Creamy Herbed Chicken

Creamy Herbed Chicken

I actually have two versions of this recipe and finally had an opportunity to try one.  The responses were mixed but the biggest complaint was that the fettuccine noodles were really hard to eat.  I’m not sure if I didn’t cook them long enough or if fettuccine is just hard to eat.  We also didn’t like having a full-size piece of chicken on top of the pasta. So, because this recipe had … [Read more...]

Easy Italian Chicken

Italian Chicken

It doesn’t get any easier than this.  Seriously. Directions: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 1 package dry Italian dressing mix 1 cup warm water or chicken broth Ingredients: Place chicken in slow cooker.  Sprinkle with dressing mix.  Pour water or broth over chicken. Cover.  Cook on low 4 to 6 hours. NOTES: My crock pot runs hot so I only cook this … [Read more...]

Coffee-Flavored Beef Roast

Coffee flavored beef roast

My family has never been crazy about the traditional roast with potatoes and carrots.  However, this recipe changed all that.  It was delicious and I’ll definitely be making it again. In case you’re wondering why there are no vegetables in the photo, it’s because we ate them all before I had a chance to take the photo.  Next time I make this, I will probably double the … [Read more...]

10 Ways To Make Dinner Prep Easier

Stove

My number one strategy for making dinner prep easier has always been to do as much as possible in advance.  When my kids were little, bad things always happened about the time I was trying to make dinner.  You know, stuff like toilets overflowing, injuries, dogs getting skunked, the phone ringing, etc.  So my favorite strategy was to do as much as possible in advance.  Here are some of my … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff

Beef Stroganoff

You’re in for a treat with this recipe.  It was easy and delicious!  I made it when my daughter was visiting and she liked it so much she made it for her husband.  He liked it, too! Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 pounds sirloin tip roast, cut into 1-1/2 inch pieces ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 large onion, sliced 1 (10.5 ounce) can beef … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken

Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken

Craving a good crock pot dish with an Oriental flavor?  Then you’ll definitely want to try this new recipe.  I’m not a big fan of Oriental flavored food but I liked this.  And David said it’s definitely a keeper. Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts salt & pepper 1 cup honey ½ cup soy sauce ½ cup diced onion ¼ cup ketchup 2 tablespoons vegetable … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Chicken Posole

chicken posole in crock edit

My mom gave me this recipe recently and said it was delicious!  She got if from blog reader, Becky.  I’ve had it on my menu several times but hadn’t made it – I don’t know why.  I finally decided it was time.  But then after I made it, I decided it didn’t sound good so I wasn’t going to eat it.  My husband talked me into it.  I was surprised at how good it was.  We served it … [Read more...]