Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta Recipe

Hola Amigos! This is the season for shorter days, long lines, big traffic jams, hustle and bustle, so why not take it easy in the kitchen and make a delicious easy dinner to feed our families with as little effort as possible. But don't get me wrong, not because it's easy means tasteless, au contraire mon cheri, lol! Since we are using just a few ingredients we are going to use good quality and get the best flavors out of this meal!

This is basically a deconstructed classic, chicken cordon bleu we all love but sometimes we don't have all the time in the world to prepare, roll the chicken breast, breading it, browning and baking.

All the ingredients are present on this dish, and if you are missing the carbs from the breading, you get the pasta to complement it.

It's creamy and cheese, no room for dry chicken here! And of course, since everything tastes better with bacon, it has a bit of the good stuff to gives us some unexpected flavor and crunch.

I hope you enjoy this dish, it gives you plenty of time to cook it, enjoy it and head out again to join the shopping crowds, hanging decorations or enjoy a nice relaxing evening by the fire. Remember my friends, everything tastes better with a Pinch of Love!

Besitos,

Lizy

Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta

Ingredients

6 Slices Bacon, Chopped

1 Lb Chicken Tenders, chopped

1/4 Lb Smoked Ham, cubed

1/2 Cup White Wine

8 oz Sliced Mushrooms

2 Cups Bechamel Sauce

1/2 Cup Peas

1 Cup Shredded Swiss Cheese

Your favorite Pasta

Directions:

In a large hot skillet brown chopped bacon until fat is rendered. Add chopped chicken and saute until cooked and no longer pink, like 8-10 minutes. Add ham and mix. Add white wine and let the alcohol evaporate, like 3 minutes. Add bechamel sauce and mushrooms, mix well until everything is coated with the bechamel sauce. Remove from heat. Before serving, add peas. Serve over pasta and top with shredded Swiss cheese. Enjoy.

Prep Time: 10 minutes                               Cook Time: 20 minutes                     Serves  4

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Caramel Apple Biscuit Cups Recipe

Hola Amigos! Happy New Week! hope your weekend was fun and uneventful. At the house we tried to take it easy and relax after a few worrisome days  due to a silly  school accident my little one had at his K school. He is fine now but it was a bit stressful with a very lengthy visit to his doctor and right away to the ER. We just had to take it easy and that's how this  treat came to be!

When I'm stressed I crave for little bites of sweet comfort. I had a 3 apples that were not looking to happy and a pint of my favorite vanilla bean ice cream, baked apples with ice cream sounded amazing to me.

I kicked it to another lever baking them on my favorite caramel sauce. Had my dessert and so much left over that the next day for breakfast I decided to stuff our regular Sunday biscuits with the mix!
Oh boy! Now I need to make this every Sunday! They are warm, sweet and juicy. Crispy in the outside and sticky in the inside!

My pictures didn't come out good this time, they really don't do justice to how good and gooey these guys are. Note to self, time to get a light box for the soon to be here cold and dark days!

In light of recent commentaries of a certain public figure about bloggers I'm going to say one more time, I'm no expert. I don't have a degree in culinary arts and I have never been the editor of a glossy magazine.

I am an expert of what my family and friends like. After spending 7 years of my life studying in my country and overseas I do have a University degree and I'm the editor of the weekly grocery list I write in order to know what I need to get to plan for my family's meals. Meals that I've been sharing with you in hopes to inspire you in creating something similar to your family adding your own personal touches. You have and that is why almost a year later I keep writing this blog and enjoying each and every one of my readers!

This particular recipe started as one thing and ended as another...don't we all do that once in a while? My guys liked it, they smiled and some licked their little fingers and that was enough validation to me.
But enough of that lady and back to the biscuits, lol...I'm sure you are going to like them. I even drizzled more caramel sauce over them after they were done...yummm!

Thank you for visiting the blog my friends! Halloween is only 10 days away....(And still no costume, ugh!), Give these apples with or without the biscuits cups a try. As I said they are delicious with just plain ice cream, but if you have left overs...go ahead and stuff your morning biscuits with them and give your usual breakfast a sweet tasty spin!  Remember everything tastes better with a Pinch of Love!

