Breakfast Was Yummy!

So last week when I went grocery shopping with Kat I decided that it was time to make Sausage Gravy & Biscuits for breakfast some time soon. Last Thursday was the day and let me tell you it turned out awesome!

Ingredients:

  • 1 roll pork breakfast sausage (any brand or flavor)
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 cups of milk
  • Pepper
  • Salt
  • 1 can of refrigerated biscuits (or make your own!)

Instructions:

  • Cook sausage thuoroghly (stirring often to break it up) until it is brown and there are yummy bits stuck to the bottom of the pan.
  • Slowly stir in the flour, mix well and let cook until it takes on some color.
  • Stir in the milk slowly also, adding pepper and salt (taste test to get the correct amount of salt that you prefer!).
  • Let gravy cook and thicken (you can add more milk if you find that it is too thick).
  • Cook your biscuits.
  • Top biscuits with the finished gravy & enjoy!

Tonight for dinner I am making a new recipe for chicken tacos / enchiladas that I found elsewhere and adjusted so I will post the recipe & pictures of that either later tonight or tomorrow!

Mango Chicken Curry

Ingredients

* 3 Tbsp (or more) of vegetable oil
* 1 large onion, chopped (1 1/2 to 2 cups)
* 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
* 2 garlic cloves, minced
* 2 Tbsp fresh minced ginger
* 2 Tbsp yellow curry powder
* 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
* 2 mangos, peeled and diced
* 2 Tbsp cider vinegar or white vinegar
* 1 1/4 cup water
* 1 1/4 pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
* 1/3 cup golden raisins
* 1/2 cup heavy cream (can substitute all or partially with coconut milk)
* Salt and pepper
* Cilantro for garnish

Method

1 Heat 2 Tbsp oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the red bell pepper and another tablespoon of oil, cook for a couple more minutes. Add the curry powder and cumin, cook for a few more minutes. The spices will absorb some of the oil, so if anything begins to stick too much to the bottom of the pan, add a little more oil to the pan. Add the ginger and garlic, cook for one minute more.

2 Add the vinegar, water, and a 1/2 of the chopped mango to the pan. Increase the heat and bring to a boil, then lower the heat to maintain a low simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove pan from heat. Scoop the sauce into a blender. Purée the sauce, pulsing until smooth. Return the sauce to the pan.

3 Add chicken pieces and raisins to the pan. Return to a low simmer. Cover the pan and let cook for 8-10 minutes. Chicken should be just cooked through. Use a knife to cut open the largest piece to check.

4 Add remaining mango pieces to the pan. Stir in the cream. Let cook at a very low temperature for another minute or two, uncovered. Do not let boil! Or the cream may curdle. Adjust seasonings. If a little too sweet, add a little more vinegar. If not sweet enough, you can add a dash of sugar. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Serve over rice. Garnish with cilantro. Serves 4.

Nestle Toll House Pie

Estimated Times:
Preparation – 15 min | Cooking – 55 min | Cooling Time – 15 min cooling | Yields – 8

Ingredients:

* 1 unbaked 9-inch (4-cup volume) deep-dish pie shell *
* 2 large eggs
* 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
* 1/2 cup granulated sugar
* 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
* 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened
* 1 cup (6 oz.) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
* 1 cup chopped nuts
* Sweetened whipped cream or ice cream (optional)

Directions:
PREHEAT oven to 325° F.

BEAT eggs in large mixer bowl on high speed until foamy. Beat in flour, granulated sugar and brown sugar. Beat in butter. Stir in morsels and nuts. Spoon into pie shell.

BAKE for 55 to 60 minutes or until knife inserted halfway between edge and center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack. Serve warm with whipped cream, if desired.

NOTES:
* If using frozen pie shell, use deep-dish style, thawed completely. Bake on baking sheet; increase baking time slightly.

Fried Chicken with Cream Gravy

Ingredients:

* 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 pounds chicken pieces
* 1 cup all-purpose flour
* 2 teaspoons salt
* 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
* milk
* shortening or oil for frying
* .
* Cream Gravy
* 3 tablespoons drippings from frying chicken
* 3 tablespoons flour
* 2 1/2 cups milk
* 1/2 cup cream
* salt and pepper

Preparation:
Pour all drippings from skillet into a small bowl; measure and return 3 tablespoons to the skillet and place over medium heat. Stir in flour until well blended, scraping up brown bits from bottom of skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until bubbly. Gradually add milk and cream; boil until thickened and creamy, stirring constantly. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with the chicken, along with a side vegetable and rice, fries, or potatoes.

Tuna Noodle Casserole

This flavorful tuna casserole is a family-pleaser you’ll make again and again. Serve this casserole with a tossed salad for a perfect meal any day of the week.
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients:

* 1 can (about 7 to 8 ounces) tuna, drained
* 8 ounces elbow macaroni
* 4 tablespoons butter
* 3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
* 2 tablespoons finely chopped green bell pepper
* 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
* 3/4 teaspoon salt or seasoned salt
* 1/8 teaspoon pepper
* 1 cup milk
* 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
* 1 can cream of mushroom soup
* 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
* buttered soft bread crumbs

Preparation:
Cook macaroni in boiling water according to package directions until tender, drain and rinse.

Melt butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven; add chopped onions and bell pepper and sauté over low heat for about 3 to 4 minutes, until tender. Add flour, salt and pepper; cook, stirring, until smooth and bubbly. Add milk and mushroom soup and stir over low heat until smooth and thickened. Add cooked drained macaroni, flaked tuna, peas, and about half of the cheese to sauce mixture, stirring constantly. Pour the mixture into 2-quart buttered casserole; top with remaining cheese then buttered bread crumbs. Bake at 350° for 30 to 40 minutes, or until nicely browned.

Tuna casserole serves 4 to 6.