Author: QuiltLady
CHICKEN PARMESAN LASAGNA ~ BLOG 365.63
CHICKEN PARMESAN LASAGNA 10 servings
You can have Chicken Parmesan with a side of pasta or you can do the fun things and and make it all together!
3 chicken breasts
FRESH ground sea salt and black pepper
1 cup AP flour
5 LARGE eggs
2 cups Italian bread crumbs
oil, for frying
2 cups ricotta cheese (FULL fat)
3 cups marinara sauce
8 lasagna noodles
1 ½ cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
1 ½ cups shredded Parmesan cheese
FRESH chopped basil, to garnish
- Cut chicken breasts in half so you have 6 pieces, pounding thin if necessary.
- Generously season with salt and pepper.
- Make a dredging station:
1) flour
2) 4 of the eggs beaten together
3) bread crumbs
Coat the chicken in the flour, then the eggs, and finally in the bread crumbs.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the chicken 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Let drain on paper towels.
- In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese and the remaining egg.
- Preheat the oven to 350°.
- Spread ⅓ of the marinara sauce over the bottom of baking dish.
- Top with 4 lasagna noodles, ½ of the ricotta mixture, and 3 chicken cutlets.
- Sprinkle with ½ cup of mozzarella and ½ cup of Parmesan cheese.
- Repeat to make another layer.
- Finish with the remaining sauce and mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45-60 minutes. Uncover the lasagna during the last 10 minutes of baking.
- Serve with a sprinkle of fresh basil.
HAPPY HOMEMAKER MONDAY, MENU & RECIPE LINKS week 9 of 2025 ~ BLOG 365.62
Be sure to join Happy Homemaker Monday with our host, Sandra at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom
LAST WEEK RECAPPED
Last week was one of those weeks that did NOT go as planned. Every day was rearranged to accommodate the last minute appointments and changes not to mention the weird weather ups and downs. I did get a few things done, but not nearly what I had planned. Yesterday was hubby’s birthday so I literally didn’t get anything done yesterday.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
THE WEATHER OUTSIDE
We’re returning to the previously scheduled winter 😀 with high temperatures in the 40’s and lows in the 30’s with and LOTS of rain this week.
TO DO LIST, APPOINTMENTS & PROJECTS
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THIS WEEK’S TO DO LIST, PROJECTS & APPOINTMENTS
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DVR/TV TIME
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WHAT’S ON THE DVR/TV
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READING TIME
Book club met Saturday and my friend and I were able to convince them to go to monthly meetings so everyone had a chance to read the book so that our get togethers revolve around the actual book instead of devolving into mini conversations of nothingness. We are beginning THAT’S NOT MY NAME by Megan Lally.
FUNNIES
MENU PLANS
BREAKFAST is always a work in progress for me – it will generally be hot water and a fruit yogurt 😀
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3/3 MONDAY
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3/4 TUESDAY
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3/5 WEDNESDAY
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3/6 THURSDAY
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3/7 FRIDAY
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3/8 SATURDAY
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3/9 SUNDAY
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DINNER
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CORNED BEEF & VEGGIES
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CHICKEN IN COCONUT PEANUT SAUCE
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ROTINI AL FORNO |
BOURBON HAM BALLS & CRANBERRY CORN BREAD
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PIGEON RIVER CHICKEN
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SHORT RIBS with GARLIC MASHED POTATOES
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GERMAN SHORT RIBS |
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DESSERT
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HAWAIIAN BANANA BREAD
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FAVORITE PHOTOS FROM THE CAMERA
We actually had 2 sunny days last week! This little guy was loving my lone daffodil!
INSPIRATIONS
LIFE TIP
HOMEMAKING / COOKING TIP
RECIPES COMING UP THIS WEEK
- ITALIAN ENCHILADAS aka BAKED ENCHILADAS with MEAT SAUCE
- CHICKEN PARMESAN LASAGNA
RECIPE LINKS FROM LAST WEEK
WEEKLY FEATURED PARTY LINKS
I was so busy last week I didn’t get to join my party links so last weeks links are rolling over into this week.
