Who says hearty can’t be healthy? This meal is both. Choose whole wheat pasta for more nutrition and dietary fiber boost. The simple lemon, basil, and oil dressing keeps the calories down, and the flavor intensely delicious. This is a ‘comfort food’ recipe that is still on the healthier side. 1 box (12 to 16 oz […]
Continue readingIf you want a light lunch or dinner for Mom (especially after a big breakfast or brunch on Mother’s Day), this chicken salad is perfect. It’s classic, simple, and the whole family will enjoy it. You may want to sprinkle a few chopped walnuts on top for a little extra crunch. 1 C of mayonnaise […]
Continue readingWith the Superbowl right around the corner, I am sure that many of you will be making some sort of hot wings for appetizers during game day. I know in my home, we have tons of food on this day and it can get pretty expensive purchasing store bought wing sauces. Why not try making […]
Continue reading3 to 4 lb chicken – butterflied rub with a little olive oil on skin salt and pepper, both sides Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Prepare chicken (click on for video how to butterfly a whole chicken) Place in LARGE cast iron skillet, breast side up. (Tuck wings underneath to keep them from burning up.) […]
Continue readingA wonderfully easy and frugal meal that I often recommend for feeding a hungry family is cooking a whole chicken. With a few hearty sides, like baked potatoes and a vegetable or salad, a 3 to 4 pound chicken should feed a family of four. To make roasting a chicken even easier (and faster) I […]
Continue reading3/4 cup pineapple juice, divided 1 cup cream of coconut, divided 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup rice-wine vinegar 2 pounds boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips 1 cup flour salt and pepper to taste 6 eggs, beaten 1 (2 pound) bag shredded coconut 3/4 to 1 cup peanut oil 1/4 […]
Continue readingntil chicken is cooked through and sauce is thickened a bit. Add a little more juice or water if you need to. I served this hot over fresh dandelion greens (that I picked yesterday out of my yard). It would be good with any kind of fresh greens. The sauce wilts the greens just right. […]
Continue readingQuick and easy, kids love it! 1 box of Chicken Patties 1 pack of pepperoni 1 jar spaghetti sauce 2 cups shredded Mozzarella Cheese Preheat oven to 350 Degrees. Pour a thin layer of spaghetti sauce in bottom of baking dish. Lay chicken patties over sauce. On Top of each patty put 3-4 pieces of […]
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Continue readingFilling: 1/3 cup butter 1/3 cup onion(chopped) 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1 3/4 cups chicken broth 1/2 cup milk 2 3/4 cups cooked and shredded chicken 2 cups frozen mixed veggies (thawed) Crust: 1 box of refrigerated pie crust (follow instructions on box) Melt butter in a large pot […]
Continue reading5 chicken breasts, halves, boned and skinned 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 10 3/4 ounces cream of chicken soup (or homemade cream of anything soup) 1/2 cup celery 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 teaspoon tarragon or rosemary leaves 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or garlic Salt to taste 1 8-ounce can mushrooms, […]
Continue reading1 1/3 cups white rice uncooked converted-style 6 chicken breasts skinned and boned if desired 1 cup celery sliced 2 cups water 1 10 1/2-ounce can cream of chicken soup condensed 1 10 1/2-ounce can cream of celery soup condensed 3/4 cup sherry 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated Paprika 1/4 cup almonds sliced Celery leaves […]
Continue reading1 loaf (1 pound) unsliced French bread 1 pound ground beef 1 medium onion chopped (1/2 cup) 1 jar (14 ounces) pizza sauce (any variety) 1 large tomato, seeded and chopped (1 cup) 8 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled 2 cups finely shredded pizza cheese blend pizza cheese blend (mozzarella and Cheddar cheeses) (8 […]
Continue reading4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves 8 strips bacon 1 small red onion, sliced 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese This recipe makes 4 servings. Place 1 chicken breast half between 2 pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper. Working from center, gently pound chicken with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until about […]
Continue readingBag of pasta noodles (any kind) Can of Mushroom soup Frozen veggies (any kind – I use mixed veggies) 1 pound of ground chicken or beef onion 1/2 cup milk salt and pepper to taste In a frying pan cook onion until tender, add ground chicken or beef and cook through. Meanwhile, cook pasta to […]
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