Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches

Chicken Parmesan Sandwich open faced

I felt like a gourmet cook when I made these Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches.  They looked like something you would get a restaurant!  And my family gave them a definite thumbs up. Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds chicken cutlets ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper ½ teaspoon dried basil 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cups prepared tomato and basil pasta sauce 6 ciabatta buns, … [Read more...]

Cheesy Manicotti

cheesy manicotti

This is another great recipe from Paula Deen’s magazine (September/October 2012).  I will admit that I tried it but I didn’t like it.  I don’t like spinach and you definitely tasted the spinach.  My husband, on the other hand, really liked it a lot.  So I will definitely be making it again.  If you’re making it for your family and some of them don’t like spinach, see my notes below … [Read more...]

Asparagus Pizza

asparagus pizza

My husband and daughter love asparagus so when I saw the Asparagus Pizza recipe in Eating Well Magazine, I knew I had to eventually make it.  But before I got around to it, another blogger made it and made some really great changes to it.  And then after I made it, I have a few changes for next time. So here is the modified recipe courtesy of Eating Well Magazine, The Cutting Edge of … [Read more...]

Italian Cheese Twists

breadsticks - closeup edit

I tried this recipe for the first time last night and it was definitely a keeper!  These breadsticks were really easy, especially if you use frozen bread dough instead of making your own dough, and they look so pretty!  Here's a printable version:   Italian Cheese Twists Printable Recipe Ingredients: 1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed (I made my own dough using the recipe for … [Read more...]

Swiss Steak Mozzarella (Crock Pot Directions, too)

swiss steak mozzarella edit

This is a really good recipe – one of my favorites - but it does take a little time.  It’s not hard – the steak just has to cook for a while. That being said, I made this once in the crock pot and it turned out just as good.  I’ll provide crock pot directions at the end in case you want to try it that way. 2 pounds round steak 3 tbsp. flour ½ cup margarine 1 can petite … [Read more...]

20 Minute Chicken Parmesan

20 minute chicken parmesan

This recipe is another family favorite that I make often.  It’s pretty easy and comes  together quickly.  Serve with salad and garlic bread and you have a delicious meal in a minimal amount of time. 4 boneless, skinless, chicken breasts (1 pound) (I usually cut the chicken breasts in half or use chicken tenders) 1 egg, slightly beaten ½ c. seasoned bread crumbs (I use the Italian … [Read more...]

Four-Cheese Chicken Fettuccine

four cheese chicken fettucine edit

My friend, Kathy Uhl, found this recipe on www.tasteofhome.com, tried it, liked it and recently shared it with me.  I made it last week and thought it was awesome.  I’ll definitely be adding it to my recipe collection. 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup (I used cream of chicken) 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed 1 jar (4-1/2 … [Read more...]