Cooking Tip/Newest Favorite Recipe

I really enjoy cooking and I want our family to have sit down meals together. Soon after Bankston Hays was born I realized that was becoming more and more of an undertaking. Finding the time to shop, prepare, and cook and the effort to clean-up was becoming less and less. I solved it by "cooking double". Whenever I am going to cook a casserole, I try to double it. Then I freeze the extra casserole for later. This helps keep a supply of good meals to pull out on those most common "busy days". If it is a recipe the kids will not eat (yes, I was one of those mothers that said my children would eat whatever I put in front of them - they don't), instead of doubling it, I just split it. I try to keep 8x8 throw away pans available and I'll split the casserole into two of them - freezing the second for later. This has been a very easy adjustment and has made meal time easier. It is also nice for when a friend has a baby or other need - you have a meal ready to go!

I wanted to share my newest favorite recipe! My mother-in-law actually found this recipe on the Food Network website. She made it first and I loved it. I have made it a few times since and tweaked it a little to our liking (well, mine and Kris' liking - the kids don't eat it). It is a keeper! I am also including the recipe for the rolls I serve with it. Super Duper easy! I call them BSU rolls because they used to make them and serve them at the Missions Banquet.

Chicken and Wild Rice and Green Bean Casserole

4 Skinless Chicken Breasts (boiled and cubed)
2 cans Green Beans (I used French Style Green Beans)
1/4 jar Roasted Red Peppers (diced)
1 cup Mayonnaise
1 box Zatarain's Wild and Long Grain Rice (made according to directions)
2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
pinch of salt

Bake at 375 degrees until bubbly and browned.


Easy BSU Rolls

2 cups Bisquick
1 cup Sour Cream
1 stick Butter

Melt butter in microwave. Add Bisquick and Sour Cream. Spoon into muffin tin. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes or until browned.