My camera battery is still dead. ***Note to self: Make this quick, and go find that charger. We all really enjoyed this. Even the boys, who mentioned...several times...that their lips were on fire. {Forgive the iPhone photos} Black Bean Fajitas Fast and easy weeknight dinner! Kid approved! 4 cups cooked black beans 1 can Rotel diced tomatoes and green … [Read more...]
Chicken and Broccoli Stirfry
It's great to be home. And it's great to be back in the kitchen. The first half of the day, I wandered around the kitchen...feeling lost. Lost in my own kitchen! But once dinner time rolled around, I was fully re-acquainted and ready to cook! Chicken and Broccoli Stirfry Your family will love this simple skillet meal! 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, … [Read more...]
Pan Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Chicken and Pasta
Over the Christmas holidays, we visited the Second Street Market here in Dayton. I saw these little gems in a bin...and they were calling my name. I like brussel sprouts. I've liked them all my life. But I've never cooked with them. I'd only eaten them from a bag out of the freezer. Cooked, of course. But never had I made them from "fresh" sprouts. Since I wasn't … [Read more...]
Baked Chicken Marsala
So I'm still sorta doing the pantry challenge...using up what I find...and everything in this meal came from the pantry/freezer minus the broccoli! One of my dear friends moved to Alaska not long ago...and she left me with a few of her goodies from her pantry...including the Marsala cooking wine you see below!!! Not something I normally buy, but after this meal...I'd totally … [Read more...]
Mushroom Swiss Steak
I found in the freezer...6 eye of round steaks...that I bought back in early September. The beautiful part is that I bought 6 eye of round steaks for just over $2! They came in 2 packages, each with 3 steaks and each just over $2. I used a $2 coupon for Private Selection beef from a Kroger mailer. Can't beat 6 eye of round steaks for just over $2!!! I wanted to make a … [Read more...]
Ranchero Black and Pinto Beans
At this point, we're just throwing things together...a little of this from the freezer with a little of that from the pantry! But I must say...this is a WINNER!!! (You know it's a winner when you arrive at the dinner table half full because you've been sneaking bites from the skillet!) Video Disclaimers Please excuse the t-shirt and sweatpants (just keepin' it … [Read more...]
Maple Pecan Oatmeal
As part of the No Cold Cereal Challenge last week, I made this oatmeal...inspired by one of those instant packet oatmeals that I've seen at the store. But I guarantee this tastes better!!! I still have some pecans leftover from the holidays...and my *free* maple syrup from Amazon (using Amazon credit from Swagbucks)...and some marked down oats (paired with a coupon of … [Read more...]
Jalapeno Chicken Bake
The Pantry Challenge continues...Tonight's "throw together" is the Jalapeno Chicken Bake! Le Ingredients. Nothing fancy...just a can of Zesty Jalapeno Diced Tomatoes, some spices and chicken...but it was a HIT at our table! Jalapeno Chicken Bake Nothing fancy...just a can of Zesty Jalapeno Diced Tomatoes, some spices and chicken...but it was a HIT at our … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Beef Roast with Balsamic Onions
I will make this again. Maybe tomorrow. It was THAT GOOD! If you like the balsamic flavor, this is a must try! Slow Cooker Beef Roast with Balsamic Onions The balsamic onions are a magical complement to the slow cooked, shredded beef. 2 lb. beef chuck roast2 small white onions (sliced)4 garlic cloves (smashed)1/4 cup balsamic vinegarSalt and … [Read more...]
Cranberry Chicken and Rice
So this meal was pretty good. Came out a little on the bitter side, so I just sprinkled a little sugar over the cranberries on everyone's plate and we were all happy! So...you could add a little extra sweetener in before you bake it, or you could do as I did. It really was tasty...after it was properly sweetened. And boy am I glad that I froze some fresh produce from … [Read more...]