Versatile Rice Bowl/Salad

Angi made this for a family party we had a while ago, and it was so yummy. I dream about it! It is perfect for a party because you can ask people to bring the different parts of it. Or you can just make the sauce and drink it...that is a good idea too!

http://alltimeever.com/a-very-easy-and-versatile-salad-with-chicken/

Tuscan burgers

These are really easy and really good if you want to try a fancy burger!

http://therecipecritic.com/2014/05/tuscan-garlic-burger-pesto-mayo/

Chick fil a nuggets

We really miss Chick Fil A up here in Alaska so this recipe made me sooooooooo happy and its sooooooooooooo good!

http://cincyshopper.com/copycat-chick-fil-chicken-nuggets-sauce-recipe/

I fry them in canola oil. Enjoy😘

Marianne's Manicotti

OK. This recipe is yummy and easy—it doesn't require stuffing cooked manicotti shells that break. I got it from my old roommate Marianne an it is a favorite now for when Corlan is out of town and I can indulge in some cheese!

1 block shredded mozzarella
1 container ricotta cheese (the bigger option not the smaller one)
1 box manicotti shells uncooked
1 jar ragu sauce
Parmesan cheese
Optional: fresh or dried basil

Mix mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, and basil (if using). Pour half the Ragu sauce in the bottom of a pan. Stuff into dry manicotti shells and place them in the pan. Fill Ragu bottle the rest of the way with water. Shake until remaining pasta and water have mixed. Pour over noodles.

Cover with foil and cook at 350 for 60 minutes. Remove cover and sprinkle with parmesan cheese, then return to the oven for another 10 minutes.

Enjoy!

Lemony Lentil Soup

This recipe is from my ward cookbook in Ann Arbor. I really like this soup and is a great way to explore cooking with lentils. :)
Contributor:	Sondra Sumsion Soderborg
Category:	Soups, Salads, and Sauces
Ingredients:	3 Tbl. olive oil, more for drizzling 1 large onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 Tbl. tomato paste 1 tsp ground cumin ¼ tsp salt, more to taste ¼ tsp ground black pepper Pinch of ground chili powder or cayenne,  more to taste 1 quart chicken or vegetable broth 1 cup red lentils, picked and rinsed 1 large carrot, peeled and sliced Juice of ½ lemon, more to taste 3 Tbl chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Directions:	In a large pot, heat 3 Tbl. oil over medium high heat until hot and shimmering. Add onion and garlic, and sauté until golden, about 4 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, cumin, salt, black pepper and chili powder or cayenne and sauté for 2 minutes longer. Add broth, 2 cups water, lentils and carrot. Bring to a simmer, then partially cover pot and turn heat to medium-low. Simmer until lentils are soft, about 30 minutes. Taste and add salt if necessary. Using an immersion or regular blender or a food processor, puree half the soup; it should be somewhat chunky. Reheat soup if necessary, then stir in lemon juice and cilantro. Serve soup drizzled with good olive oil and dusted lightly with chili powder if desired. Serves 4.

Cheater Post...Biscuits and Gravy Solution

I really, really love biscuits and gravy. Like really love them. Here is the problem. For the life of me, I can't make a good biscuit. I've tried bisquick, I've tried from scratch, I've tried the refrigerated pop cans. Nothing worked and my craving for good biscuits and gravy have yet to be fulfilled. Until this last weekend when I discovered these:

I know it is totally cheating, but they are so yummy. They get so big and flaky and delicious.

Don't judge. Just go buy and try these things. Your biscuits and gravy will never be the same again!

Baked Oatmeal Take Two

Ok I'm a ding dong and realized I posted the last recipe twice instead if this delish recipe. So go try this one right now. You won't regret it:

Ingredients
 2 cups of rolled oats
 ½ cup brown sugar
 ½ teaspoon baking soda
 ½ teaspoon cinnamon
1½ cups of berries (I used a frozen berry blend from the grocery store, but fresh would be delicious!) 1 egg 1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
1½ cups vanilla almond milk
½ cup mini chocolate chips
1 banana    

Instructions  Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a bowl, mix together dry ingredients. Oats, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and chocolate chips. Fold frozen berries into dry mix. Dump dry mixture into a greased, 9" x 13" pan In a separate bowl, whisk together melted butter, almond milk, egg, and vanilla extract. Pour the mixture over the oatmeal mixture making sure to evenly distribute it. You can shake the pan a little to make sure it is getting distributed everywhere. Slice your banana into ¼ inch slices and spread them out over the oatmeal. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until it looks fully cooked. Sprinkle with additional brown sugar and serve warm.