Creamy Chicken and Noodles

I think I got this recipe out of a Gooseberry Patch Cookbook, altho I dont remember which one. It's very yummy, great on a cold day, pretty quick and easy to fix. I didnt fix any sides to go with it, just this and some crescent rolls.

Serves 4

Ingredients

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 Tbs olive oil
10 3/4 oz can cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup mayo
1/4 cup milk
1/4 tsp dried rosemary (crushed)
1 tsp poultry seasoning
4 oz can mushrooms, drained
salt and pepper
1/8 tsp dried parsely
egg noodles

1. Saute the chicken and garlin in the oil until the juices of the chicken run clear when pierced with a fork.
2. Add the remaining ingredients (except the egg noodles) and stir. Heat until Hot.
3. Cover and let simmer while you cook the egg noodles. Dont forget to stir the chicken. When the noodles are done, add to the chicken,let sit for a few more minutes and done.

Quickie Ham

I love having a ham dinner. With all the fixings of course. But i never have time during the week, so i started doing this just to have a nice dinner that wasnt hamburger helper.

And yes, this is my original recipe.

Serves 2-4

Ingredients

2 large ham steaks (no bone)
2 cans coke
1 cup brown sugar
1 tbs ground cloves

1. Slice ham steaks into smaller pieces. In a bowl mix the other 3 ingredients. Place ham in a baking dish (i use a 8x8 metal pan). Pour coke mixture on top and stick in fridge. This is better the longer you marinade it, (dont forget to occasionally stir to make sure they all get well soaked), but i have done it in as little as 45 minutes and it was still good.
2. When ready to cook, cover dish with tin foil and bake for 45 minutes at 375'.

Snicker Brownies

These brownies are super easy to make, cheap, and quick. The big 3. I found this recipe in a cookbook that i got at Borders bookstore, on one of their bargain books racks. It's "Everyone's first cookbook" , no author, by Mud Puddle Books.
Personally, I dont like these, simply because of the snickers. I love snickers, but since these have to go into the oven they melt (duh), and i cant stand cooked peanuts. Nothing grosses me out more. Well, maybe coffee. But i do love that these take like 3 minutes to prepare the batter, 30 minutes in the oven, and everyone else seems to love them. I make a 9x13 inch pan and it's gone in two days, and that's without my help.

Ingredients

2 (18 oz each) box german chocolate cake mix
3 sticks butter, melted
1 cup evaporated milk
2 king size snicker bars, cut into small slices

1. Preheat the oven to 350'. In a large bowl, mix all of the ingredients except the candy bars. Mix well until well blended. It's gonna be kind of gooey. Pour half of the batter into a greased, floured 9x13 inch bakin gpan. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove and place the candy bar slices evely over the brownies. Spread the remaining batter over top, and cook for another 25-30 minutes. (If you stick a toothpick in the middle to check for doneness, dont mistake the melted chocolate candy for brownie batter, like i did the first time).

Italian Bake Pork Chops

I got this recipe from one of Sandra Lee's Semi Homemade cookbooks. Now, I cant stand to watch this woman on tv, something about her just bugs the crap out of me, but I have found a few good recipes in her cookbooks.

This recipe is great for those nites where you're strapped for time. It takes less than 5 minutes to prepare, and while it's in the oven I fix some instant potatoes, veggies, crescent rolls, and toss a salad from the bag to the bowl. Nice and easy.

Serves 4

Ingredients

1 tbs dijon mustard
1 tbs olive oil
1/2 tsp italian seasoning
4 pork chops
salt and pepper
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese

1. Preheat the oven to 400'. Line a baking sheet with tin foil.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, oil, and italian seasoning. Smear mixture on both sides, season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle a pinch or two of cheese on both sides and press into pork chops. Place on baking sheet and bake for 25 mintues.