So, some of those dinners that I posted about haven't gone so well and others were amazing. Here's my thoughts.
The Beef Roast with Balsamic Onions served with Steamed Snap Green Beans and Homemade Cornbread Muffins (crockpot) Seemed to have too much Balsamic flavoring, and Nathanael wasn't crazy about all the onions. The Cornbread Muffins were great and so were the beans.
Curried Coconut Chicken served with Stirfry Veggies all over white Rice (crockpot) was a bust! Won't be making that again. Couldn't really taste the "coconut" flavor, and everything just seemed mushy and had a strange taste.
Spinach and Tomato Stuffed Chicken Breasts served with Homemade Rolls I enjoyed this meal. The kids didn't end up getting to eat any, because I decided to use fresh spinach instead of frozen like the recipe called for, and I didn't buy nearly enough fresh to fill 3 chicken breasts. Nathanael and I ate it later after he got home from work and it was good. I couldn't stop eating the rolls, SERIOUSLY! They were Buttery rolls...dipped in melted butter before baking.....i'm drooling just thinking about them!
Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas served with Corn and Chips and Salsa were delicious. I added a few more spices than what the original recipe called for...PC's chipotle spice to be exact. The only thing that I would change however, is make the sauce creamier. I was thinking that it was too runny when I was filling each tortilla, but after it baked, it was runny at all...and I wish it would have been a little more gooey. Nathanael however likes crispier, and would have liked the tortillas a little crunchier. I will be making this again and just play with the consistency. The salsa I used was Newman's Own Black Bean and Corn. First time having it and Nathanael and I really liked it a lot. Will be getting it again.
Covered in Garlic Chicken served with Steamed Broccoli and Homemade Rolls always a favorite in the house. Although I used the left over rolls from the Spinach and Tomato stuffed Chicken dinner night...and by this time, they were a little dry...but still delicious. (and this would be the night I ended up in the ER!)
Homemade Chicken Pot Pie (leftover chicken from Garlic Chicken)...EVERYONE LOVED IT! 3/4 of the 9inch deep pie was eaten in one sitting...Ivy had 3rds! Ari had 2nds (which is rare with veggies especially potatoes)!
Here is the recipe!
http://www.5dollardinners.com/2011/01/chicken-pot-pie-2.html
Although I changed it a bit. I added an onion with the potatoes and carrots, then after I blended the two scoops in the blender, I added some peas. I also added just a big of salt and pepper when I mixed it all back together.
I didn't use the chicken that they called for. I actually used some left over chicken from the whole chicken I cooked for last nights dinner...(which is another amazing recipe, but you need the Pampered Chef baker for that one.)
I also used whole wheat flour instead of white and it turned out fine! I used my Kitchen Aid Mixer with the flat beater on stir...added all the dry ingredients to the bowl and started stir...then added shortening while still stirring. Checked it and added the milk after it resembled the coarse crumbs. Waited till it cleaned the sides of the bowl, then just rolled it out on a floured surface! SO EASY!
I'm not sure that I even did 5lbs of potatoes, and I have a ton of the filling left over. Enough to make another pie! Which is probably what I'm going to do. So you will just have to eyeball it...might be a good idea to put the carrots, potatoes, onion, peas (and whatever you want) in the pie dish as you peel and cut it just to see how much you actually want to do.
If you want any of the other recipes, let me know! You can find all of the main dishes at:
$5 dinners (except Covered in Garlic Chicken is a PC recipe). This link will take you to the index page where you can hold down Ctrl F, then use the internet search box and type in the name of the recipe from my blog.
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