Chicken Spaghetti with Black Olives
HERE'S LAST NIGHT'S CHICKEN SPAGHETTI 2 roasted chicken breasts, shredded 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 cup chopped tomatoes with garlic 10 Calamata olives, sliced 2 pepperocini peppers, chopped 8 ounces whole grain Angel Hair pasta 1 (26 ounce) Garlic & Herb spaghetti sauce 1 package of shredded Parmesan 1 loaf of garlic bread, you pick your favorite Begin by cooking pasta as directed on... More...
By Jill | 2 comments | Full Recipe...Quick Barbecue Chicken Dinner
I'll admit it! I was not in the mood to cook tonight, but I was in the mood for barbecue chicken. How was I going to get a full meal done with very little effort? I did not want to turn on the oven, even though cooking the chicken would have been a easy clean up. I didn't want to wait too long. I wanted my chicken to take as long as making a batch of mashed potatoes (25 minutes.) HERE'S WHAT... More...
By Jill | 5 comments | Full Recipe...Sloppy Chicken Enchiladas
Today has been crazy! The kids and I have been driving all over East Texas. As soon as we arrived home at 4:05pm, I remembered Max had karate from 5:15 to 6:00pm and my husband is due home by 6:15pm. Yikes! There goes prepping dinner at my usual time. My plan to have chicken enchiladas didn't look possible. The recipe called for precooked chicken and I was out. The chicken breasts I had on... More...
By Jill | 5 comments | Full Recipe...Black Bean Enchiladas
I'm excited to share this recipe with you because I changed the way I normally prep the corn tortillas and it only took 35 minutes to get it to the table. The after dinner clean up was super easy, too! When making enchiladas, I was taught to heat a little oil in small pan, place one corn tortilla in the oil, wait a few seconds, flip, a few seconds more, then remove and drain on stack of... More...
By Jill | 5 comments | Full Recipe...Monday Night Meatloaf
Monday night dinners are served later than normal around my house these days. My son's karate class is conveniently scheduled at the same time I prepare dinner. Do you have this schedule too? Eating out is not an option on Mondays, we save that luxury for Friday night, maybe. Eating something quick & cold is not an option, either. My family wants a hot, hardy meal for dinner most of the time.... More...
By Jill | 2 comments | Full Recipe...Better Than a Chipotle Burrito!
My family likes eating at Chipotle Mexican Grill when we are shopping around Dallas. We don’t have one in our small town. So, when I get a hankering for a Chipotle burrito, I just make up my own version. Since my family loves black beans, chicken and cheese, this is what I do. Here’s what I put together. 2 cups frozen fiesta corn 2 cups cooked rice, you use your favorite 2 chicken breasts, cut... More...
By Jill | 5 comments | Full Recipe...Creamy Chicken & Squash Casserole
This is one of those casseroles that you intend to make last a couple of meals. However, it's so creamy and delicious, your family ends up eating the whole dish. 1 box chicken flavor stuffing mix 6-7 yellow squash cut into 1/2 inch slices 4 cups cooked chicken, cubed 1 package (8ounce) cream cheese, softened 1 can cream of chicken soup 2 cups grated cheddar cheese Preheat oven 350oF Prepare stuffing... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Ranch Burritos, v.5.0 – Meatless
RANCH BURRITOS, v.5.0 - Meatless Every body loves this hardy Tex-Mex dish! It's so filling, I don't bother serving anything else with it but tortilla chips. It makes a great leftover meal and can be made ahead of time. 1 package of 10-12 flour tortillas (fajitas/soft taco size) 1 large can ranch style beans 3/4- 1 cup water 1 can green chilies, optional 2 cups grated cheddar/jack cheese Preheat oven... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Ranch Burritos, v.4.0 – Lasagna Style
RANCH BURRITOS, v.4.0 - Lasagna Style This recipe can be fashioned to suit anyone, as you may have figured out by all the versions posted here. 3-4 cups cooked ground beef (See 'Time Saver Recipe-Ground Beef) 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder 2 tablespoons water 1 can green chilies, optional 1 package of 10-12 flour tortillas (fajitas/soft taco size) 1 large can... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...McKeever Tribe Chili
This is a fast chili recipe that tastes like it's been stewing all afternoon. 1/2 pound lean ground beef 2 tablespoons oil 1 small onion, chopped 1 tablespoon dried Mexican Oregano 1 (6oz.) can of tomato paste 2 3/4 to 3 cups water 4 to 5 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons New Mexico chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper 1 (26 ounce) can Ranch Style Beans shredded... More...
By Jill | 1 comment | Full Recipe...Chicken Broccoli Dinner
Chicken Broccoli Dinner Young kids really like this recipe. It takes care of the meat eaters and the veggie lovers in the family. 1 10-ounce package frozen or fresh, chopped broccoli 4 cups cooked, chopped chicken 1 large can condensed cream of chicken soup 1/2 cup light mayonnaise 1 4-ounce can or fresh, mushrooms 1/4 teaspoon curry powder 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided Preheat oven to 350o... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Tex-Mex Pizza
HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED 1 bag of 10 flour tortillas 1 can (15oz) black beans 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend 1/2 small onion, sliced thin your favorite chunky salsa sliced jalapeños shredded lettuce chopped cilantro sour cream Preheat oven 400oF. If you have a pizza stone, preheat it too, for an extra crispy crust. Distribute beans, cheese, onion, salsa, and jalapeños evenly on tortillas. ... More...
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