Do you ever decide you're in the mood for something specific for dinner, but when you start making it, you realize you're missing one important ingredient. For me it's usually a seasoning, condiment or leavening of some sort that I find out I need, but I'm out of. Taco seasoning would be right up there on that list. We make so many Southwestern dishes in our home, that we go through a lot of … [Read more...] about Make Your Own Taco Seasoning
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Quesadillas with Chicken and Bacon
Big juicy burgers are my favorite item to order when we eat out, but you know what my second favorite thing to order is??? Chicken Quesadillas!!! However, I've recently been making them at home a bunch, and now I think mine taste just as good (or better) than any I've ordered at a restaurant. Quesadillas are one of those extremely versatile dinner ideas that can be made up to taste … [Read more...] about Quesadillas with Chicken and Bacon
Cheesy Chicken Casserole – Lightened Up
Oh my goodness, here's a new family favorite, and I don't say that lightly...This cheesy chicken casserole with pasta was scrumptious! Normally I shy away from casseroles with LOTS of cheese, since I know the cheese is loaded with saturated fat and calories, but this casserole, with lightened up ingredients, was so good, no one would know the difference. My hubby raved over it, and I already … [Read more...] about Cheesy Chicken Casserole – Lightened Up
Pesto & Sundried Tomato Pasta Salad
Ok, so pesto is my favorite seasoning for just about anything...anything savory at least. It wouldn't taste very yummy in peach cobbler... But on toast, mixed with eggs, in chicken salad on a croissant, um yes, please! Of course, it goes with pasta, like butter on bread. If you add it with one of my other favorite ingredients: sundried tomatoes, I can eat it for days...Mmmmm. When I made … [Read more...] about Pesto & Sundried Tomato Pasta Salad
25 Chicken Dinner Ideas
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts seem to be one of the most versatile proteins upon which to build a tasty dinner recipe, and it's certainly my hubby's favorite high protein, low fat dinner option. Sometimes though it's hard coming up with a fresh idea for yet again, another chicken breast. Well let me tell you, I'm here to help. Here are 25 amazing recipes, some from my collection, and … [Read more...] about 25 Chicken Dinner Ideas
Amazing Korean Beef Recipe & Great Flavoring for Chicken Too
For years I was too intimidated to try Asian inspired recipes. I don't know if I thought the ingredients sounded too fancy or hard to find, or what exactly my issue was, but now I LOVE trying Asian recipes, and they frequently become family favorites. This recipe for a delicious Korean sauce/flavoring/marinade can be used to flavor either ground beef or chicken (I've used it many times for … [Read more...] about Amazing Korean Beef Recipe & Great Flavoring for Chicken Too
Chicken Egg Roll Stir Fry
I really enjoy Asian type foods, but up until recently, I was a little intimidated to try cooking them. However, now that I have a few delicious favorites under my belt, I've decided I'm not going to be intimidated by them any more! An early favorite of our family was this Cashew Sesame Noodles dish. Once you have all the ingredients on hand, it is an absolute cinch to make, and a definite … [Read more...] about Chicken Egg Roll Stir Fry
Fast and Easy Chicken Soup
The past few weeks, two of us in our household have really struggled with cold symptoms, and one of them was me! I started craving some chicken soup in a bad way, and when I finally made some, it hit the spot like nobody's business. It tasted soooooooooo good! I've actually made it twice in the last two weeks, and not only have the "sickies" enjoyed it, but the non sick ones as well! The bonus … [Read more...] about Fast and Easy Chicken Soup