Easy Ice Cream Cake

I tasted better than I thought it would. The flavors and textures mixed well and did not just taste like layered ice cream sandwiches and toppings. I did double layers and put it in a deep pan, then just cut the pieces smaller--it looked better that way.

http://www.iheartnaptime.net/2011/07/ice-cream-cake.html

Angel Chicken Pasta

I was cleaning out my stack of recipes to try, and found this one. I printed it off the internet over 4 years ago!!! Glad I hung on to it, because it was a HIT with my family last night. And of course...super easy too.

Angel Chicken Pasta

6 boneless chicken breasts

1/4 c. butter

1 (7oz.) dry Italian salad dressing mix

1/2 c. white wine (can substitute apple juice)

1 can cream of mushroom soup

4 oz. onion & chive cream cheese

1 lb. angel hair pasta

Melt butter on low.

Add dry Italian seasoning, blend in wine (juice), soup, and cream cheese.

Stir until smooth.

Arrange chicken breasts in 9 x 13 pan and pour sauce over the top.

Bake at 325 for 60 minutes (covered with foil for the first 30 minutes, then remove foil).

Serve over angel hair pasta.

Slow-Simmered Pork Chops

My friend Tauni brought this dish to me after Dane was born. It was SO good! When I asked her for the recipe, she said there really isn't one, but gave me these instructions. I was able to duplicate it, no problem. Super easy...super delicious!

Slow-Simmered Pork Chops

4-6 bone-in pork chops

salt & pepper

butter

water

2 cans cream of mushroom soup

HEAVILY season pork chops with salt & pepper.

Melt butter in electric skillet and brown pork chops (at least 6+ minutes on each side)

Cover with water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.

Make sure pork chops are always barely covered with water--adding more as needed.

Simmer for 5+ hours, with lid on.

About 30 minutes before serving, add 2 cans of cream of mushroom soup.

Mix in pan and scrape bottom to get all the seasoned meat off the bottom.

(Serve with mashed potatoes!)

Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

I made these last month for "Cookie Friday." I love anything chocolate and anything mint, so these were a hit for my family!

Find the recipe HERE.

Salsa & Black Bean Chicken Nachos

This is one of those recipes that is so obvious and easy you wish you had thought of it yourself. Oh, and did I mention SOOO good?! All 3 of my kids asked me to make it again!

You can find the link HERE

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookies

I am not a huge fan of pumpkin anything, although I am getting there. Maybe I am maturing in my old age :) Every year Marc asks for some sort of pumpkin thing with chocolate chips. I figured I would try this recipe for our November "Cookie Friday"--it was a hit!

http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/chocolate-glazed-pumpkin-cookies

The only thing I changed was to add chocolate chips into the dough, instead of glazing them.

Strawberry-Lime Shortcake

I made THIS recipe twice while visiting grandparents this summer. It is easy, delicious, and was a huge hit!

A simple twist on a old classic!

Try it, you'll like it!