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Chicken Stuffing & Vegetable Rice Casserole and #CountryCrockStars Contest

April 28, 2013 By 2 Comments

I LOVE casseroles!  With just a few ingredients (and just a dish or two), you have got a complete meal that is quick and easy to make! Right now Country Crock is celebrating casseroles with their Country Crock Stars contest!  For this contest, they want to see YOUR casseroles!

Simply follow this link over to the Country Crock Facebook page.  Then just share a photo of your favorite casserole, and share in 100 words how you demonstrate creativity and resourcefulness in the kitchen.

Twelve finalists will be featured on the Country Crock Facebook page.  Then those 12 finalists will be voted on by and the public, and the top 3 cooks will win $5000 and a trip for two to New York City!

Chicken Stuffing & Vegetable Rice

Besides the fact that casseroles are fast and easy to make, here are a few more reasons I love them!

1.  They are so versatile and really allow for you to get creative!  Just add an extra ingredient, or substitute an ingredient or two, and you’ve got a completely different recipe.

2.  They easily allow for you make a meal that has servings of vegetables, meat, dairy, and a starch.

3.  You can cook them for any size gathering.  If it’s just you and your spouse, you can cut a recipe in half or have left overs for the week.  And if you have a large family or a party to cook for, you can double your recipes.

4.  Casseroles are also great leftover meals and most can easily be stored in the freezer for you to enjoy later.

To show you how easy it is to get creative in the kitchen with casseroles, today I’m sharing a recipe that I just invented for this assignment.  I used my favorite casserole  recipe, which is Chicken Poulet, and I just added a couple of ingredients to it, namely a package of chicken flavored rice and a can of mixed vegetables.  And I used these in place of the bottom layer of my Poulet Recipe (which is usually stuffing mix).  And I also threw in some Cream of Chicken Soup, instead of the usual Cream of Mushroom that goes in my Poulet.  The result was an absolutely fabulous tasting meal, if I do say so myself!

Chicken Stuffing & Vegetable Rice Casserole

Recipe for Chicken Stuffing & Vegetable Rice Casserole

Ingredients:
1 5.6 oz package flavored rice (I used Knorr, in the chicken flavor)
2 cups water
1/2 cup and 1 tablespoon Country Crock
1 can mixed vegetables
3 cans chicken, drained
6-8 spoonfuls mayonnaise
1 box stuffing mixed
1 cup chicken broth
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1-2 cups cheddar cheese

Directions: Using 2 cups of water and 1 tablespoon of Country Crock, make the rice according to directions on the box.
While the rice is cooking, open three 10.5 oz cans of white meat chicken. Drain the broth off the chicken and in to a measuring cup.  Set broth aside.
Pour chicken into a small bowl.  Spoon mayonnaise into chicken and mix with a fork, mashing chucks of chicken into shreds.  The consistency should be like that of a chicken salad.  Set aside.
Once your rice is done, drain the water off your can of mixed vegetables and add vegetables to rice mixture. (You may also use frozen or fresh veggies if you prefer.)  Pour rice & vegetable mixture in to 11×13 casserole dish.  Spread chicken mixture over rice.
Open package of stuffing mix.  Add one cup of chicken broth and a 1/2 cup (or one stick) of Country Crock.  Stir till all bread crumbs are moist.  Pour into casserole dish, over the chicken layer.
Next open two cans of cream of chicken soup, and spread over stuffing layer.  Finally cover with shredded cheddar cheese.
Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.  Serve and enjoy!

*Great for a make ahead meal and leftovers set up great in your fridge!*

Stuffing and Rice Casserole

Do you have a favorite casserole?  Tell us in the comments!  Or better yet, submit it to the  Country Crock Stars Contest.

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Pillsbury Artisan Pizza Crust Giveaway

April 16, 2013 By 17 Comments

Pillsbury Artisan Pizza Crust

Pizza is one of my favorite foods!  It’s so yummy and versatile.  My favorite kind is covered in meat, especially pepperoni, ham, and bacon!  But I also love just a good old fashioned pepperoni pizza or a plain cheese.  And I also love chicken pizza, especially Buffalo Chicken!

And spring means a fresh start for everyone, including your pizza! This spring get your pizza fix right in your own kitchen with Pillsbury Artisan Pizza Crust with Whole Grain.  It lets you can create any fresh flavor combination you like while getting 16 grams of whole grain per serving.

Check out just a few of the fabulous recipes that you can make using Pillsbury Artisan Pizza Crust with Whole Grain:

Artisan Pizzas

1. Philly Cheese Steak Pizza

2. BBQ Chicken Pizza

3. Taco Pizza

4. Potato Pesto Pizza

Look for Pillsbury Artisan Pizza Crust with Whole Grain in the refrigerated section of your local grocery store so you can make these yummy creations or your own recipe!

Pillsbury Artisan Pizza Prize Pack
Giveaway! One Simply Sweet Home reader will win a Pillsbury Artisan Pizza Prize Pack, which includes:

  • A VIP coupon for one FREE Pillsbury Artisan Pizza Crust with Whole Grain
  • 15.5″ Farberware Pizza Pan
  • Food Chopper with Storage Containers
  • Silicon-grip Oven Mitt

A Retail Value of $64.

To enter, use the  Rafflecopter form below.

