This recipe for Easy Chicken Crockpot Tacos is a good one if your kids are not fans of Mexican flavors. It's mild enough for young children but can be easily customized for adults. It's very quick to put together, once your chicken is cooked - perfect for "back to … [Read more...]
Easy weeknight dinner ideas (June 28- July 2)
How has your weekend been going? I hope you are enjoying the summer weather and taking some time to rest. We are cooking Lobster Scampi with a Blueberry Galette for dessert. On weekends we have the time to make more involved meals like this. On weeknights, it's all about having … [Read more...]
Quick weeknight meal – Chicken enchilada skillet
This is another super quick, easy, and customizable dinner idea. It really is more of a concept than a recipe - feel free to use more or less of the ingredients, or substitute with what you like. I've made this chicken enchilada skillet with leftover chicken and with canned … [Read more...]
Getting ready for a new week ~ weekly meal plan
The weekend is about to wrap with a Father's Day dinner - Brian's favorite take out, and a blueberry galette for dessert. It's in the oven as I am typing, and smells delicious. It wasn't the most productive weekend, but I am caught up on laundry, the house is moderately clean, … [Read more...]
Easy Chicken and Shrimp Gumbo.
When I plan my menu for a week I try to keep Mondays as easy as possible. Going into a new week is usually hectic enough-- the to-do lists, the doctor appointments, the kids' activities! Is it the same for you? At the same time, I like to have a nice meal at the end of the … [Read more...]
Oven-roasted chicken breast with vegetables: no recipe cooking
I normally don't follow recipes when I cook. As long as I understand the general process and what the end result is supposed to be, a dish comes together organically. I call it a "no recipe" technique. I wanted to share this oven-roasted chicken with vegetables because it is a … [Read more...]