby & Mont Jack)
1 cup tortilla strips

I start by dicing up my salad mix just a little more, put it in a large bowl with cheese and tortilla strips. Go ahead and give it a bit of a toss. After that top with your pico de gallo and chili.

Very simple, very easy. Another thing to consider doing is... make it more personal. It doesn't have to be exactly like their salad. Make your own chili that you like to add your personal touch. :)

Also, remember to enjoy!

Edit: It was brought to my attention that I forgot to mention one important ingredient. Guacamole. I apologize. If I am feeling fisky, I will add it to my salad. However, I love to be as cheap as possible! :)

Thursday, September 20, 2012

Double Chocolate S'more Graham Krispie Treats

Double Chocolate S'more
Oh... my... good... gracious. I am in pure bliss. As I am eating this, I am typing this. Oh wait, I mean as I am typing this, I am eating this! This is absolutely amazing!

I can't believe I actually forgot what I was doing. I just just stuck on munching this.

So, it just takes a little TLC to make this. Shall we get started?

Yes.

S'ma... s'ma... s'more!

S'ma... s'ma... s'more!

Double Chocolate S'more Graham Krispie Treats
1 box (small) Golden Graham cereal
1 bag (small) mini marshmellows
1 bag (small) semi-sweet chocolate
6 Tbsp butter (I use I Can't Believe it's Not Butter)
1 Tbsp vanilla (I use the imitation, it's cheaper)

In a large pot, melt butter. Add mashmellows and stir until it becomes nice a creamy. Add in the vanilla and stir. Once it's mixed take it off the heat and slowly add the cereal and make sure it is all very well coated. Mix in half a bag of chocolate chips. Put in a baking dish. Top with the rest of the chocolate chips. At this point, I will put it in the freezer so it sets faster, much much faster.

When they are set, cut into squares, sit down, relax, close your eyes... and just yeah...

Totally amazing!

Breakfast Casserole

Breakfast Casserole
It's another casserole! I always wondered... why do they call it a casserole? Did you know that casserole is the French word for saucepan? Yeah, it's pretty silly, I know!

If you want some hearty and delicious, then this recipe is for you! It will warm you up immediately within the first bite. 

Trust and believe not only is it an amazing breakfast dish, but when you want a taste of breakfast for dinner, then you have to try this! You will not regret it! 

So, are you ready to feast on something absolutely amazing? I sure hope so!

A slice of breakfast casserole
Breakfast Casserole
1 can of crescent rolls
1 lb sausage (a basic sausage roll, I love Jimmy Dean's Maple)
2 cups shredded cheese (really any kind you want)
6 large eggs
Parsley
Salt
Pepper

Preheat your oven to 400F. Fry your roll of sausage in a pan, while doing so, make sure you shred it into crumbles. Place it off to side (drained of grease). Unroll your crescent rolls into a baking dish and making sure it is tight to make one long piece of flat dough. Sprinkle your crumbled sausage on top. Then throw your package of cheese all over the top. Beat 6 eggs with parsley, salt, and pepper to taste. Pour the mixture on the top. Place in the oven on 400F. You want it in there for about 30 minutes and to insure that your eggs and dough are completely cooked.

Slice and enjoy!

Pizza Casserole

Pizza Casserole
Okay, so forgive the picture. I'll be honest, I am not here to impress you with fancy pictures of food. However, I am here to share amazing recipes with you that will make your mouth water and your belly just wanting more. I would like to how introduce you to Pizza Casserole.

Quite a few years ago, I was dating a guy named Josh. He loved to cook just as much as I did. We would always plan out our meals and be ready to cook when I would go to his apartment or when he would come to mine. Okay, well, we didn't always plan them out, but we did cook quite a few times together. Anyway, one night we didn't know what we wanted to make, but we knew we had to go to the store to get something. He was hungry, my son (who was then probably about 2 1/2 years old) was hungry, and well... so was I. So, we just had to make dinner. All of a sudden, he had this wonderful idea to make something called Pizza Casserole. I was quite puzzled and I wanted to know more. Of course, I was also a little put off at the idea... Pizza as a casserole? Really? What on earth are you thinking?! However, I was wrong and it was amazing! I posted the recipe to my Facebook about a week and a half ago... One of my friends tried it. Her family loved it. Of course, I was happy! So, no more waiting... here is the recipe and it's very simple! I hope you enjoy!

Pizza Casserole
1 package garden rotini (the multicolored ones)
4 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese (in other words 2 packages)
1 jar of pasta sauce (I use tomato & basil)
1 package of pepperoni

Preheat oven to 375F. Boil a pot of water and cook your rotini noodles. Once they are finished drain them. Place a small layer of noodles in a baking dish, then top it with a bit of sauce. Then place a layer of pepperoni of the sauce covered noodles. Top with cheese. Repeat process until your noodles, sauce, pepperoni, and cheese are gone. Of course, sneak a few pepperoni slices to munch on!

Place baking dish in oven (I leave it uncovered) on 375F for about 25 - 30 minutes. Once done, place in dishes and serve.

It's like spaghetti, but with the element of pizza! Enjoy!