Friday, October 19, 2007
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(Recipe from 1-2-3CampbellsCookbook | photos from me!)
Makes 4 servings
Calories/serving = ~578 (www.sparkrecipes.com)
WW pts/serving = ~12
INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp butter
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 can CAMPBELLS cream of chicken soup
1/4 cup water
2 tsp lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups cooked thin spaghetti
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
> Heat butter in skillet. Add chicken and cook til brown.
> Add soup, water, lemon juice and garlic. Heat to boil
> Cover and cook over low heat 5 minues or until done.
> Serve with pasta
* TIP: can substitute garlic powder instead of garlic cloves
ENJOY! :)
Husband rating: A
He liked it but prefers tomato based vs creamy sauce
Wifey rating: A+
Thursday, October 18, 2007
IHO of the Jknottie facebook kitchen gadget exchange tentatively scheduled for February–
THEME: Share your love of cooking during the month of love
(Shoutout to Rachel who came up with the uber-cheesy-but-it-ROCKS-b/c-I-love-cheese theme)
Here is my wish list. Knowing me, it will probably change ALOT by February though. I got my eye (and hand reaching for my CC) on that cupcake carrier right now. LOL.
1.5 Liter Casserole
Silicone 4-pc Spatula set
KA red nonstick rolling pin (Look Dawn! I found it! w00t w00t!)
KA bbq brush
Cupcake carrier *BOUGHT*
Dry food dispenser
KA red Silicone tongs
3-pc Bowl set
Spoon rest
might be a little too mo-durn for me
Red Spoon rest
Simple classic might be more my taste, not so apple red though
KA red 4-pc Utensil set
… and I leave you with the #1 KA gadget on my OVER $20 wish list!?! ::droooling::
KA empire red spice rack
Thursday, October 18, 2007
I am addicted to kraft foods’ website (thanks to my good friend April for the rec!) esp for a cooking novice like me. The recipes are “easy” and taste great so when I saw a chicken and avocado recipe I knew I had save it for a future meal. My hubbie loves chicken and I love avocados. Its gotta be a great combination just like us! ::cheese::
(Recipe from www.kraftfoods.com | photos from me!)
Makes: 6 servings, one topped chicken breast each
Calories/serving = 300
WW pts/serving = 7
INGREDIENTS
1/3 cup plain dry bread crumbs
1/3 cup KRAFT 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
1/4 cup KRAFT Mayo Real Mayonnaise
1/2 tsp. chili powder
6 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1-1/2 lb.), pounded to 1/4-inch thickness
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 cup tomatillo salsa
1/2 cup chopped ripe avocados
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
> Combine bread crumbs and 1/4 cup of the cheese in shallow dish; set aside.
> Mix mayonnaise and chili powder; spread onto both sides of chicken breasts. Coat evenly with crumb mixture.
> Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat.
> Add chicken; cook 4 to 5 min. on each side or until cooked through (165ºF).
> Mash avocados with salsa.
> Place chicken on serving plate. Top with salsa mixture and tomatoes; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
ENJOY! :)
Husband rating: A
Wifey rating: A-
It was good but not my favorite chicken dish
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
(Recipe from a cookbook | photo from me!)
Makes 6-8 servings
Calories/serving = ~650 (www.sparkrecipes.com)
INGREDIENTS
12 lasagna noodles, uncooked
1 lb ground beef, browned and drained
1 tsp italian seasoning
1 jar (28oz) spaghetti sauce
1/4 cup water
1 carton (16oz) cottage cheese
2 cups mozzarella cheese, grated
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
> Break noodles in half
> Place half of the noodles in bottom of greased 4 quart slow cooker
> Stir italian seasoning into meat and spread 1/2 over the noodles already in slow cooker
> Layer 1/2 of sauce and water, 1/2 of cottage cheese and 1/2 mozzarella cheese over beef. Repeat layers
> Cover and cook on low heat 4-5 hours.
* TIP: Do NOT cook more than 5 hours.
ENJOY! :)
Husband rating: A+
Wifey rating: A
Its good for crockpot, but oven-baked is probably better.
Monday, October 15, 2007
I got this from a really well known “chef”…. BETTY CROCKER! ok I admit it. I wasn’t in the mood to cook and this was an easy dinner option.
Makes 7 servings
Calories/serving = 240
WW pts/serving = 5 points
As you can see from the box, I *did* have to add the chicken myself. That counts for something right? LOL.
Husband rating: A
Wifey rating: A-
I guess I am not much of a “stew” person so did not appeal to me
Tomorrow I’ll get back in the cooking game. That’s a good wifey promise!
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