Part Freezer-Part Pantry Meal I froze the chicken breasts in the marinade. I froze the broccoli when on sale. And I used up some potatoes from the pantry to make the fries. And who says seafood seasoning had to be used on seafood!!! Lemon Pepper Chicken with Chili French Fries This flavorful chicken pairs perfectly with fresh cut fries! 3 large … [Read more...]
Honey Ginger Salmon
Several times in 2009, I found fresh Atlantic salmon on sale for $2.99/lb...regularly $7.99/lb! This great deal never appeared on the front page of the store circular...but was hidden on the inside pages! I asked for a pound. Brought it home. Cut it into 4 4 oz. portions. Added the marinade. And froze. Saturday night, it went straight from the freezer to the oven to … [Read more...]
Beef Roast Marinara
When it looks like THIS outside... ...and every tree is sight is covered with frost and snow... ...it's SO WONDERFUL to be able to pull out some of these... ...delicious green peppers, straight from the garden, rather the freezer! But straight from the garden into the freezer... ...and remember that spring is coming. But not soon enough! Green peppers can … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Slider Sandwiches
Notice that those are not the homemade wheat rolls from last night's dinner! We ended up making PBJ sliders for lunch, using some homemade blueberry jam that a friend gave us for Christmas! So... These intended-to-be sliders are more like sandwiches. Whatever bread will work. And whatever "title" will work too! Just going with the flow! I went for the … [Read more...]
Pantry Trail Mix
Confession Time. See that bag of chocolate chips down there. I could eat it in one sitting. I really could. I would feel a little less guilty about consuming straight up chocolate chips if they were in a trail mix. Enter the pantry challenge. I found half-full bags of dried cranberries, cashews, pecans, slivered almonds, and of course, chocolate chips in the … [Read more...]
Black Bean Soup
We had the pleasure of eating at Panera a few times in December and through the holidays with family and friends. I kept ordering their Black Bean Soup. Perhaps because it warmed my tummy. Perhaps because it went great with a salad. But something was amiss. I loved the consistency, the warmth, but it lacked ZEST. I *big puffy heart* Panera. I do. But I prefer a … [Read more...]
Chicken Zucchini Stew on Rice
Tonight's dinner is straight out of the freezer! From the freezer: 2 cups of shredded chicken, 1 container of chopped up summer veggies, about 2 cups of homemade chicken stock, and blanched broccoli. Toss into pot. Stir occasionally. Eat! Chicken Zucchini Stew on Rice A great way to use up extra veggies and leftover chicken! 2 tsp 2 tsp olive oil1 … [Read more...]
Mushroom Barley Soup
UPDATED with cooking time! Oops!!! When I saw mushrooms marked down at the store...I took advantage...and I made this soup! That night. I found (and slightly modified) the recipe in the Smuckers Family Favorite Recipes booklet. Scrum-didli-umptious! Mushroom Barley Soup Hearty and delicious! 2 Tbsp butter or margarine1 small … [Read more...]
Chicken Taco Bake over Chips
While I was stocking up the freezer, I cooked a few whole chickens in the slow cooker. One of those times, I combined some of the shredded chicken with a can of Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, some frozen corn, black beans and ground cumin. Mix. And Freeze. Thaw. And Warm. So simple...I love it! I found some tortilla chips in the pantry. You see. My Dad … [Read more...]
Ham and Cheese Frittata
Still looking for that perfect Christmas morning recipe...or the morning after Christmas recipe?!? If you've got some diced ham in the freezer, go get it out now to thaw! And use it on Christmas morning to make this for brunch! If you're having ham for your Christmas dinner and need a way to use up the leftovers, this would make a fabulous breakfast on the … [Read more...]