A Cooking Baker

I'm sad to see summer go, but cool weather means some old favorites return to the rotation.  With the busy schedules, the crock pot comes back into play more frequently, too!  In fact, tonight we're having Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff, a recipe I use often as a freezer meal, too.   Here's the recipe - I'll add a photo later if it's not too creepy looking!  Slow Cooker Stroganoff 1-1/2 lb. beef stew meat (I'm using Ney's meat again - sooo good) 1 8-oz. pkg. sliced white mushrooms, finely chopped (as small as your family needs!) 1 med. onion, sliced, diced or however you like it 1 to 1-1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard or dry mustard (add a little more to taste after it cooks) 1-1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce (splash in a little more before serving to taste if needed) 1 pkg. egg noodles Have on hand: 2 tbsp. corn starch or arrowroot powder 2 tbsp. water 1/3 c. sour cream (or more if you like) To freeze: Add the meat, veggies and seasonings to a gallon s...

Spinach + Tomato + Feta = DELISH. I needed some dinner inspiration this afternoon, so after whipping through my Pinterest food board, I found one, but the link was gone.  So I Googled "Spinach, Feta, Tomato Chicken" and clicked on the first recipe that came up, and voila!  Dinner!  Here's my adapted version of that recipe . BTW, I really stink at making any sort of "package" with chicken - pretty much fails every time.  So yeah. Good thing ugly still tastes good! Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Spinach, Feta & Tomato For breading:  2 large eggs, lightly beaten  2 c. bread crumbs (seasoned are fine, or season plain with a little salt & pepper and some dried herbs) 1/2 tsp. garlic powder (not garlic salt!) a dash of cayenne powder (optional, but we like the kick) For chicken: 4-6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, butterflied and pounded thin (or not, if you're lazy like me)   1-2 cloves garlic, minced 1 c. feta cheese, crumbled...