New Year

New Year.  I'm awful at posting things, but DH has told me to start writing again because I keep forgetting recipes.  We went out with friends to celebrate New Years Eve last night.




















2014 was hectic.  Since DH moved in, I published my first paper and went to 3 conferences for work.  DH was accepted to his first choice of med school and was asked to write (and completed his first draft of) a chapter for a text book!  My brother had an adorable baby girl.  DH's sister got married. And sadly, my grandmother passed away.  I am quite excited to not travel very much this next semester.  Classes start on Monday.  I am taking my last required graduate class and TA-ing my first undergrad class.  The teacher asked me if I would like to help teach a couple of lectures which is exciting.  I'm exhausted and need to grocery shop, do laundry, and prepare for next semester to start.

For my future reference, these were the recipes that we thought were worth repeating:

Sweet Potato Hash 

Pie-less Chicken Pot Pie:

2-3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (frozen or not)
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can water
1 bag frozen peas
1 bag frozen corn
some diced onion (optional)
salt, pepper, and garlic powder

Put everything in the crock-pot and cook on high for ~ 4 hours or low for ~ 7 hours.  It's done when it shreds easily with 2 forks.  Shred chicken and stir.  Season to taste with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.  If too thin add a little flour or cook with top off to thicken sauce.  Serve over rice.


Polish Heritage Recipe (lol):

1/2 package Polska Kielbasa
1/2 bag Sauerkraut
2 tbsp butter

Melt butter in cast iron pan (Med-low heat).  Cut kielbasa into 1/4 inch pieces.  Cook kielbasa in butter, flipping over occasionally, until slightly brown and curving into concave shapes.  Add drained, unwashed sauerkraut (some liquid can be added for a stronger taste).  Cook while stirring until the sauerkraut starts to cook down like onions before they caramelize.