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This is one of those recipes that every member of our family actually will eat without complaint. I started with a pretty basic Tuna Noodle Casserole recipe, but we don't eat any kind of fish at our house, so I substituted canned chicken (it would also be fabulous using one of those rotisserie chickens, or just chicken breasts or tenders) from Costco. There are many other things that I tweaked from there to get it just right, including halving the noodles while leaving the sauce the same, it just gives it a better casserole texture. I love how easy it is to substitute ingredients that you have on hand or that your family likes to this recipe. It's a quick, easy dinner idea.  Chicken Noodle Casserole 1 1/2 cups uncooked egg noodles 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup (the small one, I use the reduced fat) 1/2 cup sour cream (I always use light, get the Tilamook if you can, it's the best!) 1/3 cup milk (you can add up to 1/2 cup to make the desired consistency) 1/2 cup...

It's January now, so the focus of the recipes on our blog is going to be simple, easy, healthy dinners. This is a recipe that I got from Cook's Country, I've changed it a bit to meet our family's needs and likes. I like to make it because it's fast and easy. Another of my favorite things about it is that you only need to dirty (and clean up) one pot. That makes it even faster and easier! I always half this recipe, and it feeds our family of four, we usually have leftovers for about 1 person as well. Weeknight Spaghetti and Meatballs adapted from cookscountry.com 1 pound hamburger (I use 93% lean) 1 tsp salt 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs 1 large egg, lightly beaten 5 cloves garlic, minced 1 TBS olive oil 1 can (28 ounce) crushed tomatoes 2 cups water 8 ounces spaghetti, broken in half (I use angel hair) 1/4 cup fresh basil (I buy this in tubes in the produce section) Salt and Pepper to taste Parmesan cheese to top Combine the hamburger, salt, breadcrumbs, eggs and half t...

When my husband brought me this recipe to try, just based on the title, I thought it was kind of strange. But then I looked at the ingredients and I knew that I could do something with it, even if I had to adapt just a few of them. After making these the other day, I have to say they were a hit, even with our pickiest eater. It was kind of funny, because neither of us thought she would like it, so we gave her half of an enchilada, she was the first one done (very rare) and asked for more (even more rare!). This was a fun recipe that I will be making again! Turkey Club Enchiladas 8 bacon strips, chopped (I used the pre-cooked bacon from Costco) 1/3 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper (about 1 small one) 10 ounces thinly sliced deli turkey, shredded 2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 10 flour tortillas ( I used uncooked from Costco, otherwise warm them so you can roll them) Alfredo Sauce  (I doubled it) or substitute 10 ou...

For this recipe I took a basic recipe for Sweet and Sour and instead of leaving some of it sour, I figured out a way for it to be all sweet. Our family really enjoys this pineapple chicken. I really love the breading with the Panko crumbs, because you get a really crisp piece of chicken with really no extra work. I usually cut this recipe in half for our family of four and usually still have enough for leftovers for a couple of us. I also make the full amount of sauce and use half on the chicken, and half in a pot to warm up and put over the top, you can even thicken it a bit if you want to using a cornstarch/water mixture. Pineapple Chicken 2 pounds chicken, cut into bite-size pieces 3 cups Panko crumbs  3 eggs, beaten 2-3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple (either tidbits or chunks), drained, but reserve juice 3/4 cup sugar 4 tablespoons ketchup 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup pineapple juice (use reserved juice and add extra if needed) 2 tablespoons soy sauce Preheat...

This is a recipe I've been making for a really long time. I found it in a Taste of Home magazine years ago. I really enjoy these Sloppy Joes. They are simple to make and I always have all of the ingredients on hand to make them. I always half the recipe and it's the perfect amount for our family to have these and have left-overs one time.  Sloppy Joes 2 pounds ground beef 1 large onion, chopped 1 1/4 cups ketchup 1/2 cup water 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon white vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice hamburger buns (10-12) In a Dutch oven (I don't have one, I use a slow cooker like this one ), brown ground beef with the onion over medium heat, just until meat is no longer pink. Drain, I usually use 93% lean ground beef, so I never need to drain it. Add the rest of the ingredients, except the hamburger buns. Bring mixture to a boil. After it boils, simmer uncovered for about 35 to 40 minutes. Spoon...

