March Menu Plan

Whew February seems like it flew by. Here is my March Menu Plan. If you do not know what Menu Plan Monthly is click on the Menu Plan Monthly Icon above to find out more.

Dinner Menu

Lasagna Roll Up’s & Texas Toast
Pot Roast Chicken with Potatoes & Carrots
Chicken Spaghetti *
Monterey Chicken, Baked Potatoes & Salad
Country Chicken & Biscuits
Pizza Rolls
Tasty Taco's
Honey Lime Grilled Chicken
Spaghetti & Meatballs & Texas Toast
Crock pot Maple Ham & Au gratin Potatoes
Crock Pot Pinto Bean’s & Ham & Southern Hoe Cake (Leftover Ham)
Chicken Pot Pies (Sunday Baker)
City Chicken (Pork), Mashed Potatoes
Swiss Steak & Rice
Butter Baked Chicken & Gravy (Cooking with Paula)
Chili Cornbread Casserole
Chicken Planks, Macaroni & Cheese & Fruit Salad
Beans & Franks Casserole & Corn Muffins
Breakfast Night (IHOPS French Toast, Eggs & Bacon) (Sisters Cafe)
Homemade Corn Dog's & Fries
BL T's & Fries
Paula Deens BBQ Meatloaf & Parmesan potatoes
Breakfast Taco's
Red Beans & Rice W/Smoked Sausage
Cheeseburger Soup & Yeast Rolls *
Stouffers Lasagna, Salad & French Bread
No Peek Beef Tips & Broccoli with Cheese Sauce *

Desserts
Chocolate Butterscotch Cake
Trisha Yearwoods Cocoa Caramel Cake *
Honey Bun Cake
Chocolate Pie
Irish Cream Pound Cake

I will share and post new recipes as I make those dishes. Linked recipes are recipes that are already listed at my site or linked somewhere else. So if a meal is not linkable that means i have not made that paticular dish and posted it yet or it is just a quick meal that does not have a recipe (example stouffers lasagna, tyson nuggets ect.)

Dinner Meals coded with a * is a meal that was carried over from last month that did not get prepared. No worries, I already have the main ingredients needed to make that meal. Ü

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Mom's Chicken Noodle Soup

A couple weeks back I made this wonderful Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe that I found at Newlyweds site. Since half my house was sick, I thought a good homemade chicken noodle soup would be perfect. I remembered the recipe because the first time I saw this soup it looked so good and creamy.

I love homemade soup it always makes you feel better sick or not. I was a little pressed for time, so I wasn't able to cut up my chicken into pieces. I just followed the recipe exactly but used a whole fryer. This recipe turned out so good, I love the addition of the evaporated milk.

I had never had a soup where it utilized evaporated milk, it really did make a difference it was so creamy and good. Next time I make homemade chicken noodle soup, I will be using this recipe again. There is just something about good homemade soup, it gives you warm fuzzies all over.

These are the ingredients you will need: 1 whole fryer, celery, carrots, onion, salt, pepper, fresh garlic, Paula Deen's House Seasoning (optional) to taste, fresh or dry fettuccine or linguine noodles and one 12 oz can evaporated milk

cut the chicken into pieces and heat the pan to scorching hot, add the chicken to brown slightly. Like i said above i did not have time to cut up my chicken, so I just tossed him in the scorching pot whole.

It turned out really golden brown on all sides.

Roughly chop in bigger pieces the celery, onions and garlic (I used prepared garlic)

Add to pot along with a handful of salt and pepper

Then add 1 box of chicken stock and then water till chicken is slightly covered. Cook for 20-30 minutes boiling till meat is cooked and tender. (cut up pieces) My whole chicken took about a hour and a half to two hours. Then remove all vegetables bits and throw away. De bone chicken, and set the stock aside. I ran my stock through a fine strainer and discarded all the yucky stuff.


This left a nice broth.


finely chop celery, onions, garlic, and carrots. Add veggies to stock (the chicken was cooked in)


along with second box of chicken stock, the box of chicken stock is optional, you could add more water if you want more liquid.


