One pot pasta

What's better then only having to use one pot?! Well actually you need to dirty a bowl too but no big deal. I must forewarn though this "one pot" needs to be a BIG pot! I'm at the rim of the pot haha

One pot pasta
1 lb ground beef
8 oz package mushrooms- cut
Small onion- diced
2 cloves garlic - minced
2 24 oz jars spaghetti sauce
1 cup water
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
20 oz package four cheese ravioli
Mozz cheese
Brown beef and drain
Put in a bowl off to the side.
Sauté mushrooms garlic and onions in oil.
Add beef, sauce, seasonings and water to pot and bring to a boil.
Add ravioli and reduce heat to medium low.
Cover and let simmer for 8-10 minutes stirring occasionally.
Top with cheese and serve.

I'm really liking these quick easy meals. And they are so good! The ravioli is a little pricy so if you want you could just add regular noodles because you add cheese at the end anyways.

Happy cooking
<3 Heather

Pizza stuffed chicken

This was a very easy meal that took no time to make. What more could you ask for!!

Pizza stuffed chicken
Can of pizza sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella
1 clove garlic minced
4 chicken breasts
Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper
Pepperonis
375* any size baking dish greased
Mix sauce, mozz cheese and garlic in a bowl.
Lay out the chicken. Spread mixture on chicken and roll placing seam side down in dish.
Sprinkle seasoning and salt and pepper on top. Place pepperoni on top of chicken and spread rest of sauce on top.
Bake for 30-35 mins

This smelled so amazing and tasted great. You could add any of your favorite pizza toppings to this and it would still be great.

Happy cooking
<3 Heather

S'mores bark

This was a spur of the moment make. I saw the recipe on Pinterest the other day had the stuff and just made it. I added peanut butter chips because the chocolate wasn't enough.

Graham crackers
Mini marshmallows
Chocolate chips or melting chocolate
Peanut butter chips (optional)

Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper
Lay out your crackers and put marshmallows on top
Melt your chocolate and pour on top.
If using peanut butter melt down while adding a small amount of milk until smooth. Put on top.
Place in fridge until hardened

My parents put theirs in the microwave for 10 seconds to get the marshmallows soft and slightly melted. My fiancé says the peanut butter is almost like fudge because of the milk. Either way this is so simple to make and is a great way to bring a summer feel to winter!

Happy baking
<3 Heather

Cheddar bacon ranch chicken pasta

What a name! Pretty much explains the whole thing! This was amazing but I slightly burnt the bacon. Hey I'm still learning!

Cheddar bacon ranch chicken pasta
2 boneless chicken breast- bite size
Penne pasta
Dry ranch packet
2 tbsps flour
2 cups milk
Shredded cheddar
Bacon
1 tbsp butter
Cook your pasta and drain
Cook bacon but don't throw away drippings.
Throw the chicken right into the drippings with butter and cook till tender.
Add flour and ranch packet. Stir frequently.
Stir in milk and stir occasionally till thick and bubbly.
Stir in cheese and bacon until cheese is melted.
Add pasta and serve!

Other then cooking the pasta this is a one dish meal! Hello how awesome is that. Less dishes is always good in my book. The drippings might look like a lot but don't drain. It adds so much flavor. For sure not the healthiest meal but come on you don't always have to eat healthy.

Happy cooking
<3 Heather

Italian chicken casserole

2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup onion chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 cans diced tomatoes
1 cup heavy cream
3 oz cream cheese
2 cups shredded mozz cheese
Spaghetti noodles
350* 9x13 greased
Cook noodles and drain.
Sauté onions and garlic in oil.
Stir in chicken, tomatoes and cream. Bring to boil over medium high heat.
Reduce heat and simmer for 10 mins.
Add cream cheese an 1 cup mozz cheese stirring constantly till melted.
Place pasta on baking dish.
Spoon mixture in top
Top with remaining cheese
Bake for 30 mins

Quick simple meal that deff pleases. A must try!

Happy cooking
<3 Heather

Broccoli cheddar rice

If you read my post "outback chicken" this is what I served with it. It was sooo good! You have to try this even if you don't like broccoli. Just suck it up and eat it haha no I'm just kidding but really you gotta try this.

Broccoli cheddar rice
4 tbsp butter
4 cloves garlic minced
1/4 cup flour
2 cups milk
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp sea salt
2 1/2 cups cheddar cheese ( that's a bag and a half)
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
3 cups cooked rice
2-3 cups cooked broccoli
400* 9x13 greased
In a large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add garlic and sauté.
Which in flour and cook 3-4 mins whisking constantly.
Slowly whisk in milk , mustard, salt and pepper. Being to simmer an whisk occasionally for 4 mins.
Add 2 cups of cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese until mostly melted.
Remove from heat an stir in rice and broccoli.
Pour into baking dish and cover with remaining cheese.
Bake 30 mins
Allow to sit for 5 mins.

You can use fresh broccoli or frozen doesn't matter. I used fresh to cook that I just googled how to. I don't fully remember but I think just put in microwave safe dish with a couple tsps of water for a few mins. But you'll want to look it up to be sure. Such a good side dish!

Happy cooking
<3 Heather

Outback chicken

This was the first meal I made since having my son. And it was a hit I think my dad even licked the plate clean. There was one piece left and he ate it for dinner the next day. The recipe calls for mushrooms we didn't have any and it was still good.

Outback chicken
4 boneless chicken breasts
Seasoning salt
Bacon
1/4 cup mustard
1/3 cup honey
1 cup mushrooms
2 tsp dried onion flakes
2 tbsp mayo
2 cups shredded cheddar
350* 9x13 greased
Sprinkle seasoning salt on chicken and fridge for 30 mins.
Cook bacon and save the grease.
Sauté chicken in bacon grease until brown.
Place chicken in dish
In a bowl mix mustard, honey, mayo and onion flakes. Spread mix over chicken.
Layer bacon, mushrooms and shredded cheese on top of chicken.
Bake for 30 mins

My mom suggested crumbling the bacon for on top instead of laying the full strips on top. Either way it's still good. I served this with broccoli cheddar rice. Which I will post the recipe for that!

Happy cooking
<3 Heather