Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Lazy Wednesday!!! (Chicken Divan, Pizza, Raisin Spice Bread, Banana Bread, French Bread)

It has been quite a while since I posted any recipes here in my blog..  I am ashamed..  I have been cooking up a storm,  but not posting anything,  so starting now I will try to be better..  Last night I made a Chicken Divan that was totally scrumptious..  I used leftover homemade Cream of Broccoli Soup that I had frozen a few months ago..  here is the recipe,  I don't usually measure anything,  just wing it..

Chicken Divan

Chicken Divan

1/2 onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
4 oz mushrooms, sliced
3 cloves or 1 tsp minced garlic
olive oil
1 boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite size pieces
leftover cream of broccoli soup.  It was about 3 cups
about 2 to 2 1/2 c leftover cooked brown rice
salt, pepper, seasoned salt, paprika, garlic powder
1 cup frozen broccoli
1 c frozen corn
1 c frozen peas
6 slices swiss cheese or 1 c grated

In a large pot heat olive oil,  add the onion and pepper and cook about 5 minutes, add the mushrooms and garlic and cook another 2 minutes,  add the cup up chicken and cook until it is cooked through..  add in the cream of broccoli soup, the brown rice and the seasonings..  stir in the broccoli, corn and peas and cook for about 5 minutes.. turn out into a 9x13 pan and top with swiss cheese.  Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 to 40 minutes..  Serve with a green salad..

This morning the girls and I went to the pool..  it was great for about 30 to 45 minutes then some biotches with their hell spawn came and it was a nightmare..  they were freaking loud and obnoxious,  and the moms just let them do what they wanted..  makes my blood boil..  so we came home and chilled and then I went into the kitchen and started baking..

Raisin Spice Bread


Raisin Spice Bread

1 c. whole wheat flour
2 1/4 c all purpose flour
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 1/4 tsp salt
3/4 tbsp yeast
1 tbsp cinnamon
1 tsp ginger
1/2 tsp cloves
1/2 c raisins
1 1/2 c warm water

In a large mixing bowl mix all the ingredients except the water...  add the water a little at a time..  and stir until a soft dough forms,  turn out onto a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes...place in a greased bowl and let rise until doubled,  around an hour to an hour and a half..  then punch dough down and shape into a loaf and place in a greased loaf pan..  allow to rise again for another hour and then bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes until golden brown.

Bread

Vegetable Pizza

BBQ Chicken and Pineapple Pizza

Cheese


Pizza and Bread

2 c. warm water
8 tbsp sugar
4 tbsp yeast

put in large mixing bowl and let proof

2 c warm water
4 tbsp olive oil
4 tsp salt
7 to 9 c flour( I use a combination of all purpose and whole wheat..  about equal parts)

Add the warm water, olive oil, salt and flour 2 c at a time.  Keep adding flour until the dough is no longer sticky to the touch..  turn out onto a floured surface and knead for 5 to 10 minutes..  cut into 4 equal parts form into balls and cover with a clean towel and let rest for 15 minutes..    punch each down and use 2 balls of dough to shape bread.. whichever shape you want..  take the biggest ball of dough and divide into 2 so you have 3 pizza crusts..   shape into the size and shape pan that you have.. I have 1 round pizza pan and then regular cookie sheets..   
I made 1 cheese pizza
I made 1 vegetable with onions, peppers, mushrooms, garlic, black olives, diced tomatoes and spinach and
1 made the last one with BBQ Chicken, sauteed onions and pineapple.. 
All were yummy,  but I loved the BBQ Chicken one..  

I also noticed that my bananas were needing to be used so I made a double batch of Banana Muffins


Banana Muffins

Banana Muffins

3 ripe bananas, mashed
1/3 c applesauce or oil
1 c sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 c all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon

Mix the first 5 ingredients together,  add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon in and mix well..  pour into a greased muffin pan and bake in a 350 degree oven for 25 minutes or until golden brown on top..  cool,  remove from pan and enjoy..  

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