Stampin Up Framelits Die

I love love love this die I got from Stampin Up here are a few of the fun projects I've made with it!

Stole my heart!

My sister in law wanted this vinyl on a board so this is how it turned out.  It's not that great of a picture but I think it turned out pretty cute!

Easy Peasy Enchiladas

 This is one of Phil's favorite dinners so we have them a couple of months.  Remember how I was talking about the rotisserie chicken...I used the meat from that to make these and chicken noodle soup last week! 

Recipe:
2 Cups of Shredded Chicken
10 Tortilla shells
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 cup Greek yogurt (You can use sour cream but I honestly couldn't tell the difference)
1 can chopped green chili's
1-2 cups of Mexican cheese
1 can red enchilada sauce
1 small can of sliced olives (optional)

 I a bowl mix chicken, chillies, yogurt or sour cream, cream of chicken soup, and 1 cup of cheese, salt and pepper to taste. Put chicken mix in middle of each tortilla and roll up, place in a glass dish, dump can of enchilada sauce and cover with cheese. Cook at 350 for with foil for 25 min. Uncover and cook till cheese is all melted and bubbly about 5 min.  Serve with Mexican rice, and salad.

Chicken Broth

So do you ever buy those Rotisserie chickens at Sam's club?  They are such a deal and we can usually get two meals out of them!  We'll usually eat the meat with veggies the first night, then I'll make soup or enchiladas the next, and its way cheaper than buying frozen chicken breast.  I usually take the bones and make my own chicken stock with it.   I usually take whatever is in the bottom of my fridge and throw it in....I was making chicken noodle soup so after I cut the celery I threw the ends in, and the extra carrots, I also had half a onion in there too. 

 

Recipe:

Veggie scraps: celery, carrots, onions etc. Whatever you have throw it in!

Chicken Bones

Water to cover the veggies and bones.

Salt/Pepper

Parsley

Bay leaf

Bring to a boil then let it simmer for three hours.

 

 When its done I strain out the big veggies and meat into a bowl.  Then I get a get some cheesecloth and cover my pan, and strain it again.

 See all the extra stuff you get out.....

 I dump mine into freezable canisters and put in the freezer until I'm ready.

Frosty

My latest wood craft!  Over Christmas break we were snowed in a few days!  I finally started him!  Then I got a little bit crazy with the glitter!  I think he's adorable!  And its nice to have all the Christmas down...but something that still cheers up our house in Yucky January!!! Sorry I was going to do this for a class but just ran out of time!  But if you want me to pick you up the wood let me know!

Doggy Pancakes

We stepped out of our Reindeer pancakes for birthdays and made doggy ones this last time!  My kids love it!

Cheesy Potato Kielbasa Bake

With it being so CHILLY outside...I like to bake....it heats up my kitchen, and I love Comfort food  this time of year!  This is one of our favorite dinners! 

Cheesy Potato Kielbasa Bake

3-4 Cups of Potatoes (Cut into cubes and boil till soft...not  too soft)

1 package of Polska Kielbasa (or you could use hot dogs)

4 Tbsp. Butter

4 Tbsp. Flour

2 Cups of Milk

1/2 tsp. Salt

1/2 tsp. Pepper

1/2 pound Velveeta cheese, diced into cubes

1/2 tsp. Paprika

1/2 Cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded

Directions:

1. Cut Kielbasa into thin slices. Cook in a frying pan with some olive oil until both sides are brown.
2. Meanwhile, put cooked & diced potatoes in 2 quart casserole. Add sausage and stir it up.
3. Mix all remaining ingredients (except for cheddar cheese & the paprika) in a saucepan over medium heat until warm, melted and smooth. (Use a whisk and stir constantly.).
4. Pour cheese sauce over potatoes and meat. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top, and then sprinkle paprika evenly over the top.
5. Bake in preheated 350°F oven for 35-45 minutes (watch, until golden brown on top).