Fried Rice

3 T oil in frying pan
add:
 about 6 cups of cooked rice
1/2 bag frozen mixed veggies
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 tsp minced garlic
*Serve with chicken or add other meat of choice.  See Entree category for Teriyaki chicken

Teriyaki chicken

1/2 bag of frozen chicken breast tenderloins in the crock pot
sauce: 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
3 T brown sugar
2 tsp minced garlic
Top frozen chicken with sauce and cook on low for about 5 hours
*This will be rather 'salty' tasting so make sure to serve over rice (see side dishes for fried rice recipe)

Chicken pot pie

layer cooked chicken(cubed or shreeded) and 1/2 bag family size frozen mixed veggies in casserole dish (i save other half of veggies for fried rice later in the week!)

cook 1/2 cup diced onion in melted 1/2 cup butter

when onions are soft add:

1 can chicken broth

2/3 cup milk

1/4 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp celery seed

1 can cr. of potato soup

-pour mixture over chicken and veggies, top with a double pie crust (you can use store bought if you prefer but my kids weren't having that....or me if truth be told) Cut slits in the crust bake at 350 for about 25 minutes or until it starts to bubble.  Serve with rolls.  Simple and delish!

Cheater Chicken Cordon Bleu

Layer bottom of casserole dish with chicken nuggets, patties, popcorn chicken, or any variety of the sort.  Top with diced ham. (I prefer ham 'steaks' for the thicker quality)  Top with swiss cheese or a swiss and provolone combo then top with one can of cream of chicken soup stirred into one cup of milk.  Bake at 350 for 30 mins.

*I'm thinking that next time I'd use shredded chicken and top the casserole with crushed crackers or bread crumbs.  But over all this was ridiculously simple and hit the spot!  and for the picky kids you could always just throw in a pan of plain nuggets next to your dish.  It was good!!  Cheesy and comforting.

Cheesy bean dip

2 large cans of refried beans (I like taco bell beans)
1 8oz brick of cream cheese
salsa
cheese

I know....simple, right?!

Melt the cream cheese while stirring in the beans.  Spread on bottom of casserole pan. Add a layer of salsa ( I used picante style) top with cheese and pop in the oven at 350 for about 30min.  Serve with corn chips or homemade tortillas.  It will be the hit of the party!

Yummy potato soup!

6 potatoes peeled and diced
1 chopped bunch of gr. onion
6 chicken boullion cubes
cover with water and add a pinch of salt

Boil at a medium simmer for about 5-10 minutes then add 1 can cr. of chicken soup, about 3 cups milk(depending on desired consistency) with 1T cornstarch stirred in.  Add about 1 cup of cheese, 1 T minced garlic, 1/2 cup sour cream, and half pound of cooked and crumbled bacon.  Continue to simmer until potatoes are soft.  Serve with warm bread and garnish with sour cream, cheese, or bacon  if you prefer

French Bread

• 2 packages active dry yeast
• 2 1/2 cups water (105F to 115 F)
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon melted margarine or 1 tablespoon butter
• 7 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons cornmeal
• 1 egg white
• 1 tablespoon cold water
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Directions:

Prep Time: 2 1/2 hrs
Total Time: 3 hrs

1. 1 Dissolve yeast in warm water in warmed mixer bowl.
2. 2 Add salt, butter, and flour.
3. 3 Attach bowl& dough hook to mixer, turn to Speed 2 and mix about 1 minute or until well blended.
4. 4 Knead on Speed 2 about 2 minutes longer.
5. 5 Dough will be sticky.
6. 6 Put dough in large greased bowl, turning to coat.
7. 7 Cover and let rise in warm place, free from draft, about 1 hour, or until doubled in bulk.
8. 8 Punch dough down and divide in half.
9. 9 Roll each half into 12" x 15" rectangle.
10. 10 Roll dough tightly, from longest side, tapering ends, if needed/wanted.
11. 11 Put loaves on greased baking sheets that have been dusted with cornmeal.
12. 12 Cover and let rise in warm place, free from draft, about 1 hour, or until doubled in bulk.
13. 13 With sharp knife, make 4 diagonal cuts on top of each loaf.
14. 14 Bake at 450F for 25 minutes, then remove from oven.
15. 15 Beat egg white and water together and brush each loaf with this mix.
16. 16 Return to the oven and bake 5 minutes longer.
17. 17 Immediately remove from baking sheets and cool on wire racks.
18. 18 Serve with your favorite spread such as herbed butter, garlic bread topping, etc.