Dishing It Up Linky Party With Chicken


It's no secret that my husband is a meat and potatoes man, and when I say meat I pretty much mean red meat.  He loves his beef in just about any way it can be cooked up.  Now I like a little bit of variety in my life.  Cory and the boys could live off of cheeseburgers, frozen pizza, chicken nuggets and steak for the rest of their days, I need a little bit more than that though.  I need variety and lots of it.  Chicken is a great way for me to get some variety into our meals because of it's … [Read more...]



24 Awesome Crock Pot Recipes

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Summer will be here before you know it and for me that means my desire for cooking goes down.  It is hot outside and then it's hot in my house and the last thing I really want is to heat the house up with the oven or stand over a boiling pot. Summer also means sports, play dates at the pool and park and in general just running.  It's easy for me to put an average of 4,000 a miles a month on my Yukon, especially during summer.  One more reason why I use my crock pot more during the summer than … [Read more...]


Chicken, Ham Or Tuna Salad Stuffed Tomatoes

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It is finally the season for great tomatoes, they have flavor after months of being bland. That brings one thought to mind spring. So in the spirit of spring here is a light tomato based recipe. Ingredients For Chicken, Ham Or Tuna Salad Stuffed Tomatoes 4 large round firm tomatoes 3 cans of tuna, ham, salmon, or chicken (I used Tuna) 1/2 cup mayo 2 stalks of celery diced 1 small diced onion 1 tablespoon relish flavor of choice 1 teaspoon garlic powder Salt Pepper Directions For … [Read more...]


Stuff Yourself Silly Orange Chicken

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The hubby is out of town this week which makes it the perfect time to cook up all the dishes that he won't eat. You know the ones that don't contain beef and potatoes.  Chinese cuisine is one of my favorites and I rarely get it because Cory isn't a fan.  The smell of stir-fry's in my house are welcomed by funny faces and "what the heck are you cooking?".  It is just easier not to make it rather then listen to my "funny" husband and his side remarks. So while he is out of town I am cooking … [Read more...]


Creamy Green Chili Chicken Burritos

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Green chili chicken burritos are an easy dinner in our house and a great way to use up extra chicken.  They are guaranteed to be gobbled up with everyone enjoying seconds.  What is it with green chili?  My family can't refuse it.  Maybe I should slather it on their broccoli at dinner and I would actually have luck with them eating it.  Hmm that is a thought, but I digress. Creamy green chili chicken burritos can be made to feed a family of four or the recipe can be doubled or tripled to … [Read more...]


Surprise Your Valentine With Moist & Delicious Carmel Apple Upside Down Cupcakes & Smothered (With Love) Chicken

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This Valentine’s Day you may be looking for something a little bit different to cook for your sweetie. But since Valentine’s falls on a Thursday it’s not like you’ll have a ton of extra time after your daily activities to put something together for dinner. So here are some easy Valentine’s recipes you can put together on a Thursday night: Smothered (with love) Chicken Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts 2 ½ tsp chicken cooking base 1 ¾ cup water 2 tbsp flour ½ … [Read more...]


Enjoy Fall With Hearty Chicken And Vegetable Soup + Sweet Potato Bourbon Cheesecake

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Fall is settling in around the country and that means it is time to put away those light salads and cool meals in favor of some heartier stews and fall meals. A crockpot and a good hunk of bread are definitely going to be your friend during this time of year. Here’s an easy recipe for some good, hearty, chicken and vegetable soup. Start with a chicken cooking base. You can either make this from scratch if you have leftover chicken bones and lots of time or you can use a pre-made … [Read more...]


Baked Chicken with Prunes

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Many people are put off by eating prunes; they feel that it is something that is purely reserved for the older generation. I once felt this way as well, that was until I began experimenting with prunes in my cooking. I found that they added a whole new dimension of flavour to whatever left that oven and was dished up onto the plate. This recipe starts with incredibly simple baked chicken, but is enhanced by the addition of a wonderful prune sauce. I understand that not everybody will be able … [Read more...]


Chicken Soup for the Soul: Food and Love Giveaway + recipe

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About The Book 101 Stories Celebrating Special Times with Family and Friends... and Recipes Too! Food is an expression of love — both the romantic kind and the comforting kind between family and friends. With its savory, sweet, and sometimes spicy stories, this delightful collection will sprinkle in laughs, warm hearts of readers, and stir up memories that certain aromas and tastes always bring. Readers will relish the stories on how love and food together played a flavorful part in life. … [Read more...]


Guest Recipe: Chicken Pasta Plus

Chicken Pasta Plus This is called Chicken Pasta Plus, because it is chicken and pasta plus spinach plus black beans plus onions plus tomatoes.  It’s one of the healthiest meals my family of vegetable-haters eats and actually asks for more.  It’s easy to adjust based on your family’s tastes and what you have on hand. Ingredients - One very large or two medium onions chopped - one garlic clove chopped - 2 diced plum tomatoes (or 1 regular) - 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg - cooked chicken … [Read more...]


Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe

Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken Salad Ingredients Chicken Breast Lettuce of any kind Cilantro Honey Limes Black Beans Apple Cider of Red Wine Vinegar Dijon Mustard Sugar Sesame Oil To make the dressing mix 1/2 cup honey, 1/2 cup dijon mustard, 3 tbs Vinegar, 3ish tbs sugar, 2 tbs sesame oil, and a 1/4 of a limes juice squeezed in. Stir it up and taste it. (I probably stuck my finger in and licked it too many times as this was a meal that we were eating with company!)  At this point … [Read more...]


Easy Chicken Broccoli Alfredo

  Dinner is coming up quick and you need a delicious dinner to have on the table in a hurry. If your in my house you need one that everybody in your family will actually eat...which is easier said than done! My family isn't real big on casseroles either (my guess is they have vegetables heaven forbid!). Some how they just can't deny chicken broccoli alfredo regardless of which vegetables I substitute. This recipe is easily adaptable to the slowcooker as well. Chicken Broccoli Alfredo … [Read more...]


Jack, Chicken and Jalapeno Empanadas

Jack, Chicken and Jalapeno EMPANADAS Shell: 2 cups flour 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 tbsp salt 1/3 cup shortening 1/3 cup ice water **Want the easy way?  Use a store bought pie crust.**  Filling 1 to 1/12 cooked shredded or diced chicken 1 cup shredded colby jack cheese jalapenos to taste Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut the shortening into the flour as though you were making a pie crust by working it in with your fingertips … [Read more...]


Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta Dinner

Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta 1 Pound Boneless, skinless chicken breast diced Flour Salt and pepper (I used sea salt) Olive Oil 3 cloves garlic 1/4-1/2 cup Chicken Broth Juice of 1 lemon 1/4-1/2 cup white wine 1/4-1/2 cup milk 16 ounces Penne Pasta Combine flour, salt, and pepper - toss with diced chicken to coat. Heat up olive oil in large pan and add three cloves garlic. Allow to saute for abut 2 minutes. Add flour coated chicken and saute until no longer pink. Slowly add in … [Read more...]


Lemon Spiced Chicken

**Can I Get the Recipe Tip: Thighs are the best choice for this lemon spiced chicken marinade, because they stay tender and moist, though there’s nothing to stop you from using a whole chicken cut into pieces. It’s good to serve this with something to soak up the juices, such as rice. Prep Time: 10 min/Total Time: *60 min plus overnight marinade. Serves 4.   Ingredients: 12–16 chicken pieces, preferably thighs (allow 3–4 per person) 1⁄3 cup olive oil juice of 2 … [Read more...]


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