Chop noodles if using refrigerated fettuccine or break up dry fettuccine/linguine noodles add to soup. Then add chicken


and evaporated milk. Cook another 15-20 minutes on medium heat until noodles and veggies are soft. If using dry noodles it will take a bit longer. Test the noodles for doneness.

Ummm look how good the soup turned out. Serve with crusty bread or hot rolls.

Mom's Chicken Noodle Soup

1 - whole chicken,
water
3-4 celery stalks,
1 - onions,
5-6 garlic cloves,
1 -2 cartons of chicken stock,
salt and pepper to taste
Paula Deens house seasoning (to your taste)
carrots
1 - 12 0z can evaporated milk
1 1/2 - packages fresh fettuccine (Buitoni) noodles or
1 - 12 oz package dry fettuccine noodles

First start by cooking the chicken and making the chicken broth
cut the chicken into pieces and heat the pan to scorching hot, add the chicken to brown slightly.Roughly chop the celery, onions and garlic Add to pot along with a handful of salt and pepper Then add 1 box of chicken stock and then water till chicken is slightly covered Cook for 20-30 minutes boiling till meat is cooked and tender, then remove all vegetables bits and throw away. De bone chicken, and set the stock aside.finely chop celery, onions, garlic, and carrots Add veggies to stock (the chicken was cooked in) along with 1 box chicken stock- the box of chicken stock is optional, you could add more water if you want more liquid. Chop noodles and add to soup Add cooked chicken and can of evaporated milk Cook another 15-20 minutes on medium heat until noodles and veggies are soft Serve with warm crusty bread Enjoy!

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I wanted to include a email that I recieved yesterday from one of my readers. Here name is Erin. I thought it was so nice of her to take time out of her day to drop me an email to let me know how much she likes Mommy's Kitchen. She even sent a beautiful picture of her family so I could place a face with her note. Thank you so much Erin, it is emails and comments like yours that make my site what it is. I always wonder who is reading Mommy's Kitchen and if they enjoy my recipes. Now I know they really do. Thanks again.

My house smells DELICIOUS – ribs are in the oven cooking away – (shhh, I don’t eat ribs, but my husband loves them) I will report back with his review! Thanks again for keeping up with an AWESOME blog – oh, I made the Almost Almond Joys for Valentine’s Day for my husband’s office – they stole the show! Even my coconut hating husband loved them and ate 3 (I made them with 1 almond and rolled into a ball) and said those are great – I asked if he was starving and told him there was coconut in them and he said, I don’t hate coconut in these things – they are awesome!

Thanks again!

Erin

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Marshmallow Frosted Brownies

This is the 3rd time I have made these Marshmallow Frosted Brownies from Real Mom Kitchen. I initially made them for a Superbowl party I went to, and now I cannot stop making them. I posted about these brownies in late January, on Blog and Recipes Worth Mentioning. I did not go into a whole lot of details about this recipe, so I wanted to make sure this recipe did not get lost and buried in all my posts. Today I am making a separate post just for these wonderful brownies because they really do deserve it.

They were such a big hit at the Superbowl party that the whole pan was cleaned out by the end of the night. I actually had to make a second batch the following day, because my husband never did get one of the brownies. I love the marshmallow filling and the chocolaty frosting on top. I think the homemade frosting takes these brownies over the edge. This recipe utilizes a boxed brownie mix so it doesn't get any easier than that. If you haven't made these brownies you don't know what you are missing.

right out of the oven, fluffy marshmallows on top and ready for the homemade frosting.


Pour the frosting on nice and hot, then let it cool and dig in.

Marshmallow Brownies

1 - (9 x13) boxed brownie mix
(prepared according to package directions
for cake like brownies)
1 - bag miniature marshmallows
homemade frosting (recipe below)

Make the brownie mix according to package directions for CAKE LIKE brownies. Bake according to package directions. When brownies are done, cover them with a layer of miniature marshmallows and put back into the oven for a few minutes until marshmallows are nice and puffy. Cool brownies and top with frosting recipe below.


