Foodie

Ok guys, so I really suck at this whole blogging thing and have been trying to think of ways to work on that.  So I decided I could start posting recipes.  I usually try to incorporate some Pinterest recipes, some are my own.  I also work with some ladies who are absolute whizzes in the kitchen! So here is what I have tried out this week...

First up was cube steak, Spencer has been asking me to make it forever but I have never made cube steak before so I was a bit intimidated to try.  I found a wonderful recipe from The Pioneer Woman, who I will definitely keep in mind for future meals! She has some good recipes!  Here's the link:

http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2010/08/fried-round-steak/

  I think mine turned out well, they were thick so I cooked them for a bit longer than the recipe (about 3 minutes on each side) and made some gravy with the leftover.  Served it up with some sweet potato chips (they were quite crispy, but they tasted delicious)  that are super easy to make, just toss them in some olive oil and spices (whatever you enjoy, I usually add some chili powder for a kick) and bake them!

Tuesday night I made Chicken Parmesan, a recipe originally from Pinterest but the link has since been disabled.  But it's a pretty easy recipe, 2 chicken breasts (I usually cut them in half, but it's whatever you prefer), and flatten them out- I punch them haha but any method will work!  I dip them in flour, then egg, then Italian bread crumbs (I mix in some shaved Parmesan cheese with the bread crumbs).  Grease your pan with butter and bake breasts on 400 for 25-30 minutes until they are done on the inside(I have a hot oven).  Take them out and cover in your favorite pasta sauce, then I do a slice of provolone over each breast and then sprinkle some shredded mozzarella over that (if you can't tell we love our cheese!) and bake for another 10 minutes.  I serve with angel hair pasta because it's my favorite, but regular spaghetti works great as well! 

Also got a little wild this Sunday and made some Soup Beans and Cornbread! Whooo I'm wild I know! 

Those were super easy and turned out great! I just soaked pinto bean Saturday night, put them in the crock-pot with some water and 2 chicken bouillon cubes around 10 AM on Sunday and cooked them on low for 10 hours.  For the cornbread I just used a Martha White mix, it was pretty good for mix! I think as soon as I get some cast iron I'll try to make it from scratch!  

This week will be a busy week, so hopefully I'll get some cooking in! 

T