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Buffalo Chicken & Potato Casserole

October 3, 2011 10 Comments
This week I’ve got a super yummy recipe to share! I call it “comfort food with a kick.” This Buffalo Chicken Potato Casserole is perfect for an at-home, family meal. And it would also be great for football parties and potlucks.
I first made this  several months ago, and we LOVED it! I finally got around to making it again a couple of weeks ago, and I definitely want it to be a more “regularly scheduled” meal in our house. Hope you enjoy!


Recipe Buffalo Chicken & Potato Casserole:


Ingredients:
12-15 Skinless Boneless Chicken Strips, not cooked
1/4 – 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (I use Frank’s)
1 – 24 oz bag shredded potatoes, thawed
1 cup of ranch dressing
1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 can cream of celery soup

Directions: Heat oven to 375. Spray 13×9 inch baking dish with cooking spray. In a large bowl stir together potatoes, dressing, soup, 1/2 cup cheese, and 1/4 cup of buffalo sauce. Pour mixture into baking dish.  
In same bowl, place chicken strips and 1/4 cup of buffalo sauce (use more if needed).  Coat each strip with sauce.  Then spoon chicken and sauce over the potato mixture. 
Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Take out and remove foil. Top with 1 cup of cheese. Bake uncovered for another 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender and chicken is done.
*Optional – When serving, drizzle your potatoes with additional buffalo sauce or ranch. Or serve ranch dipping sauce along side the tenders.

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Pudding Cookies

September 19, 2011 20 Comments

One of the great things about hosting my linky party is that it gives me a chance to get recipes and ideas that I might not have otherwise found through regular blog surfing or hopping through links at other parties.  One blog that always shows up to the party with some standout eats and treats is Chef in Training. Back in July, they linked up these Pudding Cookies, which I made almost immediately.  And they were just scrumptious!

Recipe for Pudding Cookies:


Ingredients:
1 1/2 sticks butter (3/4 cup)
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding
1 tsp vanilla
2 eggs
1 tsp baking soda
2 1/4 cups flour
1-2 cups chocolate chips

Directions: Preheat oven to 350 F. Mix flour and baking soda together. Set aside.

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars together. Add in pudding package and beat until well blended. Add eggs and vanilla. Add flour mixture slowly until well incorporated. Add chocolate chips or other add-in.

Roll into 1 inch balls and place on greased baking sheet. Bake at 350 F for 8-12 minutes.

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Buffalo Chicken Dip

September 12, 2011 8 Comments
With football season in full swing, this week I’ve decided to share one of our favorite dips for football snacking.  I first made this dip for the 2008 Super Bowl, and at that time I served it cold.  It wasn’t until the last couple of times I made it, that I decided to heat it in the microwave.  And I have to say that we enjoy it either way.  And you can also bake it in the oven if your prefer. So it’s a very versatile and tasty treat, and it’s also fast and convenient! Enjoy!

Recipe for Buffalo Chicken Dip:
Ingredients:
2 (8 oz) blocks of cream cheese
1 (10 oz) canned chicken breast
1/2 bottle Frank’s Hot Sauce (buffalo)
1 to 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Directions: In a Pyrex bowl or 8×8 casserole dish, combine cream cheese (softened) with hot sauce until well blended.  Take canned chicken and drain off the juice. Then use a fork to break up the chunks into shreds. (If you prefer, you may also use a cup of freshly cooked chicken, shredded.)  Fold chicken and 1/2 cup to 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese into cream cheese mixture. After the dip is well blended, top with 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese.
At this point you can serve the dip cold if desired.  Or for hot dip, place in microwave for 3-5 minutes (or until heated throughout) OR bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes.

Serve with tortilla chips, crackers, or veggie sticks.  (Refrigerate left overs and reheat in microwave if needed.)

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Johnsonville No Ordinary Burger Review and Giveaway

August 1, 2011 14 Comments

The burger got a makeover, and pork lovers are celebrating!  I’m referring to new Johnsonville Bratwurst Patties and Johnsonville Italian Sausage Patties.  I love the summer grilling season, so I was really happy when I got the chance to try one of these great products.

