Momma Aimone's Messy Life

Update from last week:  We tried a few new recipes last week.  I'll be adding the Beef and Broccoli, Ranch House Pork Chops and Chicken Cordon Bleu to the recipe rotation.  They are that good.    I had to do a little re-arranging since I defrosted three pounds of hamburger meat on Saturday and need to use it ASAP.  So we had tacos on 2/10 instead of the pot roast I had planned.  Oh well, we'll have it this week!   I hope you find some inspiration this week from Momma Aimone's kitchen. Monday Meatballs Pasta and Pasta Sauce Garlic Bread This meatball recipe is my go-to whenever I have some extra hamburger meat lying around. Tuesday Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken Quinoa and Black Beans II The cilantro lime chicken is also one of my go-to recipes.  Quick, easy and filling because it includes black beans and corn.  Try it, let me know what you think! Wednesday Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice New recipe.  I'm a little le...

I was skeptical about this recipe, but with a few tweaks...it was awesome.  Definitely going into our rotation. Slow Cooker Chicken Cordon Bleu Adapted from www.chef-in-training.com Ingredients --3 or 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts --2 cans condensed cream of chicken soup --2 cups milk --4 ounces sliced ham (8 ounces if you really like ham) --8 ounces sliced Swiss Cheese --8 ounce package herbed dry bread stuffing mix --1 stick butter, melted Directions 1.   Mix together the cream of chicken soup and milk in a small bowl.  2.  Pour enough of the soup into a slow cooker to cover the bottom. 3.  Layer chicken breasts over the sauce. 4.  Cover the chicken with slices of ham and then Swiss cheese. 5.  Pour the remaining soup over the layers, stirring a little to distribute between layers. 6.  Sprinkle the stuffing on top, and drizzle butter over stuffing. 7.  Cover, and cook on low for 8 hours.

We love pork chops, but it is hard to find new/different recipes for pork chops in the slow cooker.  I saw this and my interest was peaked.  My husband is not a big fan of ranch dressing, but dressing seasoning is different than the actual dressing...so I gave it a try.  These were awesome.  So full of flavor and tender.  Make sure you buy a thicker cut of pork chop, definitely not the thin cut.  Enjoy! Ranch House Slow Cooker Pork Chops Ranch House Slow Cooker Pork Chops Adapted from www.chef-in-training.com  Ingredients --4 pork chops --1 can cream of chicken soup --1 packet dry Ranch Dressing Seasoning --chicken broth Directions 1.  Add cream of chicken soup and Ranch Dressing Seasoning to slow cooker. 2.  Fill the empty cream of chicken soup can half-way with chicken broth. 3.  Add chicken broth to slow cooker. 4.  Combine ingredients in the slow cooker. 5.  Add pork chops. 6.  Cook...

Monday, February 4 Slow Cooker Garlic and Brown Sugar Chicken Rice Steamed Veggies One of my new favorites! Tuesday, February 5 Pork Chops for the Slow Cooker Couscous Veggies An oldie but a goodie! Wednesday, February 6 Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli Rice A new recipe I've been dying to try. Thursday, February 7 Ranch House Crock Pot Pork Chops Mashed Potatoes Green Beans A new pork chop recipe, need more of these. Friday, February 8 Slow Cooker Chicken Cordon Bleu Veggie A new recipe Saturday, February 9 Sloppy Joes Roasted Potatoes Corn Sunday, February 10 Slow Cooker Rump Roast Mashed Potatoes Veggies A new recipe for an old favorite.

Pork Chops for the Slow Cooker  (adapted from allrecipes.com) Ingredients 3 pork chops 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup ketchup 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon minced garlic Salt and pepper to taste Directions -- Mix brown sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, ground ginger, garlic, salt and pepper in the slow cooker. --Add pork chops and stir to cover. --Cook on low for 8-10 hours. Serving Suggestions --White or brown rice --Steamed broccoli, snap peas or green beans sauteed in olive oil and garlic.

It's Friday night, and I should be having a date with my laundry pile, but...these cookies are SO good that I just had to post them.  These could be my signature baked good, they are that good.  And that is coming for a girl who really doesn't like cookies!  Make these, they are awesome. Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies with Sea Salt from www.ambitiouskitchen.com Ingredients --1 1/4 cup all purpose flour --3/4 tsp baking soda --3/4 tsp baking powder --1/4 tsp sea salt, plus more for sprinkling --1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened --1/2 cup creamy peanut butter --3/4 cup brown sugar --1/4 cup granulated sugar --1/2 tbsp honey --1 egg --1 egg yolk --1 tsp vanilla extract --1 tbsp sour cream --1 1/2 cups chocolate chips Directions 1.  In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. 2.  In a separate bowl, mix the butter and peanut butter together with an electric mixer. 3.  Add the brown sugar and granulated ...