Spinach Casserole

This is not my recipe.

The link to the recipe is below.

Enjoy!!

I used cream of Asparagus soup because my husband doesn't like mushrooms.

I baked it in the oven it for 30 to 40 minutes.

http://www.food.com/recipe/spinach-casserole-144795

Death by Oreo Cupcakes

This is not my recipe.  I came across this while browsing on http://www.justapinch.com/.  I just had to try them.

http://www.justapinch.com/recipe/death-by-oreo-cupcakes-by-debbie-wright-debbie110772-feature


Enjoy!!



 PARMA ROSA CHICKEN THIGHS

1 pkg. Knorrs Parma Rosa sauce mix

5 chicken thighs

1 cup all purpose flour

olive oil for the pan (couple of tablespoons)

2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons flour

1 can chicken broth

Put the flour in a ziploc bag

Add the parma rosa package and mix with the flour.

Place chicken thighs into the flour mixture a few at a time.

Shake off excess flour mixture.

Place into a pan with the heated olive oil and a little butter.

Cook 10 minutes on first side, then flip 10 minutes 2nd side.

In the center of the pan add the butter then the flour to make a roux, add 1/2 the can of chicken broth and mix.  this will thicken...add the rest of the can.  this makes a nice sauce.

continue to simmer the chicken until done. 

( I simmered the dish for at least 30 minutes on a medium low setting )

Serve with a salad, fresh vegetables, rice or pasta.

Enjoy!!

Easy Broccoli and Cheese Quiche

This recipe came from my daughter Melissa.  Someone where she worked at UCP put together a cookbook of some favorite recipes.

1 frozen pie crust ( not deep dish )

1/2 pint heavy cream

1/2 box chopped broccoli (cooked)

4 ounces of shredded cheddar cheese

3 eggs

salt and pepper

Beat eggs, add heavy cream and beat more.  Add salt and pepper.

Layer cheese, then the broccoli and then add egg mixture into the frozen crust.

Bake @ 350 degrees for 1 hour, until firm in the center.

Variations:  you can use 1/2 box of chopped spinach (squeeze off excess water) and shredded swiss cheese.

Enjoy!!



Gina's Mom's Stuffing Lightened Up

my photo of what I made

This is not my recipe.

Just felt like making something...cooking or baking for me is great therapy.  It takes my mind off of what's stressing me out.

Enjoy!!

click on the link for Gina's recipe.



http://www.skinnytaste.com/2010/11/moms-stuffing-lightened-up.html

this is not my recipe

it comes from Family Circle Magazine

Creamy Spinach Ricotta Pasta

Makes: 8 servings

Prep: 20 minutesBake: 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 1  pound  rigatoni
• 1  can  (15 ounces) diced tomatoes with basil, onions and garlic
• 1  cup  fresh or frozen chopped onions
• 1  box  (10 ounces) fresh or frozen chopped spinach
• 2-1/2  cups  jarred Alfredo sauce
• 1-1/2  cups  ricotta cheese
• 1  teaspoon  garlic salt
• 1/2  teaspoon  black pepper
• 1/3  cup  seasoned dry bread crumbs
• 1/4  cup  grated Parmesan cheese
• 1  tablespoon  olive oil

1. Heat oven to 425°F. Coat 13 x 9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Bring large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta following package directions. Drain; return to pot. Stir in tomatoes and chopped onions.
3. Cook spinach in microwave following package directions. Squeeze out moisture. Transfer to a bowl. Add Alfredo sauce, ricotta, garlic salt and pepper; stir to combine.
4. Transfer spinach mixture to pasta pot; toss to combine. Transfer pasta mixture to prepared baking dish.
5. Mix together bread crumbs, Parmesan and oil. Sprinkle over pasta. Bake at 425°F for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.

Enjoy!!

PART 2 =some burgers also

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/chicken-burgers-with-garlic-rosemary-mayonnaise-recipe/index.html

HOT SPINACH DIP

http://www.skinnytaste.com/2010/12/hot-spinach-dip.html

This is another food blog/recipe blog that I follow.

I just made this dip to see how it would turn out.  I changed up some of the ingredients.  I used monterey jack cheese in place of the mozzarella because I did not have any and skipped the scallions for the same reason.  It came out great.  Thanks Gina!

I hope you enjoy it....its a good dip for super bowl sunday and really easy to make.

Enjoy!!