Just to let you know. I know how to be organized. I even like to be organized. You should have seen my room my senior year in high school when I finally had my own room: everything had it's place and it stayed in it's place. (I shared a room with my sis all 17 years prior to this - she's 5 years younger and had a creative streak much like my lil' Reagan - who always has her creative stuff everywhere :D I love ya, Katrina!) BUT then I had 3 kids and I've lost my organization somewhere...it's probably under the boys' bed...yikes!
So back to my taxes....I started gathering the paperwork around 2:30pm and finally finished up at 10:45pm. I stopped only long enough to fix dinner: Fried Chicken Strips, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, gravy, and carrots. Crazy - I know. Especially on the day I decide to do taxes, but I'd already promised Mike I'd make this before I got the motivation to do our taxes.
Fried Chicken Strips
3 skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
30 saltines, crushed finely (or your favorite cracker!)
1/4 c instant potato flakes
2 Tbsp flour
2 tsp Shara's House Seasoning
1/4 c flour
2 eggs
2 Tbsp milk
oil for frying
Heat oil over medium-high heat. Combine saltines, potato flakes, 2 Tbsp flour, and house seasoning in a large bowl. In a small bowl, beat eggs and milk. In another small bowl, add the 1/4 cup of flour. First, dip the strips in the flour, then the egg mixture, then the saltine mixture. Fry each batch for about 8-9 minutes - turning once - until chicken is cooked through and the outside coating is golden brown.
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
3-4 large potatoes
1 stick of butter (1/2 c)
2 tsp Shara's House Seasoning
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried oregano
5 Tbsp Romano or parmesan cheese
Clean and dice the potatoes. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Boil until potatoes become fork-tender - about 30 minutes. Drain off water. Place all the ingredients in your mixer and mix well.
It was all worth it though! Mike did the dishes :D I love him.
