{creamy salsa chicken}

I honestly can't remember where I got this recipe, but I'm glad I did! Can I tell you how much I love crockpots?

CREAMY SALSA CHICKEN

4-6 chicken breasts
1 package taco seasoning
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 c. fresh salsa
1/2 c. sour cream

Layer chicken breasts in the bottom of your crock pot, then sprinkle taco seasoning over them. Combine salsa and soup in a bowl, then pour over chicken. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or high 3-4 hours. Stir in sour cream right before serving. Serve over rice.

{chewy caramel corn}

I am a CARAMEL CORN LOVER. It is my most favorite treat, hands down. The only catch? It has to be chewy. The chewier and gooey-er the better. So, I went on a hunt to find the best recipe, and I think I've found it. This is so delicious--and totally addicting. Just thought I would warn you.

CHEWY CARAMEL CORN
-www.cooks.com-

1 c. sugar
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. butter
1-14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
1 1/2 c. Karo
8 quarts popped popcorn

Put all ingredients except popcorn into a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly over medium heat. Boil and stir until mixture reaches soft ball stage, 234 degrees. Pour over popcorn and stir until coated. Let cool, then eat and enjoy!

P.S. I would have taken a picture, but it was gone too fast. :)

{penne arribiata}

I'm so excited to share this recipe with you! It came from my good friend, smartmama. It's one of my personal favorites, and my family loves it too. I love it for so many reasons--it's yummy, only has a few ingredients, and doesn't take long to prepare or cook.

PENNE ARRIBIATA

1 T. olive oil
3 cloves crushed garlic
1 onion, chopped
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (increase or decrease for more/less spiciness)
1-28 oz. can petite dice tomatoes
1 package penne (16 oz.)

Saute onion, garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes in the olive oil. When onions are clear/soft, add the tomatoes, and simmer for 20 minutes. In the meantime, cook penne according to package directions, then drain. Mix with the sauce, and top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.

Enjoy!