Fri{YAY} Favorites- Top Pintrest Recipes

Hey Y'all and Happy Friday!! 

So since J and I are finally out on our own we have been cooking alot more and after about 2 months of being in out own place I have started compiling some J's favorites. 

I use Pinterest to find just about all of my recipes. Its the best thing ever!! I am slightly obsessed with it, I have like 30 boards and over 3,000 Pins. For my recipes I usually print them out so I done have to lug my computer to the kitchen and constantly put in my password. But they are all save on my Pinterest page and I will link them below as well :) 

1. INDOOR S’MORES - This one is self explanatory. If you are a fan of smores, but dont have the fire to cook them on or want an awesome warm dip for dessert parties (or whenever you want), you need this in your life!

Here is what you need...
1 Cup Chocolate Chips (we like to use half semi sweet and white chocolate)
Marshmallows - enough to cover the chips in your pan. (If you use large ones cut them in half)
Gram Crackers for dipping ....or a spoon like me

To "Cook It"
Preheat over to 450 Degrees
Layer them all in an over proof pan - if not using a cast iron skillet spray with non-stick
Bake for about 7-9mins checking sporadically to make sure you don't burn your marshmallows
Take out of the oven and try to wait a couple minutes as to not scold the roof of your mouth because you can not resit the amazing smell now wafting though our your kitchen.
ENJOY!!

2. Chicken Penne Bake - So yummy, so simple, makes plenty to freeze for a later date if there is only two or three people eating it. J wants me to just make the chicken part and use in a sandwich with some yummy cheese one top one day.... I have yet to do that oops

The pictures make is look as easy as it is, I don't even think I used the actual written recipe but a few times to check temperature to bake it at and maybe some measurements.. big maybe**

You will need:
1 (16 oz) box regular or whole wheat penne pasta 
2 chicken breasts 
6 ounces fresh baby spinach leaves 
1 tsp basil 
1 tsp oregano 
1 tsp rosemary 
1 (24 oz) jar tomato sauce 
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (I might have used more because I love parm)

To make:
Preheat oven to about 375 degrees
Bake the chicken till it is no longer pink in the middle - 20 to 30 minutes should do it
Cut and shred the chicken as shown above and put in sauce to absorb
Boil pasta to preferred tenderness
Mix pasta, chicken and sauce all together
Layer the chicken mixture in a greased baking dish with the cheese
Bake about 20 minutes or until your cheese is nice and melted.

3. Cheesy Bacon Potatoes Bites- Cheese, Bacon, and Potatoes... um you can do no wrong! Oh and some Ranch on the side for dipping... AMAZING!!! J makes these at least twice a month.

You only need 4 things to actually make this amazingness

2 or 3 large potatoes

6 slices of bacon, cooked & chopped  

2 cups cheddar cheese,

shredded 4 green onions, chopped (not necessary)

salt & pepper to taste 

Instructions: 

Preheat oven to 375 degrees

spray cookie sheet with cooking spray

Wash & slice potatoes, somewhere between 1/4 and 1/8 inch thick. I like them best on the thin side. arrange potatoes on prepared cookie sheet, shingle style, slightly overlapping.

Lightly brush potatoes with reserved bacon grease or a bit of butter

Sprinkle with shredded cheese, salt and pepper and chopped bacon.

Bake until potatoes are cooked through- depends on the thickness.

For extra crunch place under broiler for 2 minutes max! 

That's all I got for now!! Let me know a few of your favorite Pinterest inspired recipes, or just favorites ones in general. We love making new things and adding to our little recipe folder! 

Tag us on Instagram @ Learning_Life_  if you make any of the deliciousness above. 

May your weekend be filled with lots of love and yummy food!