Buttered Egg Noodles (& Chicken Kiev)

When we got married, the meal at our reception was Chicken Kiev and buttered egg noodles. It was really good and I've always wanted to re-create it at home. I finally figured out how to do it!

Step 1: Buy pre-made frozen chicken kiev. Yup, I didn't even attempt to make it from scratch.

Step 2: Make buttered egg noodles. That's where this recipe comes in. I got it online somewhere and modified it to suit us. It's really good, really fast and easy!

Ingredients:

1 package broad egg noodles (340 g)
3 1/4 cups chicken broth (I use water + chicken bouillon)
1/4 cup butter

Bring the chicken broth and butter to a boil. Add the egg noodles and cook covered for about 8 minutes, or until the noodles are done and the liquid has all been absorbed. The original recipe calls for an additional 1/4 cup of butter to be stirred into the noodles at the end, but I've deemed this unnecessary. It makes the noodles greasier but doesn't really add to the flavour. I do however give it a sprinkle of parsley on top before serving.

Red River Cereal in the Slow Cooker

3 cups water
1 cup Red River cereal
sprinkle of salt

Cook on low for two to three hours, then turn slow cooker off and let it cool off. Refrigerate and reheat in the mornings in the microwave.

Iced Coffee

Iced Coffee:

1 cup cold coffee
1/4 cup vanilla syrup
1/4 cup half & half cream
Lots of ice cubes

Vanilla Syrup:

2.5 cups water
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
4 T. vanilla

Heat the water and the sugars until the sugar is all dissolved. Remove from heat. Once cool, add the vanilla.

One Pan Chicken Dinner

3 chicken breasts
6 potatoes
bunch of carrots and maybe some onions (or other vegetables of choice; green beans or broccoli might be good)
1/2 cup butter
1 pkg. onion soup mix

Place the chicken down the middle of a 9x13 pan. On one side arrange the potatoes and on the other the carrots and onions. Slice the butter into little slices and lay over the whole thing, then sprinkle with the onion soup mix (you don't have to use a whole package; it works with less). Cover with foil and bake for an hour at 350.

Cinnamon Oatmeal Muffins

2 c. flour
1 c. quick oats
1/2 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 egg
1/2 c. butter, melted
1 c. milk

Mix dry ingredients, add beaten egg, butter and milk. Mix but don't overmix. Spoon into muffin tins and bake 20 minutes at 375. Makes 1 dozen.


These are not the most exciting in flavour but they are dense and have a hint of cinnamon. Perfect for a quick breakfast!

Sweet & Sour Chicken

3 chicken breasts
salt & pepper
1 cup cornstarch
2 eggs, beaten

Sauce:
3/4 cup sugar
4 T. ketchup
1/2 c. vinegar
1 T. soy sauce
1 tsp. garlic salt


Cut up the chicken into 1" cubes and season with salt & pepper. Toss with cornstarch (I guess on the amount of cornstarch; I just use enough until it's coated), then with beaten eggs. Fry chicken in 1/3 cup of oil until golden brown. Place in an 8x11 baking pan. Mix sauce and pour over top. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes, stirring after 15. Serve over rice.

The original recipe calls for the chicken cubes to be individually coated in cornstarch, dipped in eggs and then placed in the baking dish, but this was far too much work for me and made my fingers completely coated in batter, so I just toss the chicken with those ingredients in a bowl. Much easier and the results are the same!

Focaccia Bread

Make a batch of pizza dough and spread it into a round pizza pan. Brush it with margarine or butter and sprinkle with garlic salt and parsley (or whichever spices you like).

Bake at 375 for about 20-25 minutes. This makes a great fast side dish for lasagna and the like.