Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Pot Pie

 

Love biscuits and gravy with sausage, they are one of my favorite comfort foods.  This recipe is fast and easy, but if time is not a problem, I would make homemade biscuits.

Check out Judith's food blog, Bake at Midnite for lots of awesome recipes.  Go to the recipe source page, click here.

Ingredients

1 pkg (8) refrigerated biscuits
16 oz. ground breakfast sausage
2 1/2 cups milk
3 tbsp butter
1/4 cup flour
1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

Instructions

Brown sausage meat, breaking up lumps. Drain and set aside.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cut each biscuit into quarters. 

Place HALF of the cut up biscuits on the bottom of a 1.5 quart casserole dish.

Bake for 10 minutes. 

Meanwhile, prepare sausage gravy by melting butter over medium heat in a medium saucepan. 

Add flour (make a roux) and whisk so there are no lumps. Cook roux over medium heat about 2 minutes, stirring constantly. While whisking, add milk slowly, making sure there are no lumps. Add salt and pepper. Cook sauce until it begins to thicken. 

Add cooked sausage.

Remove baking dish with partially-baked biscuits from the oven. Pour sausage gravy on top of biscuit crust. Place remaining biscuits on top of the casserole; return to oven and bake an additional 25-30 minutes, or until top biscuits are golden brown.

Buffalo Chicken Alfredo Bake

 

Photo Source:  Back For Seconds - Recipes You Can't Resist

Quick and easy . . . looks delicious!

Another recipe using rotisserie chicken and great for freezing.

Check out Stephanie's blog for the recipe: 

Back For Seconds - Recipes You Can't Resist  

Honey Garlic Chicken

 

Honey Garlic Chicken is a must-have recipe in my opinion.  

Find this recipe and more at:

Mamalovesfood.com

Cheddar Parmesean Scalloped Potatoes

 

Photo source: gimmesomeoven.com

Potatoes always get my attention!

I need to get away from those boxed potato mixtures, this type of recipe is so much better.

Click here to go to the recipe source page.

Italian Crescent Casserole

 

Another delicious recipe using crescent rolls.  I'm going to try Laura's recipe that looks quick and easy.

The only thing I would do different is add italian sausage.

Click here to go to the recipe source page at Real Mom Kitchen.  It is a great source for delicious recipes!

Teriyaki Chicken & Rice

 

Photo source: www.whilehewasnapping.com

This is one of those recipes that calls for the cook's judgment in amounts of some of the ingredients.  For example, the chicken.  I would buy a rotisserie chicken and cut up an appropriate amount for the amount of rice you will be making.  

In my opinion, I would not cook everything together.  Cut up rotisserie chicken, make a pot of rice and make the sauce, then assemble all together. 

Just my opinion!  It sounds delicious and I can't wait to make it.

Source: https://www.whilehewasnapping.com/2011/03/20-minute-teriyaki-chicken-rice/

Ingredients:

Pre-cooked Chicken  

Rice

1/4 cup Brown Sugar

1/4 cup Soy Sauce

3 Tbsp of Ketchup

1/4 cup water

Directions:

In a bowl, mix brown sugar, soy sauce, water and ketchup.  Stir until well blended.  Set aside.  

Measure out enough rice to feed your family and measure out the correct amount of liquid for your rice.

  

I should have almost a cup of teriyaki sauce mixed in my bowl.  I will then need approximately 3 more cups of water.  If you want a stronger teriyaki flavor simply increase the amount of sauce you prepare and decrease the extra water accordingly.  

Pour the teriyaki sauce in the rice cooker.  Add the extra water.  

Dice the chicken and dump it in the cooker as well.  Set the cooker to cook and walk away.  Serve when the switch flips from “cook” to “warm”, at least that’s what mine does.  I usually serve it with steamed veggies or mix the veggies right in.  

Super simple and prep time is like ten minutes max.

Sesame Chicken Potstickers

 

Photo Source: damndelicious.net

Love Asian food!  I've never made potstickers and look forward to giving it a try.

