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This was easy and was packed with flavor.  I served it with lightly butter noodles.  Hubby thought it would be great with a light alfredo sauce over the noodles.  It was a hit with the whole family!!  Pesto Chicken 8 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or 12-13 tenders breadcrumbs (I used parmesan flavored) 6 slices provolone cheese 4-6 oz. sliced mushrooms 1 cup fresh basil leaves 1 teaspoon minced garlic 3/4 cup olive oil 1/2 cup pine nuts 3/4 cup parmesan cheese Place basil, garlic, pine nuts and parmesan in a food processor and process about 15 seconds.  Add oil a little at a time until all the oil is used. Or until the desired consistancy is achieved. Heat oven to 350 degrees Spray a 9 x 13 dish with cooking spray.  Moisten chicken with a little water, shake of excess and coat in the breadcrumbs. Place chicken in the dish. Spread the pesto sauce over the chicken. Spread mushrooms over the sauce. Cut provolone slices into pieces and cover the dish. Cover and bake for 30

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!! I am kind of bummed because there is no leftover turkey in my house. They ate it all!!  I am going to miss using it in various recipes, but the good thing is atleast none of it went to waste.  So what are you making with your leftover turkey?? This Week's Menu  Monday: Pizza Tuesday: Chicken Cacciatore Wednesday: Sausage, Rice & Beans Thursday: Meatball Tortellini Soup Friday: Tacos Saturday: Chicken Bacon Calzones Sunday: Crescent Chicken Bundles Happy Eating!! Linked to: Menu Plan Monday

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!! I spent mine working, but did come home to a great meal and some quick relaxation with my amazing family!  I then took a quick nap and back to work. Let's just say I am tickled PINK that I survived Black Friday!  Right now I am sitting on the beach, feeling the warmth of the sun and enjoying a beautiful PINK sunset!! OK..not really but a girl has to dream!  Happy Pink Saturday! Don't forget to visit How Sweet the Sound for a great pink fix and visit my new friend over at   Pinkbuttercreme . She is so creative and inspiring!!

I can't believe Thanksgiving is this week!! I love Thanksgiving for many reasons.  Of course it gives me a good excuse to try a few new recipes, really think about how blessed I am and spending time with family. This year it will be my immediate family only so I will miss the craziness of the big family gatherings, for you never know what will happen??? It is always a good time though.  Even though we are apart my mom and I always cook pretty much the same things.  So it is kind of fun to compare!!  This week's menu will be pretty simple. Monday: Pesto Chicken Tuesday: Coney Island Chili-Dog Casserole Wednesday: Pizza (a family tradition) Thursday: Thanksgiving Friday: Leftover Mania Saturday: Hamburgers Sunday: Turkey Tetrazzini Lastly, I want to tell you how Thankful I am to all you who read my blog and leave me such awesome comments.  Thanks for always making my day!! lLinked to: Menu Plan Monday 

I don't think I could eat this cute pink turkey!! But it does remind me how thankful I am for   Pink Saturday (and many other things)!! Check out all the pinks over at How Sweet the Sound. Happy Pink Saturday!

I love Chinese food, but hate the cost and sodium content you get at most restaurants, This made for  a quick and delicious meal.  I served it over rice with steamed broccoli on the side. When I ate it for lunch the next day I stirred the broccoli in and it added great flavor.  The kids loved it! Honey Chicken 4-5 boneless skinless chicken breasts 2 Tablespoons canola or vegetable oil 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup honey (I added just a bit more.) 1/2 cup diced onions 1/4 teaspoon ginger 1/2 cup water 2 Tablespoons corn starch Dice chicken breast into about one inch pieces. Heat oil in a saute pan over medium heat.  Add chicken and cook for about 5 minutes, or until they are browned.  Add onions and cook just a couple minutes more.   In a bowl mix together the water and cornstarch then add soy sauce, honey and ginger.  Carefully pour the mixture in with the chicken.   Stir. Bring the liquid to a boil, put the lid on and simmer for 10 minutes.  The sauce will not seem very thick, but will t

A HUGE THANKS to everyone   who joined in on this giveaway! I loved hearing all your Taco Night comments. Thanks for making my day. Now the winner drawn by random number generator. Drum roll please............ Congrats to : Debbi from Debbi Does Dinner... Healthy and Low Calorie . She has some  incredible recipes and mouthwatering photos.  You have to check her blog out!!

