Garlicky Parmesan Asparagus

I am so addicted! It’s asparagus season and my garden in overwhelmingly blooming. I’ve been eating asparagus every night for the past week. In fact after getting home way to last night to cook dinner I made up a batch of asparagus and ate guilt free. The Parmesan is must, don’t skip it.

Ingredients
1 tbsp butter, melted
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces
2 tsp lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
Garnish: shredded Parmesan cheese
Directions
In a skillet over medium heat, combine butter, oil, and garlic; cook and stir for one to 2 minutes. Add asparagus. cook to desired tenderness, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Drain; sprinkle asparagus with remaining ingredients. Makes 4 servings.

The Best Chicken Noodle Soup

Comfort food time. I had BIG plans for today as I had off of work and the girls had school. BIG plans. I was going to finish up laundry, polyurethane more molding, shop for care package supplies, bath the dogs, clean the house and bake something sweet and yummy. I did none of that. Instead I stayed in my pajamas as long as I could, Skyped with Christopher, slept some more, ate ice cream and had a pity party for one. Lol. I’m in the blah stage of the deployment, I’m done now send him home. Augh! Some days just drag. This shall pass but in the meantime I need comfort food and not even the finicky of eaters can turn down chicken noodle soup. The only thing I did different was cooking the noodles in the soup. I think it gives them some extra flavor.

Recipe from Gooseberry Patch 101 Farmhouse Favorites.
Ingredients
16 oz package, thin egg noodles, uncooked
12 cups chicken broth
1-1/2 tbsp salt
1 tsp poultry seasoning
1 cup celery, chopped
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup carrot, peeled and chopped
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
4 cups cooked chicken, diced
Directions
Cook noodles according to package directions; drain and set aside. Meanwhile, combine broth, salt and poultry seasoning in a very large pot; bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir in vegetables; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes, or until vegetable are tender. Combine cornstarch with cold water in a small bowl; gradually add to soup, stirring constantly until thickened. Stir in chicken and noodles; heat through, about 5 to 10 minutes. Serves 8 to 10.

Corn Pudding

I had corn pudding before but never made it. I thought for sure Haillie would like it and I was wrong. This recipe is good but I won't be making it again for this finicky crew. Why can't they like more of the things I get hungry for? Flavor wise they like it but it was the texture that turned them off.

Recipe from Gooseberry Patch Taste of Autumn.
Ingredients
1 can (14-2/3 oz) creamed corn
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup evaporated milk
1/4 cup sugar
2-1/2 tbsp all purpose flour
2 tbsp butter, melted
salt to taste
Directions
Combine all ingredients; mix well. Pour into a greased 2 quart casserole dish. Bake at 325 F for 50 minutes to one hour; let stand 10 minutes.

Smashed Sweet Potatoes

I'm the only person that will eat sweet potatoes and this recipe was so easy to make for one. I used one large sweet potato and adjusted the the other ingredients. It was delish. Since it was such a small amount I didn't reheat them in the oven but used the microwave. I'll be adding sweet potatoes to this week grocery list and having them for lunch. Yummers!

Recipe from here, there & everywhere.
Ingredients
4 sweet potatoes
4-8 tsp minced garlic
2 tablespoons butter (at room temperature)
3/4 cup light sour cream
honey to sweeten
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Prick the sweet potatoes with a fork or the tip of a paring knife. Microwave according to your microwave's instructions. Mine has a potato button that worked wonderfully. Allow to cool slightly. Peel the sweet potatoes, and place into a mixing bowl. Add garlic into the bowl, then add the butter, sour cream and honey. Mash until smooth, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Scrape the mashed potatoes into a 1-1/2 quart baking dish, and reheat in a 350 F oven for about 15 minutes or until heated the whole way through.