Savvy with Abbie

I finally invested in a Cast Iron Skillet. I went to Target the other day to get it and the lady at the cash register asked if this was my first Cast Iron Skillet, as if it were a child. She said I would love it and I can make anything in it. The first thing that I made was this Chicken Parmesan Bake. I loved it! I made it more like four individual chicken pieces but you can overlap them in the pan and turn it into an actual bake. The original recipe was found in my Tasty recipe book but it can also be found online HERE . Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast salt pepper onion powder 1 cup flour 2 eggs 1 cup breadcrumbs 2 cups marinara sauce mozzarella cheese, shredded or slices 1/2 cup parmesan cheese basil vegetable oil for frying Directions: Cut the chicken breasts in half widthwise to make four thin breasts. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and onion powder. Coat the chicken in flour, then eggs, then breadcrumbs.  Pour oil

Have you ever tried an ultimate macaroni and cheese dish? Imagine different cheese types combined into one, add some seasonings, pasta, bacon, and breadcrumbs, and there you have it! Let's just say the ingredients were overwhelming but the meal was delicious. The original recipe was from my Tasty recipe book and can also be found HERE . Ingredients: 1/2 pound bacon, sliced 1/8 cup minced garlic 2 cups panko breadcrumbs 1/2 cup fresh parsley 4 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup flour 1 1/2 cup evaporated milk salt pepper 2 teaspoons dry mustard powder 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 pound macaroni, cooked 2oz gouda cheese 4oz colby jack cheese 4oz mozzarella cheese 2oz parmesan cheese Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook bacon in skillet according to package. Remove from heat and dice. Move to a large pot. Add bread crumbs, parsley, and garlic. Stir and cook until the bread crumbs are toasted, 5-8 minutes. Remove from the pot and place in a bowl. Cle

Although I have been trying out the Nutrisystem diet, I couldn't help but have a taste of these Mediterranean White Chicken Enchiladas. And.....I even had seconds. Luckily I didn't feel too guilty as the sauce was made from Greek Yogurt and other ingredients and not a Marinara or red sauce. I was a little leery when I started cooking it but I have to say these were really really really good. Here is the original recipe: https://diethood.com/mediterranean-white-chicken-enchiladas/ We aren't a "pepper" family so we did remove those but I did use some Red Pepper Flakes and it tasted just as good :) Ingredients: olive oil (as much as needed) 3-4 cups shredded chicken 2 cups cheese (any type of shredded cheese that you prefer) 8 flour tortillas red pepper flakes 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons flour 2 cups chicken broth 1 cup greek yogurt (I just used vanilla) pepper 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning (from the packet) parsley Directions: Preheat oven t

Maple Oven-Roasted Sweet Potatoes (Get the original recipe HERE ) Ingredients: one large sweet potato 1/4 cup maple syrup 2 tablespoons brown sugar Sprinkle of cinnamon 2 tablespoons olive oil Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Peel sweet potato (I used a carrot peeler), wash, and chop into 3/4 inch cubes. Place the cubes into a small bowl and add the maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon and olive oil. Mix and spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast in the oven for 30-40 minutes, turning with a spatula one time. Serve warm and enjoy! **Did you try this recipe? Did you do something different to make this recipe even better? Let me know in the comments below!

I have been trying to win freebies, giveaways, and contests for the past five years. Click links below to see what I have won in the past. Below that is what I have won in 2019. Things I won in 2018 Things I won in 2017 Things I won in 2016 Things I won in 2015 Things I won in 2014 -Amazon Gift Card $15 (used) -Rogue Love by Rihanna perfume -Jacket size Large -Jade Roller -$25 Target gift card and "The 5 Love Languages" book -Chalk Couture -6 days 5 nights in Mexico Hotel Voucher (certificate value: $1,495) -Welcome Baby Kit from Michelin (two of them) -$15 Fandango ticket -Domie Professional Flat Iron (value: $30) -$100 gift card to an online gardening place -Glitter nailpolish -Free oil change (worth $80, used) -Free dinner of Chicken and Waffles (locally, picking up 6/13) -$25 Amazon gift card -Clean Green Starter Kit (bathroom cleaner, kitchen soap, and another cleaner) -Gatherings Gift Set (value $100) -  hand-woven ceramic bread basket and appeti

Last night's dinner was delicious Garlic Butter Steak and Potatoes. I had Steak Strips already thawed out and a few potatoes left over so this was perfect! The full recipe could be found HERE . We made our own recipe and everyone loved it here: Ingredients for steak and potatoes: Flank steak potatoes, quartered olive oil (as much as needed) 3 tablespoons butter Garlic Powder Herbs (Rosemary, Oregano, Basil) Fresh pepper Red Chili Pepper Flakes Ingredients for the marinade: 1/3 cup soy sauce olive oil fresh cracked pepper Directions: In a large bowl, combine the steak strips with soy sauce, olive oil, and pepper. Let sit and marinate for 10-20 minutes while you cook the potatoes. In a large skillet over medium-high, mix 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter. When butter is melted, add the potatoes. Cook for about 4 minutes, stir and cook an additional 4-5 minutes until potatoes are golden. I had to add more butter and olive oil to make sure the the pota

On Monday night I asked the boyfriend if Macaroni and Cheese sounded good to eat because I didn't feel like cooking a huge meal. He said yes BUT he wanted to try a different kind of Mac and Cheese - baked. I don't think I've ever had baked macaroni before but thought it was worth a shot. The original recipe can be found HERE . To be honest, I was looking for an easy meal but this was NOT an easy recipe. But I have to say this was the most AMAZING Macaroni and Cheese I have EVER had. I'm not even kidding. So if you have some time and want to make a delicious meal (we had plenty leftover!) then try this Macaroni and Cheese! Ingredients: 1 pound elbow pasta 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup flour 1 1/2 cup milk 2 1/2 cups half and half 6 cups colby jack cheese, parmesan cheese, and mozzarella cheese, shredded Salt Black Pepper 1/4 tsp Paprika Instructions: Preheat oven to 325 degrees and grease a baking dish. Set aside. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add drie