What's For Dinner?

I love to cook. In my next life, I would love to be either a lawyer or a chef....I know, odd combo. My kitchen is not the best to cook in because of counter space, so I often don't want to cook because I get so frustrated. I have a set of standard recipes that I make because they are easy and I know that Husband and LG will eat them. Nothing is worse than spending time cooking only to have everyone turn up their noses.

Writing has also been making me frustrated because I just don't want to do it. I think it is because I used to write about the fun things LG and I did, but now that she is older we have more of a boring life...haha! In order to spice up dinner and my blog I am going to start "What's For Dinner?" I hope to, once or twice a week, write about new recipes I have tried whether good or bad.

This week I have ushered in fall by bring out the crockpot. That dang pot is something I HAD to have when we got married but over the years I have only used it a handful of times. Many friends swear by the crockpot and seem to have great recipes. My problem is that Husband isn't a "stew or casserole" person so that cuts out a lot of yummy recipes.

The first recipe I made, I knew could be hit or miss. I had a feeling that LG wouldn't like it and I wasn't sure that Husband would either. LG doesn't tend to like "creamy stuff" other than ice cream. Husband also isn't a big fan. I was taking a big risk.

Good news is that LG actually ate it after I took off as much sauce as possible. Husband also said he liked it. I, however, didn't love it. I felt like something was missing which is funny for me since I am known for liking bland food. It needed more salt and I would probably add some wine in the beginning. I would make it again though because everyone actually ate it!

I have to say that I LOVE the site All Recipes because of the comments from people who have made the dish and what they did to change it or make it better.

Chicken Stroganoff

INGREDIENTS

• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
• 1/8 cup margarine
• 1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup

DIRECTIONS

1. Put chicken, margarine and dressing mix in slow cooker; mix together and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours.
2. Add cream cheese and soup, mix together and cook on high for another 1/2 hour or until heated through and warm.