OK, so I’m at it again. This recipe has everyone in the family taking sides. There are those of us (the oldest son and me) that really like the flavor tones that this Grilled Margarita Chicken has and then the rest of the family have their own opinions. I loosely based this recipe on one that Liz […]
Weekly Menu Plan with Chicken and Dumplings Recipe
April 22, 2022 by 9 Comments
Happy Monday friends! Did you enjoy your weekend? We spent most of the day at the ballpark on Saturday, and came away with two wins. That’s always fun! And then we worked all day yesterday, creating several yummy recipes for you. Our Weekly Menu Plan is full of quick and easy recipes since we are […]
Asian Pineapple Chicken and Weekly Menu Plan
April 14, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Happy Monday my friends! As our Summer is quickly slipping away, and visions of Back to School enter our thoughts, quick and easy weeknight dinners are top on the list. And using your Slow Cooker is a great way to get that job done. This Asian Pineapple Chicken is sure to be a hit with […]
Chicken Gyros with Fresh Tzatziki
April 13, 2022 by 4 Comments
The 2012 Summer Olympics kick off tomorrow with the Opening Ceremonies so we’re highlighting food from the birthplace of the Olympics…Greece. Greek food is charactized by fresh ingredients commonly found in the Mediterranean climates. Along with spice blends that include both sweet and savory tones. Gyros are a staple of Greek food and these Chicken […]
Grilled Chicken with Cucumber-Peach Salsa
April 3, 2022 by Leave a Comment
As I’ve said before, I’m more of a traditional cook, probably because that is how my Mom cooked…like a Midwestern. But Doug likes changing things up a bit, and sometimes I just have to give in and let him try a recipe. And usually…it turns out. This is one of those recipes. Â Living in […]
Authentic Chicken Quesadillas Recipe
March 25, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Working all day, whether you work at home or outside the home, it’s often difficult to juggle schedules and get dinner on the table fast. One of the favorite meals that I cook for my boys is Chicken Quesadillas. In addition to cheese, there are endless ingredients that can be added, we even like adding […]
Cornish Hens with Mushroom Sauce Recipe: Valentine`s Day Romantic Dinner for 2
March 11, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Will you celebrate with a dinner out or eat at home? We enjoy going out, but some of the most memorable meals are those prepared and eaten in the comfort of our home. You can make the 14th your special day by starting with a Valentine`s Day Breakfast […]
Easy Copycat Chick-fil-A Sandwich Recipe (Pickle Juice Marinade)
March 8, 2022 by 21 Comments
Surprisingly using pickle juice as a marinade works really well. Not only does it impart the zing of the dill pickle into the chicken, it works amazingly well as a tenderizer. And since we don’t get to one of our favorite restaurants too often, we decided to bring the great taste of these Chick-fil-A Sandwiches […]
The Key to Making Smoked Turkey Breast
March 4, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Thanksgiving or not—cooking a smoked turkey breast and serving with copious amounts of side dishes is a big enough meal to make anyone thankful. Turkey breast is an easy item to cook. Taking your time and following close instructions will get you a warm and delicious meal but leaving your turkey on the smoker for […]
Baked Quick and Easy Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas
February 15, 2022 by 9 Comments
Quick. Easy. Simple. All of these only begin to describe these Enchiladas made with the help of Progresso Soup. One word comes the closest, delicious. I’ve not made a meal this easy in quite awhile and I was excited with the results when I was finished with these Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas. This quick weeknight meal gets […]