Lemon Pepper Asparagus

So Simple. Thank you My Organised Chaos

 

1 lb. asparagus spears, ends trimmed
1.5 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 tsp Lemon Pepper
dash black pepper

• Place trimmed asparagus spears in a ziplock bag
• Add olive oil, lemon pepper and pepper 
• Seal bag and toss to coat asparagus 
• Empty asparagus onto a cookie sheet, arrange so that they aren't overlapping 
• Bake at 400 for 5-7 minutes

Mango Berry Smoothie

This smoothie combines the flavors of mango, mixed berry, and banana in one delicious glass. Thank you Lemon Tree Dwelling

1/2 frozen banana, cut into 1-inch chunks
1/2 c. frozen mango pieces
1/2 c. frozen mixed berries
1/2 c. plain Greek yogurt
1/2 c. orange juice
1 Tbsp. ground flax seed

• Combine all ingredients and blend until smooth.

 

Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice with Parmesan Mushroom Sauce

A lovely crock pot dinner. Just add green beans or salad and away you go. Thank you My Organised Chaos

5 Skinless Boneless Chicken Breasts
5 tbsp Butter or Margarine
1 pouch Dry Onion Soup Mix
2 cans Cream of Mushroom Soup
1½ cups Milk
1 cup Converted Long-Grain White Rice
¼ cup grated Parmesan Cheese

• Spray the inside of a slow cooker with cooking spray. 
• Place uncooked chicken into the cooker. 
• Place 1 tbsp of Butter or margarine on each piece of chicken.
• In a bowl mix together the: onion soup mix, mushroom soup, milk and uncooked rice. 
• Pour over chicken and sprinkle the top with cheese
• Cover and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours or until chicken is cooked through 
• Don’t overcook too much or you’ll have mushy rice
• Serve and enjoy!

Chicken, Potatoes and Bacon Au Gratin

Thank you Full Bellies, Happy Kids

4 to 5 strips of crispy bacon

4 to 6 boneless boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 stick of margarine 

1 cup of flour

About 5 med to largepotatoes

1 pint whipping cream- 2 cups

Salt and Pepper

2 tsp. Parsley flakes

2 cups grated cheddar cheese

 

• Place bacon slices on a foil lined baking sheet.  
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
• Place bacon in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes until crisp and brown. 
• Remove bacon to a paper towel lined plate and pat away any remaining grease.  
• Set bacon aside for later.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet melt 1 stick of margarine.
• Place 1 cup of flour into a baggie and season it with salt and pepper, about 1/2 tsp of each
• Shake each piece of chicken in the seasoned flour until it’s well coated.  
• Place chicken pieces in skillet and brown until golden on each side.
• Place browned chicken in a 9×13 ” glass baking pan.
• Cut your potatoes into thin french fry strips, and lay the fries around the chicken
• Pour all of the cream over the top of the fries and the chicken. 
• Salt and pepper a bit more.
• Crumble bacon over the top.Sprinkle at least 2 cups grated Cheddar Cheese over the top. 
• Sprinkle Parsley flakes on top of the cheese.
• Spray the underside of foil with pam or pan release, and cover the chicken and potatoes. 
• Poke a fork through the top of the foil, 2 or 3 times to allow a little steam to escape. 
• This way, your cream doesn’t boil over into your oven!
• Cook at 400 degrees for about 1 hour, or until potatoes are tender.
• Uncover for the last 15 or 20 minutes of baking for potatoes to go brown and crispy. 

 

 

Roasted Garlic Mushrooms

16 even-sized open cup mushrooms, stalks cut level
3 tbsp corn or vegetable oil
1/4 c unsalted butter, softened
3 cloves garlic, chopped very finely
2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/4 c fresh breadcrumbs

• Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/gas mark 6. 
• Lightly fry the mushrooms, cap-side down, in hot oil for 20 seconds.
• Arrange the mushrooms in a shallow roasting tin with the stalks facing upwards.
• Mix together the butter, garlic, thyme, lemon juice and seasoning. 
• Spoon a little garlic butter on to each mushroom, then lightly press the breadcrumbs on top. 
• Either refrigerate for later use, or cook immediately in the oven for 10 minutes.

 

Pan Fried Steaks with Garlic Butter

Thank you Mums The Word

2 (8 ounce) Filet Mignon steaks
4 teaspoons salt
4 teaspoons pepper
1/2 cup butter (1 stick), softened, divided
1 Tablespoon olive oil
2 Tablespoons Garlic Paste

• Turn oven on to 400* F
• In a small bowl combine 1/4 cup of butter and garlic paste. 
• Place into fridge to harden.
• Place other 1/4 cup of butter and olive oil into pan and heat on high.
• Generously salt and pepper each side of the steaks.
• Once pan is searing hot, place steaks in it and cook 2-3 minutes per side.
• As steaks are cooking, continuously spoon butter oil on top of steaks.
• Once both sides are seared, place hot skillet and steaks into the oven and cook for 6 - 8 minutes for a medium rare steak (depending on how thick steak is).
• If you desire a less rare steak, cook longer about 15 minutes 
• Remove from oven and spoon a generous size portion of garlic butter on top. 

Grilled Cheese with Bacon and Apple

Tasty and unusual. Thank you My Biscuits are Burning

8 slices Italian bread (or other white bread), sliced 1/2-inch thick
12 ounces Sharp Cheddar (or medium/mild if that's your preference), sliced
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
12 slices bacon, baked so its crispy and flat
1 green apple, thinly sliced
Dijon or spicy brown mustard  

• Heat griddle or large skillet over medium-low heat. 
• Alternatively you can use your panini press if you have one.
• Spread mustard on 4 slices of bread. 
• Top with slices of Cheddar, 3 pieces of bacon, apple slices and additional Cheddar. 
• Place the remaining bread on top and spread with butter. 
• Place on skillet buttered-side down and butter the remaining side. 
• Cook until cheese is slightly melted and bread is browned. 
• Flip the sandwich 
• Continue to cook until cheese is thoroughly melted and sandwich is golden brown.