Where is...

... that 5 lb. bag of all purpose Flour that's always waiting in the wings in my pantry???  A 5 lb. bag of King Arthur Unbleached Flour was the only flour to be found.  That was totally surprising to me!  My plan for breakfast Friday AM was Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes and everything was good to go.  Well, maybe with the exception of locating flour.  We've had an HHH summer and I have not heated the oven too often, so my recollection of my flour quantity is a bit hazy.  After staring into my empty flour canister, I usually just walk down the hall to my pantry and the needed ingredient is located.  I always purchase an extra when on special.

Not on Friday.  One makes due with what one has, so the King Arthur bag was opened.  I learned that King Arthur Unbleached Flour makes some mighty tasty pancakes!  I will be using this again.  Could not even taste a difference.  WooHoo!

So the day continued along on a very bright note!  In the afternoon my other plan was to use my West Bend Slow Cooker.  Chicken Florentine a la Slow Cooker would be bubbling along on my counter top.  Once again, the pantry door was opened.  No Healthy Request Cream of Mushroom Soup to be found!   There always is a Plan B in my kitchen.  Using 12 oz. of Light & Fat Free College Inn Chicken Broth along with 3 Tablespoons of All Purpose Flour as a substitute for the condensed soup, my West Bend bubbled along as planned.  The Chicken Florentine tasted soo good!

***First the Flour was combined with about 4 oz. of the broth before adding in the remaining amount of broth. 

You might be wondering just how 3 Tablespoons of all purpose flour suddenly appeared.  Years ago I took a suggestion from my younger son:  Fill a 2 Cup container with all purpose flour, so whenever a small amount of flour is needed, the heavier canister does not need to be taken down from the shelf in my cabinet.  From the day he made that suggestion, I heeded it.  I find that my sons have wonderful ideas very often!   

I was 2 for 2 on Friday!  Now that made my day!  I also have two more tips to add to the "Thoughtful Tips" page located at the top of my blog.  WooHoo!

Enjoy!
Yummy!

Carrots on the Bottom!

Do you use your Slow Cooker/Crock Pot often? I sure do! Yesterday afternoon, Chicken Florentine a la Slow Cooker bubbled away in my West Bend Slow Cooker and smelled so good! The Veggies and Chicken Tenders tasted great after simmering for a period of time in my Cookers’ Pot. This meal was so easy to prepare. It took about 15 minutes to place all of the ingredients in the cooking pot. That was an added plus!
Sometimes when making this meal, I cut two Potatoes into chunks and add the chunks. Other times like yesterday, a bag of Baby Carrots is added. Baby Carrots are usually on my grocery list, so a bag is typically located on the bottom shelf of my fridge.
Ingredients:
(1) 16 oz. Bag Baby Carrots
about 1 and ½ lbs. Chicken Tenders
(1) 10 oz. pkg. frozen Spinach (defrosted)
(1) can Healthy Request Cream of Mushroom Soup + Water
PAM
*Bay Leaves, Oregano, Basil, Garlic Powder, Parsley, Chopped Onion
Method:
1. Rinse (1) 16 oz. Bag Baby Carrots in cold water.
2. Place Carrots in Slow Cooker’s cooking pot that has been lightly sprayed with PAM.
3. Add (2) Bay Leaves.
4. Rinse and then place about 1 & ½ lbs. Chicken Tenders on top.
5. Spread (1) 10 oz. pkg. defrosted frozen Spinach on top.
6. Then, sprinkle on about ¼ tsp. Oregano, ¼ tsp. Basil, ¼ tsp. Garlic Powder, 1 tsp. Parsley & 1 tsp. Chopped Onion.
7. Mix 1/3 Cup Water with (1) Can Cream of Mushroom (Healthy Request) Soup in small bowl. Spread evenly over top.
8. Place lid on top of the cooking pot and set temperature.
9. Cook on #5 (High) – 1 Hour. Then reduce to #3 for 2 Hours.10. Enjoy!!!
*I use dried herbs/spices from my Spice Rack.

This made for an absolutely delicious, colorful dinner.

Enjoy!
Yummy!