Recipes for the Week of December 28

*** Sunday ***


Crock Pot Chicken with egg noodles


Prep. Time 10 minutes Cook time 6-8 hours.

Ingredients

4-6 boneless skinless chicken breasts

6 large carrots sliced into chunks

2 cans cream of chicken and mushroom soup

1 cup water

Egg noodles

Directions

1. Add chicken breast to crock pot.
   
2. Mix soup with water and pour over chicken.
   
3. Place carrots on top.
   
4. Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours.
   
5. Just before serving prepare egg noodles by placing them in boiling water and continue to boil for 10 minutes or until done.
   
6. Drain noodles and top with creamy chicken.
   
7. Serve
   

Special Notes:


I usually prepare one more chicken breast than needed for my family to assure I have leftovers for tomorrow's recipe.


*** Monday ***


Chef Mama's Chicken noodle soup


Prep time 10 minutes Cook time 2-4 hours

Ingredients

Leftover chicken and noodles from sun.

2 cans chicken broth

1 cup frozen peas

2 tablespoons dried Italian seasoning

Directions

1. Add last night's left over creamy chicken and noodles to crock pot.
   
2. Break up chicken with fork.
   
3. Add 2 cans chicken broth and one cup water.
   
4. Add Italian seasoning and stir.
   
5. Cook low 2-4 hours. 20 minutes before serving add in frozen peas.
   
6. Serve with fresh baked Pillsbury rolls.
   

*** Tuesday***


Beef Broccoli with brown rice


Prep time 15 minutes Cook time 25 minutes

Ingredients

1-2 lb. flank steak sliced thinly

3 tablespoons cornstarch, divided

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

4 cups fresh broccoli florets

1 small onion cut in wedges

1/3 cup soy sauce

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 teaspoon ground ginger

Hot cooked rice (I prefer brown rice)

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 tablespoons water and garlic powder until smooth.
   
2. Stir in beef until well coated.
   
3. Add beef to large skillet or wok and stir-fry over medium heat with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil until it reaches desired doneness.
   
4. Remove beef from pan and cover to keep warm.
   
5. Add remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to pan and stir-fry broccoli and onion for about 5 minutes.
   
6. In mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch ginger and 1/2 cup water until smooth.
   
7. Add the mixture and beef to the pan.
   
8. Stir and cook over medium heat 2-4 minutes.
   
9. Serve over warm rice.
   

Special Notes:


If your kids will not eat the onion you may omit it. You can also leave some plain beef and broccoli aside before adding soy sauce mixture for very picky eaters. I now there are a few out there!

***Wednesday***

Happy New Year! Go out and Celebrate! No cooking tonight!
***Thursday***


Crock Pot Ravioli Lasagna


Prep time 15 minutes Cook time 3-4 hours

Ingredients

1lb lean ground beef

1 cup diced onion

1 jar spaghetti sauce

1 package frozen cheese filled tortellini (25 ounces)

Shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. Brown ground beef and onion over medium heat.
   
2. Drain and add spaghetti sauce.
   
3. Heat thoroughly.
   
4. Spray slow cooker with cooking spray.
   
5. Add thin layer of sauce to cooker.
   
6. Add single layer of FROZEN ravioli.
   
7. Cover with sauce and cheese.
   
8. Repeat in layers finishing with cheese on top.
   
9. Cover and cook on high 3 to 4 hours.
   
10. Serve with garlic bread and fresh green salad.
    

*** Friday ***


Cheddar Chicken Rolls and sliced parmesan potatoes


Prep time 10 minutes Cook time 30 minutes

Ingredients

8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (or you can use breasts if they are thin)

1 cup frozen broccoli (thawed and chopped)

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 pouch shake and bake seasoning mix

4 medium potatoes sliced

Olive oil

Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
   
2. Place chicken thighs on wax paper with the smooth side down and pound to 1/2 inch thickness with meat mallet.
   
3. Top with broccoli and cheese Roll up each chicken thigh tightly starting at one of the short ends.
   
4. Use wooden toothpicks to hold roll together.
   
5. Place shake and bake seasoning in a shallow bowl.
   
6. Roll each chicken roll in shake and bake to coat.
   
7. Place rolls seam side down on foil lined baking pan.
   
8. Add sliced potatoes on another foil lines baking sheet.
   
9. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
   
10. Bake both for 30 minutes.
    
11. Remove toothpicks before serving.
    

*** Sat***


Personal pizzas


Prep. Time Hmmm... Shouldn't take too long, but could turn into a major production depending on the kids. Cook time 7-10 minutes

Ingredients

4 mini Boboli pizza crusts

1 jar Ragu Pizza Quick Sauce

Mozzarella cheese

Pepperoni

Mushrooms, onion, peppers... All optional

Directions

1. Ok chef mamas, this is one for the kids to help with.
   
2. Give each person their own crust or two can share one if children are very young.
   
3. Let them spoon on sauce and add toppings of choice.
   
4. Then bake for 7-10 minutes.
   
5. Sounds easy right?
   
6. However, with children you never know when the unexpected will happen...(Pizza on the floor anybody? or maybe something added that shouldn't be?)
   
7. So have your favorite pizza delivery number on hand just in case!
   
8. Also keep the camera nearby... we would love to see pics of you cooking with your kids.