I made the Italian Sausage Patties over the weekend.  I’ve always associated sausage patties with breakfast, but these made a really great dinner!  Since it’s super hot outside, we kind of cheated and cooked them on the stove top, but they were just as delicious!
I was very pleased with the ease of preparation (from freezer to plate in 20 minutes) and the size of the patties (1/3 lb each).  And my husband and I loved the spicy flavor!

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Now through September 6, log on to the Contest Page to submit your recipe and vote for your favorite pork burger. Two grand prize winners will be awarded a year’s worth of groceries from Walmart and have their recipes featured on Johnsonville Brat and Italian Sausage Patty boxes.
Check out the  Contest Rules for more information.  Also, follow Johnsonville on Facebook to receive their latest updates.
Win it!  Two Simply Sweet Home Readers will win 5 full value coupons for Johnsonville Brat or Italian Sausage Burgers.  Each coupon is worth up to $7.98 for a value of up to $39.90 for each winner.

*Note – I made a mistake on the “Leave a comment” entry option on the form.  The mistake has now been corrected. Entries received before the correction will still be counted. Thanks!*


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Disclosure: This review and giveaway is brought to you by One2One Network and the National Pork Board. I received a Full Value Coupon and other grilling items for review purposes. The opinions are my own.

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Lemon Pudding Pound Cake

July 18, 2011 19 Comments
Lemon is such an amazing flavor for summer time! As a kid, lemon desserts were always my favorite!  Since getting married I haven’t tried many recipes of the lemon persuasion, as my hubby’s not a fan.  But then several months ago, I had a slice of this lemon cake at a potluck, and I was totally wishing I could take the whole thing home with me!
Since then I’ve been on a search for the perfect lemon pound cake.  I decided to start with this recipe.  I’ve seen it on several sites but most recently over at Tidy Mom.  And I think I’ve already found my perfect lemon pound cake.  (Hubby even tried it and loved it! So…Hooray! We have a winner!)

Recipe for Lemon Pudding Pound Cake:
Cake Ingredients:
1 box lemon instant pudding mix (4 serving size)
1 box yellow cake mix
4 eggs
1 cup water
1/2 cup oil
Glaze Ingredients: 
2-3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup powdered sugar
Directions:  Spray pan with cooking spray.  You can use a 9×13 or bundnt.  Preheat oven to 350.  Combine all cake ingredients and mix for 2 minutes and medium speed.  Pour into pan and bake. For a 9×13 cake bake for 30-35.  For a bundt, bake 35-40 minutes.
Let cake cool completely.  Then whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.  Drizzle over cake.  Serve and enjoy!

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Homemade Fudgesicles

July 11, 2011 28 Comments
I am super excited to share this new recipe with you.  I originally found it over at Joy in My Kitchen, a simply wonderful recipe blog!
And you know how it is with recipes like this; you say, “Okay. This looks good, but does it taste like the stuff we get at the store?”  My answer for this one is, “Yes!”

I’m sure someone out there could tell a difference in the taste, but I have to say that I (and even my husband, the fudgesicle fanatic) were amazed at how good these were and how close they were to the fudgsicles we know and love!  So check out the recipe and go make some this week!

 

Recipe for Homemade Fudgesicles:

Ingredients:
3/8 cup sugar
1 1/2 tablespoon flour
1 1/2 tablespoon cocoa
2 cups milk

Directions:  Combine the flour, sugar, and cocoa in a sauce pan, and whisk to combine.  Add milk slowly, and whisk to combine over medium heat.
Heat until mixture thickens, about 2-4 minutes over medium heat, stirring constantly with a spatula. (Note: It never got thick for me, even after 5 minutes or so, so I just removed it, and it still turned out great.)
Pour mixture into a measuring cup, or something with a spout so that it’s easy to pour into a popsicle mold.
Pour into molds (We made 7 popsicles).  Freeze overnight, and enjoy!

