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It’s time for a FIESTA
I don’t know about y’all but I am ready for a little Fiesta. This Fiesta Chicken is a party in your mouth!! The good news about this meal is it seems quite indulgent but it really is quite healthy….now thats a win! It’s just so pretty I love it when food comes out looking pretty, I really do think it makes it taste better. Have you ever thought about it? If something looks good…it just seems to taste good (unless it has bananas in it). For this dish the pretty not only comes from the salsa on top but also the browned chicken…it really gets some great color on it…
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One Pan Harvest Dinner = Dinner TONIGHT
It is time to celebrate everything Fall & Harvest. Thanksgiving is a few weeks away, the weather is cooler, boots are a part of our everyday wardrobe, pumpkin spice is everywhere and sweaters are back in the rotation. This is hands down my most favorite time of year. Speaking of Pumpkin Spice Pumpkin spice is not just for your lattes or pumpkin bread…it is perfect on veggies and chicken. Yes I said veggies and chicken. I know that may not sound normal or even that good, but it really, really is so good. It adds a little something extra to make it perfect for Fall. It has just the perfect…
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Honey Soy Chicken & Rice
As the country celebrates the promise of Fall, here in SE Texas we are recovering from Hurricane Harvey Thankfully my family is safe and dry but so many others around us are not. If you want to help support to disaster relief you can donate here or to the American Red Cross. Anything you can give will be used to help bless a family. Not your Momma’s Chicken n Rice I am all about comfort food. There is nothing better than a good roast, or chili or casserole. It is like a little hug with each bite. Growing up one of my mom’s go to comfort food dishes was chicken n rice.…
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bringing some fireworks to the dinner table
Chicken is a staple on my dinner menu. It is quick, easy and lean…but sometimes it can be kinda boring…that is until now. Firecracker Chicken is the perfect dinner option for tonight. One pan (& a bowl)…done Not only is this chicken super yummy, but it is also super easy. All you need is a bowl to whisk the sauce together and then an oven safe skillet and voila your done. I don’t know about you but that makes me a happy girl. A spicy as you want Being that the name is Firecracker Chicken there is a bit of heat in this chicken dish, but you can…
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A whole new way to Fajita
I could literally have a fajita, of some sort, for every singe meal. Yes for breakfast, lunch and dinner and maybe even a snack. As much as I love fajitas, sometimes I just don’t want to take the time to fix them…well that is until now. Peppers and Onion…OH YEAH! One of my favorite parts of any fajitas are the peppers and onions. I just love the little charred bits and the hint of sweetness and a little spice in each bite. Even better they add a ton of flavor to the meat, in this case chicken, which makes them a must have in all my fajita dishes. Careful…
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Quick and easy lunch with some pesto love
Summer is in full swing and that means quick and easy lunches are a must. Something that is yummy, delicious and perfect for a quick bite in between swimming and a trip to the park…I love summer! Just a few ingredients Chicken salad is a favorite of mine. I love the traditional version with mayo, mustard and celery. I also love a fancier version with apple, cranberries and walnuts… but my favorite chicken salad is this Pesto Chicken Salad. It is light but still full of flavor. I use pulled rotisserie chicken. I love how easy it is but also the flavor. Even better at my local grocery store…
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Spinach & Cheese Stuffed Chicken
Have you ever just stared into your freezer and wondered how in the world you are going to make something yummy for dinner with what you have? Well, that was me not too long ago and then it hit me…I am going to stuff some chicken. I mean who doesn’t love a little stuffed chicken every now and then? What to stuff it with… Now that I decided to stuff chicken breasts what was I going to stuff them with? Off to the fridge I went and discovered spinach, garlic (I always have minced garlic), cream cheese and goat cheese. I don’t know about you but that…
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A poppy good time….
There is one dish my Mammaw would always make for us when we go visit her…Poppyseed Chicken Casserole and I LOVED it!! Now I get to make it for her (with a few changes here and there)! All from scratch So my Mammaw was a good cook but she tended to use a lot of canned stuffs to make her dinners….you know like canned cream of chicken and canned chicken. It was easy and quick, which she loved. For me though I prefer to make my recipes from scratch but don’t worry it is still easy…I promise. The base of this casserole traditionally is cream of chicken soup, it is what…
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a classic recipe…updated a bit
I love making classic dishes that bring me back to my childhood. A favorite soup (like this one), cake (such as this sheet cake) or casserole (like this chicken and rice) but give it a bit of an update…you know add a little sparkle to it. I am not going to lie, sometimes they work and sometimes they do not work at all. This time around I have to say to was a HUGE success, and this is now my go to recipe for this old school favorite. To start with…it is all made in one pan Growning up I remember my mom using several pans to make most…
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a little caper to make dinner something special
I am a BIG, BIG fan of capers. There is just something so wonderful about these salty, briny little balls of goodness. I use them in my chicken salad (check back soon for that recipe), I use them in place of olives in A LOT of recipes and I use them in dips and spread for appetizers. As good as those all are my favorite way to use a caper is in a picatta. Just like this one! Salmon Piccata (in no time) Ok, Ok I know what some of you might be thinking…Picatta sounds kinda fancy, but trust me it really isn’t, it just looks fancy. In…
