Brittany's PantryBroccoli Slaw & Freschetta Artisan Crust Pizza
Brittany wrote this on 31 May 2016
broccoli, carrots, gluten-free, honey, mayo, sour cream
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I may feel like it sometimes, but I am not Superwoman.
Like most Moms and Dads, my husband and I can multitask with the best of them. As busy parents, it is a bit of a necessity to be able to do several things at once. I can fold laundry, help my son with his spelling words, supervise my daughters art project (and assist with extra glitter), all while sipping my reheated coffee and stopping my youngest from scaling the rock fireplace. We are talking ninja level skill here. But even I need a bit of help in the kitchen now and then. Yes, I cook 99% of our family meals, but sometimes life has a way of getting in the way. Even when I make meals ahead and tuck them in the freezer, it isn’t always an option when time and energy are at an all time low. So I started keeping a few convenience items around to help me out on my overly scheduled days.
What did we reach for most often? Frozen pizza. We don’t have to leave the house and we discovered a brand that tastes better (yes, better) than anything we could have delivered. Freschetta Pizza has always been a favorite, but now they have new Artisan Crust® Pizzas! Three whole grains in the crust and you can absolutely taste the difference. They bake up in the time it takes me to throw together a healthy side to serve along with it!
I buy my Freschetta at Publix and it is easy to locate in the frozen section with all the other pizzas. I love to stock up and right now, all Freschetta pizzas (excluding Gluten-Free) are two for ten dollars from now through the first week of June. Needless to say, my freezer is full! The ingredients are quality and while we have been inhaling the Artisan Crust lately, we often enjoy the Brick Oven and Rising Crust pizzas as well. All I have to do on pizza night is whip up a fresh side to go along with it and dinner is d-o-n-e done. With flavors like Freschetta ® Artisan Chicken and Fire Roasted Vegetable Pizza and my personal favorite, Freschetta ® Artisan Margherita Pizza, it is super easy to find a kind that everyone enjoys! You can check out all the incredible Freschetta products by clicking here. They are also on Facebook, Twitter, and even YouTube!
My family loves a good green salad with our pizza, but lately, I have been trying to branch out. Broccoli slaw has been the answer to busting any green veggie boredom with my kids. So fresh and crunchy and ridiculously healthy, this slaw comes together in the time it takes your kids to set the table. It is heartier than regular slaw so it won’t get soggy like cabbage will. If you previously avoided coleslaw due to the bitterness of the vegetables this is your answer! A light dressing and quick toss and you have the perfect cool and crisp side salad.
Hm. Turns out I am a bit like Superwoman after all.
Quick & Easy Broccoli Slaw
1-12 oz package pre shredded broccoli slaw vegetable mix
1/4 c mayo
1 T sour cream (I use light)
1 T red wine vinegar
1 T honey
salt and pepper to taste
Place the shredded vegetables in a medium bowl. Set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients. Taste for seasoning. Pour the dressing over the veggies and mix well. Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve! Can be made up to 1 hour ahead of time. Enjoy!
Strawberry Milk
Brittany wrote this on 27 May 2016 gluten-free, milk, strawberries
Strawberries and summer just seem to go together, yes? Yes. That was a rhetorical question…we all know they do.
Strawberries are a universal favorite for kids and adults alike and early this spring, I found myself with 30 pounds of them. Yes 30 pounds. There was this farm and they were doing this sale and the fruit was so good and yada yada yada. You get the picture. For several days, my family washed, hulled, and froze a LOT of berries. We also ate a lot. As many as we could stand. Because when life gives you a ridiculous amount of strawberries, you eat them like popcorn until your fingers are stained red.
And that is exactly what we did.
Like most families, we love fruit and there are no shortage of strawberry recipes in the Brittany’s Pantry archives. You can check them out all at once by clicking here! Sweet and savory are both included so whatever kind of strawberry fix you need, I have you covered! When I wanted to try something new, I decided to try this craziness called ‘strawberry milk’.
Wow! is it delightful!
Kids think this drink is just about the coolest thing since sliced bread. My own children had a blast helping make it and if you have never tried it, Memorial weekend would be the perfect time. Breakfast, lunch or dinner, this can be festive or perfectly plain. It is fresh and clean and wonderfully simple. As most delightful things in life seem to be.
Lets make Strawberry Milk! Click here to head over to the Columbia City Moms Blog and get the recipe!
Mexican Chicken & Rice Casserole
Brittany wrote this on 10 May 2016 black beans, brown rice, cheese, chicken, chicken broth, corn, gluten-free, peppers, rice, zucchini
Hello friends!
I have returned from an unexpected, yet much needed hiatus from blogging. It has been several weeks, but if you follow me on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter, then you know that I have still been busy in the kitchen.
Whenever I hear the word ‘casserole’ (or ‘hot dish’ if you are like me and grew up in a northern state) I immediately think warm, comforting thoughts. Don’t you? Cozy and hearty and full of flavor? A one dish meal? Absolutely. That is the appeal of a casserole! I know we aren’t supposed to crave these kinds of things now that warmer weather is here, but I can’t help it. If you page through the BP archives you will find more than a few warm weather casseroles. Like this light, summer veggie meal. Simply outstanding with a glass of lemon water on the porch.
This has been added to that list. The list of casseroles I want to eat in summertime. And wintertime. And all the time….
Brown rice and a butt load of veggies make this hearty, but healthy. I try to refrain from going overboard on the cheese, but what ever you do in the privacy of your own home is your business. 🙂 I love to prep the veggies and meat a day ahead of time, making it a cinch to throw together before supper. My family is crazy about the flavors of this dish, so when they smell it in the oven, the drool starts to flow. It also is perfect to make ahead and freeze it, unbaked, for a future meal or a friend in need. Simply put, it is just a familiar combination of flavors in one dish. So feel free to plant that extra zucchini plant this summer. You just might need it for this recipe! 
Mexican Chicken & Rice Casserole
Try using pepper jack cheese in this. It is stellar!
1 c brown rice
2 c chicken broth or water
Cook rice in liquid until done and liquid is absorbed, about 30 minutes. Cover and set aside.
3 small zucchini, cut into bite sized pieces
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large sweet bell pepper, chunked
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 c frozen corn
3 c cooked chicken (from a rotisserie chicken or 2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded)
2 c shredded cheddar/jack, colby jack, or whatever mix you like + 1 extra cup for the topping
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 c good chicken broth
In a large saute pan, cook the onions and garlic in a bit of olive oil or butter until just translucent. Add to a large mixing bowl. in the same pan, quickly saute the zucchini and peppers until just hot, but not cooked. Add to the bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients and gently mix well. Taste for seasoning (it may need a bit more salt) and if it seems dry, add 1/2 c of chicken broth. Mix well and pour into a casserole dish. Top with additional cheese if you want, and either freeze for later, or put into a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes, or until hot all the way through and cheese is melted. Enjoy!
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