Homemade Chocolate Frosting

1/2 cup butter
4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons water
3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Bring 1/2 cup butter or margarine, 4 tablespoons cocoa, 3 tablespoons water, and 3 tablespoons milk to a boil. Remove from heat. While still hot, add confectioners' sugar, and vanilla. Beat well. Pour frosting over brownies while frosting is still hot. Allow to cool before cutting.


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Nacho Pie for a Quick & Easy Dinner!

Today I have a delicious and easy weeknight recipe. Nacho Pie, this recipe is so quick to put together and makes a tasty meal along with a nice salad on the side or maybe Spanish rice. The reason I suggest Spanish rice is because to me this dish taste similar to beef enchiladas. I like to make a lot of casseroles, but some people in my family, who I will not mention names do not like casseroles a whole lot. They do love quick and easy recipes like this one. The first time I made Nacho Pie there wasn't a single piece left in the pie plate. So that should tell you something. This would be perfect to take to a church or family potluck dinner just toss everything in, bake and its ready to go.

Yummy Good!

These are the ingredients you will need:
Ground Beef, Mexican Cheese Blend, Onion, 1 Packet Taco Seasoning, Tomato Sauce, Water, Sour Cream, Corn Tortilla Chips and Crescent Roll Dough. I accidentally grabbed the wrong cheese, so I used cheddar, but the Mexican cheese blend is so much better.

Preheat oven to 350
in large skillet brown beef and onion over medium heat till done, Drain any grease.

add taco seasoning,



tomato sauce and


water ( I usually just fill the tomato sauce can about 3/4 filled with water)


Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes - 10 minutes



grease a 9 inch pie plate with non stick spray. This is my favorite pie plate, I love the design.


Separate Crescent rolls into 8 triangles. Place each crescent triangle with points facing towards the middle into the pie plate. You might have to maneuver the triangle a bit at the end and turn some of them side ways, that's OK as long as the pie plate is covered completely.


Press onto bottom and up sides of plate to form crust. Seal perforations, it will look just like this.


Sprinkle 1 cup crushed Corn Tortilla Chips over crust.



top with meat mixture


Spread sour cream over meat


Sprinkle the cheese on top of the sour cream and remaining 1/2 cup crushed Doritos.


This is what it will look like with all the ingredients added.



Bake about 30 - 40 minutes or until cheese melts, pie is bubbly and crust is golden brown.


Cool about 10 minutes before cutting.

Top with a dollop sour cream, diced tomatoes and black olives if you like.

Nacho Pie

1 lb Ground Beef, browned
1/2 Cup Chopped Onion
1 - 8oz Can Tomato Sauce
¾ Cup Water
1 - Packet Taco Seasoning Mix
1 - Tube Pillsbury Crescent Roll Dough
1 1/2 Cup Crushed Corn Doritos or Any Brand Corn Tortilla Chips
1/2 cup Sour Cream
1 - Cup Kraft Mexican Cheese Blend
additional sour cream for garnish, diced tomatoes and sliced black olives.

Preheat oven to 350 in large skillet brown beef and onion over medium heat till done. Drain off any grease. Stir in tomato sauce, water and taco seasoning. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 - 10 minutes. Separate Crescent rolls into 8 triangles. Place in greased 9 inch pie plate points facing towards the middle. You might have to maneuver the triangles a bit at the end and turn some of them side ways, that's OK as long as the pie plate is covered completely. Press onto bottom and up sides of plate to form crust. Seal perforations. Sprinkle 1 cup crushed Doritos over crust. Top with meat mixture. Using a spatula spread sour cream over meat. Sprinkle the Cheese and then remaining 1/2 cup crushed Doritos. Bake 30 - 40 minutes or until cheese melts, pie is bubbly and crust is golden brown. Cool 10 minutes before cutting. Add a dollop of sour cream, diced tomatoes and black olives for garnish. If the crust starts to brown to quickly cover the pie plate with foil from the bottom and up around the sides to cover crust. See Photo.

Serve with a salad and your meal is complete.


