Hearty Bacon Potato Chowder

8 slices bacon, cut into 1 inch peices
2c. cubed 1/2 inch potatoes
1c. chopped onions
1c. (8oz) sour cream
1 1/4c milk
10.5oz can condensed cream of chicken soup
2c. whole kernel corn
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp thyme leaves

Cook bacon over medium heat of 5 minutes; add potatoes and onions. Continue cooking stirring occationally, until potatoes are tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Add remaining ingredients. Continue cooking and stirring until heated through, 10 to 12 mintues.

This was an instant classic at our house and SOOOO easy to make.

BBQ Chicken

Chicken breasts
BBQ sauce

Wash and dry chicken, place in freezer bag. Add BBQ sauce. Lay flat to freeze.

After thawin in fridge, cook as you normally would. Bake in oven @ 350 degrees for 20 to 40 minutes. Also try it on the barbequer.

Itallian Casserole

My husband doesn't eat leftovers so I have to get inventive with them for dinners. Here's a great recipe that my husband now wants me to put into the regular menu. You'll have to forgive me...I relly don't have measurements for the recipe...it just depends on how much leftovers you have.

Noodle s of your choice
Leftover spaghetti sauce
Shredded cheese
Leftover garlic bread

Cut bread into bite-sized pieces. Make noodles according to directions, drain(do not rinse) and place back into pot. Stir in sauce and some cheese. Place casserole into a greased(I hate that word) baking dish. Top with bread and more cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-25 minutes. depending on how crunchy you want the bread. ENJOY!

Refreshing Greek Bean Salad

This is a recipe I adapted from a traditional Greek salad.

Vinaigrette:
2 Tablespoons LIME juice
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1/2 Teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1 clove pressed garlic

Salad Body:
1 Cucumber peeled
1 Tomato
1/2 Red Onion
2 cups green beans
1/4 cup feta cheese

Combine vinaigrette ingredients in a salad bowl. Mix well. Cut veggies into bite sized pieces and toss in vinaigrette. ENJOY!!!

TIP: To keep veggies crisp(including lettuce), place salad bowl or plates in the freezer for at least 15 minutes.

Itallian Creamy Sauce with Meat and Veggies

You may have seen this on my main blog. But this is one of our family favorites.

1 stick butter (you can also try the equivalent in Olive Oil)
1 packet Italian Dressing packet
2 cloves garlic minced or pressed
2 or 3 chicken breasts cubed OR any type of seafood
8oz cream cheese
1 can cream of chicken soupbroccoli (frozen or fresh)

In a separate bowl, blend cream cheese and soup. Cook broccoli. Over medium heat, melt butter in seperate pan. Add dressing and garlic. Stir till blended well. Add meat. When meat is fully cooked, add soup mixture. Heat. Serve Hot.

Best if served over veggies and pasta.