Houdini Chicken is a revelation I wish I’d known about 30 years ago. I was a time-starved working mom with hungry kids to feed. Better late than never, though, right? My brother passed along this straightforward recipe to me recently. He and his wife are both retired empty nesters. They are no longer rushing around…
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7 Fast Fantastic Meals You Can Have On The Dinner Table In Under An Hour
Yes! Fast, fantastic meals are possible, folks. Mealtime rolls around with alarming regularity. How often has 5:00 sneaked up on you and found you scratching your head!? Here’s a collection of delicious meals that give an entirely new meaning to “flash in a pan” or “fast food!” There’s nothing fancy here, you don’t need exotic…
Here’s How To Make The Easter Bunny’s Favorite Carrots
Dilled carrots are the perfect side dish for your Easter dinner! They’re a “big dill”! Why? Because they’re delicious, beautiful, and good for you! You might even call them triple crown carrots! When I was a young mom, like all good moms everywhere, I wanted my little family to eat more vegetables. I didn’t want…
No-Hassle Hasselback Potatoes Are So Crispy And Insanely Good
Hasselback potatoes are showy, impressive, and look like you slaved over them for hours. They are crispy and buttery on the outside and creamily delicious on the inside. In a potato pageant, they’d be a 10. April Fool! They take only a few minutes to prep and the oven does most of the work! You…
Fabulous Salmon That’s On The Table In Twenty Minutes
Salmon tastes super good, and it’s also a superfood. It’s hard to find anything more delicious, healthier, or more nutritious than salmon! And, it’s quick enough to make it on even the busiest weeknight! Salmon has zero carbs, plus it’s a protein powerhouse! In fact, just 4 ounces provides almost 22 grams of protein. This…
This Meatloaf Tastes Too Good To Be Made In A Microwave
Years ago, I asked our soon-to-be-son-in-law Nate if he liked meatloaf. He said, “yeah, I really like his music.” Except I was telling him what we were having for dinner. Later on, he told me he never did like meatloaf until he tasted mine. Meatloaf did have some big hits, but all meatloaf isn’t created…
You Can Make This Yummy Cheeseball In Five Minutes
A cheeseball in 5 minutes? Yes! This recipe is insanely easy to make in a food processor! Don’t have a food processor? Grate the cheese by hand and use your hand mixer. I did it that way for years. Still, it’s ready in minutes! This cheeseball recipe uses only the simplest of pantry ingredients. There’s…
Super Bowl Snacks You Can Make From A Box Of Cereal
Snacks and munchies are the things that attract a lot of us to Super Bowl Parties. That and the commercials but let’s face it, snacks are a big draw. The guy on that cereal box is Patrick Mahomes. I’m a lukewarm fan of pro football, but even old GB knows who this kid is. He’s…
How To Make Chicken Curry In A Hurry
An idea for a quick and easy chicken curry recipe with rice popped into my head last week. I had just posted a recipe for the egg curry I grew up with. I think some folks were skeptical. The truth is, egg curry has been around for a long, long time, and it’s pure comfort…
Egg Curry Make This It’s A Warm Hug On Your Plate
Egg curry? Is that even a thing? I wasn’t sure until I did some digging. (Yes, it is.) You might be skeptical but don’t be. Isn’t it funny what we remember from our childhood? Mom made this rice with curry for supper when her grocery money was real skinny. We had no idea how she…