SILENT SUNDAY ~ BLOG 365.61
SATURDAY COFFEE ~ BLOG 365.60
EARTHQUAKE CAKES ~ BLOG 365.59
EARTHQUAKE CAKES
Where did the name come from? I’m not sure where this cake got it’s name, but I think it’s from the cracks and crevices that form on the top of the cake while it’s baking, which resembling fault lines or the after effects of an earthquake. The cake also spouts gooey cream cheese chocolate tunnels throughout its rich German chocolate flavor filled with coconut and pecans.
1 German chocolate cake mix – the base of the cake
1/3 cup Avocado oil
3 LARGE eggs
1 1/3 cups water
1/3 cup shredded coconut – use sweetened coconut flakes
1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 chopped pecans
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
8 ounces full fat cream cheese
1 pound (3 3/4 cups) powdered sugar
- Preheat the oven to 350°.
- Lightly spray a 9 x 13 inch pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Sprinkle the coconut, chocolate chips, and pecans on the bottom of the pan.
- Mix the German chocolate cake mix with the oil, eggs, and water until well blended.
- Pour the cake mix on top of the coconut layer.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter and cream cheese.
- Beat in 1 pound of powdered sugar until it’s smooth to the butter and cream cheese.
- Spread this mixture german chocolate cake layer.
- With a knife swirl the layers together gently.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes. It is done when it doesn’t wobble in the pan if you shake it. The toothpick test won’t work because of the cake’s gooey texture.
CAKE LAYERS
Layer #1 (on the left) – chocolate chips, pecans, and coconut
Layer #2 (on the right) – German chocolate cake mix
Layer #3 – the butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar goodness. Let’s not think about the calories.. they don’t exist 🙂
NOTES: ALTERNATE FLAVOR COMBOS: Lemon with white chocolate, coconut and walnuts Carrot Cake with the addition of golden raisins and made with white chocolate and coconut.
HALUSKI aka POLISH COLESLAW ~ BLOG 365.58
I found this recipe while looking for a recipe to use up some cabbage I had. I wanted something other than a traditional slaw.
Haluski is a delectable dish combining cabbage, onions, noodles, and bacon of Polish and Slovakian origin that is as easy and quick to prepare as it is flavorable.
The dish originated somewhere in central or eastern Europe, but has roots in many similar dumpling-based dishes from several countries, including the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia. The dish’s origins are difficult to trace because it’s made with such simple ingredients that were easy and affordable to find. The variations can be found all over Eastern Europe, and the dish is known by various different local names, including Kaposztas Kocka, Strapačky, and Bunderkov Haluski. The name of the dish varies depending on the country and family. No matter where it originated from, it is a super delicious comfort food.
HALUSKI aka POLISH COLESLAW
8 ounces uncooked wide egg noodles
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 slices bacon, uncooked and coarsely chopped
1 LARGE shallot, chopped
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
2-3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 to 2 pounds green cabbage, cut in bite sized pieces
FRESH ground sea salt and pepper, to taste
- Boil the egg noodles in a large pot of salted water with a little apple cider vinegar according to package directions and drain well.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onion and garlic to the skillet until the onions are soft.
- Add apple cider vinegar.
- Add the bacon, stirring for several more minutes.
- Add the cabbage and continue cooking and stirring until the cabbage is tender.
- Add the cooked egg noodles to the cabbage mixture and toss to coat.
- Season to taste with fresh ground sea salt and black pepper.
NOTES
- Get your bacon really crispy. Crispy bacon holds up better in this dish.
- Generously season with FRESH ground salt and black pepper.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat on the stove top over low heat or in the microwave at reduced power.
- Can also be made with red cabbage for more color.
