Broccoli and Chicken Pizza

Broccoli & Chicken Pizza

Another great recipe from Paula Deen.  I wasn’t sure about this one – I was worried there would be too much broccoli and the chicken wouldn’t have enough flavor.  But I was wrong.  This was a definitely keeper! Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter or margarine ¾ pound boneless skinless chicken breast ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes … [Read more...]

Veggie Burgers

veggie burgers

My mother-in-law gave me this recipe years ago.  Unfortunately, she left out some important information, like cooking the water, rice, lentils and barley for 30 minutes.  So I sautéed my vegetables and then mixed everything together.  It was a sloppy mess and there was no way it was going to become patties!  I called her and asked what I did wrong and that’s when I found out I was supposed … [Read more...]

Pretzel-Crusted Chicken with Cheddar Cheese Sauce & Broccoli & Rice Pilaf

Pretzel Crusted Chicken

Here’s another winner(s) from Cooking with Paula Deen Magazine (September/October 2012).  I don’t really like pretzels so I was worried I wouldn’t like this but the pretzels gave it crunch with a little salt.  It was very good and I’ll definitely be making it again.  I’ll also be using the cheese sauce recipe with other recipes.  It was easy and tasted great. Pretzel-Crusted Chicken … [Read more...]

Oven Roasted Broccoli

broccoli edit

a Rachael Ray recipe I just tried this recipe this past week and it was delicious!  I’m not a big fan of cooked broccoli but I really loved this. Ingredients: 1 head broccoli, cut into pieces all the way through the stem (I used about ¾ of a head and didn’t use the stem pieces) 2-3 cloves garlic, finely chopped (I used 2 cloves) 3 tablespoons (eyeball it) extra virgin olive … [Read more...]

Chicken and Noodles

Chicken and Noodles Edit

This recipe is an oldie but goodie.  I think the best part of this recipe is its versatility. The possibilities for modifications are endless!  For example, one member of my family adds broccoli to the soup.  Another adds peas.  You could add several different vegetables and get a completely different dish!  I personally like it plain Jane!  But that’s just me. 1 lb. boneless, … [Read more...]

Green Rice Casserole

Green Rice Casserole Edit

This is one of my daughter’s favorite dishes.  It’s pretty easy to put together and freezes well.  Below are two versions - the original recipe given to me years ago followed by the way I actually make it.  Also, if you’re not a fan of cooked broccoli (that would be me!) you can serve the broccoli on the side.  The broccoli lovers can mix it in and the broccoli haters don’t have to … [Read more...]