Everything Homemaking
I love Mexican food. And this recipe is an absolute KEEPER! I actually chose it because I needed a great meal that I could make ahead. I made the Taquitos and popped them in the freezer. Then on serving day, I put some cheese dip in the crock pot, whipped up some Mexican Rice and a vegetable salad, and put the frozen Taquitos in the oven. Oh, my. These were delicious! I’ll be … [Read more...]
I was worried this chicken would be a pain to make but it wasn’t at all. It came together quickly and tasted awesome. I especially liked it with the sauce drizzled over the top. I’ll definitely be making this again. Chicken: 4 large chicken breasts 2 sleeves Ritz crackers ¼ teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper ½ cup milk 3 cups cheddar cheese, grated 1 teaspoon dried … [Read more...]
Granite countertops are expensive. That’s all there is to it. But before you start looking for other options, consider using granite tiles. When we remodeled our kitchen a few years ago, we priced granite countertops and discovered quickly they wouldn’t fit our budget. Never ones to give up, we (well, my husband, David) came up with an alternative. Instead of solid slabs of granite, … [Read more...]
Do you cringe at the thought of planning a weekly menu? Do you avoid cooking from a plan because you don’t what you’ll be in the mood for that day? Have you tried planning menus and it doesn't work for you? Then don’t do it. There are other ways to keep your pantry stocked, provide tasty meals for your family and save money at the grocery store. However, before we go any further, … [Read more...]
I saw this in my Quick & Easy Cookbook and thought it was worth a try. Since it didn’t have any added spices or sauces, except the garlic salt, I wasn’t sure it would have much flavor. But it was surprisingly good. I’ll definitely be making it again. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 8 medium red potatoes, thinly sliced 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, … [Read more...]
Ever have one of those days when nothing goes right? Then to top it all off, you’re in the middle of cooking or clean-up and the garbage disposal freezes up? A frozen garbage disposal doesn’t require a call to the local handyman. In most cases you can fix it yourself if you have a certain tool and a little know how. This is the tool: You should have received one of these when … [Read more...]
1- Crispy Cheddar Chicken Pasta w/alfredo sauce Steamed vegetables 2- Baked Creamy Taquitos Spanish Rice Guacamole Salad 3- Chicken & Rice Bowl 4- Sour Cream Swiss Steak Salad Italian Cheese Twists 5- One-Pan Potatoes and Chicken Dessert: Puddingwiches Other weekly menu ideas are available here. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ … [Read more...]
Have you checked your smoke alarm lately to be sure it’s working properly? You’re supposed to … [Read More...]
Having a party? Need help to keep from getting stressed? Here are a few things I did to keep … [Read More...]
Looking for a dessert with the "wow" factor? This is it! Everytime I serve this dessert to … [Read More...]