This is one of those recipes that had me curious  to see if it would really work.  I can now say it does and they are delicious!!  It turns out to be a very dense moist brownie and the round slices makes it kind of fun.    It does take awhile to cook so if you are in a hurry, this is not the brownie for you, but if you can wait awhile it is a nice change from the normal brownie. Crock Pot Brownies in a Jar adapted from Gooseberry Patch recipe makes 3 pint size jars  3/4 cup butter 3 -1 oz. squares unsweetened baking chocolate 3 eggs, beaten 1 cup + 2 Tablespoons sugar 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup  + 2 Tablespoons flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 3 - 1 pint, wide mouth canning jars, sterilized. Melt butter and chocolate together in a medium saucepan over medium/low heat. When melted remove from heat; stir in the eggs,sugar and vanilla.  Mix by hand until well combined.  Add flour and baking powder. Spray jars with cooking spray, making sure to coat them well.  Pour batter into the ja

Don't forget to enter the Old El Paso Giveaway here.   Last week the hit of the week was Honey Chicken. Something new and it was delicious.  The kids ranted and raved over it!  I will be sharing it this week.  This week's meals are quite simple.  Hubby will be doing most of the cooking and chose those meal (Hence: you will notice alot of meat.) This Weeks Menu Monday: Cheese Stuffed Meatloaf Tuesday:  Taco Night (I am going to try something new) Wednesday: Creamy Italian Crock Pot Chicken Thursday: Shepherd's Pie Friday: Chicken Veggie Wraps Saturday: Steak Sunday: Ribs Happy Eating!! Linked to Menu Plan Monday

Yay! It is finally Saturday.  With such a busy day ahead we must grab a quick..... BREAKFAST!! All PINK of course. In honor of PINK SATURDAY !! Happy Pink Saturday! Now check out all the fun pinks over at How Sweet the Sound !! Wishing you all a Happy Pink Day!!

This is a great recipe to have for a "Family Taco Night". (Don't forget to enter the giveway  here .)  It is one of those tried and true recipes and one I had forgotten about for several years.  I had this idea in my head that it was hard to make...wrong.  It went together really quick and was as delicious as I remembered, possibly even better.  It is a good one and one of my hubby's faves! The family actually saved me a small piece this time. Taco Pie Meat Filling: Brown 1 pound of hamburger with 1/2 cup chopped onions, drain. Add  1 packet of taco seasoning mix and 3/4 cup water, simmer while you make the crust. (or about 15 minutes). 1 can refried beans (optional) Taco Crust 1 3/4-2 cups flour 2 1/2 teaspoons yeast (or 1 packet) 1 Tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoons finely chopped onion (optional) 3/4 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup warm water 2 Tablespoons oil 1/2 cup crushed corn tortilla chips  Toppings: 1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup shredded lettuce chopped toma

I believe that dinner is such an important family time.  Great discussions and much needed family interactions take place when we all sit down at the dinner table each night.  When you add Mexican food to the mix (my favorite) the night is perfect.  That is why I love that Old El Paso is promoting scheduling "family taco night" once a month. With a variety of seasonings and other complementary products, Old El Paso offers everything you need for fun nights with the family. To satisfy your Mexican style cravings, the Old El Paso® line up of products includes chilies, dinner kits, dips and sides, enchilada sauce, refried beans, seasoning mixes, shells, taco sauce and salsa. The Old El Paso taco seasoning mix selection includes flavors like Burrito, Cheesy Taco, Chili, Fajita, Taco, Mild Taco and even a seasoning with 40% less sodium. And to keep your family laughing at the dinner table, have some fun with El Tacodor™, the world’s only family taco night Game. With El Tacodo

Lately I have found some good treats, but these take the prize.  They are so good.  My son once again told me it was not fair I made them during his training and told me I had to make some again as soon as his season was over.  The crust melts in your mouth, add the caramel and a touch of chocolate and it is a great flavor combination.  I think you could add your favorite nuts or leave them out and these would still be delish!! Caramel Almond Squares Cookie Base 3/4 cup butter 2 cups flour 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt Caramel Almond Topping 8 oz. slivered or sliced almonds 1/2 cup butter 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup honey 2 Tablespoons heavy cream 3 oz. grated chocolate (I used a large Hershey's Symphony Bar with toffe and almonds) Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Cut butter into 1/2 inch piecess and place in a food processor along with the flour, brown sugar, and salt. Process until the mixture forms pea sized clumps.  Sprinkle the mixture in a 9 x9 inch pan