I've posted so many dessert recipes lately that I decided it was time for something different. This was dinner last night, it came together quickly, it was awesome, my family really enjoyed it! This is an awesome recipe to add to your dinner rotation, I halved the recipe for our family and served it with garlic bread sticks. Skillet Lasagne adapted from Six Sisters Stuff pg 11 1 pound lean ground beef 1 (12 ounce) package bow tie noodles 1 (26 ounce) jar marinara sauce 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or to taste) 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (get the grated kind)  1/2 cup sour cream Start water boiling for the pasta, cook according to the directions on the package. Meanwhile, brown the hamburger. When the hamburger is browned, add marinara, garlic salt, Italian seasoning, sour cream and the cheeses allow to cook for about 5 minutes until the cheeses are melted into the mixture. When the pas...

This was a really fun change from the regular pizza that our family eats. Our family really enjoyed being able to dip these in whatever sauce they liked. I liked the easyness of preparing the meal and the ease of cleanup. I also really liked that I can use the bread stick dough and Alfredo sauce that I usually make. Stuffed Pizza Rolls                                         Our Best Bites Mormon Moms in the Kitchen pg 164 Bread Stick dough allow to rise one time                                              1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese                                              Pizza toppings of your choice, we used Canadian Bacon,  Pepperoni and Ol...

Last summer when we were in St. Louis on our family vacation we ate the most amazing salad at a place called Panera (they don't have locations in Utah). This is a recreation of that salad using the Panera Poppy Seed dressing that you can buy at Target. I know this is a really summery salad, but it's also perfect for anytime that you want to eat something really healthy, tasty and the best part - low fat! I also like how versatile it is, you can serve it with chicken, or just the berries. Add a chunk of French Baguette or Peasant Bread  and you have a meal just like they serve at Panera. Panera Summer Berry Poppy Seed Salad Panera Poppy Seed Dressing Lettuce of your choosing - I used a mix of Iceberg and Romaine Sliced Strawberries Blueberries Sliced fresh Pineapple Nuts - I used slivered almonds, but you can also use pecans Mandarin Oranges Chicken - if desired The first thing that I did was marinate the chicken. I use the Montreal Chicken by McCormick and then I just follow t...

This is one of my family's very favorite soups to have. It's been so cold here (single digits at night) that I've wanted warm food for nearly every meal! I love the combination of flavors in this soup, the basil makes the soup super yummy and I love the Parmesan cheese in her too! I also really like how fast and easy this soup is to put together. You just throw together the tomatoes, carrots, onions, celery and broth in your slow-cooker in the morning and allow to cook most of the day. Then the roux goes together pretty quickly and heat the milk at the same time. This time I tried something new with my soup, running it through the blender to get rid of the big chunks, I'm really glad I did! The soup was so creamy and it really brought out the flavor of the basil. This recipe comes from the blog of one of my friends, you should check it out, 365daysofcrockpot.com , she has some really amazing recipes and an amazing cookbook too! Tomato Basil Parmesan Soup from 365daysofc...

One of our favorite shows to watch is The Food Nanny. It's on BYU TV, and the whole point of the show is that Liz Edmunds, The Food Nanny, goes to people's homes to help them learn how to have dinner as a family. I knew I had to have her cookbook, which is super amazing. This is a recipe that I found in her cookbook, and it's our family's favorite way to make chicken. We have a daughter that will not touch breaded chicken of any kind, except for this recipe. You should make it, you won't regret it! Crunchy Parmesan Baked Chicken The Food Nanny Rescues Dinner page 40 2/3 cup buttermilk or buttermilk ranch dressing 2 cups panko bread crumbs 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese  2 teaspoons garlic salt 2 pounds chicken breast tenders 1/3 cup butter Salt Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Spray a baking pan with cooking spray.  Pour buttermilk or dressing into a dish that is wide and shallow so you can dip the chicken in easily. Mix together the panko, Parmesan cheese and garl...

