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...]
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...]
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...]
Balsamic Chicken with Onions
Pour some of the juices from the pan over the chicken after you serve it on each plate. And YUM! Balsamic Chicken with Onions Juicy chicken for the perfect dinner! 1/4 cup olive oil1/4 cup balsamic vinegar Salt and pepper, to taste3 medium or 4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.3 pounds )1 yellow onion, sliced1 cup white rice2 large … [Read more...]
Chuckwagon Chili
I actually made this before the baby was born. And of course, froze the extras. Because there were lots of extras. And we are eating those leftovers tonight! Chuckwagon Chili Simple and full of flavor! 1 cup dried red kidney beans 1.5 lb. ground beef 1 onion, chopped15 oz can diced tomatoes 6 oz can tomato paste1 Tbsp garlic powder3 Tbsp chili powder 2 tsp … [Read more...]
Spicy Pasta Puttanesque
Spicy Pasta Puttanesque Level up your next pasta night with this spicy puttanesca sauce! 1 Tbsp olive oil2 tsp minced garlic28 oz. can diced tomato1/2 tsp dried basil1/2 tsp dried oregano1/2 tsp crushed red pepper1/2 tsp onion powderSalt and pepper (to taste)1 cup green or kalamata olives3 Tbsp capers (drained and rinsed)1/4 cup dry white wine12 oz. box small … [Read more...]
Sweet Potato Oven Fries
Looking for another great way to use up those UBER CHEAP sweet potatoes?!? This is a great week to buy sweet potatoes, as many stores have them priced as low as $.25/lb!!! You can also cook, mash and freeze them for use in future meals! If you've had your share of sweet potato pie or casserole, then give these a try with the extras! Would be delicious with a BBQ Turkey … [Read more...]
Maple Roasted Butternut Squash
I have really enjoyed experimenting with butternut squash recipes this year! This one is a keeper! A fantabulous side dish! How to Make Maple Roasted Butternut Squash Chop off the stem and bottom of the squash. Using a vegetable peeler, peel off remaining skin. Cut the squash in half crosswise just above where it gets larger, or where the seeds live. … [Read more...]
Cheeseless Chicken Enchiladas
Cheeseless??? What? There's cheese in the picture! Right. Right. I topped the enchiladas that I served to the Hubs with some cheese. This is, of course, optional! The inside of the enchilada and the top does not NEED cheese. These were quite zesty, zippy and zanny without the cheese!! And for the record. I made these before baby was born. Most of what you … [Read more...]
Roasted Tomato Soup
Because I'm ALL ABOUT honesty and transparency here on the site...I'm going to share this #FAIL with you! I made the below recipe. And washed it down the sink. I was super sad and bummed because I had used tomatoes from the garden. It went like this on Twitter... I had a few folks offer links and recipes for their favorite tomato soups...but I really just … [Read more...]