Take 5 Bars

Remember when I told you I would share a recipe for dessert bars two months ago and then never delivered on that promise? Well for those that have been anticipating the day for the recipe to be posted....the day is finally here! I hope it delivers from all the built up hype! The truth is a lot has happened in the past two months and I'm still adjusting from all the changes. Let me fill you in...

My husband was offered a new job in the great state of Florida mid-March. After accepting the offer, he moved down 2 weeks later. I had originally planned on sticking around New York with R until we were ready to move into a house, but after two weeks of being apart, R and I booked a one-way ticket and became Floridians ourselves! We have been staying with some family in the area, waiting on our brand new home to be built, which I'm SO excited about. Due to all the changes, most of our stuff is still in NY waiting to be moved down once the house is complete. Even though I have been cooking and making new recipes during the transition, I haven't had the time to sit down and write about them or do much else.

I am excited to say our house should be ready by the end of the month. Once all of our stuff is moved down I hope to be back up and running the website. Until then, please make this recipe, but be warned, you can't eat just one!

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Source: Handle the Heat

 

Parmesan Garlic Knots

Last week I shared a new soup recipe which happened to have these cute little knots sitting in the background of the picture. They were the perfect accompaniment to the soup and such an easy side to put together. I've tried making several different kinds of  homemade rolls, none of which have turned out. You put so much effort and time into letting the yeast rise, it can be such a disappointment when they turn out less than mediocre. While I'm not going to give up on the idea of fresh, homemade rolls, sometimes you just want something fast and that you know will turn out in time for dinner. This recipe is my solution. Most of the time I already have everything on hand to make them. All you need is a can of biscuits, some grated Parmesan, and a few dried herbs and you have something the whole family will enjoy.

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Source: Real Mom Kitchen

Menu Planning - Week Eleven Postponed

This week we are celebrating Spring Break and plan to take some time off for some R & R in Charleston, SC. My husband and I have been before, but this time we are meeting some of my family who have yet to experience the low country. Since we won't be in the kitchen much, I don't have a menu to share. Instead this week I plan to post some yummy sweets and easy to make bread knots. Here is a sneak peek below. Remember to check back for the recipes on Tuesday and Thursday.

Easy Parmesan Knots - Recipe Coming Soon

Take 5 Bars - Recipe Coming Soon

Tomato Tortellini Soup

Before the cool weather leaves us for good, I wanted to share with you a new soup recipe that my family has really enjoyed. It is quick to throw together and definitely classifies as warm, comfort food. I like to think of the soup as a fancier version of tomato soup. The base of the soup starts with regular canned tomato soup, but also adds sun dried tomatoes, which my whole family loves. Throw in some cheese tortellini and you won't miss the grilled cheese to accompany the meal!

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Source: Taste of Home

Chicken Pot Pie Calzones

I wish I could say I was the genius behind this dish. After seeing it for the first time myself, it makes perfect sense to turn a chicken pot pie into a calzone. What an "ah ha" moment and perfect idea. I put this on our menu as soon as I saw the original dish on Bev's website. It did not disappoint! The chicken pot pie filling is loaded with flavor and packs all the comfort. While in the process of making the calzones, I decided next time I think I might even try making mini empanandas using biscuit dough, similar to this recipe. Make sure to try this version the next time you are craving a Chicken pot pie!

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Recipe slightly adapated from: Bev Cooks

Menu Planning - Week Ten

Time has got the better of me. The weekend flew by, today has been a blur. My "to do" list is growing by the minute and I'm tired from daylight savings time. Those sound like pretty good excuses for not sharing my menu with you, right?!? Nah, I didn't think so. With the cold weather coming to an end, I am considering this week one of my last to squeeze in a few of my favorite soups and comfort foods. Here is what's on the menu this week:

Chicken Pot Pie Calzones - Recipe coming soon

 Asian Meatball Subs

Tomato Tortellini Soup - Recipe Coming Soon

 Pantry Meal: Buttermilk Pancakes 

Bowtie Chicken Alfredo

I love pasta. I could eat it everyday and still feel the need for more. Since I started meal planning, I have tried to limit pasta dishes to once every other week especially since I have a serious lack of portion control when it comes to a big bowl of noodles! You can bet that if pasta is on the menu, then there is also a loaf of garlic bread on the table. In my defense, I also serve salad, so the two together should cancel each other out, right?!? When I hear Alfredo as an ingredient in pasta dishes I assume it will be a pretty heavy sauce, but not this dish. The Alfredo is nice and light, with a minimal amount of cream and butter. This was another quick and easy weeknight meal to throw together and one that we all enjoyed.

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Source: Pioneer Woman