I made up a new word. I think. I haven't googled it. And I don't plan on it. I'm going to play ignorant on this one and just revel in my new word. Balsam-melized. Onions. Caramelized. In balsamic vinegar. Balsam-melized. Add said onions with some grilled chicken, lettuce (and Swiss cheese if you're not dairy free) in a tortilla...and you've got yourself some … [Read more...]
Mango Chicken Lettuce Wraps
I have been itching to make some lettuce wraps ever since getting my lettuce transplants from the store earlier this year. I've been waiting for the leaves to grow larger enough to actually wrap...and that time is now. When I learned about Chris Lilly and his Grilled Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Spicy Mango Marinade recipe from KC Masterpiece, I was inspired. I made … [Read more...]
Beef & Bean Burgers
A few notes about this lovely meal. These were SO GOOD, but they were super crumbly...from the beans...so I would add an egg to hold the burgers together. The cilantro and lettuce are from the garden. The bread...because I had no buns in the house. And ran out of time to make them from scratch. The salsa is homemade from last year's garden. (Canned, of course.) … [Read more...]
Cranberry Chicken Salad Sandwiches
I love me some chicken salad. I like to eat it out of the bowl. I like it on sandwich bread. I like it on croissants. I like it on hamburger buns. I like it in tortillas. And I like it sweet. While the plain mayo with some celery and salt and pepper is o-kay, my sweet tooth would rather there be some fruit mixed in, whether it's pineapple, grapes, or in this … [Read more...]
Grilled Pineapple Orange Chicken
There is just something about grilled chicken. It's so.... What is it? It's so.... Tender on the inside, and a bit crisp on the outside. It's so......perfect. This is a simple marinade for any kind of chicken. It gave the chicken a lovely, sorta sweet, flavor! Grilled Pineapple Orange Chicken Grilled chicken - tender on the inside, and a bit crisp on the … [Read more...]
Chicken Gumbo with Iceberg Ranch Wedges
This dinner is inspired by a gumbo that my dad had for lunch when we were in Dallas last month. All I knew about gumbo was that people from LA made it. A lot. Call me "gumbo ignorant." I was. But no longer. Did a little research on Wiki...and learned quite a bit. Hop on over there and see how "gumbo savvy" you are! I digress. A simple soup. Err, gumbo! With a whole … [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...]
Balsamic Chicken with Caramelized Onions
I use olive oil. A lot of it. It's my preferred choice of "oil" for cooking. So it's a definite BONUS when there are extra savings available for olive oil. Now on to the sweet caramelized onions... Balsamic Chicken with Caramelized Onions Juicy chicken with amazing caramelized onions! 1 lb chicken breasts1/3 cup olive oil1/3 cup balsamic vinegar (I … [Read more...]
Sweet Asian Chicken Salad Sandwiches
I love chicken salad on the sweeter side. Perhaps with some fruit like grapes, apples or my favorite, pineapple. I've had a small can of mandarin oranges glaring at my from the cupboard...as if it says, what are you going to do with me? Put you into an Asian chicken salad, of course! Sweet Asian Chicken Salad Sandwiches I love chicken salad on the sweeter side. … [Read more...]
Taco Salad
So if I were to make pan roasted corn 2 days in a row, does that make me obsessed??? I pan roasted some fresh corn kernels (just like last night) to put on tonight's taco salad! They just taste that good! Taco Salad A great way to use up leftover taco meat, and feel like you're eating a different meal! 1 cup white rice 1/4 cup store bought salsa 1 … [Read more...]