WORDLESS WEDNESDAY ~ BLOG 365.57
BEEF & BBQ BEAN STEW ~ BLOG 365.56
BEEF & BBQ BEAN STEW yields 6 servings
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped red pepper
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 cans navy or cannelloni beans, rinsed
1/4 cup BBQ sauce
1 carrot, small diced
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups homemade chicken broth
Juice of 1 LARGE lemon
2 cloves garlic FINELY minced
14 1/2 ounce can diced tomatoes (undrained)
6 tablespoons sour cream
- Brown ground beef until no longer pink. Drain off grease.
- Return beef to pan.
- Add carrots and celery sautéing 5 minutes.
- Add onions, red pepper and garlic, sautéing and stirring until vegetables are tender.
- Add beans, BBQ sauce, tomato paste, chicken stock, lemon juice and tomatoes.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer 45 minutes.
- Ladle into bowls and serve with a dollop of sour cream and cornbread.
HAPPY HOMEMAKER MONDAY, MENU & RECIPES week 8 of 2025 ~ BLOG 365.55
Be sure to join Happy Homemaker Monday with our host, Sandra at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom
LAST WEEK RECAPPED
My week was busy with pre-Spring cleaning, sorting and organizing as well as my many Eagles duties, but my weekend was kind of lazy, yet productive!
Saturday was A LOT of cleaning and laundry. We began working on power washing the back patio, patio cover and gutters. For some reason they have gotten exceptionally mossy and slimy so far this year. We even found horrible moss patches on the new roof that we’re working hard to eradicate before it gets a foothold that can’t be stopped.
I even took time to have lunch with a friend on Sunday and watch ALL the NASCAR races (which were recorded) since it was raining so much and all outside cleaning came to a stop.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
THE WEATHER OUTSIDE
Beware of captions that say a warm up is on the way, BUT, don’t put away the winter coats! That’s how SNOWMAGEDDON started a few years back!
Monday 57/44 ~ 1 inch RAIN
Tuesday 57/44 ~ 1 inch RAIN
Wednesday 58/35 ~ CLOUDY
Thursday 58/34 ~ CLOUDY
Friday 58/44 ~ CLOUDY/RAIN
Saturday 56/43 ~ 1 inch RAIN
Sunday 55/38 ~ 1/2 inch RAIN
ON MY MIND
TO DO LIST, APPOINTMENTS & PROJECTS
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THIS WEEK’S TO DO LIST, PROJECTS & APPOINTMENTS
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DVR/TV TIME
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WHAT’S ON THE DVR/TV
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READING TIME
I finished PICTURES OF YOU by Emma Grey last week and started THE BOYFRIEND by Frieda McFadden for book Club, but really want to start RUN, ROSE, RUN by James Patterson and Dolly Parton as well as so many more titles, so may be dropping book club 🙁 to read on my own.
FUNNIES
MENU PLANS
BREAKFAST is always a work in progress for me – it will generally be hot water and a fruit yogurt 😀
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2/24 MONDAY
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2/25 TUESDAY
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2/26 WEDNESDAY
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2/27 THURSDAY
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2/28 FRIDAY
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3/1 SATURDAY
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3/2 SUNDAY
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DINNER
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CHICKEN TETRAZZINI and a fresh batch of SWEET BBQ SAUCE
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PASTEL AZTECA
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PIGEON RIVER CHICKEN
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BAKED MANICOTTI with MEAT SAUCE
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cooking at EAGLES QUESADILLAS with MEXICAN CORN SALAD and MEXICAN ROSETTE CHURROS
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CHICKEN SALTIMBOCCA
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HUBBY’S BIRTHDAY HIS CHOICE |
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BREAKFAST
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CANADIAN BACON ONION QUICHE
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FAVORITE PHOTOS FROM THE CAMERA
This happened last year also. Spring blooms thinking it’s time only to be beaten back down by cold, rain, wind and/or snow 🙁
INSPIRATIONS
LIFE TIP
HOMEMAKING / COOKING TIP
RECIPES COMING UP THIS WEEK
- EARTHQUAKE CAKE
- BEAN & BBQ BEEF STEW
- HALUSKI aka POLISH COLESLAW
RECIPE LINKS FROM LAST WEEK
WEEKLY FEATURED PARTY LINKS
