So I am officially moved now, and I am so happy and relaxed! This past year has been a tough one but this move has already made me happier. I am happy to be able to see Jose every day and be able to relax on the weekends and to be able to have my brothers come visit for the weekend. I am happy to know that I will not be moving again for a very long time, and that was never assured before because it was really hard paying for a place on my own.
I will be posting recipes again soon but for now I am working on getting settled.
Live, Laugh and Love!
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Monday, October 20, 2008
Oktoberfest Themed Meal
In the spirit of Oktoberfest I think bratwurst is a great and easy meal. This can also be made into two or three meals, the brats can be cut up and added to pasta with a little bit of butter and Parmesan or Alfredo sauce. Brats come is all types so be creative!
Traditional
1 Package of stadium brats
5 (or 6) French rolls (the amount varies depending on the package of brats)
Mustard
1 can of sauerkraut
1. Grill or place brats in a saute pan and cook until the skin starts to break.
2. Toast or warm buns in oven & heat up sauerkraut.
3. Combine how you like it.
Zesty
1 Package of stadium brats
5 (or 6) French rolls (the amount varies depending on the package of brats)
1 large onion
1 bag of frozen bell pepper strips
Vegetable oil
Mustard (any kind you like)
1 can sauerkraut
1. Grill or place brats in a saute pan and cook until the skin starts to break. While this is happening slice onion to a similar size of the peppers. Saute until cooked through. This can be done with the brats but start cooking the vegis a little before the brats.
2. Toast or warm buns in oven & heat up sauerkraut.
3. Combine how you like it.
Traditional
1 Package of stadium brats
5 (or 6) French rolls (the amount varies depending on the package of brats)
Mustard
1 can of sauerkraut
1. Grill or place brats in a saute pan and cook until the skin starts to break.
2. Toast or warm buns in oven & heat up sauerkraut.
3. Combine how you like it.
Zesty
1 Package of stadium brats
5 (or 6) French rolls (the amount varies depending on the package of brats)
1 large onion
1 bag of frozen bell pepper strips
Vegetable oil
Mustard (any kind you like)
1 can sauerkraut
1. Grill or place brats in a saute pan and cook until the skin starts to break. While this is happening slice onion to a similar size of the peppers. Saute until cooked through. This can be done with the brats but start cooking the vegis a little before the brats.
2. Toast or warm buns in oven & heat up sauerkraut.
3. Combine how you like it.
Last Weekend
I went Bakersfield with some coworkers and we had fun. Kelsey's wedding was beautiful! Other than that, it was pretty relaxing, besides the little voice in the back of my head reminding me about the house and wondering if I should even worry about packing.
So this weekend we are supposed to be moving, lets keep our fingers crossed and pray.
So this weekend we are supposed to be moving, lets keep our fingers crossed and pray.
Friday, October 17, 2008
Today and Tomorrow
So are we going to be moving soon you ask? I DON'T KNOW!!! That is really frustrating me more than everyone else who wants to know. Last I heard, next week... If we survey the past few weeks, that has been the story every time so what makes this one so different? Nothing. So, you still want to know if we are going to move? I really and honestly don't know.
I really want to go on a vacation, now...
Live, Laugh and Love
I really want to go on a vacation, now...
Live, Laugh and Love
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Chicken Alfredo with Broccolli
This is a great quick and easy meal, and really inexpensive!
Serves 4
By, Vanessa
1 Jar Alfredo sauce (I love Trader Joe's version)
1 Bag frozen broccoli
2 chicken breasts (I buy the bone in versions and cut off the bone before cooking)
1/2 package Angel Hair pasta (Angel Hair works well but you can use any kind you like)
1. Remove bone from chicken breasts and cut into 1/2" to 1" cubes. It doesn't have to be exact but they need to be similar in size for even cooking.
2. Place chicken in a skillet with a little bit of oil, or cooking spray, and cook for about 10 minutes, or until cooked through.
3. Add the frozen broccoli to the pan, you can defrost it a bit and this will reduce your cooking time.
4. Cook the pasta according to the instructions.
5. Pour the Alfredo sauce into the chicken mixture and combine. Allow for sauce to heat up.
6. Drain pasta and place pasta on plate and top with chicken mixture. Serve and enjoy!
Serves 4
By, Vanessa
1 Jar Alfredo sauce (I love Trader Joe's version)
1 Bag frozen broccoli
2 chicken breasts (I buy the bone in versions and cut off the bone before cooking)
1/2 package Angel Hair pasta (Angel Hair works well but you can use any kind you like)
1. Remove bone from chicken breasts and cut into 1/2" to 1" cubes. It doesn't have to be exact but they need to be similar in size for even cooking.
