BELT Sandwich

The BELT sandwich is bacon, eggs, lettuce, and tomato. You fry an egg and put it on. DH thought it didn't enhance the BLT at all, but didn't detract from it. I think it is still fun, and a nice way to get extra protein in a sandwich.

http://www.ahintofhoney.com/2010/09/belt-bacon-egg-lettuce-tomato-sandwich.html

Easy Little Bread

Easy Little Bread

http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/easy-little-bread-recipe.html

This was quick and very tasty. It is only 10 minutes prep, 30 minutes rise, and 35 minutes in the oven. So you don't need to do much advance planning. I really liked it and loved how it used old fashioned oats.

Chicken Rice Casserole

Chicken Rice Casserole
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/easy-chicken-rice-casserole/detail.aspx

I halved this recipe and put it in a square glass dish to bake. I used brown rice and stirred it twice during baking time to make sure the rice and liquid were mixed well. It took 2 hours total. I used about 12 oz of chicken, which was one huge chicken breast that I cut into strips. The chicken was sort of tough after baking 2 hours. I added about a 1/3 cup extra milk (for the half recipe) since brown rice needs more liquid, but I think I would put in even more liquid next time. Like for every cup the recipe calls for, put in an extra half cup or 2/3 cup of milk or water. Also, the milk bubbled over and got onto the oven, so I recommend putting a pan under it to catch drips.

So the changes I made include:
brown rice
cream of chicken & mushroom soup
dill
thyme
salt free garlic pepper
onion powder
salt

I would have used seasoned salt if I'd had any. This is one of the few recipes where I like to use cream of blank soup. Normally I avoid it.

Cake Mix

Cake Mix

http://chickensintheroad.com/cooking/homemade-yellow-cake-mix/

I haven't made this on its own yet, only as part of another recipe. So no ratings yet.

Pink Cake

Pink Cake
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/pink-princess-cake/detail.aspx

Cake Mix
http://chickensintheroad.com/cooking/homemade-yellow-cake-mix/

I followed the cake recipe (which calls for cake mix, hence the cake mix recipe) but used about 4.5 oz raspberry jello gelatin. The cake was very dense. Whipped cream topping was absolutely essential. This was fun for the color, but not the best textured cake.

I wanted to make it because I am found out I am pregnant with a girl, and the cake was served at a party.

Black Bean Chili

Black bean chili
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/fantastic-black-bean-chili/detail.aspx

This was good chili. We ate it with chips, cheese, and sour cream.