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Slow Cooked Chicken with Carrots and Peas

This delicious and simple chicken dinner comes from my new friend, Sheri Bond. I asked all the good folks, who subscribe to Simple Daily Recipes newsletter, for simple crock pot or slow cooker, ideas that would help me out over my busy weekend.
I had a yard sale on Saturday and I KNEW after a [...]

20May2008 | Jill | 4 comments | Continued
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Spinach and Ham Pizza

Start the week out easy and healthy with this quick and simple pizza recipe.
The kiddos still love a simple ham and cheese pizza. Thankfully, my favorite pizza crust brand comes with two crusts.
HERE’S ALL YOU NEED TONIGHT

1 package MamaMary’s Gourmet Pizza Crusts, Brick Oven Style, (there’s 2 crusts in one package)
extra virgin olive oil
1 [...]

12May2008 | Jill | 1 comment | Continued
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Quick and Easy Meatloaf Muffins

These easy meatloaf muffins took less time to bake in the oven than the traditional method of baking in a loaf pan or cast iron skillet. I had a kitchen assistant to help me bring this meal together. You may notice a sweet 5 year old in the background. Maggie was very [...]

5May2008 | Jill | 7 comments | Continued
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Pink Strawberry Smoothies

In honor of my daughter’s 5th birthday today, I’m making pink smoothies for breakfast. Maggie loves pink, chocolate, Cheetos and shoes that sparkle. How much more feminine could one gal be?
Maggie was my 35th birthday present that came four days late. She’s a cool kid with a lot of personality and a [...]

25Apr2008 | Jill | 9 comments | Continued
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Creamy Spinach and Ravioli

This simple recipe was a BIG HIT with my 8 year old son! My 5 year old daughter loved it too, only without the spinach.
This recipe is very close to the Creamy Penne Pasta and Chicken dinner, except I was completely out of garlic and chicken broth. I improvised with yellow [...]

22Apr2008 | Jill | 2 comments | Continued
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Caesar Chicken Dinner

One of my favorite salad dressing makers is Briannas Homestyle dressings. I keep several different flavors on my fridge door. Well, the other day, I was staring down at four skinless boneless chicken boobs considering what I was going to do with them. I’ve read recipes that call for slabbing Ranch or Italian [...]

21Apr2008 | Jill | 13 comments | Continued
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Bean & Beef Taco Dinner

Go easy on yourself tonight and make crunchy, delicious tacos for dinner.
For the kiddos that don’t like spicy taco meat filling, feed them bean & cheese tacos. Grown ups can enjoy crunchy tacos loaded with meat, beans, spicy salsa, sour cream, lettuce and jalapeƱos!
HERE’S ALL IT TAKES

1/2 pound fresh extra lean ground [...]

14Apr2008 | Jill | 0 comments | Continued
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Chicken with Ham and Cheese

Every NEW recipe I try, I follow the cookbook instructions exactly. It’s helps to understand where the recipe creator was going before I detour off on my own the next time. IF there’s going to be a next time. There are certain rules, I created years ago, to help me sift recipes [...]

12Apr2008 | Jill | 3 comments | Continued
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Sloppy Chicken Enchiladas

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HERE’S HOW EASY IT IS

1 1/2 pounds of frozen skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 can (10 oz) cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup light sour cream
1 can (4 oz) green chilies
1/3 can roasted garlic tomatoes, drained
6 flour tortillas
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Preheated oven to [...]

2Apr2008 | Jill | 7 comments | Continued
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How about Nachos tonight?

I’m thinking of serving these crunchy and delicious nachos tonight.
HERE’S WHAT I HAVE ON HAND

1 (15oz) black beans
1 medium onion
1 small red bell pepper
1/2 block of Wisconsin sharp cheddar, shredded
1/2 block of Wisconsin Monterey Jack, shredded
1 jar Joe T. Garcia’s spicy salsa
1 jar jalapeƱos
8 oz. sour cream
1 bag Tostidos Restaurant Style chips

I’m going to cut [...]

1Apr2008 | Jill | 0 comments | Continued
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Baked Ham

Baked hams are not just for special occasions. Of course, it seems we can always get them at a better price around the holidays.
I love a good sale, one that makes me want to stock up. Oooo, the word “Clearance” really makes me stop what I’m doing. Have you ever been in [...]

28Mar2008 | Jill | 2 comments | Continued
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Spinach Tortellini

A quick, easy, dinner that works for the whole family.
HERE’S ALL YOU NEED FOR DINNER TONIGHT

1 package of Cheese filled Spinach Tortellini
1 package of Cheese filled Tortellini
1 jar of your favorite spaghetti sauce
1 fresh loaf of French bread
2 tablespoons oil
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 small onion, sliced thin
1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
1 bag [...]

24Mar2008 | Jill | 0 comments | Continued
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