A few weeks ago we invited C.J.’s mom and two sisters over for dinner. It was the first time for them to see our new house and the first time that I had ever cooked for his mom. I was a little nervous trying out a new recipe…but it turned out to be absolutely wonderful.… Continue reading Gumbo
Need a super easy chicken recipe? This is it! It is perfect for a busy week night. Ingredients: 2 cups (4 oz.) French Fried Onions 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/4 lbs.) 1 egg, beaten Instructions: Place French Fried Onions and flour into plastic bag. Lightly crush with hands or… Continue reading Crunchy Onion Chicken
If you follow the blog regularly you will remember that I recently posted a vendor review of Pie Junkie. While their pie is simply amazing, we recently tried one their take home chicken plot pies. For less than $20 we got a 9 inch pie. The chicken pot pie from Pie Junkie is the BEST… Continue reading Pie Junkie Chicken Pot Pie
Fried rice is pretty much amazing, but sometimes you don’t feel like going out to eat or getting take out. That is when this recipe will come in handy. It is easy, delicious, and very filling. C.J. loved it. Ingredients Rice 1 pound chicken, about 2-3 chicken breasts, cooked 3 cups cooked rice 2… Continue reading Chicken Fried Rice Recipe
So…I fried chicken for the first time the other day. It was actually my first time to fry anything. I was definitely nervous. It worked out very nicely though! The chicken was good, cooked thoroughly, and not burnt. Success. This recipe is fantastic and the lemon honey sauce really makes the dish. You can use… Continue reading Chicken Tenders with Lemon Honey Sauce
Although school is out and summer seems like it might offer some relaxation, we are typically very busy. This year is just as busy as most summers…times ten. Salads are perfect for busy evenings and this salad was so delicious! C.J. is a picky eater and so when we make salads like this, I will… Continue reading Chicken, Bacon, and Apple Salad Recipe
Ingredients 4 grilled chicken breast sliced 1 pound cooked penne 1/2 stick butter 3 whole lemons 3/4 cups whipping cream 1/4 cup Half & Half 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped Instructions Cook pasta as directed on box. Reserve one cup water, set pasta aside. In… Continue reading Lemon Chicken Pasta Recipe
When I made this meal, C.J. looked up from his plate and said “This is fantastic.” He always tells me that dinner is good, but he rarely shows this much excitement over a meal that I make. He told me that this recipe makes the top 5 things that I have made. Maybe he will… Continue reading Caprese Chicken Salad Recipe
It has been such a cold winter and nothing is better on a cold night than a steamy bowl of soup. I love chicken and rice soup–it is so much better than chicken and noodle. I was extremely pleased with how easy and how wonderful this soup was! C.J. liked it as well, and we… Continue reading Chicken and Rice Soup Recipe
I was extremely pleased with this recipe. Three things: Not hard to make. Lots of vegetables. Tasted delicious. I was also excited to have a recipe that is both grain-free and dairy-free. C.J. and I definitely are not looking to cut out dairy or grains, but it nice to have a recipe without them. Admittedly,… Continue reading Cauliflower Fried Rice Recipe
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