Don't get me wrong, I love to cook but it can certainly be time-consuming & would have taken away from the time we had to spend with our new little man.
Since being back in kitchen, I have been trying out some new recipes-many of which can be traced back to my guilty pleasure, Pintrest!
I wanted to share the links for a few of our favorite Pintrest recipes & another new recipe courtesy of my amazingly talented dad the chef.
Egg Rolls- We enjoy cooking & eating lots of stir-frys. Occassionally, I would 'treat' us to accompanying frozen egg rolls. They weren't nearly the same as restaurant egg rolls, but weren't bad. Well, if you try this recipe, you'll never buy frozen egg rolls again. I was intimidated at the thought of making them, but they were super easy & they freeze so well! I used ground chicken this time, but will try ground pork next.
Chicken & Rice Casserole- This is definitely my new favorite chicken casserole. It does require a little prep, but it is so worth it. I even snuck in a few chopped carrots for extra nutrition & color. It would be great for pot-luck dinners & to take to friends & neighbors in need.
Low Country Boil Kebabs- I love how summery they are & they were delicious! I boiled the potatoes & corn completely before we skewered them & put them on the grill.
Chicken Parmesan Crescents- A twist on chicken parmesan that was easy & fun. I did not use the frozen fried chicken tenders it called for, but instead seasoned & breaded my own boneless skinless tenders & baked them before using them for the recipe. I also opted out of the pasta with spaghetti sauce on the side.
And, what's cooking without a fun sweet treat here & there...
Cheese Danish- Another wonderful use for crescent rolls...these are frighteningly simple & so delicious! I think I've made them 3 times already...great for coffee dates with friends, brunches, or entertaining weekend guests (which we do a lot :-o).
Peanut Butter Fudge Brownie Trifle- Imagine a giant peanut butter cup smothered with whipped cream deliciousness. I made it for our Easter meal with Chris' co-workers & it was definitely a hit. Be forewarned, it is time-consuming (prepping the pudding, unwrapping & chopping the Reeses cups, baking the brownies, & piping on the whipped cream) but sooo worth it if you want a beautiful, delicious chocolate desert!
And last, but definitely not least, Not Your Average Breakfast Casserole (that's what I've named it!). When we were in Conyers in March, my dad served this one night for dinner & when I asked him where he got the recipe he told me he made it up! He has a knack for doing that, but luckily this time he was able to remember how he made it so it could be duplicated. It sounds odd, but trust me, it's delicious!
1 bag of seasoned croutons
6-8 slices of bacon, cooked & diced into small pieces
6 eggs
1 cup of heavy cream
1 cup of milk
2 dashes of onion salt
1/2 tsp. mustard
2 dashes of pepper
2 cups of shredded cheddar & monterrey jack cheese
Grease an 8x8 pan. Spread the croutons on the bottom of the pan (it may look like a lot, but use them all). Sprinkle 1 cup of the cheese over the croutons.
Beat the eggs well & add the heavy cream, milk, onion salt, mustard & pepper. Pour the mixture on top of the croutons.
Sprinkle the top with bacon pieces & remaining cheese.
Bake at 350 for 45-50 minutes.
(You can also prepare it ahead of time & cover & refrigerate overnight until baking.)
Yummy, yummy, yummy!!!
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