Momma Aimone's Messy Life

As you all know, I am on a search for my perfect baked good.  These were so good, try them, you won't be disappointed.  Next time, I think I'll actually make chocolate chip cookie dough and add the Reese's Mini cups and pretzels to it, and then mix together peanut butter chips and chocolate chips to make the topping.   Chubby Hubby Bars adapted from cookieandcups.com Ingredients --2 1/4 cups all purpose flour --1 teaspoon baking soda --1 teaspoon sea salt --2 sticks butter, room temp --3/4 cup brown sugar --3/4 cup white sugar --2 eggs --1 tsp vanilla --1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped pretzels --1 (8 oz) bag of Reese's Mini cups --1 (14 oz) bag of caramels, unwrapped --2 tbsp water --2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips Directions 1.   Preheat oven to 375 2.  Spray a 9x13 pan lightly with cooking spray 3.  Combine flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. 4.  Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in a large mi...

This week is a mix of our family favorites and new recipes.  Any new recipe that we try and like, I add to the recipe tabs up on top.  Happy slow cooking! Monday, January 28 Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken Broccoli Rice This recipe is by far the best teriyaki chicken I have ever made, it was one of Momma Aimone's Top 10 for 2012 and a family favorite. Tuesday, January 29 Chicken Taco Soup This recipe is also a Momma Aimone's Top 10 for 2012 and it is so good, every person in my office now makes it on a regular basis. Wednesday, January 30 Momma Aimone is enjoying a night at the theatre, so the boys are on their own! Thursday, January 31 Hawaiian Chicken Rice This recipe is so good, it made my vegetarian best friend eat meat again.  I recommend it without the green pepper and onion. Friday, February 1 Slow Cooker Chicken Philly Cheese Steak Sweet potato fries Steamed veggies This is a new recipe I am excited about, I love chicken Philly cheese steak sa...

Slow Cooker Chicken Philly Cheese Steak Sandwiches adapted from www.sixsisterstuff.com Ingredients --2 lbs. chicken --1 green pepper, sliced thin --1 medium onion, sliced thin --1 can chicken broth --1 envelope Italian dressing mix --Hoagie buns --Provolone cheese slices Directions 1.  Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. 2.  Place chicken breasts in slow cooker. 3.  Add green pepper, onion, broth and dressing mix to slow cooker. 4.  Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours. 5.  Remove chicken breasts from slow cooker and shred. 6.  Put shredded chicken back into the slow cooker and mix well. 7.  Spoon meat mixture onto hoagie buns and top with a slice of cheese.

In 2013 I am in search of a lot of things.  My house wines, you know your go to wines that you always have in the house and you give out as hostess gifts.  You can follow my quest on Instagram and/or Facebook, or try the ones I like in the Wine and Bubbly tab above.  I'm also in search of our perfect family stationary, the kind that I can stock up on when its on sale and use for years to come.  As a young woman I work with said, I'm working on my brand.  So, it is only fitting that I'm also in search of my signature baked good.  The recipe that is my "go to" recipe whenever I need to bring a dessert to a party, a cookie exchange, etc.  So, my goal?  52 baked goods in 52 weeks.  Here is the first recipe - they are good, but definitely not my "signature" baked good.  I actually think these will be good for future birthday parties, what if you did a HUGE rice krispy treat bar? Cake Batter Rice Krispy Treats Adapted from GimmeSomeOven.com...

Last week got a little messed up because of my work travels and because I forgot to thaw our chicken breasts one day...oops!  So, we are using two recipes this week that we were supposed to have last week.  No big deal, that's life right?  And, I'm apologizing in advance because chicken was on sale last week so we are having a lot of chicken this week.  Monday, January 14 Slow cooker Garlic Chicken with Couscous Momma Aimone Note :  This was not a hit in our household.  I take that back, I liked it but my DH did not.  This dish will not be repeated and is not being added to the recipe list above.   Tuesday, January 15  Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings Momma Aimone Note:   This is one of my favorite slow cooker recipes to make in the winter. Wednesday, January 16 Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches Corn Slow Cooker Chili Chicken Tacos Momma Aimone Note:   A favorite recipe at our house! Thursday, January 17 Sl...

Back to work and back to real life this week!  I've actually planned our entire menu for January, so I'm excited to try out some new recipes.  Here is what what's for dinner! Monday, January 7th Slow Cooker Pork Ragu Garlic Bread Tuesday, January 8th Slow Cooker Coca-Cola Barbeque Chicken Rice Pilaf Corn Dinner rolls Wednesday, January 9th Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings Thursday, January 10th n/a Friday, January 11th Slow Cooker Asian Glazed Chicken Steamed brocolli Rice Saturday, January 12th Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Tacos Quinoa and Black Beans Corn Muffins Sunday, January 13th Slow cooker Garlic Chicken with Couscous

Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings - Prepped and Ready Serves 4   (adapted from allrecipes.com) Ingredients -2 boneless skinless chicken breasts -1 tablespoon butter -1 (10.75 oz) can condensed cream of chicken soup -1/2 onion (finely diced) -1 cans mixed veggies (drained) -1 can chicken broth -1 (10 oz) package of refrigerated biscuits -Dried parsley -Poultry seasoning -Seasoned salt -Paprika Finished Product -Pepper Directions 1.   Place chicken in slow cooker and season with parsley, poultry seasoning, seasoned salt, paprika and pepper. 2.  Add butter, cream of chicken soup, onion, mixed veggies and just enough chicken broth to cover. 3.  Flatten biscuits and cut into strips.  Add to the slow cooker, making sure they are covered by liquid. 4.  Cook on low for 8-10 hours.

I'm not one for casseroles or for creamy chicken dishes.  In fact, I try to avoid both like the plague.  I have terrible memories of a brocolli, cheese and chicken casserole that my Mom used to make.  Everyone else in my family LOVED it, but it made me want to hurl.  But I digress... So, when I saw this casserole dish on Pinterest, I was wary.  But it seemed to get amazing reviews.  So I caved, and we tried it.  To say it is awesome is an understatement.  It is so good.  Try it, you won't be dissappointed.  Just add a vegetable and maybe some rolls, and you have a satisying Sunday dinner.  Enjoy! Forgotten Chicken From the blog Darling Doodles (darlingdoodles.blogspot.com ) Ingredients 4-6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 cups Minute Rice 1 package Lipton Onion Soup Mix 1 can of Cream of Chicken soup 1 can of Cream of Celery soup 1 can of water Instructions 1.  Butter a casserole dish. 2.  Mix toget...