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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

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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

Cheeseburger Strombolli
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Looking for a twist on the normal cheeseburger that you know your family loves? This is a great way to switch it up a tad. I used a canned pizza crust that I had picked up on clearance and needed used up.   Combine with your favorite cheeseburger ingredients and you

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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

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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,

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  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

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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

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Garlic Spaghetti

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Ingredients 9 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup olive oil 6 tablespoons butter 1 (15-ounce) can crushed tomatoes Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 pound spaghetti, cooked al dente 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil Grated Parmesan, for garnish Directions In a small saucepan, cook the garlic in the olive oil

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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

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Time flies these days and it can often seem impossible to put together a delicious meal for the entire family. What’s more, good nutritional habits often take a back seat to quick and easy meals. Yikes! So how can we feed our families healthy meals with the little time we

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**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