Chicken Bruschetta

I came across this recipe at ateaspoonofhappiness.com/bruschetta-chicken/ and it is AWESOME! It is so simple to make but tastes so good! It is also a healthier option, but you still get all the good flavors and tastes! I changed it up a little bit, butI had quite a bit of left overs with the bruschetta though so halving it may be a better option!

Ingredients:

Chicken-

• 1 package of chicken tenderloins( 2 if you feeding more than 5 people)
• Olive oil
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• Oregano to taste

Bruschetta-

• 4 cups of diced tomatoes
• 3 teaspoons of minced garlic
• 1/2 cup of red onion minced
• 1/4 cup of olive oil
• 1 teaspoon of sugar
• 8 basil leaves chopped, or about 2 tablespoons of basil in seasoning bottle
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

• In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients

• Taste to see if any more season is needed and let refrigerate for at least 30 minutes
• Wash chicken tenderloins
• Season with salt, pepper and oregano on both sides
• Heat a large skillet on medium high heat with the bottom coated with olive oil
• Once heated place chicken on skillet
• Heat on both sides between 3 to 5 minutes, or until it is completely white in the inside
• Remove form heat

• Pour some Bruschetta on the chicken and enjoy!!!

Sliced garlic bread also goes wonderfully with bruschetta, and sliced potatoes and green beans are great additions to this meal also!

Chocolate Chip Brownies

This is a slimmed down brownie recipe that does not taste like a slimmed down brownie recipe! It was on fitsuger.com which is a good place for those who like healthified food. But even those who aren't in a health kick will love these!

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup of self rising flower
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
• 1 shake of salt
• 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 2/ 3 cup of brown sugar( or regular)
• 1 large egg
• 2 egg whites
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup of chocolate chips

Optional: Nuts or white chocolate chips

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees
• Line a 8 inch square baking dish with aluminum foil, spray lightly with cooking spray
• In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa, and salt, set aside

• In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar with electric mixer at medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes

• Add egg, egg whites, and vanilla continuing to beat until well mixed

• Reduce speed to low and slowly add in the flour mixture, then the yogurt, scraping the sides of the bowl when needed ( batter will be thick)
• Stir in chocolate and any other add ins you like

• Spread mixture evenly into the dish

• Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until fork comes out clean in the center

• Let cool and enjoy!

Royal Chocolate Marshmallow Bars

I saw these on Pinterest and HAD to try them! I love chocolate and Rice Krispies and this recipe combined both with other wonderful ingredients, and it tastes amazing! The recipe is from the website recipegirl.com and you must try it! So good!

Ingredients:

Bottom Layer

• 1 and 1/4 stick of butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cup granulated white sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1 1/3 cup self rising flour
• 3 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa 

2nd Layer

• 4 cups of mini marshmallows

Topping:

• 8 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
• 3 tablespoons of butter
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 2 cups Rice Krispies 

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees, and grease or spray nonstick cooking spray on 9 by 13 inch baking pan
• In a large mixing bowl, combine butter and sugar from bottom layer ingredients with electric mixer
• Now add the eggs and vanilla, and continue to mix until light and fluffy

• In a separate bowl, combine the flour and cocoa 
• Add to the butter mixture until well combined

• Pour and spread evenly into the baking pan

• Bake 15 to 20 minutes ( Might be a little wiggly)
• Sprinkle the marshmallows onto the base layer and return to the oven for 2 to 3 minutes

•  With a knife dipped in water spread melted marshmallows evenly over bottom layer

• Let cool
• For the topping, combine butter, peanut butter, and chocolate in to a sauce pan

• On low heat, cook until melted, stirring occasionally

• Remove from heat and stir in rice krispies
• Spread evenly over marshmallow layer

• Chill until firm and ENJOY!!! :)

Party Mix

Party Mix may be the most addicting food of all time. It is just delicious, and perfect for the Super Bowl which happens to be today! Go Broncos! Pioneer Woman yet again concocted a yummy recipe that my family and I love! And I hope you and your family and friends love it just as much as we did!

Ingredients:

• 3 cups of Corn Chex
• 3 cups of Rice Chex
• 3 cups of Wheat Chex
• 2 cups of pretzel sticks
• 2 cups of mixed nuts
• 1 stick of butter ( maybe a little more if needed)
• 3 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce
• 3 tablespoons of minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon of seasoned salt
• 1/4 teaspoon of onion powder

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 250 degrees, and line 2 baking pans/trays with aluminum foil
• In a large mixing bowl, combine all Chex mixes, pretzel sticks, and nuts

Try not to eat to all the Chex mixture before baking.