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Celebrating Pi Day with Marie Callender’s Pies

March 13, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Did you know March 14 is Pi Day? Yes, Pi, as in 3.14.  This  is the perfect day to celebrate your love for math!  And even if you don’t love math, you can still celebrate by eating a little pie with us!  I am celebrating Pi Day this year with Marie Callender’s, and I’m really excited to share there products with you today!

Marie Callenders Pies

As I looked through the freezer section at Marie Callender’s selection of hearty pot pies and sweet dessert pies, I had such a hard time picking just one, that I ended up leaving with a pot pie, two desserts, and even a breakfast pie! [Read more...]

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Greenie Tots Review

February 25, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Greenie Tots

 

It’s difficult to find meals that are fast, convenient, delicious, and healthy, especially when you are trying to feed kids. Greenie Tots is a line of microwaveable meals that satisfies all these requirements.  Their meals can be prepared in 5 minutes are less.  Each is 100% meatless and contains no artificial colors or flavors and no high fructose corn syrup.

There are 5 varieties available.  They include:

  • Cauliflower Rice with Chik’n
  • Pasta & Spinach Marinara with Meat-Style Grounds
  • Mac and Cheese with Peas
  • Chik’n, Cheese & Spinach Quesadillas with Mixed Vegetables
  • Cheeseburger Quesadillas with Sweet Potato Fries

I got two try a couple of Greenie Tots entrees.  I selected Cauliflower Rice with Chik’n and the Mac and Cheese with Peas. Both were delicious!

Greenie Tots Cauliflower Rice with Chikn

The  Cauliflower Rice with Chik’n.  It contains a soy-free meatless chick’n that, in my opinion, tasted just as good as the real thing.  And it had a great mixture of long grain white rice and vegetables.  If you are a fan of stir-fry, I think you would love love this.  I didn’t even season mine, because the flavor was so good I didn’t see a need.  And it was also a good portion size for me.

Mac and Cheese with Peas

As for the Mac and Cheese with Peas, I liked it as well.  The Mac and Cheese was especially good! It is made with a blend of five organic cheeses and milk, and it tasted just as good as other mac & cheese products I’ve bought in the past.  As for the peas, I did season those a bit, to give them a little bit of flavor, I thought they were a great compliment to the Mac & Cheese, and I think kids will love this meal.

I think the other selections looks great as well. For instance, I’d love to try the quesadillas!

Which meal would you like to try?

And what’s most important to you when you’re shopping for frozen entree?  Flavor? Healthy? Kid friendly? Price? Something else?

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Disclosure: I received product samples for review purposes; however, the opinions are my own.
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Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chip Rice #LoveEveryMinute

February 24, 2013 By 3 Comments

LOVEEVERYMINUTE

 

I love Minute Rice!  When I was growing up we always ate alongside pot roast with carrots and potatoes, and it was always served with butter and sugar on top! Yum!

Now Minute Rice is making it even faster and easier for you to make a great meal at home or on the go with their Minute® Ready to Serve Rice products.  Each package includes two 4.4 oz cups that are ready to serve in 60 seconds, and they come in the following varieties: [Read more...]

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Six Valentine’s Day Lunch Ideas

February 4, 2013 By 4 Comments

Valentine Lunches

 

Today I’ve got something a little different for you.  Today is all about Valentine’s Day lunches.  I found a lot of fun ideas over on Pinterest. (By the way, if you don’t follow me on Pinterest. Please do so!)  And today I’m sharing just a few of my favorites!  I also welcome you to link up your own Valentine’s lunch or foodie ideas in comments if you have any. Thanks! [Read more...]

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12 Favorite Recipes from 2012

December 31, 2012 By 4 Comments

12 Favorite Recipes from 2012

 

As one year draws to a close and another begins, I always like to look back on my posts for the year and share some of them with you.  Today I’ve got 12 Favorite Recipes from 2012.  Not surprisingly most of them are desserts! haha!  Happy New Year to everyone! [Read more...]

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Campbell’s Skillet Sauces Review

November 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment

campbells skillet sauces

As the Thanksgiving and Christmas Rush are now in full swing, you may find yourself running by behind and looking for a fast, last-minute dinner option.  Instead of heading for the drive-thru or settling for a frozen dinner, check out Campbell’s Skillet Sauces! [Read more...]

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12 Recipes for a Full Thanksgiving Meal

November 6, 2012 By 8 Comments

Are you getting ready for Thanksgiving yet?  Are you in charge of making a full meal for family and friends? Or do you just have to make a dish or two for the family potluck?  Today I’m sharing twelve foods that will help you to make a complete Thanksgiving meal.  I’ve got casseroles, side dishes, rolls,  dessert, and of course, the turkey! [Read more...]

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Au Gratin Potatoes, Thanksgiving Sides, and a Giveaway from Country Crock!

November 2, 2012 By 9 Comments


As we prepare for Thanksgiving, a lot of fuss will be made over the turkey and dressing (or stuffing), but what about all the sides?  Without sides the meal just wouldn’t be complete, would it?  This Thanksgiving fill your table with vegetable sides, made using Country Crock.  

Country Crock has 0 grams of trans fats and goes great with every dish from corn on the cob and green beans to vegetable casseroles like Broccoli & cheese casserole and squash casserole.    The Crock Country Chronicle In The Kitchen always has great recipes, veggie tips, and other fun ideas, and they have some side dishes that will steal the show this Thanksgiving!   

Today I’ve got a fantastic side dish that I made this week using Country Crock:  Au Gratin Potatoes.   [Read more...]

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