Friday, October 24, 2014

Chicken Parmesan Crescents

I love simple meals. Simple and delicious meals. And I found one! Of course, like every recipe I make, I found this delicious recipe on Pinterest from Six Sisters' Stuff. It's a classic meal with a twist. Give it a try, its yummy!
Ingredients
8 chicken strips, fully cooked (We used Tyson Crispy Chicken Strips)
1 8oz can crescent rolls
8 slices mozzarella cheese (we used shredded)
1 jar of spaghetti sauce
1 Tbsp butter (melted)
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
1 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Oven: 375
First, you need to cook the chicken strips according to package directions.
After cooking the chicken, or while cooking, Separate crescent rolls into 8 triangles. 
Place one slice of cheese on the wide end of each crescent roll. 
In a saucepan over low heat, warm spaghetti sauce until heated through. 
Dip cooked chicken strips in spaghetti sauce so they are completely covered. 
Place dipped chicken strips on top of cheese and roll up crescent rolls. 
Place rolls on an ungreased baking sheet. 
Brush melted butter on top of each roll;
sprinkle with garlic powder, Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese. 
Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.

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Suggestion: Ours got a little too golden brown and I only put it in for 13 minutes. It may just be our oven cooks a little faster, so next time I'll try 10 minutes and keep checkin up on it.


Saturday, October 18, 2014

A Twist to the Average Ramen

I found the perfect meal, well to me at least, to liven up the famous college dish; A Twist to the Average Ramen. It's an easy and quick recipe. Even if you aren't a fan of Thai food, I still suggest you give it a try. I didn't feel much like cooking tonight, but I also didn't feel like plain ol' Ramen, so I went on Pinterest, of course, and typed in "Ramen Noodle Recipes". Ramen is basically the majority of my diet, so I wanted to spice things up. I found this recipe from Seventh House on the Left and was quite pleased. It is basically college Thai food. I love me some thai food and haven't had it in a while. Luckily, I had all ingredients, which isn't likely with the recipes I usually find. I'll probably have it again whenever I feel like spicing up my Ramen. 
Ingredients
Package of Ramen Noodles 
-any flavor is okay, but I used Chicken-
2 tbs of Chunky Peanut Butter
1 tbsp of Soy Sauce
2 tsp of Sriracha 
Directions
Cook Ramen according to package.
Once it’s done, drain most of the broth – only leave about a tablespoon or two of broth. 
While the noodles are still hot, add the chunky peanut butter. 
Once the peanut butter is melted completely, add the soy sauce and Sriracha.
Stir until everything is evenly combined. 

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She went home for the weekend, but I will make her try this 
and update it when she does 



Suggestions: I would but in 1 1/2 tbs next time. Don't get me wrong, I love peanut butter, but it was over powering. Add lime juice. I know I did and I don't regret it. Also, thinly sliced scallions make a good addition to taste. 

Friday, October 17, 2014

Cookies and Crème Cookies

I figured this is an appropriate recipe for my first post being that I make these all the time and the world needs to experience these as well. You make these and you will be the hit of the party.
My all time favorite flavor is cookies and creme, hands down. So I knew I struck gold when I stumbled upon these soft, chewy, mouthwatering, amazing –list could go on- cookies while scrolling through Pinterest. Who knew that this cookie recipe would change my life? I have never gone wrong with these cookies; every event that I have taken these gems to they were devoured.  You can NEVER go wrong with these cookies. Never. 
      This recipe and picture are from a blog called Notes From Nessa. Check her out!


Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 package Cookies n'Creme pudding mix
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/4 cups flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
10 Oreos, chopped
1/2 cup white chocolate chips

Directions
Oven: 350
Cream together butter and sugars.
Stir in pudding mix.
Add eggs and vanilla to cream mixture.
Mix flour, baking soda and salt into mixture.
Chop ten oreos into small pieces.  
Add chopped Oreo's and white chocolate chips to dough.
Stir until all ingredients are combined.
Drop spoonfuls of dough onto greased cookie sheet and bake for 7-9 minutes or until slightly brown on top.


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Suggestions: If you forget to set the butter out to soften, stick it in the microwave for 15 seconds, but nothing longer than that.