Besitos,

Lizy

Caramel Apple Biscuit Cups

Ingredients:

3 Green Apples

1 Cup Brown Sugar

4 TBSP Butter

1/2  Cup Cream 

Pinch of salt

1 tsps vanilla 

1 tsps lemon juice

1.2 tsps cinnamon

1/2 tsps nutmeg

1/2 tsps allspice

1 can  (8) Grands Honey Butter Biscuits

Directions:

Heat up oven at 350F

For caramel apples:

Peel and diced apples. Pour 1 tsp of lemon juice on the apples, mix. Add cinnamon, nutmeg and all spice, mix and set aside.

In a saucepan on medium heat add and mix brown sugar, butter cream and a pinch of salt. Cook until bubbly and semi thickened for about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and add vanilla. Mix.

Add this sauce to the apples, make sure all the apples are coated by the caramel. Place in the oven, cover with aluminum foil   and cook  until apples are soft but not mushy, about 20 minutes. 

Remove from oven, let it cool a bit before serving over ice cream or just eating right out of a bowl.

For Caramel Apples Biscuit Cups:

Heat up oven to 375F

Take 2 biscuits from the can, put them together between 2 sheets of wax paper and using a rolling pin,  roll them flat until you get a circle approximately 5 -5 1/2 inches each. You will get 4 circles out of a can.

Using a jumbo nonstick muffin pan, place each circle on the muffin cup. Make sure the biscuit dough is covering the bottom and sides of the muffin cup. Spoon the apple mixture on each dough cup  almost all the way to the top. Place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes. Remove and cool before serving. 

Prep Time 20 minutes                        Bake Time 20 minutes                               Serves 4

Sharing my Fall Apple Stuffed Biscuits at these Fa-Boo-lous Parties:

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7 Frightful and Delightful Halloween Desserts Recipes

Hola Amigos! Here is the blog's first  round up of  Seven Frightful and Delightful Halloween Desserts! Why 7? well 7 is a mysterious and mystic number, 7 days of the week, 7 colors on the rainbow, 7 Seas. Lucky 7, 7up, lol and many other meanings to mention here. Some of them might look spooky and some might look sweet...what do they have in common?...they are all good and easy to make! Enjoy

Maple and Toffee Autumn Muddy Buddies

Eye of Newt Halloween Bundt Cake

Toe of Frog Halloween Lemon Cupcakes

Death by Candy Corn Halloween Carrot Cake

Pumpkin Brownies

Zombie Skin Halloween Muddy Buddies

Pot of Bones Halloween Chocolate Covered Cherries Mini Bundts

Besitos,
Lizy

Sharing my desserts at these Fa-BOO-lous Parties:

Practically Functional, Townsend House, Craft Dictator, Today's Creative Blog, Sarah Howe, Six Sister's Stuff, The Answer is Chocolate, Cheerios and Lattes, Cassidy's Cooking Collection, Sewlicious Home Decor, Classy Clutter, Suburbs Mama, Twigg Studios, Life on Lakeshore Drive, The Tablescaper, Frugal Foodie Mama, Navy Wifey Peters, Titi Crafty, The Velvet Moon Baker, Your Home Based Mom, Flamingo Toes, Nifty Thrifty Things, My Mixing Spoon, VMG206, Huckleberry Love, Craft-O-Maniac, Sumo's Sweet Stuff, Under The Table and Dreaming, The Chicken Chick, I Should be Mopping the Floors, This Gal Cooks, Carry This Home, Ms enPlace, DIY Home Sweet Home, A Southern Fairytale, Mad in Crafts,The Plaid and Paisley Kitchen, Jam Hands, Watch Out, Martha!, A Pinch of Joy, Feeding Big, The Gunny Sack, Our Table for Seven, Chef in Training, Memories by the Mile, Love Bakes Good Cakes, Not Just a Housewife, Between Naps on the Porch, A Peek into my Paradise, Lady Behind the Curtain, Smart School House, Ginger Snaps Crafts, The Shady Porch, Made to be a Momma, Real Housewives of Riverton, All She Cooks, Polkadots on Parade, Kitchen Meets Girl, SNAP, Ducks 'n a Row, Pink Recipe Box, The Well Crafted Home, Live Laugh Rowe, The Crafty Blogstalker, Made in a Day, The Mandatory Mooch, Jennifer Rizzo, Gingerly Made, Delish, My Tun (for Us), Simply Dream and Create, Craftionary, The Best Blog Recipes, The Girl Creative, Someday Crafts, Foodie Friends Friday, Today's Creative Blog, Kitchen Fun with my 3 Sons, 504 Main, The Patriotic Pam, Will Cook for Smiles, Bowdabra, Sew-Licious, Lemon Paper Designs, Serenity You, Pint Sized Baker, Kathe with an E

Pot of Bones Halloween Chocolate Covered Cherries Mini Bundt Cakes Recipe

Hola Amigos! I know we've all heard of a Pot of Gold at the end of the rainbow, but for Halloween the only thing you are going to find is a Pot of Bones...buahhhahhahaha!!!

