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This recipe is a real hit at our house. Everyone loves it. It is really easy to do and elegant enough for company. I would absolutely serve during a dinner party like to one referred to in my frugal tip below. Cranberry Orange Chicken Yield – 4-6 servings Preparation Time – 10 minutes Cooking Time [...]
I made hash browns with eggs for a special Saturday morning breakfast only to discover that my kids don’t like hash browns. What to do with these leftover potatoes? I quickly searched the Internet and found a recipe idea using ingredients that I already had in the fridge. I made a few adjustments and it was perfect! [...]
Monday morning and you’ve got a case of the “Mandays. Well, not anymore… It’s no secret that I like easy. I don’t just like easy, I need easy. I NEED easy. I NEED EASY RECIPES. Sorry, didn’t mean to get so carried away there…it’s just that I really need easy recipes. The witching hour at [...]
Spring is here. (I think.) I know in many parts of the country, it seems like you skipped spring. 30 degrees one day, 80 degrees the next. While the weather hasn’t been quite that hormonal here in TX, it certainly smells like spring and there is pollen dust everywhere. *achoo* (Actually, we did have a [...]
While my kids really love pizza, they’re all very picky about their toppings and it seems like they each want something different. That’s why I love these pita pizza pockets – they’re super easy to make, the kids enjoy helping to make their own, and everybody gets exactly what they want in them. I cut [...]
Finely chopped mushrooms mixed into your next batch of meatballs. Seriously. You’ve GOT to try it. Adore the flavor that the mushrooms add to the meatballs…and these mushroom-meatballs are perfect on a sub with a side of chips and fruit. (And…the boys had no idea. Not that I was trying to sneak the mushrooms in. [...]
I love, love, love me some Asian Chicken Salad! I could eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. And I have. Now, I’ve made it easier to take my favorite meal on the go by placing it in a wrap. There are a couple of steps to making this wrap from scratch. You can save [...]
So I have a new item on my stockpile list: crushed pineapple. That way, I can make this any time I want. Because I will be making it often. Being a food blogger, I’m always trying out new recipes and mix-n-match concepts with the food that I have on hand and what’s on sale at [...]
Here’s a fun and zippy meal that your family is sure to enjoy. You can control the “heat” easily in this one…depending on your family’s taste buds. This meal is hearty, filling and oh so tasty…it was enjoyed by everyone at our dinner table! Here are a couple of helpful posts to make this dinner [...]
This is an easy little appetizer that’s quick to whip up and light on your wallet. Even more so if you have access to a garden! I’ve also used these as a side dish with some ranch dressing to dip them in! If you can handle some spice, chop up a small chili to throw in the [...]
