Night 27?

So I am apparently a complete blogging failure at this month long challenge thing...

Today was Valentine's Day.  I spent it with one of my sweeties while the other had duty.  I'm really (really) ok with the fact that Scott had to work, it meant I got to sit on the couch in my sweats and watch stupid Bravo reality shows all night and eat delicious buttery rolls and homemade frosting right out of the container.

Nine years ago today Scott sent me a little red teddy bear and a rose at school, that's what started it all, so sweet.  To make up for all that sweetness right at first I haven't received anything for the past eight years, which is ok by me.  I don't think that so much emphasis should be put on one day, it's a lot of pressure, not to mention a lot of money.  I will admit I did get excited to take Mason to his first Valentine's party and fill out the little cards, it's so much fun to watch him experience these things!

Since I have no idea what meals I have missed I will post a highlight reel of sorts of the best meals over the last few days.

Cheesy Potatoes with Ham Steak

1 bag frozen hash browns, the cubed kind

1/2 cup sour cream

1 can cream of chicken soup

4 cups shredded cheese, I use a mixture of cheddar and jack

1 Ham steak, cubed

Corn Flakes, crushed

Mix all ingredients except corn flakes together in a large bowl.  Pour into a greased 9x13 pan.  Top with crushed cereal and spray top with non stick spray to help brown.  Top with foil and bake for about 50 minutes at 350 until golden and bubbly.

Chicken and Noodles with Mashed Potatoes

1 roasting chicken

1 bag fresh noodles

6-7 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, cooked and mashed

Place chicken in large stock pot.  Cover with water.  Add salt and pepper to pot.  Bring to a boil and cook until done, I've never timed it but I'm going to say about 20-30 minutes depending on size of chicken.  Take chicken out of the water and place on a sheet pan to cool.  Once cooled remove skin and shred chicken off the bone, putting it back into the pot.  Bring back to a boil and add noodles.  Cook according to noodle directions, usually about 15-20 more minutes.  Serve over mashed potatoes.

If you are in my house, this meal must MUST be eaten with corn and Rhodes rolls.  They are yeasty, buttery, and delicious! The rolls can be found in the freezer section, they are so easy.