This is another recipe that is perfect for making a batch and putting some in the freezer for another meal if you are cooking for one or two.

Click here to go to the recipe source page.  Check out the rest of damndelicious.net recipes, this website is outstanding and must not be missed.

Southern Potato Bake

 

Delicious, fast and easy!

A potato casserole is comfort food at its best.  

Check this one out . . .

Click here for the source recipe page from Mr. Food's website, one of my favorites.

What You'll Need

• 1 (10-1/2-ounce) can cream of broccoli soup
• 1 (16-ounce) container sour cream
• 8 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
• 1 stick butter, melted, divided
• 1 (32-ounce) package frozen southern-style hash browns
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 1/2 cup corn flakes, coarsely crushed
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What to Do

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, combine soup, sour cream, cheese, onion, and 1/2 stick butter; mix well. Stir in hash browns, salt, and pepper; pour into baking dish.
3. In a small bowl, combine corn flakes and remaining butter; mix well. Sprinkle over potatoes.
4. Bake 55 to 60 minutes, or until heated through and golden brown.

Chicken Enchilada Casserole Recipes

 

Here are links to more than just one more chicken recipe.  

If you love enchiladas, this post is for you!

Yes, I love chicken.

Chicken Enchilada Casseroles

• 4-Ingredient Chicken Enchilada Casserole  - The 4-Ingredient Chicken Enchilada Casserole recipe is a great choice for a quick and easy Mexican chicken casserole. While it's easy to make, it's also easy on your budget.
   
• Smothered Chicken Enchilada Bake - Chicken enchiladas are wonderful any day of the week. Take this Smothered Chicken Enchilada Bake for a test drive on the day of your choosing.
   
• Cheesy Mexican Chicken Casserole - This Cheesy Mexican Chicken Casserole Recipe incorporates three kinds of cheese and green chillies. It's not only colorful, but packed with flavor!
   
• "Layered" Chicken Enchiladas - If you are in the mood for chicken, try "Layered" Chicken Enchiladas. This Mexican casserole is made in layers like lasagna.
   
• Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Casserole - Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Casserole redefines the enchilada casserole. The crumbly, cheesy tortilla crust may just be the best part.
   
• Easy Chicken Enchilada Bake - Easy Chicken Enchilada Bake is one of the tastiest recipes for chicken enchilada casserole. You can throw it together quickly, so it makes for a great weeknight meal.

 

Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Recipes

• 5-Ingredient Chicken Enchilada Casserole (shown) - This 5-Ingredient Chicken Enchilada Casserole is a very zesty meal! This slow cooker casserole calls for red enchilada sauce, boneless chicken breast, olives and Cheddar cheese, with a bottom layer of tortillas.
   
• Slow Cooker Cornbread Chicken Enchiladas - This Mexican enchilada casserole has got it all: an enchilada base and a cornbread topping. You can't pass up chicken enchilada casserole recipes like this one.
   
• Chicken Enchilada Slow Cooker Casserole - This Chicken Enchilada Slow Cooker Casserole is a colorful and tasty chicken enchilada casserole recipe, made with chicken, sour cream, salsa, tortillas, olives and other delicious ingredients.

 

Chicken Enchilada Recipes

• Chicken and Chile Enchiladas - Made with roasted chicken, fresh spices, diced green chili peppers, sour cream and cheese, this Mexican enchilada casserole is spicy and delicious.
   
• Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas with Black Beans - Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas With Black Beans is sure to be satisfying. There's no chicken soup in sight, just fresh ingredients. This Mexican meal will really make you say, "Wow."
   
• Skinny Chicken Enchiladas - If you're in search of low-fat Mexican casserole, this recipe for Skinny Chicken Enchiladas is a tasty option.
   
• Creamy Chicken and Chile Enchiladas - This casserole is like one big enchilada that everyone will enjoy. Topped with green chili peppers, this enchilada casserole really has a kick to it.
   
