Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Enchiladas

My mom made these all the time growing up.  I believe she got the recipe from a good friend years ago and it has been one of her staples ever since.  This is the best recipe for cooking for a large group...especially a large group of hungry boys (or men).  This is comfort food at it's max.  Also, making this on a Sunday and enjoying for the rest of the week for yourself is another option.  The enchiladas get miraculously better in the fridge after a day or so!

Ingredients:


-1 package large flour tortillas
-1 can cream of mushroom soup
-1 can cream of chicken soup
-1 small can of green chilies
-1 small package of sliced mushrooms
-1 (8-ounce) package shredded Monterrey jack cheese
-1 roast chicken, meat torn off in small pieces
-1 (16-ounce) tub of sour cream
-1 tsp cumin
-1 Tbsp Mexican seasoning
-3 Tbsp chopped cilantro
-1 bunch of green onions, chopped
-1 Tbsp butter
-1 Tbsp olive oil

Stuffed Shells with Vodka Sauce

A great vodka sauce is something every cook should have in their recipe box.  I don't remember how I stumbled upon this recipe for vodka sauce, but it's easy and can be used with just a simple pasta.  I love it with these stuffed shells.  Makes a great pasta bake for a group.  Again, this was another recipe I used in Colorado served with garlic bread and Cesare salad.  

Ingredients:

-1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

-1 (12 oz) box jumbo shells

-1 lb sweet italian sausage

-1 medium onion, chopped

-1 (10 oz) box spinach, thawed

-1 (15 oz) container ricotta cheese

-1 egg

-2 Tbsp dried parsley

-1/4 cup parmesan cheese

-2 tsp salt, divided

-1 block cream cheese

-1/4 tsp pepper

-1 tsp garlic powder

-1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes

-1 (6 oz) can tomato paste

-1/2 cup vodka

-1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

-2 tsp dried basil