Cheesy Chicken Tater Tot Casserole {Slow Cooker}
Before we get started, let me explain that I'm using the term "slow cooker" but many folks refer to them as "Crock Pots". Crock Pot is a brand name of a line of slow cookers. So sometimes you'll see me call it a Crock Pot and other times I'll call it a slow cooker. It all means the same thing. During the warm summer months, I get a lot of reader-requests for slow cooker meals.And because I love y'all so much, I do my best to oblige. When the sun is a-blazin' during summer, lots of cooks are looking for ways to conserve energy and not heat up the house. Now, onto the recipe. Ingredients: 1 (32 oz.) bag frozen tater tots1 (3 oz.)bag bacon pieces1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced2 cups shredded cheddar cheese3/4 cup milksalt & pepper, to taste I'm using bacon pieces here, but feel free to use the bacon you enjoy. Sometimes if I fry bacon, I'll make a double batch and use leftovers for this or sandwiches. Microwave bacon works just fine too. Directions: Add diced chicken on top.
Tomato Soup | Amazing Graze Farm
I grew up eating Campbell Soup from a can. I am a soup lover and come from a long line of soup lovers. My Grandma, Great-Aunts and my Mom and I could all eat soup anytime of the year. Today it is in the low 90′s, yet I made tomato soup for my lunch. I make all of my own soups now and love them even more than the canned variety. One of the last if not the last soup I tried to figure out was tomato soup. I am not an exact measurer by nature. Homemade Tomato Soup4 Tbs. fresh butter 4 Tbs. freshly ground flour or whatever flour you use1/2 tsp. salt 2 cups fresh milkFew dashes of pepper 1 or 2 quarts tomatoes a bit of tomato powder or paste (optional) 1/2 tsp. basil 2 1/2 Tbs. First of all I have my ingredients ready. Melt the butter in the pan and then stir in the flour, salt and pepper. Add the 2 cups of milk quickly, so you don’t burn the flour and butter. Cook and stir until it is thick and bubbly. You can see it getting thick and bubbling up in this next picture. Next add the basil.
Dehydrating Tomatoes 101 |
Dehydrated tomatoes taste amazing! The problem is when you grow your own tomatoes the year usually goes like this – nothing, nothing, nothing and then loads of tomatoes in one go! Tomatoes are so healthy, tasty and versatile it is a crime to ever waste them. Sure you can make sauces etc but I think one of the best ways to preserve tomatoes is to dehydrate them. Below is an awesome tutorial on how to dehydrate tomatoes from Bev Cooks, check it out and the next time you have a glut of tomatoes or they are on offer at the store, get dehydrating! Dehydrating Tomatoes 101 (Photo from: Bev Cooks)
FRESH BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE WITH HOMEMADE CRUST
Posted on February 18, 2013 by The Southern Lady This blueberry cheesecake is so good because you use fresh blueberries and the crust is homemade. Filed under: Fresh Blueberry Cheesecake with Homemade Crust Tagged: | baking, Blueberries, brunch, cooking, cream cheese, dessert, Entertaining, Fresh Blueberry Cheesecake, graham cracker crust, nuts, oats, recipes, southern lady, walnuts
40 Healthy Snacks: Eat up, guilt-free.
Skip to content Menu Search Close 40 Healthy Snacks: Eat up, guilt-free. Healthy snacks. Sometimes it’s nice to have a handy list of snacks for when those hunger cues hit. Cold and Sweet Treats When the weather is warm I love grabbing something cold and sweet. Other yummy icy treats: These Homemade Popsicles by DIY Natural are great… and no added sugar! Yummy Inspirations has an awesome Instant Raspberry Ice Cream. This Ginger Strawberry Sorbet and Easy Banana Chai Ice Cream by Empowered Sustenance are amazing! And course, there are always healthy smoothies as a simple way to pack a nice healthy punch into your diet. Gelatin Snacks I recently wrote about the amazing health benefits of gelatin, and I personally LOVE snacks that use this super food… especially since my little girl has a tendency to be something of a picky eater. These homemade healthy fruit snacks are my perfect alternative to the store bought, loaded-with-food-dyes-and-other-not-so-good-ingredients kind. Salty Snacks Chips and Dips
Taco Casserole - Recipe
Pin for Later Although you can purchase taco seasoning at the store, chances are you have all the spices you need at home to make your own taco seasoning. The price you pay per packet of pre-made taco seasoning adds up over time. We love make your own taco night and this taco seasoning is the perfect addition to ground beef. Here is my taco seasoning recipe: Ingredients: This recipe is enough for 1-2 pounds of meat, depending on how seasoned you like it. Use this seasoning on your favorite meat or meat-less protein for tacos. Here is my recipe for homemade burrito bowls! Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc, or its affiliates.
Biscuits Made With Heavy Cream are Just Divine! | Sweet Tea With Cindy
Cream Biscuits are creamy, buttery-tasting and scrumptious! You will NOT be sorry you tried ‘em! I had to make my own Self-Rising Flour: To each cup of all-purpose flour, add 1 1/4 tsp. of baking powder and … 1/4 tsp. of salt. (It’s so easy to make your own Self-Rising Flour if you don’t have it on hand.) Next, add 1 1/2 cups of heavy whipping cream (no substitute). Pat dough out gently with your hands or a rolling pin. To cut the biscuits, I used a Martha Stewart scalloped-edge cutter and then refrigerated the cut biscuits while I heated up my cast-iron skillet in the pre-heated oven. Cream Biscuits: Ingredients 2 cups self-rising flour, plus more for dusting1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream Directions Preheat oven to 500 degrees F. In a medium bowl, stir together the flour and cream until the dough forms a ball. Fold the dough in 1/2 and knead 5 to 7 times, adding just enough flour to keep dough from sticking to your hands. Gently roll out dough to 1/2-inch thickness.
MACARONI AND TOMATOES
Posted on June 18, 2011 by The Southern Lady My mother was a country cook and knew how to make a dish that was cheap, easy and good. I grew up on this as a side dish. If you like tomatoes and pasta, you will love this. Just add fried cornbread and you got some good food. Filed under: Macaroni and Tomatoes, Side Dishes Tagged: | cooking, dinner, easy recipes, food, macaroni, pasta, recipes, side dishes, southern lady, Tomatoes
