I have two picky kids (and one non-picky kid). This meal is very easy to make and I know my kids will eat it...hence the name "Favorite Chicken". If you have picky eaters, this may be just the recipe you're looking for.

Favorite Chicken

4-6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 (10 3/4-ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 packet Good Seasons Italian dressing mix

Place frozen (or thawed) chicken in Crock Pot. Sprinkle with Italian dressing packet. Pour soup over chicken. Cover and let cook on low 6-8 hours or on high 4-6 hours. During the last hour of cooking, add cream cheese. Using two forks, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.

If serving with noodles, I like to add broccoli or zucchini slices to the noodles during the last 3 minutes of cooking. They will be cooked to perfection and add a little color and nutrition to your plate. Pour Favorite Chicken over drained noodles and vegetables. Printable recipe.

Start by placing your frozen chicken in the Crock Pot. Sprinkle with Italian dressing mix. Pour two cans Cream of Chicken soup on top and let it cook on low all day. Add cream cheese and shred cooked chicken with two forks.

Pour over noodles or rice. Enjoy!

Your kids plates will be empty in no time.

Look what I made! I came across this blog and thought it might be false advertising. Really? An apron in an hour? We'll see about that! I went to my local fabric store and picked out some really cute fabric (fyi: cute fabric=cute apron). Then I came home and, get this, made an apron in an hour! I often like to host dinner or luncheons where I am still cooking when my guests arrive. I don't want them to see me in one of my well-worn aprons...I want to look put together so I thought this would work nicely. Plus, my sister's birthday is coming up (surprise Janette!) and I wanted to make her one. This is the perfect pattern if you are a little rusty on your sewing. Enjoy...you'll be surprised at how talented you are!

1 Hour Apron

The Superbowl is around the corner and I know you are all trying to decide what to feed the carnivorous men that will be watching the game in your home. I am going to be generous and post two recipes that I get requests for all of the time; in fact I had a request for the Bacon Swiss dip today. This is one of those recipes that I came across a few years ago. I got it from a caterer who swore by this recipe as a crowd pleaser. I thought I'd take her word for it and try it... it was delicious. I serve it at parties all of the time...it is a true friend that will never let me down. So many people requested this recipe that I thought I would share it with my awesome readers.

I realize you don't get the full impact of the Bacon Swiss dip with this picture but let me tell you...it is delicious on a corn chip or toasted baguette or Melba Toast etc. Truly a crowd pleaser.

Bacon Swiss Dip

12 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
8 oz. cream cheese
8 oz swiss cheese, shredded
1/2 cup mayo
2 Tbs. Dijon mustard
2 Tbs. horseradish (optional) I never use it!
3 green onions - chopped

Combine all ingredients and put in a shallow casserole dish. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes or until bubbly and slightly brown - serve with corn chips or sliced baguette. Printable recipe.

The Sweet and Sour Meatballs speak for themselves. Another highly requested recipe in my recipe box. The great thing is you can put this baby together in the a.m., put it in the Crock Pot, and let it simmer all day...the flavors just blend beautifully. I hope you like these tried and true friends.



Sweet and Sour Meatballs (I double for big groups)

14 oz. canned crushed pineapple, with juice
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup white vinegar
3 Tbsp. soy sauce
Cornstarch
Water
36 frozen meatballs

Put first 4 ingredients into saucepan on medium heat. Stir bringing to a boil.
Stir cornstarch and water together in small cup. Stir into boiling mixture until slightly thickened. Pour over three dozen meatballs (I buy mine frozen at Costco or any grocery store). Pour into Crock Pot and cover. Cook an low for 8 to 10 hours or on high 4 to 5 hours. Printable recipe.

Today was Bountiful Basket day again. I love seeing what yummy produce we get to take home. Today in our basket we got:
1 green leaf lettuce,
5 apples
8 oranges
10 bananas
8 tomatoes
3 cucumbers
1 bunch asparagus
2 pomelos
1 large broccoli
1 cantaloupe
1 cauliflower
1 pkg strawberries...all for 15 bucks! What a deal! It encourages our family to try new things (ie the Cauliflower Gratin I'm making this week *wink*).