Sharp Cheddar "Lasagna" (made over version)

Photo courtesy of Kraftrecipes.com

I made this Sharp Cheddar "Lasagna" recipe tonight. I loved it. I modified it a little bit. I don't like green peppers, so I cut that out. I browned the meat with Italian seasoning and cumin (for the smokiness). I didn't want to open a huge jar of pasta sauce for just 1 cup. So instead, I opened up a can of Italian-style diced tomatoes, added some Italian spices and chopped 'em in the food processor until I had a chunky sauce. Since it wasn't as liquidy as sauce from a jar, I mixed in the whole can. I think this was better than if I had used a prepared sauce. This recipe was so easy and everyone enjoyed it! Who doesn't like mac & cheese?

Chicken Parmigiana

Photo Courtesy of Pioneer Woman

Monday, I made Pioneer Woman's Chicken Parmigiana. Actually, I didn't make her sauce, but I plan on trying that next time. I used a jar of organic basil & garlic pasta sauce. And I made mine with spaghetti and picked up some garlic bread at HEB. It was delicious!

Next time, in addition to making my own sauce, there are a few things I'd do differently. I should have put the flour in a baking dish instead of a plate, so I wouldn't have spilled flour everywhere. Also, I think the heat was too high for the oil & butter. It started popping and I burned myself! Other than that, it was great. And hubby liked it, too.