• Chicken Enchilada with Avocado Cream Sauce (shown) - This Chicken Enchilada with Avocado Cream Sauce is a great way to spice up any meal. The creamy avocado sauce is so delicious and tastes like it could be served in a four star restaurant.
   
• Chicken, White Bean, and Chorizo Enchiladas - This is an incredible chicken enchilada casserole recipe that is so easy to make at home.
   
• Easy Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas - Filled with cheese and moist chicken, this chicken enchilada recipe is a must-have for your dinner menu. By using cans of already made green chili sauce, you cut out time from cooking without cutting the flavor.
   
• Chicken and Spinach Enchiladas Verdes - Take a break from your run-of-the-mill recipes for chicken enchilada casserole by making recipes for chicken enchilada casserole with spinach!
   
• Daring Chicken Enchiladas - Daring Chicken Enchiladas is one of the spicier recipes for chicken enchilada casserole because it is made with chili peppers and poblano peppers. 

SOURCE:  https://www.allfreecasserolerecipes.com/ 

AND MORE!

Jennifer Garner's Chicken Enchiladas

Homemade Spice, Seasoning and Gravy Mixes

 

The cost of everything is getting out of hand.  As a family on a fixed income we are coming up with different things to keep costs down to a minimum.  I don't think we are alone!

A great start is using our own spice, seasoning and gravy mixes.  I'll add to the following list as I find articles and videos for a wide variety.

Here's Everything You Need to Make 1- Flavorful Spice Mixes

10 Homemade Pantry Staples That Save Money

Homemade seasoning mixes - taco, fiesta, onion soup mix

More to come!

Grilled Pizza with Hot Sausage, Grilled Peppers and Onions and Oregano Ricotta

 

Since we subscribed to Discovery Plus, which I highly recommend, I have watched nothing but my favorite cooking shows.  I'm not fond of what the Food Network has become with all its games, challenges and silly shows . . . but with Discovery Plus, I can enjoy my cooking shows again.

In this episode, Chef Bobby Flay cooks an Italian feast for a group of firemen from the FDNY. He shops and cooks up some hot firehouse favorites, including this grilled pizza.

RECIPE COURTESY OF BOBBY FLAY

FROM BOY MEETS GRILL

THE FIREHOUSE GRILL EPISODE

THE FOOD NETWORK

Ingredients

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1/2 pound Italian hot sausage

1 large red onion, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices

2 large yellow pepper, cored, seeded and quartered

2 large red pepper, cored, seeded and quartered

Olive oil

Salt and pepper

1 recipe favorite pizza dough, rolled into 4 (6-inch) rounds

1/2 pound grated fontina cheese

1 cup sheep's milk ricotta

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano

Basil Vinaigrette, recipe follows

Basil Vinaigrette:

1/2 cup fresh basil leaves

1/4 cup white wine vinegar

1 tablespoon honey

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1/2 cup olive oil

Directions

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Watch how to make this recipe.

1. Preheat a grill.
2. Grill the sausage on both sides until golden brown and cooked through, about 10 minutes per side. Brush onions and peppers with the oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the onions and peppers until soft, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove the sausage from the grill and slice into 1/4-inch thick slices. Remove the onions, separate into rings, and roughly chop. Remove the peppers and slice into 1/8-inch thick slices.
3. Heat grill to high. Brush dough with olive oil, season with salt and pepper and grill for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Turn over and grill for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the grill and place on a flat surface.
4. Divide the fontina cheese among the 4 pizza rounds. Divide the sausage, onions and peppers over the cheese. Place the pizza on the grill, close the cover and grill until the cheese has melted, about 3 to 4 minutes. To finish in the oven, preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Place the pizza on sheet pans and bake until the cheese has melted, about 5 to 10 minutes.
5. Mix together the ricotta, extra-virgin olive oil, and oregano in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Remove the pizzas from the oven and drizzle with Basil Vinaigrette. Top with dollops of the ricotta cheese mixture and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice and serve.

Basil Vinaigrette:

1. Combine all ingredients and blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, to taste.