The Lazy Man's Pot Pie

I just love going into a supermarket, finding which ever produce is in season or product that is on sale, and concocting recipes that adhere best to them. Well last week, I found a sale on Turkey Breast Tenderloins, so I decided to give them a whorl. I bought two loins and cooked them in the crock pot ( approx 5 hours on low or until meat will shred easily) with a package of Onion Soup Mix and 1 cup water. Let me just say, that that alone was to die for. It was a good thing I bought two loins because Baby D and I could not stop nibbling on it. Infact in the future, I think I would cook just the turkey and serve it with potato's and a vegetable of choice. Mmmmm, it was yummy.  But this time, I went ahead and combined it with all of the ingredients for a pot pie (recipe below). Now this particular evening I did not have time to prepare a crust, so instead I simply topped it with biscuits. Hence the Lazy Man's Pot Pie. It was a full flavored, comforting delight!

For more information regarding this recipe please click HERE.

Enjoy,

Farming Fabulously

Pizza Mac & Cheese

Please let me begin by saying that the name of this entree is really quite deceiving. When I think of Pizza Mac & Cheese, I envision Macaroni and Cheese on top of a thick crust pizza dough. Instead this casserole is a fiery (not literally) twist, combining two childhood favorites. The base of this entree is a glorified noodle classic, a 39 cent box of Macaroni and Cheese. Moving on to the much needed protein, we layered in some ground beef and even snuck in some green peppers for added vitamin C (even when cooked down you my receive at least 10% of the original nutritional value, did I mention this is not necessarily one of my leanest dishes), then topped with rich gooey cheeses and of coarse pepperoni slices. Serve this to a wild pack of 6 year olds and I am sure that you will be praised.



Pizza Mac & Cheese



1 package macaroni and cheese

6 cups water

1 pound ground beef

1 medium onion chopped

1 small green pepper chopped

1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese

1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1 jar (14oz) pizza sauce

1/2 cup sliced pepperoni



Begin by cooking Mac & Cheese as per packaged directions, will cook approx 8-10 minutes. Meanwhile, n a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is not longer pink, then drain.

Drain mac & cheese; stir in contents of cheese packet. Transfer to a greased round 2 1/2 qt baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese. Top with beef mixture, pizza sauce, pepperoni and remaining cheeses.

Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until heated throughout.



This recipe was provided by Taste Of Home Magazine.



Enjoy,

Farming Fabulously

Sassy Chicken & Rice Casserole

Here is a quick meal that your family will love. Especially if you have kiddos who love to dip their chips into everything or a husband who has a love of crunchy goodness. As you all know by now I love experimenting with food, so I always find it fascinating when HH comes across a recipe that he would like me to prepare. Alas, this was one of his choices. A creamy interior with loads of protein and vegetables topped with chips, it is a win, win for any family occasion.


This entree I am glad to report had no leftovers.

Chicken & Rice Casserole

2 TBSP butter

1 Medium onion chopped

8 oz of cooked rice

3 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie)

1 1/2 cups frozen peas

1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1 cup mayonnaise

1 can cream of chicken soup

1 can of sliced water chestnuts drained

1 jar sliced pimientos, drained

3 cups coarsely crushed ridged potato chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and saute for 5 minutes or until tender.

Cook rice according to packaged directions. combine onion, rice, chicken, and next 6 ingredients in a large bowl; toss gently. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 13x9 inch baking dish. Top with coarsely crushed chips.

Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.

This recipe came from Southern Living Best Comfort Foods Recipes.

Enjoy,

Farming Fabulously

Beef, Cheddar and Potato Pie.......

This savory meat filled pie was a delightful spin on your classic "Meat & Potatoes" recipe. Using the puff pastry dough (found in your freezer section) as a shell, I was able to fill it with just about every level on the food pyramid. A very well rounded (no pun intended), entree that can even be made up to a day ahead of time. I found this dish to be an ultimate comfort food, with a hint of fabulosity. Who wouldn't want to eat something that resembles desert first at the dinner table?

For more information regarding this recipe please click HERE.

Enjoy,

Farming Fabulously

Tex-Mex Lasagna

Well Blizzard 2011 was quite the spectacle yesterday. I do not recall an instance were the cold whether had such an extreme impact on so many people and caused an utter lock down to basically all households in its trembling path. We have been home bound now for the last 3 days, only venturing out into the harsh winter whether to feed the animals in the barn. Thus, today is a new day and the FB's are attacking the Arctic temperatures full force by beginning to plow us out! So I thought it would be fitting to post a comfort food classic with a Tex-Mex twist. It was very easy to assemble ahead of time, and was able to please HH's palate. A hearty meal that is absolutely perfect for this cold blistery days.

I recently came Rachel's cooking blog www.4kowboys.blogspot.com and found many wonderful recipes that I plan on trying. Although she is a Steeler fan, I have enjoyed gazing through her blog, hence this is one of her recipes listed below.

For more information regarding this recipe please click HERE.

Enjoy,

Farming Fabulously