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Angela’s Chicken Pot Pie

June 19, 2012 by Aliesha

Today I’m excited to have another guest post from my Mom!  (Read her first guest post here.)  Hope you enjoy it!
This was one of the frozen meals brought to Aliesha by Tad’s mom and ladies in her church before Codelia’s birth.  (Have I mentioned what an amazing MIL Aliesha has??!)  Angela (her sister-in-law) made it for them.  We had it one evening while I was with Aliesha right after the baby.  It was SO delicious…I just had to get the recipe and make it!  It’s such a wonderful comfort food!
Angela’s Chicken Pot Pie
2 cup chopped, cooked chicken (using half of a Rotisserie chicken makes it super easy!)
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup cooked diced carrots (I just used a little over a cup of mixed veggies)
1/2 cup cooked diced potatoes (idea: make double and use some for potato salad for another meal)
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup flour
1 1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup milk
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 tsp dried thyme
One batch of a double pie crust (I cheated and used the ready-made Pillsbury in the frozen section—very good, in my opinion!)
Combine chicken and potatoes and veggies in a bowl; set aside.
Melt butter in large skillet or saucepan.  Saute onions.  Whisk in flour and cook till bubbly.
Whisk in broth and milk.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer till sauce is thickened.  Stir in seasonings
Line bottom of casserole dish with one pie crust.  Put chicken and veggies in and cover with sauce.  Put second pie crust on top, crimping edges and venting top.
Bake at 375 degrees for one hour or until crust is light brown.
Serve with a salad and some fruit—home cooking at its best!!
 Enjoy!

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Filed Under: main dishes, recipes

Father’s Day Festivities

June 18, 2012 by Aliesha

Tad and his two girls

Most of our Father’s Day festivities yesterday revolved around food, since that’s one of Tad’s love languages.  🙂

We started off the day with a bouquet of bacon roses (inspired by Our Best Bites) and a note that said:
“Hey Dad! What’s shakin’? We just want you to know we love you more than bacon!”

We had lots of other yummy food throughout the day.

roasted garlic mac ‘n’ cheese with garlic bread for lunch
bacon encrusted pork tenderloin for dinner

brownie bite parfaits with freshly whipped cream

How did you honor the men in your life yesterday?

Filed Under: holidays, Tad

Summer Recipes

June 18, 2012 by Aliesha

Kate from Modern Alternative Mama just released a brand new eBook … Simply Summer!  It is filled with over 30 recipes that are perfect for summer cooking, grilling, and entertaining.  Many of these recipes are free of common allergens, plus they are made using fresh, real food ingredients.

Over the weekend, I had a chance to look at the new eBook and I have to say, I am impressed!  Many of the recipes are ones that I cannot wait to try out in my own kitchen (see the Table of Contents here).  I couldn’t wait to try the Salted Caramel Ice Cream, so we made that on Friday.  It is delicious!!  I’m hoping to make the Citrus Iced Tea, Pita Bread, Garlic Vinaigrette, and Strawberry-Peach Ice Cream soon!

Here’s what Kate says about her book:
“Anyone who’s looking to do more seasonal, local cooking that keeps it simple and doesn’t heat up the kitchen too much will love this book.  The recipes are also very appropriate for taking to parties and barbecues to share…. There is no more perfect book for summer eating.”

This beautifully designed eBook is just $7.95, but here are some coupon codes for you so you can get a great deal on this new book!  Hurry, though, because some of them expire quickly.

*SUMMERFOOD50, which gives the first 50 buyers 50% off.  This will go really fast!
*SUMMER35, which will give buyers 35% off through Tuesday, 6/19.
*SIMPLY20, which will give buyers 20% off through Friday, 6/22.

Check out Simply Summer here!

Disclosure: I received a review copy of Simply Summer. The links in this post contain affiliates, which means I earn a small percentage if you choose to purchase this book.  All thoughts expressed in this post are my own honest opinions.

Filed Under: book reviews, cooking, food, summer

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