2. Place chicken in a skillet with a little bit of oil, or cooking spray, and cook for about 10 minutes, or until cooked through.
3. Add the frozen broccoli to the pan, you can defrost it a bit and this will reduce your cooking time.
4. Cook the pasta according to the instructions.
5. Pour the Alfredo sauce into the chicken mixture and combine. Allow for sauce to heat up.
6. Drain pasta and place pasta on plate and top with chicken mixture. Serve and enjoy!
Budget Meals
Lately, I have found myself trying harder and harder to create meals with a limited budget. Now that grocery stores are getting more and more expensive I am finding it quite a challenge but it is still fun.
I really should title this blog Budget Cooking/Baking.... Maybe I'll do that later.
I really should title this blog Budget Cooking/Baking.... Maybe I'll do that later.
Monday, October 13, 2008
An Update
So, we are waiting to hear that the house is ready for us to move in... They are telling us this will happen this week so we are all pretty anxious. If it happens this week, I will be moving next weekend (not this one). We figured it would be best, so we can clean and paint and get things ready to just bring it in and unpack. We also need to change the locks and what not so this will reduce stress and make the move easy, since I have so much stuff to move...
Moving stinks but it will be worth it, I remind my self every day :)
Live, Love & Laugh!
Moving stinks but it will be worth it, I remind my self every day :)
Live, Love & Laugh!
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Super Easy Chicken Pot Pie (under $12)
By, Vanessa
I found this recipe to be very cost efficient for 4 servings. It also keeps well for the next days lunch. Don't let the time deter you from making this dish, it is very good and worth every minute. I have also used crescent rolls flat for more of a pie-like crust but the bread to liquid ratio is better with biscuits. Also, if you are trying to be healthy, you can use reduced fat items and they don't make a difference, I usually use low fat milk and the reduced fat Cream of Mushroom soup. Please try it and tell me what you think!
1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup
2 cans Cubed Chicken Breast in Water
1/3 cup Milk
1 small package (12 - 16 oz) of frozen vegetables (any variation you like, I use the traditional Garden Blend with carrots, green beans and corn)
1 tube biscuits
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray a 8x8 square pan or deep pie dish with non stick spray (aka PAM).
2. Combine soup, chicken, milk and vegetables and pour into dish.
3. Place dish into the oven for about 20 minutes, or until mixture is heated through but not boiling.
4. Remove dish from the oven and place biscuits on top of mixture. They may not all fit, if not bake the rest of them on a baking sheet, per package directions. Bake pot pie for about 20-30 minutes. Make sure and keep an eye on the biscuits and if they start to turn too brown, cover with foil.
5. Remove from oven and check to make sure the biscuits toward the center are fully cooked and not doughy. If they are, continue to cook and check every ten minutes. The reason there isn't an exact time is because every oven is different. I found 25 minutes seemed to be the time for my oven but make sure to keep an eye on it during the last 10 minutes.
I found this recipe to be very cost efficient for 4 servings. It also keeps well for the next days lunch. Don't let the time deter you from making this dish, it is very good and worth every minute. I have also used crescent rolls flat for more of a pie-like crust but the bread to liquid ratio is better with biscuits. Also, if you are trying to be healthy, you can use reduced fat items and they don't make a difference, I usually use low fat milk and the reduced fat Cream of Mushroom soup. Please try it and tell me what you think!
1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup
2 cans Cubed Chicken Breast in Water
1/3 cup Milk
1 small package (12 - 16 oz) of frozen vegetables (any variation you like, I use the traditional Garden Blend with carrots, green beans and corn)
1 tube biscuits
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray a 8x8 square pan or deep pie dish with non stick spray (aka PAM).
2. Combine soup, chicken, milk and vegetables and pour into dish.
3. Place dish into the oven for about 20 minutes, or until mixture is heated through but not boiling.
4. Remove dish from the oven and place biscuits on top of mixture. They may not all fit, if not bake the rest of them on a baking sheet, per package directions. Bake pot pie for about 20-30 minutes. Make sure and keep an eye on the biscuits and if they start to turn too brown, cover with foil.
5. Remove from oven and check to make sure the biscuits toward the center are fully cooked and not doughy. If they are, continue to cook and check every ten minutes. The reason there isn't an exact time is because every oven is different. I found 25 minutes seemed to be the time for my oven but make sure to keep an eye on it during the last 10 minutes.
Monday, October 6, 2008
So I havn't moved yet...
We are hoping for this weekend but its hard to tell this early. I should know by the middle of the week, so keep your fingers crossed for us and pray!
BTW I'm sick :(
BTW I'm sick :(
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