Quick Chicken Pot Pie

* 1 cup Reduced-Fat Bisquick * 1/2 cup skim milk * 1/4 cup egg substitute (or 3 egg whites) * 2 cups frozen mixed veggies, thawed * 2 cups cooked, chopped white chicken meat * 2 cans fat-free Cream of Mushroom soup

Directions

Preheat oven to 400. Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray. Mix together veggies, chicken, and soup. Pour into casserole dish. In another bowl, mix Bisquick, milk, and egg. Pour over the top of the chicken mixture. Bake for about 30 minutes or until the crust is golden.

Resurrection Buns/Empty Tomb Biscuits

The true meaning of Easter right to your kitchen...

*a can of Grand biscuits
*large marshmallows
*sugar
*cinnamon
*butter


Flatten the biscuit out until it's about 5 inches across. Spread melted butter, sugar and cinnamon on it. Explain that the spices represent the spices used to anoint Jesus' body before His burial.

The marshmallow represents Jesus. Explain that it is white because it stands for His purity and His sinless life. Place the marshmallow in the center of the biscuit, then fold the sides around it forming a "tomb". Pinch the sides of the tomb closed and place it crease side down on a baking sheet so they will not open while cooking. Put more butter, cinnamon and sugar on the outside. Talk about the sweet taste of the spices and how Jesus gave us the sweetest gift we will ever receive.

At this point you can go ahead and bake the buns. They need to bake following the directions on the biscuit package. Then they need a little cooling time because the marshmallow will be very hot.

When the children bite into their buns they will be surprised to find the center empty. The marshmallow has melted. As each child discovers the empty tomb, we repeat : He is not here for He is risen.

Banana in a Blanket

Preparation time: 5 minutes

1 (6 inch) whole wheat tortilla

1 tablespoon reduced-fat smooth peanut butter

1 medium banana

1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey

1 tablespoon crunchy, nutty nugget cereal

Instructions: Lay tortilla on a plate. Spread peanut butter evenly on the tortilla. Sprinkle cereal over peanut butter.

Peel and place banana on the tortilla and roll the tortilla. Drizzle maple syrup or honey on top.

Optional: garnish with more cereal on top.

Beer Battered Shrimp

Dayna tried out our cajun grandmother's recipe and wanted to pass it on. Looks good!

Number of Servings: 4

Prep Time: 45 min.

Ingredients:

Oil for deep frying

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 (12-ounce) bottle beer

1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Instructions:

1. In 10" skillet preheat oil to 365 degrees.

2. In a medium bowl add flour and slowly mix in beer until blended.

3. Add shrimp and toss until thoroughly coated.

4. Shake gently to remove excess batter and spoon shrimp into hot oil.

5. Fry for several minutes or until golden brown.

6. Remove shrimp with slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.

7. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Shh. . .

Ok, you didn't hear this from me, because I am not the kind of mom that cooks frozen dinners. I'm just not, I promise.

But leave it to another Hot Mom, my mom who knows all the secrets to cutting corners in the kitchen!

If you haven't tried the new Bertolli pasta dinners, then run to your nearest grocery store and pick up the Chicken Alfredo meal. Pour it into a covered casserole dish, cook for 11 minutes in the microwave, toss a salad, warm up some of the Wal-mart bakery's foccacia bread in the oven, and you are done. Sprinkle some grated parmesan cheese on top for a total showstopper!

I was a serious hater, and conveniently forgot to pick this up at the grocery store even though she raved about it for weeks on end. She finally bought a bag for me, and we tried it last night. Yum--no weird chicken taste, and it goes on sale pretty frequently so keep your eyes open!

But, I didn't tell you, okay? I have a reputation to uphold. . .