I love roasting chickens. I only recently discovered this easy (yes, easy) dinner. I used to think roasting a chicken meant slaving away all day, basting repeatedly. Not so. A few minutes of prep and then into the oven it goes. No work required for an hour and a half while it cooks. Just think… Continue reading Perfect Roast Chicken
Tag: Dinner
Mediterranean Chicken Bake
This quick casserole includes great flavors like artichokes, tomatoes and olives. Tossed together in with chicken, pasta and cheese it takes boring chicken casserole to a new (delicious) place. It's an amazing meal for a busy weeknight. You could use any leftover chicken you've already cooked, shred up a rotisserie chicken or quickly cook up… Continue reading Mediterranean Chicken Bake
BBQ Pulled Pork
Why is it when working out at the Y, the only good thing on TV is the Food Network? It kills me to watch fabulous dishes being made while I'm dripping sweat and struggling to breathe. But, since I don't have cable television in my house (mostly because if I did, all I'd do is… Continue reading BBQ Pulled Pork
Buffalo-Style Empanadas
Empanadas originated in Spain and eventually made their way around the world in various forms. The name comes from the verb empanar meaning to wrap in bread. Some countries fill the dough with meat, some with sweet fillings or vegetables. I decided to combine the standard fare of the midwest (BBQ) with the Spanish tradition… Continue reading Buffalo-Style Empanadas
Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
It's been about 6 hours since I had this delicious soup for dinner. I haven't stopped thinking about how awesome it was. Perfectly blended spices and rich chicken flavor combine in a soup that (in my humble opinion) could best any Mexican restaurant's version of this south-of-the-border classic. As incredible as it tastes, you'd think… Continue reading Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
Baked Potato Soup
Potatoes are quite possibly the thing I would eat forever if I could. Well, that and cheese. This soup has both. There is just about nothing more comforting to me than a steaming bowl of potato soup. I love it. This version has enough substance to satisfy even the heartiest eaters. And, it includes bacon.… Continue reading Baked Potato Soup
Zucchini “Crab” Cakes
I made these delightful "crab" cakes for my kids tonight so that my hubby and I could have Baked Salmon Cakes without worrying about my daughter's seafood allergy. Worked like a charm. Our dinner looked enough like theirs that there was no arguing or whining, and my 4 & 2-year-old chowed down on these cakes… Continue reading Zucchini “Crab” Cakes
Baked Salmon Cakes with Dijon Dill Dipping Sauce
I've been in the mood for salmon recently. It is incredibly troubling to me that my daughter is allergic to my most favorite seafood. As much as I love salmon, I'm not over the moon about the idea of having to cook two separate meals so Madison has something to eat while I enjoy moist,… Continue reading Baked Salmon Cakes with Dijon Dill Dipping Sauce
Herbed Pork Tenderloin with Oven Roasted Potatoes
I've made pork tenderloin several different ways in the past. I've marinated it, put it in the slow cooker, charred it good in a pan with some hot oil - the usual suspects. Yesterday I was feeling a little lazy. If you've never cooked one, you might think a roast is a super fancy meal… Continue reading Herbed Pork Tenderloin with Oven Roasted Potatoes
Chicken Noodle Soup Casserole
Chicken noodle soup has to be one of the great comfort foods on the planet. When I'm sick, it makes me feel way better. Even if it's all in my head, somehow the steamy broth and flavors of chicken, noodles and veggies help me turn the corner towards wellness. The problem is, when I'm not… Continue reading Chicken Noodle Soup Casserole
Bakerlady 