Everything Homemaking
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...]
This recipe from was easy to put together and tasted great. Serve it with a salad and you’re good to go. Ingredients: 1 broiler/fryer chicken (about 3 pounds) cut up * 1 pound red potatoes, cut into chunks ** ½ to ¾ cup prepared Italian salad dressing 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning ½ to ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese Directions: Place chicken in a greased 13x9x2 baking … [Read more...]
I chose this recipe because I thought my husband would like it. But I decided to give it a try and I liked it, too. It was delicious. Ingredients: 3 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar * 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon cornstarch 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root (I omitted) ** 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1-1/2 pounds … [Read more...]
I usually have a pretty good idea of whether a new recipe will be good or not. But this one far exceeded my expectations. See what you think. Ingredients: 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes ½ teaspoon ground cumin ¼ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided 1 can (16 ounces) refried beans 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes … [Read more...]
I saw this recipe and knew my husband would love it. It was a little expensive to make but very easy, especially since I purchased a pre-made pizza crust. I had seen the crusts at Hy-Vee and wanted to try them. I probably won’t buy them every time but I was pressed for time and thought they were a good option (and they were!). Ingredients: 6 tablespoons prepared pesto sauce … [Read more...]
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...]
This pasta and ham dish was quick and easy and tasted great. I served it with Roasted Asparagus, a family favorite. Ingredients: 1 pound uncooked penne or medium tube pasta 3 cups cubed fully cooked ham 1 large sweet red pepper, diced 1 medium onion, chopped ¼ cup minced fresh parsley 2 garlic cloves, minced 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or ½ teaspoon dried … [Read more...]