 

 

By the way, the popsicle tray is a Kidco Healthy Snack Frozen Treat Tray, and you get them on Amazon.  They worked out very well, and in my opinion it’s a perfect size for kids (and adults) of all ages.

 

 

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Cool 4th of July Desserts

June 27, 2011 16 Comments
I always enjoy checking out new food ideas for 4th of July. They are so festive, fun, and patriotic! A few weeks ago I shared some Patriotic Desserts in honor of Memorial Day.  And this week I’ve gathered together some fun and cool treats that you can prepare for 4th of July. Hope you enjoy!

Red, White, & Blue Ice Pops from My Recipes

Ice Cream Sandwich Pops from Living Locurto

Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes from Love From The Oven

Red, White, & Blue Ice Cream The Idea Room

Red, White, & Blue Parfaits from Martha Stewart

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Red, White, and Blue Muffins (Quick, Not Homemade)

June 20, 2011 10 Comments
I love things that are homemade, but I also love shortcuts and convenience foods.  One thing that I love at breakfast time is a good muffin, and I must confess, I often go with muffin mixes to save time. Plus, I love the taste!
My favorite brand of muffin mixes has always been Martha White.  I think this is, in part, because you add milk to their mix, rather than water or oil. (or is it just me?)
They also have a great selection of flavors.  The flavor featured in my post today is the Wild Berry, and it’s a mix of blueberry and strawberry flavors.
I chose to share these this week because 4th of July is coming up, and I thought these would be great for a 4th of July breakfast or brunch.  What do you think?
And if this idea is too simple for you, perhaps add a little cream cheese frosting to these and have some 4th of July Breakfast Cupcakes. Yum!  Or if you’re not serving breakfast for the 4th, you could use the mix as a base for one of your 4th of July desserts!

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Patriotic Dessert Ideas

May 24, 2011 8 Comments
Since Memorial Day is coming up next week (and 4th of July is just around the corner), I thought it would be fun to share some patriotic dessert ideas for this week’s food post.  I found some many cute ideas as I looked on my Google Reader and on Pinterest.  Here’s some of my favorites! Hope you enjoy!
Red, White, and Blue Cookie Bark from Your Home Based Mom

Patriotic Cupcake Kebobs from Zen Cupcake

Patriotic Fruit Tarts from Nothing But Country

Red, White, & Blue Chocolate Dipped Strawberries from Baking Bites

Flag Cake from Make It. Love It.

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Crock Pot Chicken Cordon Bleu

May 16, 2011 7 Comments
Hey everyone.  This week’s recipe didn’t really photograph well, but I promise you, it is tasty!  I originally got this recipe from another blogger.  I believe it was a Friday Favorites link up.  I had the link saved on my computer, but the lightning killed it a couple of weeks ago, so all my favorite links are gone! So if you posted a recipe similar to this, let me know, and I’ll credit you!
Anyway, the original recipe actually had honey mustard in it, but I used ranch here because we had some on hand.  I also used Swiss AND American cheese.  And the reason the ham looks funny is because I used some leftover ham pieces that I had frozen from Christmas!  Talk about delicious!  But I’m sure deli slices would great with this as well!
(Psst….come back later this week for a Publix Giveaway!)

Recipe for Crock Pot Chicken Cordon Bleu

Ingredients:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 slices American Cheese
8 slices Swiss cheese
2-4 slices of ham per piece of chicken (depending on what kind of ham you’re using and how much you want)
1/2 cup water
1 1/2 cups ranch dressing
cooking spray
Directions: Spray crockpot with cooking spray.  Add water and about half of the ranch dressing.  Add chicken.  Place about half of the cheese slices on top of the chicken.  Top with remaining dressing.  Cover and cook. (Cook times will vary. Mine will cook chicken breasts in about 1 to 1 1/2 hours, but if you have an older one, it may be longer.)  About 30 minutes before cooking is complete, add your ham, and top the chicken with remaining cheese slices. Serve and enjoy!

Here’s the chicken before the ham was added:

Just before serving:

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