Chicken Pastry
It is week six of Food Network’s Comfort Foods Feast and bloggers like me are sharing our favorite recipes for chicken. Ah, chicken, the versatile protein that allows… Read More »
Tropical Grilled Chicken Salad
We were recently invited to the Bahama Breeze restaurant to celebrate a friend’s 50th birthday. Our friends suggested a salad of mixed greens, grilled chicken, tropical fruit and… Read More »
Chicken and Ham Croquettes
In honor of Columbus Day, I thought I’d make one of the recipes in the beautiful cookbook by Williams-Sonoma Savoring Spain and Portugal. My parents gave me this… Read More »
Chicken Milanese
Sunday afternoon. October is here and the weather is calling Mike and I outdoors. In need of a quick and flavorful dinner I chose to make Chicken Milanese…. Read More »
Chicken Divan
I love turning the calendar from August to September, don’t you? This year the changing of the season brought me back to times when we homeschooled our children…. Read More »
Asian Chicken Kabobs
I know you all can relate to this. Mere words simply cannot describe the depths of love I have for my family. My husband Michael has been my… Read More »
My Dad’s Portuguese Style Chicken
We’re in our hometown of Fall River, Massachusetts. All’s right with the world! Dad prepared for us his delicious Portuguese Style Chicken. This flavorful recipe is very versatile…. Read More »
Balsamic Chicken with Grilled Pineapple and Pepper Salsa
Not only was this a refreshing a delicious meal, but it was so very pretty! Place grapeseed oil, balsamic vinegar, ginger, basil, Slap Ya Mama, onion powder, rosemary… Read More »
Reflecting on Memorial Day
Although summer does not officially begin until the end of June, we all know that Memorial Day marks the beginning of summer celebrations including cookouts, picnics and even… Read More »
Smoky Cajun Jambalaya
Jambalaya, oh yeah! you can pretty much whatever type of smoked sausage you’d like. This was so, so very good! In a large Dutch oven, saute the chourico… Read More »
Fresh Vietnamese Lettuce Wraps
Friends and family recently went to PF Changs for a lovely dinner in honor of our dear friend, Amanda’s college graduation. One of Amanda’s favorite items on the… Read More »
Chicken Piccata
One of my hubster’s favorite dinners, Chicken Piccata or lemon chicken is easy, quick, affordable and delicious! Beat one egg and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice together in… Read More »
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