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Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes with Ham, and a Blog Spotlight

It has been a couple months since I have done a Blog Spotlight. If you dont know what a blog spotlight is just click here to read all about it. Today, I am featuring Tanya from Sunday Baker . Congratulations Tanya! I am shining the spotlight on your blog. I found Tanya's site awhile back and I am a daily reader of the Sunday Baker. Tanya's blog is so warm and inviting, I love everything about it. She reminds me of myself in a lot of ways. We both love to cook and love our home and everything about it. Sometimes there is no other place I would rather be then in my home cooking something wonderful. I made her Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes with Ham the other night and they were a huge hit. This dish will definitely be on our dinner rotation anytime we have leftover ham.

Tanya has a lot of great recipes to try, there are still a bunch that I personally want to try out. I am dying to make her Chicken Pot Pie’s they have a cream cheese crust so, I know it has got to be good. She has some yummy cookies called Puddles of Yum. They look so chocolaty and delicious, but don't take my word for it. If you haven't checked out the Sunday Baker, please stop by and pay her a visit. Tanya has a beautiful site with great recipes. Below you will find the recipe and directions for the wonderful Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes with Ham that I made.

These are the ingredients you will need: Russet Potatoes, Chopped Onion, Cream of Mushroom Soup, Cubed or Chopped Ham and Sour Cream.

Peel and wash the potatoes. Slice them as thin as you can get them. If you slice them thick, they will take much longer to bake.

Chop the onion finely,

Next, mix together the soup, cheese, and sour cream.

mix together well. Add in the potatoes and mix.


Pour into a well-greased casserole dish.


Bake, covered, in a 350 preheated oven for one hour.


while the potatoes bake chop up the ham and set aside. Remove dish from oven and add the ham, mixing well. Potatoes will start to really stick, so make sure to scrape them from the sides at this time as well. Cover and put back in the oven for 30-60 more minutes, or until potatoes are soft.

Remove from the oven let cool and serve

Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes & Ham

5 cups peeled russet potatoes, sliced thinly
1 cup chopped onion
1 can cream of mushroom soup
3/4 cup. sour cream
1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 lb. chopped ham

Peel and wash the potatoes. Slice them as thin as you can get them. If you slice them thick, they will take much longer to bake and nothing is worse than a crunchy potato. Next, mix together the soup, cheese, and sour cream. Chop the onion finely. Mix together well. Add in the potatoes and mix. Pour into a well-greased casserole dish. Bake, covered, in a 350 preheated oven for one hour. In the meantime, chop your ham.Remove dish from oven and add the ham, mixing well. Potatoes will start to really stick, so make sure to scrape them from the sides at this time as well. Cover and put back in the oven for 30-60 more minutes, or until potatoes are soft. Remove from the oven.

Recipe courtesy of Sunday Baker

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Vanilla Dipped Sugar Cookie Heart's

OK I promise this will be the last Valentine recipe I will be adding. I thought these cookies turned out so cute that I had to post them. I had some left over vanilla coating and I still needed a goodie or two to give away to teachers and friends. I made sugar cookie cut outs and then dipped them in melted Vanilla Almond Bark. I also tinted some of them pastel pink and then added sprinkles. I would normally use my homemade sugar cookie recipe, but Kroger had Betty Crocker cookie pouches on sale for $2.00. I had two .40/1 coupons so doubled that made each pouch only $1.20 you can beat that. These cookies were so easy to make and look so pretty in a box or heart shaped basket lined with tissue paper. If you need a last minute cookie or gift idea this would be perfect.

Vanilla Dipped Sugar Cookie Hearts

2 - Pouches Betty Crocker Sugar Cookie Mix (prepared)
or use your own homemade sugar cookie recipe
1/2 Block Vanilla Candy Coating
(I used Vanilla Almond Bark)
Valentine Sprinkles of your choice
Icing Paste for color tinting (pink or red)

Prepare sugar cookie mix according to package directions. Use directions for sugar cut out's. Cut cookies using a heart shaped cookie cutter. Place on baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray and bake as directed, let cool completely. Melt the vanilla coating for about 5 minutes using the defrost setting on your microwave. I melt mine in 2 minutes intervals then stir and put back in the microwave until fully melted and creamy. Dip one end of the cookie in candy coating, add sprinkles and place on waxed paper until dry. It is as easy as that.

Recipe yields about 2 1/2 dozen cookies

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