Mini Chicken Pot Pies

So, my daughter decided to make these for dinner and they were amazing! Small versions of the big ones are just right for little ones and little more than a few are great for the adults. When I think of fall coming, I love the idea of warmth and this dish definitely fits that bill. Enjoy!!

Mini Chicken Pot Pies

Ingredients:

Vegetable Cooking Spray
1 1/2 cups Cubed Cooked Chicken
1 Can (10 3/4 oz) Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup
1/2 of a 16 oz Package Frozen Mixed Vegetables, thawed (about 1 1/2 cups)
All-Purpose Flour
1 Package (12 oz) Refrigerated Biscuits (10 biscuits)
1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Directions:

Heat oven to 350F. Spray 10 (2 1/2 inch) muffin pan cups with the cooking spray. Stir the chicken, soup and vegetables in a medium bowl.

Sprinkle the flour on the work surface. Roll or pat the biscuits to flatten slightly. Press the biscuits into the bottoms and up the sides of the muffin pan cups. Spoon about 1/3 cup chicken mixture into each biscuit cup. Lightly press the chicken mixture down so it's level. Top each with about 2 teaspoons of cheese.

Bake for 15 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown and the cheese is melted. Let the pot pies cool in the pan on a sire rack for 5 minutes.

Final Photo Taken by Me ;)

Grilled Tilapia with Lemon Basil Vinaigrette

Tonight, I decided to try a new fish recipe. My family is hard to deal with in the fish department. They do not like the taste of fish! Well, I found one!! Even the kids loved it :)

Grilled Tilapia with Lemon Basil Vinaigrette

Ingredients:

3 Tbsp. Lemon Juice
3 Tbsp. Minced Fresh Basil, Divided
2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
2 Garlic Cloves, Minced
2 tsp. Capers, Drained
1/2 tsp. Grated Lemon Peel
4 Tilapia Fillets (6 oz each)
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

Directions:

For vinaigrette, in a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, 2 Tbsp basil, olive oil, garlic, capers and lemon peel; set aside 2 Tbsp. for sauce. Sprinkle fillets with salt and pepper. Brush both sides of fillets with remaining vinaigrette.

If grilling the fish, coat grill rack with cooking spray before starting the grill. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4" from the heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with fork. Brush with reserved vinaigrette and sprinkle with remaining basil.

Final Photo Taken by Me ;)

Menu Plan Monday 9/12/16-9/18/16

It's "Menu Plan Monday" for the week of September 12-18. Check out what we are having this week!

Monday: Grilled Tilapia with Lemon Basil Vinaigrette (New Recipe)

Tuesday: Sloppy Joes

Wednesday: "Breakfast for Dinner" French Toast

Thursday: "National Cheese Toast Day"

White Cheddar and Roasted Tomatoes Artisan Grilled Cheese (New Recipe)

Friday: Pizza Night

Saturday: Fend for Yourself

Sunday: Baked Ziti, Bread

Be sure to check back for Recipes and Final Photos!

Cheesy Sausage Quiche

This recipe originally called for zucchini, but I could not find any during this time of the year. What to do? Substitute sausage and turn it into a breakfast quiche!

Cheesy Sausage Quiche

Ingredients:

Frozen Pie Crust-9 inch, let thaw
3 Tbsp. butter
4 cups crumbled sausage
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 large eggs
2 tsp dried parsley flakes
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp pepper
2 cups (8 oz) part skim shredded mozzerella cheese
2 tsp prepared mustard

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400F. Unroll pastry sheet into a 9-in pie plate; flute edge. Refrigerate while preparing filling.

In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add sausage and onion, cook until sausage browns and onions are tender. Drain and cool slightly.

In a large bowl, whisk eggs and seasonings until blended. Stir in cheese and zucchini mixture. Spread mustard over pastry shell; add filling.

Bake on a lower oven rack for 35-409 minutes or until a knife inserted comes out clean and crust is golden brown. Cover edge loosely with foil during the last 15 minutes if needed to prevent overbrowning. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

**If you would like to make the original recipe with the zucchini, substitute 4 cups thinly sliced zucchini (about 3 medium) for th sausage.

Final Photo Taken by Me ;)

Menu Plan Monday! January 25-31

It is "Menu Plan Monday!"

Have a look at what we are having for dinner this week :)

Monday: Ham & Cheese on Rye, Chips

Tuesday: Parmesian Pasta and Rosemary Bread

Wednesday: Dinner Out

Thursday: Grilled Chicken Cutlet w/Basil Tarragon Aioli  (New Recipe)

"Story Night" Dessert: Snowball Cookies

Friday: Cheesy Sausage Quiche (New Recipe)

Saturday: "Freezer Frenzy"

Sunday: Brunch! Chocolate Chip Waffles

Be sure to check back for new recipes and final pics!

Easy Veggie Pizza

It has been years since I have made this recipe so I am going to put it up as a new one :)

I absolutely LOVE veggie pizza! The first ingredient (Crescent Rolls) are my fave...aren't they every ones? Next in line, Hidden Valley Ranch....stop me when I get to something that isn't great. Then, pile on the cut up veggies for that pop of taste....oh, yum. If you have never made, you have to!

Easy Veggie Pizza

Ingredients:

1-8 oz cream cheese
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1-Envelope of Hidden Valley Ranch Powdered Mix
2 Cans of Crescent Rolls
Variety of veggies (I used broccoli, carrots and scallions)
1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:

Open the 2 cans of Crescent Rolls line up on a cookie sheet. Once all out on sheet, bake at 350F for 12 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes. While cooling, mix cream cheese, mayo and ranch in a bowl. Spread onto the baked crescent crust. Chop veggies very small and sprinkle on. Sprinkle on cheese. Cut with a pizza cutter into squares. Enjoy!!

Final Photo Taken by Me ;)

Menu Plan Monday! January 11-17

It is "Menu Plan Monday" 

Here is what we will be munching on this week.

Monday: Easy Veggie Pizza (New Recipe)

Tuesday: PTA Meeting Night-Buttered Noodles

Wednesday: Eating Out with visiting in-laws

Thursday: "Discovery Night" Bursting Apples. Dessert: Red Hot Apple Pie in a Mug

Friday: "Freezer Frenzy" 

Saturday: "Kick Back and Relax Party"

Sunday: Baked Pork Chops with Herb Butter (New Recipe)

Be sure to check back for new recipe postings and final photos :)