
I got this from a magazine, but you can get it here.
1 9 oz package refrigerated cheese tortellini (i’m using ravioli b/c it was marked to 50% off)
1 c. frozen peas, corn or pea pods (using peas)
1 8 oz. tub cream cheese spread with garden veggies or chives and onion (using chives and onion)
1/2 c. milk
1 9 oz. package frozen chopped cooked chicken breasts (using a packet of the short cuts Perdue chicken that we normally use as a salad topper)
In large saucepan, cook tortellini according to package instructions. Put frozen vegetables into colander and thaw by draining tortellini over the vegetables. Return this mixture to the pan.
In small saucepan, pour milk and cream cheese and heat until cheese melts, stirring frequently. Add in the vegetable mixture and heat through, stirring gently.
Meanwhile, heat chicken according to package instructions. Then top the tortellini mixture with the chicken and serve.
It all started as a New Year's resolution for 2009. I wanted to start trying menu planning, a concept that I had stumbled across while looking for dinner ideas online. I dove into it with energy and unlike most diets, saw success immediately. The success only made me more interested in how I could improve, what new recipes I could find, etc. I started using my family blog for menu planning posts and it kind of started to take over. So, I decided to give my culinary fumblings their own home- and mygrandcentralkitchen.com was born.
Why "my grand central kitchen?" Well, I have 2 kids that are about 20 months apart. I have a husband who works from home. Cooking is a hobby for me. So you could say that aside from the playroom, the kitchen is the busiest room in my house and usually looks it. ;) It feels a bit like Grand Central Station, especially between 4 and 7 pm.
I hope that this blog gives me even more inspiration for my own home and the ability to inspire others in the kitchen, as well. I'll be posting not just menu planning and recipe links, but also interesting things I find online, things on my wishlist and recommendations. And who knows where it might go from there. :)
I certainly hope you enjoy the ride.
suitNtie
April 26th, 2009 at 5:55 pm
Definitely liked these, though I could have done with something besides the peas. Great sauce!