One Stop, 2 Weeks and South of the Border Chicken and Pasta Skillet

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I am loving this menu planning! It’s no wonder so many people do it. It really simplifies the whole shopping and cooking process. I’m really bad about just buying whatever I see whether we need it or not but I told myself I was gonna stick to the 2-week menu planner shopping list from Kraft…. [Continue Reading]

Creamy Cajun Shrimp and Chicken Pasta

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I’ve been very overwhelmed lately so I have to give a huge hug and thank you to my mom who stepped in and “submitted” this recipe.  She’s actually the real foodie between us and I hope that one day she’ll start her own blog! My mom said this is to die for!  It’s a little… [Continue Reading]

One Hour Chicken and Oatmeal Rice Casserole

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Have you ever set out to make something only to realize that you don’t have the ingredients so you’re scurrying around trying to think of something else to make?  Well, try being in that situation when you’re feeding a cowboy crew. This recipe would be one of those times and even though it was pretty… [Continue Reading]

Pork Roast with Apples and Pears

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A fantastic way to use up leftover crockpot pork roast! Simple, tasty and sure to warm up any tummy that’s thinking, “Come on already…isn’t winter over yet? It’s time to move onto pasta salads and grilled chicken!!!” Ingredients 1 lb leftover pork roast 1 granny smith apple 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1/2 cup apple juice… [Continue Reading]

King Ranch Casserole – SIL Style!

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My sister-in-law was so gracious enough as to submit a King Ranch Casserole with her own flay-va!  She really is an awesome cook and I hope that one day she’ll share her family recipe for her pecan pie….HEAVEN!!! A couple of the things in her recipe are optional.  As always, substitute, omit, or whatever you… [Continue Reading]

Chicken Fajita Burrito Casserole

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I’m working with Velveeta at the moment so I thought a Chicken Fajita Burrito Casserole using Velveeta would be a great post!  And don’t forget to cut the cheese with me using Velveeta cheese! I used red and green bell pepper to give it some color and flavor.  I used store bought tortillas which are… [Continue Reading]

Asian Chicken Thighs

This recipe was submitted by Chef Jake of emealsforyou.com.  Thanks! INGREDIENTS: 2 Tb oil, olive 0.5 cup soy sauce 2 Tb Worcestershire sauce 2 medium scallions, sliced 5 cloves garlic, chopped 1 tsp thyme 1 medium lemon, juice of 1 tsp pepper, fresh cracked 8 medium chicken thighs, boneless PREPARATION: Place all ingredients in a… [Continue Reading]

Pan-roasted Chicken Breasts

This recipe was submitted by Dennis!  Thanks so much for sharing:) INGREDIENTS: 2 Tb oil, olive 4 medium chicken , breast, boned with skin on 3 cloves garlic, chopped 8 medium mushrooms, baby portabella 1 14 oz. can chicken broth 2 Tb capers 0.25 cup raisins, golden 0.5 medium lemon, juice of 2 Tb butter,… [Continue Reading]