I’m always on the prowl for tasty veggie sides that aren’t frozen or canned. I refuse to buy anything but canned corn – and frozen veggies are okay – but fresh is best. We love asparagus and brussels sprouts but they’re seasonal and sometimes VERY expensive. One thing that seems to be available year around, […]
I’m always looking for ways to eat chicken that are a) tasty; b) healthful; and c) not grilled chicken breast. To be honest, chicken breast is probably my least favorite cut – I’m a thigh girl. But sometimes they’re on sale – or that’s what you have – so here’s a great recipe to transform […]
Is it really September already? I’m home alone this weekend because my guys are at archery hunting camp – and my girl is away at her first year of college. I’ve been trying to keep myself busy and putting together a monthly menu plan is a good time filler. I’m a huge proponent of planning […]
This is an Emeril Lagasse recipe that I found awhile ago but never posted. I had to adjust and there are a few typos here and there – so I decided to repost here to get it fixed up – and have it ready for next time I want to make it! I remember watching […]
Have some leftover meat (chicken, pork, or beef – I’m flexible)? Maybe you have a bunch of veggies you need to cook up. Either way – consider a filling and flexible Shepherd’s Pie for dinner. I love this recipe, I’ve made it with turkey, chicken, ground beef, leftover roast, leftover prime rib, ham, leftover pork […]
I LOVE having chicken stock in my freezer – not only for recipes – but for quick soups as well. I generally freeze some of my stock with pieces of roasted chicken left in it so I can make soup in a jiffy. Literally – this isn’t a recipe – thaw soup & chicken – […]