This is a super easy and tasty recipe because it didn't feel right to have all these Halloween desserts on the blog and non dipped in chocolate...The Irony!

Problem solved! Taking cue from popular valentine's treat, this mini bundts taste just like cherry ice cream covered in chocolate fudge!

I tell you, the minute I finished with the pictures, I ate mine! Amazing so much flavor is coming out of this morsel of goodness.

The chocolate ganache is the easiest glaze you could ever make but the flavor and texture makes this a decadent dessert.

The bones...it just to remind you that the spookiest night of all is right around the corner...better watch whats hiding behind the door and under the bed!

Thank you for visiting the blog today! Hope you are having a great time preparing for Halloween in and out of the kitchen.
And remember my pretties...everything tastes better with a Pinch of Love!

Besitos,

Lizy

Pot of Bones Halloween Chocolate Covered Cherries Mini Bundt Cakes

Ingredients:

1 Small Bag (8.25 oz) Vanilla Cupcake mix

1 Large Jar (10 oz) Maraschino Cherries, chopped (Save liquid!)

3/4 Cup Juice from the Maraschino Cherries

Bag of Bones Candy (got mine at the Dollar Store)

For the Ganache

4 oz Semi-Sweet chocolate chopped (I use Ghirardelli) 

1/2 Cup Cream

1 TBSP Butter

Directions:

Heat your oven at 350F or the temperature recommended in your cupcake mix direction. Prepare the mix accordingly, Usually eggs, oil and water but this time replace the amount of water for 3/4 cup of the Juice of the Maraschino Cherries. Once this is mix add the chopped cherries and gently incorporate them into the mix.

Prepare your mini bundt molds with oil and flour or cocoa (that's what I used) Fill them up 3/4 of  the way and bake according to the instructions 14-18 minutes.

Once done cool them off for 10 minutes before removing them from the mold. Place in a parchment paper  covered cookie sheet. 

In the meantime prepare the glaze by placing the chopped chocolate in a bowl.

Under  medium heat, bring the cream to a boil and add it to the chopped chocolate and add butter too. Whisk everything until smooth and let it cool for a few minutes before pouring a little on each mini bundt. Once they are covered place the decorative edible bones in the center of the mini bundt. The "pot" should look like it's full of them so be generous with each one.

Serve, scare and enjoy.

Prep Time:    6 minutes                          Cook Time:  14-20 minutes                        Serves 4

Carrying my "bones" over these Fa-BOO-lous Parties:

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Orzo and Chicken Autumn Skillet Meal Recipe

Hola Amigos! We had an unusually warm day for this time in the year up here. But still, it was one of those days that some comfort food was in order. I went to the store to get me some chicken and thought about trying the new chicken helpers on the market, just to make a quick meal but I couldn't Something about sweet and sour chicken coming out of a box doesn't sound too appealing to me, no matter how easy it looks.
I tell you guys, best decision ever! For about the same price I made this delicious and easy 1 skillet meal.
Maybe lady luck was on my side because all the mayor components were on sale! The rest we all have in our pantries.

A homemade meal to feed 4 for about $5 (well not counting the caramel apple candy corn and diet pop I got)!

This is your ideal Fall and Winter meal, easy, warm and comforting! In my book it doesn't get any better than that. Dinner is done in no time leaving plenty of time to enjoy the crisp weather and sunsets outside with the family.

Thank You for your visit to the blog today! I hope you are able to try this recipe and enjoy it as much as we did. Remember my friends, everything tastes better with a Pinch of Love!

