Pastitsio

Sorry - no beyond amateur crappy iPhone picture of this meal! I forgot to save several photos before I deleted them of my phone - oops!

This is a Taste Of Home recipe. It was great! It's a nice change from the regular baked pasta dish. It came together quickly and the whole family loved it! 

http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/nikki-s-perfect-pastitsio 

This is the picture from the TOH website 

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Creamy Mustard Chicken

A simple recipe with lots of flavor! The sauce is rich & creamy with a nice tang from the mustard. I worried about the mustard flavor being too strong for the girls but they loved it! I served it with corn casserole & cheesy beans but it'd be great with mashed potatoes! 

Creamy Mustard Chicken

1T olive oil

4 boneless skinless chicken breast

1tsp dried thyme

1/2c flour

1/4c Dijon mustard

1c whipping cream

Mix the thyme & flour together. Dredge the chicken in the flour. Heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the chicken. Cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 6 minutes on each side. Remove the chicken, keep warm. Add the mustard to the skillet. Whisk until blended with the remaining juices in the skillet. Add the cream & slowly bring to a boil, stirring occassionally. Cook until the sauce is thickened, 3-5 minutes. Serve the sauce over the chicken.

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Beef & Green Bean Pie

Here's another super simple & super easy recipe from Taste Of Home! Very kid friendly & a perfect one for them to help make too! 

http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/beef--n--green-bean-pie

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Baked Swiss Steak

Great dinner!! Growing up round steak was always pan fried & served with brown gravy. This was a nice change up! The aroma while it's baking in the oven is mouthwatering. Simple ingredients, easy preparation all adds up to a delicious, family friendly meal! 

http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/baked-swiss-steak

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Cheesy White Chicken Chili

We got hit with a winter storm yesterday & having a big bowl of this hearty soup was the perfect way to stay warm with the ice & snow coming down! Leftovers were just as good today after playing out in the snow!

Cheesy White Chicken Chili

2 boneless skinless chicken breast

2C chicken stock

1 can corn - drained

2 cans great northern beans - drained

1 (4oz) can chopped green chiles 

1T chili powder

1tsp cumin

1/2tsp cayenne pepper

1T dried cilantro

1 1/2tsp garlic powder

1/2c heavy whipping cream

1/2lb Velveeta - cubed

Tortilla chips, sour cream & shredded pepper jack cheese for garnish

In a large crockpot add the chicken, stock, corn, beans, & seasonings. Cook on low for 6 hours. Remove the chicken & shred with a fork. Return to the crockpot. Add the whipping cream & Velveeta. Cook for another 1-2 hours, stirring occassionally until the Velveeta is melted. 

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Bavarian Pot Roast & Baked Garlic Green Beans

I love reviewing recipes for Taste Of Home magazine! They are always winners!! These 2 recipes were no exception! An easy throw together slow cooker (just add all ingredients to the slow cook, cook on low for 6-8 hours) main dish & the side dish comes together in under 20 minutes! Our whole family really liked this. The cinnamon in the roast adds great flavor. I also added a couple tablespoons of bacon bits to the green beans, which gave them a nice smoky flavor.

http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/baked-garlic-green-beans

http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/bavarian-pot-roast

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Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas

This was such a super easy meal to make!! It has a bit of a bite but it's not spicy at all. I used jalapeño cheddar tortillas for extra flavor. 

Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas

2 boneless skinless chicken breast - cooked & shredded

1 (4oz) can chopped green chiles

1 (28oz) can green enchilada sauce

3/4c sour cream

2c shredded pepper jack cheese

10 flour tortillas

In a large bowl mix together the chicken, green chiles, 1/2c of the enchilada sauce, the sour cream & 1/2c of the cheese. Evenly divide the chicken mixture onto the tortillas. Roll up & place in a 9x13 baking dish. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over top. Bake at 350* for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese & bake an additional 15 minutes.

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