Father’s Day - 2 Meals My Husband Loves

Now, I'm not normally the cook in the family, since my husband loves to cook. But there are times when I want to make something special or give Brandon a break. So, in honor of Father’s Day, I’ve decided to share a few easy meals I cook that Brandon loves every time.

Before we get into the recipes, please understand that I measure by the heart rather than with actual measuring cups. This is both good and bad: good because the recipes can be altered to your liking, and bad for those who prefer actual measurements. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out in the comments. I'd love to help.

Cheesy, Creamy Spaghetti

Items needed:

• Choice of spaghetti sauce (we use roasted garlic)
• A can of cream of chicken soup
• Shredded cheese
• Broth
• Preferred noodles (I personally like penne, rigatoni, or ziti.)
• Onion
• Garlic
• Butter/oil
• A pan large enough to hold the noodles and sauce at the end

Recipe:

Sauce:

• Add a spoonful of butter to the pan.
• Add garlic.
• Chop at least 1/2 an onion and add it to the pan; caramelize.
• Add spaghetti sauce. Rinse out the jar with broth instead of water to add more flavor. Add rinse mixture to the pan.
• Add cream of chicken soup to the sauce and mix well.
• Add shredded cheese to taste. I usually add a handful.

Noodles:

• This can usually be started once you add the spaghetti sauce.
• Follow the instructions on the box for perfectly cooked noodles.
• Add a bit of stock for extra flavor.
• Drain the noodles, then add them to the sauce.

Extra Add-Ons:

• Feel free to add any meat you'd like. We've made it with pan-fried pork chops and chicken.
• You can also put the noodles and sauce in the oven for 20 minutes, with cheese on top, for a baked version.

Fried Onion Chicken

Items needed:

• Preferred cut of chicken (we usually use chicken breast or strips)
• Egg
• Lipton French onion soup mix
• French crispy fried onions
• Butter/oil
• Mixing bowl
• Pan

Recipe:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Take your crispy onions and French onion soup mix and add them to a bowl. Crush the onions to your preferred size and mix together.
• In a separate bowl, crack an egg for an egg wash.
• Cut the chicken into bite-sized nuggets.
• Dip the chicken nuggets into the egg wash, then coat them in the onion breading.
• Oil the pan to prevent sticking.
• Add the nuggets to the pan and bake for about 20 minutes. Flip the nuggets and check the internal temperature. Cook for an additional 10–20 minutes, or until cooked through.