I like to use recipes that use other ingredients that I already have on-hand or know how to make really quickly. This is one of those recipes for me. It starts with a basic bread stick dough and then you add chicken, left-over would work great and a few other things. It comes together really quickly and it tastes amazing! It's kind of like an inside-out pizza. Spinach-Chicken Stromboli Our Best Bites, Mormon Moms in the Kitchen by Sara Wells and Kate Jones page 160 1 recipe bread stick dough, or you can use a tube of refrigerated pizza crust 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning 3 1/2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, divided (I use the pre-shredded kind from the store) 2 cups loosely packed spinach leaves (you can leave them out if you hate them!) 8 ounces shredded, cooked chicken breast (about 2 cups) 2 Roma tomatoes, diced Alfredo Sauce , or Marinara to dip in Preheat your oven to the temperature the bread stick dough specifies, or if you're using the refrigera...

I've seen lots of recipes similar to this one. The first place I saw it was on my friend's blog 365daysofcrockpot.com , but I couldn't just make it how it was, I had to do my own thing with it. The first thing that I do different is leave my chicken frozen. I rarely remember to thaw my chicken ahead of time for anything, and it has seemed to work just fine for this recipe to not thaw it. I also add a can of refried beans to it. Leaving the chicken frozen adds a bit of extra water to the mixture at the end and the beans do two things for me, they get rid of the extra moisture and they add a little extra vegetables and fiber to the dinner (shhhh....don't tell our kids!). This recipe is really fast and easy, it's a go to recipe for Mexican night at our house. Salsa Chicken 6 frozen chicken breast tenders (I use the frozen ones from Costco) 1 jar salsa (I use medium Pace Picante Sauce) 1 can refried beans (I usually use Rosarita no-fat traditional for this recipe) Place...

I love to find quick and easy dinner ideas and this is one of my very favorites! I love that it's super fast and simple. I love that I can change up the way it tastes by varying a couple of the ingredients. I love that it's cheesy (who doesn't love that!). I also love that you can make it smaller, I always half this recipe and it turns out great! Most of all, I love that everyone in our family will eat this with no complaints. I found this recipe at Real Mom Kitchen , it's one of my very favorite blogs, and if you haven't already checked it out, you should because it's amazing! I hope that you all have an amazing Thanksgiving tomorrow! Super Fast Pasta Bake Real Mom Kitchen 8 oz elbow macaroni or other small shaped pasta, uncooked 4 1/2 cups spaghetti/marinara sauce (1 jar) 1 cup water 1 can petite diced tomatoes (this is where it's fun! I usually use either Italian or a garlic/onion can) 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or use an Italian blend) Pre-heat ov...

One of my very favorite shows to watch on TV is the Food Nanny. Liz Edmunds is the Food Nanny and she travels around to families and helps them to make having dinner as a family work for them. She's got a meal planning system, a cookbook and a TV show. I was able to meet her last weekend and she was so sweet and energetic! Today's easy dinner recipe comes from her cookbook. This is one of our family's very favorite meals. I usually serve it with breadsticks , and a vegetable or salad. This recipe can also be halved very easily to make it work for smaller families. Red and White Mostaccioli 1 pound uncooked mostaccioli or other ridged tubular pasta Alfredo Sauce  (I use this recipe, but you can also use the kind from the store, or your own recipe!) 1 (26 ounce) jar meatless spaghetti sauce 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided Cook your pasta, just follow the directions on the package and drain it. As you're cooking your pasta, you can make your Alfredo sauce. When ...

For the month of November, I'm going to focus on some fairly simple dinner ideas that our family has enjoyed. I'm starting with Pepperoncini Beef Sandwiches. This is another recipe from the girls at Our Best Bites . I made these sandwiches not all that long ago. They are super easy to put together and the members of our family that eat meat enjoyed them. I liked that they reheat well, I bet they would freeze really well too! Pepperoncini Beef Sandwiches from Savoring the Seasons with Our Best Bites page 222 2 tablespoons olice oil 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste if needed 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, more to taste if needed 3 pound beef roast, trim fat if needed 4-5 cloves garlic, minced or pressed 1 (16 ounce) jar sliced pepperoncinis or banana peppers, undrained Sliced provolone cheese Mayo if desired Sandwich rolls (I used Ciabattas) In a high-sided skillet heat oil over high heat. Rub salt and pepper into the roast. Sear the meat in the oil on all sides, so tha...