What, No Turkey Leftovers? Lettuce Wrap Up Your Holiday Season…
Hello everyone! I’ve kind of laid low this last month but I’m very happy to have a new post for (as my mother-in-law would say) “yous guys”. Last week Whitney and I were in the mood to snack more than have a full dinner so I whipped up a batch of lettuce wraps. And, as a nod to the Chinese Restaurant scene in A Christmas Story I thought a pseudo Chinese dish would be PERFECT for this time...
December 22nd, 2011 by Cavan
Homemade Chicken Pot Pie
I had 4 of these bad boys waiting for me when I got home! Nice cold front came through, it was a long day at work and a fresh-from-the-oven chicken pot pie was the perfect meal for the evening (shhh, I ate 2!). It’s a simple meal and you can use all sorts of vegetables and meat. This was tonight’s version from a few vegetables we had lying around. Ingredients: 1 pound boneless, skinless...
November 10th, 2011 by Brian
Hawaiian Stuffed Chicken Breasts
This is one the wife pulled directly off the Interwebs and we paired it with some garlic smashed potatoes and peas! We would love to hear what you thought and how you made yours different! Hawaiian Stuffed Chicken Breasts 2/3 c. hot water 2 tbsp. butter 2 c. Stove Top in the canister chicken flavor stuffing mix 1 (8 1/4 oz.) can crushed pineapple in syrup 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, pounded...
October 25th, 2011 by Brian
Simple and Healthy Week Night Meal: Spaghetti Squash, Chicken and Veggies
This is more of an idea than a “written in stone” recipe. Whitney is a good cook but she is even better at creating concoctions. This came about one night when I went out with the boys for beer and wings, and she was left to fend for herself. But I digress… We love spaghetti squash but mostly use it as a noodle substitute with tomato sauce. Whit whipped this dish up and it’s...
October 18th, 2011 by Cavan
Alex’s kids explore new tastes
One of the hardest things to do for kids, at least in our house, is to see what they like. Sometimes it’s not all that easy. I got my son to eat hot sauce in this manner. No, I didn’t force him… I think all kids like chicken. Chicken nuggets, chicken fingers or chicken wings. Perfect foods to get kids dipping! Here’s what I use: 3 chicken breasts, cut to fingers and...
October 3rd, 2011 by Alex
Terri’s Death Casserole
We named this dish lovingly as a tongue-in-cheek homage to my mother’s casserole she bakes and gives to families who have experienced a loss. In the great tradition of cooking a homemade dish and giving it to the suffering family, this has been her go-to staple and I am now passing it on to you! Also, at the end is a few notes on how it has changed into quick and easy dish for our family...
September 22nd, 2011 by Brian
You Put WHAT On That Burger? (Buffalo Chicken Dip Burger)
Right off the bat I’m going to say I regret not having a photo of this burger because this burger looks as good as it tastes–and it tastes GOOD. My friends Erin and Mike (particularly Mike) have a standing request for me to bring my Buffalo Chicken Dip to any gathering, and I happily oblige. The dip is very much a basic Buffalo Chicken Dip (recipe will follow). Well, one night a...
September 7th, 2011 by Cavan
Who Are You Calling Jerk, Chicken?
As I mentioned in another post (Habaneros Galore) my habanero plant has produced a bumper crop this year. I have frozen most of them for winter use; however, thinking of dishes where habaneros are a main ingredient I realized I’d never made a Jerk marinade before. Not being Jamaican (I know, right?!?!) I had to resort to a little internet recipe research. What I created is somewhat of a “greatest...
September 7th, 2011 by Cavan
Parmesan Stuffed Chicken with Roasted Cherry Tomato Sauce
Lovely chicken dish that will be sure to please those finicky guests. We served with roasted asparagus and garnished with fresh basil. Chicken is moist and flavorful and breading is crisp and light. Total Time: 1 hr Prep: 30 min Yield: 4 servings Topping: 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 4 tablespoons olive oil Kosher salt Black Pepper 1 shallot, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced Fresh...
September 6th, 2011 by Brian
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