Mama's (Not So Secret Anymore) Chicken Casserole Recipe

Okay ladies and gents I'm about to give you something amazing (you can thank me later) and I am so excited about this post! This will probably be one of my favorite posts I will ever write, simply because I am obsessed with this recipe.  Ever since I was a little girl I have requested this meal for family dinners, birthdays, and any other possible occasion.  My grandmother found/created this recipe when I was young and my Mama picked up on it and now neither one of them can escape the request for this dish whenever I'm around. So I thought I would put this out there for everyone else to enjoy...annnddd give away one of my families best recipes.  (If this was supposed to be a "secret" recipe I'll never know, but if it was...SORRY GRAMMY!)

Ingredients:

1 lb Cubed chicken
4 cups spaghetti noodles
1 can Cream of Chicken
1/2 tsp Onion Powder or half of one onion
1/2 cup Sour Cream
1/2 tsp Nature's Seasons
1/2 cup water
Salt and Pepper
1 1/2 cups shredded Colby cheese
handful of Durke's Onion Toppers






Directions:

Brown Chicken in pan, and cube as it cooks.  Cook noodles until they are soft, drain. 

Mix Cream of Chicken, Sour Cream, Onion, Salt and Pepper, Water, and Nature's Seasons into large bowl and stir until mixed.

Add chicken and noodles

Once all ingredients are well mixed, pour them into an ungreased 9 x 11 baking dish. Add shredded cheese.

Preheat oven to 350F and once heated put dish in for 25 minutes.  When timer goes off add Durke's Onions and put back in for 5 minutes.

Ta-da! Doesn't it look delicious? Trust me it is...I usually serve this dish with 2 vegetable sides and a bread. Enjoy! (I know I will ;))  

Stay well,

--Meg

One Fish, Two Fish

So two nights ago when I was in a hurry to get ready for church, I decided to resort to yet again, another bun (I mean, are you surprised?).  But I wasn't feeling like just the plain ole throw-my-hair-up-at-the-last-second kind of do, and I wanted it to be simple but classy, so I went with the fishtail bun.  It's super easy (if you can fishtail or you know someone who can) and it only took 10 minutes.  You don't know how to fishtail, you say? Big deal, a regular braid will create the same look.  I typically prefer a fishtail over the traditional because it's something fresh and my hair is so long that it's easy enough to do it on myself. This is a great casual look, or you can add an accessory to dress it up.  I paired mine with a flowy maxi skirt, a crewneck t-shirt, and a jean jacket. Okay, so to get to the point...

1. Tease the hair at the crown of your head.  Then put hair into a low bun. (for more of a dressy summer look, take a curling iron to a couple of pieces of hair to add wave) 

2. Braid hair in desired style i.e fishtail or regular. Secure with clear elastic.

3. Starting from the top wrap the widest part of the braid around to form a bun look (Use large Pins to hold in place).  Continue wrapping until the skinniest part of the braid is around the bun. Secure the end with a bobby pin. (You can either tuck the elastic into the bun or cut it)

4. Pin any loose pieces, and use large bobby pins to make the bun feel secure.

5. Use hairspray if you feel you need extra hold

6. Add a bow, headband, flower, etc.

Here's a couple of pictures of my finished look. 

Again, this is an easy look to pull off and it's great for when your short on time! 

Stay well,

--Meg

Bubble My Pizza

Anyone out there who is in love with pizza as much as I am? Well, no probably not. But try this Weight Watchers recipe and I promise you that your taste buds will be thanking you. AND the best part is that according to WW points plus one serving is only 10 points! I don't follow the WW system but I do know 10 points is a banging deal! I discovered this recipe one day while moseying around on the computer and I decided I had to make it that night.  So I went to the store and picked up the ingredients needed and went to work putting together this bubbly masterpiece.  It was so easy to make and it was a big hit with my husband! I also made it for a couple of friends one night and they loved it! I don't have any pictures of what my final product looked like but I found one on the Weight Watchers site and it is true to reality. I've also included an image from another blogger of what their pizza turned out like. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS:

1 pound 96% lean ground beef

2 teaspoons onion powder, or 1 onion, chopped

16 ounces tomato sauce

1/2 teaspoon dried basil

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

15 ounces refrigerated buttermilk biscuits, buttermilk

Whatever pizza toppings you prefer like turkey pepperoni, green peppers, mushrooms, etc.

1 1/4 cup fat free mozzarella cheese, shredded

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 350 F.  In skillet, brown meat over medium heat until browned, stirring to crumble.  Stir in onion powder, tomato sauce, basil, garlic, and Italian seasoning.

2. Add quartered biscuits; stir gently until biscuits are covered with sauce.  Mix in toppings of your choosing.  Spoon mixture into a 9x13 inch backing dish coated with cooking spray.  Bake for 25 minutes.  Sprinkle with cheese; bake an additional 10 minutes or until biscuits are done.  Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

(Source: recipe-diaries.com)

Again, this recipe is super easy, and by easy I mean that if I (being newly married and forced into learning how to cook without Mama's help) can make it that YOU can make it. Make sure if you try it to give me some feedback, and if you have any questions you can message me below or through any of my links! =)

Stay well,

--Meg