Besitos,

Lizy

Orzo and Chicken Autumn Skillet Meal
Ingredients:
1 Pd Chicken Tenders (was on sale)
1 Pd Baby Spinach (was on sale for $1)
1 Small can Mushrooms slices (was on sale for $.89)
1 Large Onion, sliced
1 Clove Garlic, minced
2 Cup Chicken Broth
1/3 Cup Orzo (was on sale for $1)
1 Tbsp oil for browning
Directions:
Season your chicken as you usually do with salt and pepper. I add a pinch of celery salt to mine all the time.
In a large skillet add the oil. Let it get hot and add your onion and garlic clove. Cook until your onions are transparent, always keeping an eye on your garlic not to burn. Add the chicken and brown. Add spinach, mix in with the chicken. Add orzo, mushrooms and broth. Cook for the time indicated on the box. I cooked mine 12 minutes. We really don't like our pasta quite al dente, neither mushy so that time was good for me. If you like it more al dente by all means cook it for only 8 minutes which is the box recommended time.
Let it sit for a couple of minutes for the pasta to absorb the sauce and serve with Parmesan cheese and bread. Enjoy

Prep and cooking time 30 minutes                                                                  Serves 4

Sharing my Frugal Comfort Meal at these Fa-BOO-lous Parties:

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Lizard Tongues Halloween Stuffed Sweet Peppers Recipe

Hola Amigos! Happy October! Are you ready to get your Spook On? I'm so excited! I love this time of the year and most of all Halloween!
Today I'm serving some Lizard Tongues I stuffed with some wild mushrooms, garlic bread crumbs and Baby Swiss cheese among other ingredients, and I'm dipping them in some delicious Snail Slime dipping sauce! oh yummm!

You can make these guys just  vegetarian or like I always do make a batch with meat for the carnivores in your family.

I have to admit these peppers are a little tricky to stuff than their bigger bell pepper cousins, but it was all worth it! I ate the entire first batch by myself with the "I'm just trying them for flavor" excuse! I just love the Snail Slime!

On to the recipe friends! Thank You so much for visiting the blog. I hope this first day of October greets you in Good Health, Happiness and Love! which reminds me, even Lizard Tongues taste better with a Pinch of Love!

Besitos,

Lizy

Lizard Tongues Halloween Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients:
1 Bag  Mini Sweet Peppers (16 oz)
1/2 Cup Garlic Bread Crumbs ( I processes some Croutons)
6 oz Wild Mushrooms Mix (or Portobella)
1/8 Cup Baby Swiss cheese (shredded)
1 Tsp each onion powder, garlic powder, seasoned salt, lemon pepper
For carnivores:
1/4 Cup Buffalo Chicken Breast from the Deli, processed in a food processor or blender.
Snail Slime:
1/2 Cup Sour Cream
3 TBSP Salsa Verde and 1 extra to put on top.
Directions:
Wash your peppers thoroughly and dry. Cut the tops and very carefully scoop the seeds. Set aside.
In a heavy saucepan heat up 3 cups of water until it boils. Once in boils put your peppers in  for a couple of minutes, about 4-5. Remove from heat and hot water and put them in a separate container full of ice water. This will stop the cooking process.
Heat up your oven at 325.
When your peppers are cool to the touch, stuff each one very carefully with your mix.
One they are all stuffed, lay them flat on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the stuffing on top gets golden brown.
Once they are done. Remove from the oven and serve with the Snail Slime Sauce. Enjoy!

Prep Time: 5 minutes                           Baking time 12-15 minutes                        Serves 24

Sharing my Bewitching appetizers at these Fa-BOO-lous Parties:

The Everyday Home, The Well Crafted Home, Smart School House, My Sweet Mission, Lady Behind the Curtain, Thank You Honey, All She Cooks, Ducks'n a Row, Sweet Haute, A Handful of Everything, The Mandatory Mooch, Saving 4 Six, Dizzy, Busy and Hungry, The Crafty Blogstalker, Maid in a Day, Simply Dream and Create, The Best Blog Recipes, Craftionary, Tidy Mom, The Girl Creative, Home Maid Simple,
Love and Laundry, Todays Creative Blog, Practically Functional, My Turn (for Us), Kitchen Fun with my 3 Sons, Sara Howe, Cooking with Curls, Living Better Together, Shaken Together, The Pin Junkie, 504 Main, Cheerios and Lattes, Six Sisters Stuff, It's Overflowing, Be Different Act Normal, Classy Clutter, Classy Clutter, Angels Homestead, Suburbs Mama, Tiwgg Studios, Life on Lakeshore Drive, I Should be Mopping the Floors, The Chicken Chick, Huckleberry Love, Under the Table and Dreaming, Sumo's Sweet Stuff, The Velvet Moon Baker, Flamingo Toes, This Gal Cooks, WOM, Between Naps on the Porch, My Girlish Whims, Ginger Snap Crafts, Made to be a Momma, A Southern Fairytale, The Shady Porch, Our Table for Seven, Memories by the Mile, Love Bakes Good Cakes, My Mixing Spoon