I love making Cornish game hens. They are fun to play around with and my kids love eating "little chickens". Long ago, my favorite Food Network show did a special on cooking hens as well as some grilling chicken safety. Here is a helpful video for doing this delightful dish as well as a great… Continue reading Grilled Cornish Game Hen
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Chicken Provencal
We have been entertaining a house guest this month that is allergic to dairy, nuts, and peas. We have no such allergies in our home and planning meals has become a game of mental strength and imagination! I have hit a couple fouls in this game, but last night, I hit a home run even… Continue reading Chicken Provencal
Chicago Style Pizza
Making Chicago Style Pizza is actually pretty easy and fun. I use my cast iron skillet for the deep sides and the heat patterns necessary for an even baking deep in the layered pizza.To begin with you need great pizza crust dough. You can get the pouch of quick dough mix if necessary. Make sure… Continue reading Chicago Style Pizza
Chocolate Pancakes
Chocolate Pancakes We are a huge fan of pancakes....well, some of us are huge fans of pancakes. My hubby could really do without them and so I try to make them when he is out of town on duty, like tonight :-)I have shared with you our buttermilk pancake recipe in the past, now I… Continue reading Chocolate Pancakes
Chicken Taquitoes
Chicken Taquitos I just made these last night and they were amazing!! There really weren't any leftovers.The only thing I did differently is I tossed 4 chicken thighs into my small crock pot with taco seasoning over it for my chicken instead of store bought rotisserie. You Need: shredded chicken (either rotisserie or your… Continue reading Chicken Taquitoes
Stuffed Manicotti
We love pasta dishes around here. They tend to be a cheap way to feed this crew, and thankfully we have no food allergies (though hubby is exhibiting a sensitivity to yeast and gluten these days). This recipe can be adapted for wheat pasta or gluten free pasta as well as light dairy. Versatile is… Continue reading Stuffed Manicotti
Farm Style Sausage Bake
There is little else on earth that I love more than a meat and potato dish! I guess it's from growing up in the Midwest with meat all around me ;-)This dish is easy and fun and really doesn't require measuring. Just adapt it to your house size and enjoy. I did have to borrow… Continue reading Farm Style Sausage Bake