Sometimes, you need to try a little something different. In an effort to expose my kids to more than just American cuisine, I decided to make this light and delicious meal with the pungent spices of India. The dish also heavily relies on coconut milk, which mellows it out and gives it a nice sweetness.… Continue reading Coconut Curry Chicken
5 Minute Candy (Broiled Grapefruit)
Let me begin by asserting that I am NOT one of those skinny girls who thinks grapefruit is the perfect breakfast. I have never liked grapefruit and thought that people who ate it were crazy. <shudder> Sour and tart and just gross. I have tried several times to force myself into consuming this fruit, mostly… Continue reading 5 Minute Candy (Broiled Grapefruit)
Creamy Chicken Taquitos
Do you ever want to pick up the giant box of frozen taquitos at the warehouse store but have no idea where you would store them? Well, with this recipe you can make your own, in whatever quantity you can manage to make room for in between frozen corn and random half bags of ice… Continue reading Creamy Chicken Taquitos
Snickerdoodle Bread
A few weeks ago my grandmother gave me four mini loaf pans. She knows me so well. I've been trying to use them ever since so I can bring her something delicious as a thank you. Yes, that's what happens when you give me a baking item as a gift. I use it to make… Continue reading Snickerdoodle Bread
Chicken Cacciatore
Cacciatore means "hunter" in Italian. Preparing food hunter-style basically means stick it in a pot, cover with fresh veggies and herbs and let it cook. Which is exactly what you do with this dish. It's hearty and delicious, full of fork tender chicken and a fantastic vegetable sauce. A perfect pairing with pasta and crusty… Continue reading Chicken Cacciatore
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars
I didn't think it was possible, then somebody said "pretzels". My life will never be the same. I thought my Reese's Peanut Butter Bars would never be topped. That they were the ultimate. The addition of pretzels is beyond amazing. These bars are essentially the same as a chubby hubby truffles, but they take 5… Continue reading Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars
Pizza Casserole
When I saw this dinner had all the flavors of my favorite pizza combined with pasta in an easy casserole I was totally sold. When you taste it, you will be too. Added bonus, this recipe makes TWO dishes of pizza perfection. Exactly what you need for feeding a big crowd or (like I did)… Continue reading Pizza Casserole
Homemade Taco Seasoning
I love taco seasoning. I use it all the time to make lots of Mexican type dinners. I also find it to be a great way to use up chicken. Toss some seasoning and simmer a bit - perfect for a quicky meal. However I recently started paying attention to the sodium in my food.… Continue reading Homemade Taco Seasoning
Easy French Dip Sandwiches
This is a man meal. Meat and bread. Add a sauce for dipping that's made with beer and you've got a home-run. The great thing about these sandwiches is that they practically make themselves. Two minutes to toss everything in the crock-pot...go about your business and come back to the house smelling delicious. Take another… Continue reading Easy French Dip Sandwiches
Rolo Cake Bars
My favorite combination is caramel and chocolate. Rich sweet chocolate and gooey caramel is pretty darn close to a slice of heaven in my book. When I saw this recipe for Rolo Cake Bars, I knew there was a batch in my very near future. But, I couldn't just make a pan of them to… Continue reading Rolo Cake Bars
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