Amy’s Chicken Salad

I haven’t perfected my co-worker’s banging chicken salad, but at least I got her to tell me the ingredients! As a chicken salad fan, I have to say, her’s is the best I’ve ever had…including the delicious version at my old job’s cafeteria with grapes and nuts. My first attempt at her recipe doesn’t taste [...]

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Lemon Chicken

Looking for an easy Father’s Day dish? Here’s one you can pull together in minutes. I cooked a whole chicken for my Dad. I baked the chicken, with little slits in the bird all around to let the juices and seasonings in. Garnish with slices of lemon baked along with the chicken and you’ll have [...]

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

Well, it’s a few days early, but I probably won’t post again before then. I tell ya! I must be on the once a month posting plan. I have been on the road for the past two weeks, so I haven’t done one bit of cooking in between. In Los Angeles, I had the most [...]

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Budget Gourmet

Well, by now anybody with any assets to speak of is worried, so let’s talk budget gourmet! Nothing is cheaper than a bag of pasta, chicken, and a bag of broccoli.  Okay, there is cheaper, but this recipe could definitely make the list.  The one thing I love about having a well stocked kitchen is [...]

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Jambalaya!

Since no one sent a search party, I figured I’d better post before my few loyal readers stop visiting!  It’s been a busy few weeks, but I did find time to make jambalaya the other day.  Just the name makes you want to stand up and sing JAMBALAYA!  Traditionally my jambalaya has been a jazzed [...]

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Weekend Challenge – Arroz Con Pollo!

Nothing planned for the weekend? Join in this weekend’s cooking challenge! Find your favorite chicken and rice recipe or try the one below -Arroz Con Pollo. Arroz Con Pollo is a traditional Spanish ‘rice with chicken’ recipe. There are many simple and intricate recipes for this delicious dish. Elise has one that I think both [...]

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What’s your “go to” meal?

Do you have dish you can always pull together at the last minute? That dish that is a lot fancier than it really is or the dish with ingredients with ingredients that always seem to be in the pantry? King Ranch Chicken is that dish for me. Quick, easy, rich and delicious, this casserole never [...]

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