• In a microwave safe bowl add remaining ingredients(butter, Worcestershire, garlic, seasoned salt, and onion powder)

• Microwave until butter is melted and stir ( about 1 and 1/2 minutes give or take)
• Dip 1 piece of Chex mix into sauce to see if any seasoning needs to be added (very important step)
• Toss into cereal mixture, stirring as you go

• Transfer to baking pans and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes of so

• Let cool and store in air tight container and ENJOY!!!

Rigatoni and Meatballs

Thank you Pioneer Woman for another WONDERFUL meal! It makes plenty so it could easily be halfed for a smaller amount or just have leftovers and have it the next night again! Or make meatball sliders like the Pioneer Woman suggested! This will be a family favorite! IT IS SO GOOD!

Ingredients:

Meatballs

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 pound ground pork
• 1 1/2 cup bead crumbs
• 1 cup of crushed crackers
• 3 teaspoons of minced garlic
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup parsley, more for serving
• 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, more for serving
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Ground pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup olive oil

Rigatoni and sauce

• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 3 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
• 1 28 ounce can whole tomatoes
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Ground pepper to taste
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/4 cup parsley
• 1 tablespoon basil
• 2 pounds rigatoni, cooked al dente

Directions:

• Combine meat, garlic, bread crumbs, eggs, parsley, Parmesan, milk, salt, and pepper into a large mixing bowl

• Use clean hands to mix together until well combined

 

• Use a scoop to retrieve a small amount of the mixture and roll in your hands to make the meatballs

• Place in freezer for 10 to 15 minutes to allow them to firm up a little
• In a large pot (Big enough for the sauce and meatballs to fit into) heat olive oil over medium high heat
• 7 to 9 meatballs at a time, cook them until brown all around, but not completely cooked through ( a couple minutes each side)

• Place browned meatballs on a plate while you make the rigatoni and sauce
• Add onion and garlic to the pot
• Stir and cook for a minute or two until onion begins to soften
• Add the crushed tomatoes and whole tomatoes to the pot
• Then the salt sugar, parsley, and basil
• Stir and reduce heat to low, simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally
• Then add the meatballs!

• Stir and and cover and cook for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring once or twice, until meatballs are cooked through

• While meatballs are cooking in the sauce, make the rigatoni an if you'd like garlic bread

• Then ENJOY!

Peanut Butter Brownie Triffle

If you are on a diet do not eat this!! It is so sweet, rich, and amazing! The recipe was on the cover of Taste of Home most REQUESTED Recipes 2014 and it definitely deserves to be! It's a cool dessert that is perfect for a party or get together, and if your friends and family like chocolate or peanut butter they will LOVE this!!

Ingredients:

• 1 fudge brownie mix (13 in by 9 in pan size)
• 1 package (10 oz) peanut butter chips
• 2 packages (13 oz each) mini peanut butter cups
• 4 cups cold milk (2%)
• 2 packages (5.1 oz each) instant vanilla pudding mix, I used the sugar free kind because that makes this dessert so much healthier, NOT
• About 1 cup of creamy peanut butter
• 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 to 3 cartons (8 oz each) frozen whipped topping , THAWED

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees
• Grease 13 by 9 inch baking pan
• Prepare brownie batter according to package directions
• Stir in peanut butter chips

• Bake in greased pan for 20- 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs 

• Cool on a wire rack then cut into 3/4 inch pieces (I don't have a wire rack so I waited as long as I could before cutting them and putting them on my cutting board to continue cooling)

I some how lost a piece in the process of cutting them.

• Now cut the peanut butter cups in half and set aside 1/3 cup for garnish ( If you can find any, get ones without wrappers)

• In a large bowl, whisk the milk and pudding mixes for 2 minutes
• Add peanut butter and vanilla, mix well

• Fold in 1 1/2 cartoons of whipped topping

• Place a third of the brownies in a 5 quart glass bowl

• Top with a third of the remaining peanut butter cups

• Spoon a third of the pudding mixture over the top

• Repeat layers twice

• Cover with remaining whipped topping
• Garnish with reserved peanut butter cups

• Refrigerate until chilled
• ENJOY!!