Top 10 Recipes for the Week of 10/14/05

1. Crockpot Chicken Supreme

This is the all time most popular recipe at Busy Cooks. The combination of savory and creamy sauce with tender chicken and crisp bacon is irresistible. I like to add baby carrots (natch!) and chopped onions.

2. Parmesan Chicken

Boy, the ingredient combination in this simple recipe is simply outstanding! Mustard and apple sauce coats the chicken which is then rolled in garlic scented, buttery bread crumbs, then the chicken is baked until tender and juicy. Yum.

3. Kitty Litter Cake

This cake is just a hoot and a half to make for Halloween. I do link to a picture so you can get an idea of how realistic it looks. Since I have cats that came with actual litterboxes, I've never been able to bring myself to make the cake, but for a scary party...

4. Salsa Swiss Steak

Round steak is cooked in a sauce made of creamy, savory soup and fresh and spicy salsa. This comforting recipe is super easy and very delicious. Serve it with hot cooked couscous to soak up the sauce.

5. Chicken and Rice Bake

This easy one pan dinner combines white and wild rice mix along with tender chicken for one of the simplest recipes ever. Broccoli adds color and nutrition, and sour cream adds great flavor.

6. Creamy Havarti Chicken

Havarti is my nephew Michael's favorite cheese - that's really unusual for a six-year-old! It's wonderful in this simple dish that combines chicken with a creamy sauce and some crunchy buttered bread crumbs. Try it soon!

7. Cheese Stuffed Chicken

Chicken breasts are stuffed with an herbed cheese mixture and baked in an olive tomato sauce for a main dish that's full of the tastes of Provence.

8. Witch Finger Sandwiches

These cute little sandwiches are great for a Halloween party or to tuck into lunch boxes to make your kids the most popular ever at the lunch table!

9. Tex Mex Beef Stew

A panoply of spices, along with tender beef, pinto beans, jalapeno peppers and Mexican tomatoes combine for a wonderful stew that's ready when you get home. Just add some crisp tortilla chips and dinner's on the table.

10. Monster Munch

This great snack mix is perfect for a Halloween party, or for an after school snack. I'm not sure why it's called 'Monster Munch', except the bugle snacks may look like witches hats, but it tastes delicious!