I’ve mentioned before that I am lucky enough to be married to man who pretty much loves everything I make. So sometimes it is hard for me to gauge how good something really is because he likes everything. There have been a few rare instances where he hasn’t liked something and believe me I have [...]
Honey Lime Chicken
Today you are getting a quick and easy recipe. Everyone needs a collection of quick and easy recipes. The ones you pull out when feeling uninspired. For those, “I don’t know what to fix for dinner” days. Two things I always have on hand are chicken and rice. Chicken and rice is a great [...]
Tortilla Soup
After blogging for over four years you would think I would have shared with you all my family favorite, tried and true recipes. But I guess a few of them have slipped through the cracks. Like today’s recipe. I have shared a crock pot version of tortilla soup but not this version. Actually I had [...]
Cashew Sesame Chicken
So I totally freaked myself out last Friday. I was rushing around like a wild woman trying to get a Valentine’s package put together for my kids in Utah and I was also stressing that I hadn’t share this amazing dessert recipe with you that would be perfect for Valentine’s Day. I was stressing because [...]
Sweet and Sour Chicken
Firs,t I just want to say how much I have enjoyed reading your comments about the Word of the Year you have chosen. So many wonderful and amazing words. You are all an inspiration to me!! Still time to share your word and enter the giveaway for a Word of the Year pillow made by [...]
Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Over the last 20 years I have probably made 25 or more business trips to Minnesota. I think each time I have gone I have enjoyed a bowl of Chicken and Wild Rice Soup. It is a Minnesota kind of soup. I’m not sure why but Minnesota makes the best Chicken and Wild Rice Soup. [...]
Enchilada Quiche
Note: If you haven’t entered this week’s fun giveaway for a new printer you have until tomorrow! Don’t delay! Quiche is not just for breakfast. Today’s recipe for enchilada quiche is a great dinner time option. I originally found this recipe in The Oregonian years ago and we have been enjoying it ever since. [...]
Teriayki Chicken in the Crock Pot
For a quick, easy and yummy crock pot meal click on over to Portland Mama and pay me a visit. Leave a comment and let me know what your favorite crock pot meal is! I’m looking for some new ones.
Pesto Chicken Pizza
Several weeks ago I asked a question on Facebook. If you had to pick one food to eat the rest of your life, what would it be? The answers were great and fun to read. My answer was pizza. I love pizza and when you think about it, it is really a pretty healthy food [...]
Roasted Cherry Tomato, Garlic and Chicken Pasta
Look what I picked from my garden yesterday morning. A basket full of these lovelies. Underneath there is a nice layer of cherry tomatoes. My husband loves to just pop them right in his mouth but my favorite thing to do with them is roast them. It makes them so sweet, just like candy. To [...]





















