Everything Homemaking
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...]
I was pretty sure this recipe would be good and it was! It’s also really versatile. You can add some chicken or use a different combination of vegetables. And to make it even better, it was easy to prepare and was ready in about 15 minutes. Ingredients: 1 container (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth 6 ounces dried small shell pasta (1-1/2 cups) 1 bag (16 ounces) frozen … [Read more...]
My husband is a big fan of healthy eating so I like to try making different types of burgers: black beans, salmon, tuna, veggie, etc. For him. Not me. I’m not a fan of those kinds of burgers – just give me good old-fashioned beef. Anyway, I made this Black Bean Burger for the first time last week and he said “it’s a keeper”. See what you think. Ingredients: 1 can (15 … [Read more...]
Need something simple and quick? This is just the ticket. If you have instant rice and pre-cooked shredded chicken, it’s REALLY fast and easy. Of course, anything with cheese is good and the can of chilies really adds a nice flavor. Ingredients: 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded 4 cups cooked rice (instant or regular, brown or white) ¾ cups frozen … [Read more...]
I’ve made this soup a couple of times and we really like it. It’s easy, quick and economical. My husband is not a fan of bacon (unbelievable, I know – how could you not love bacon) so I skipped the bacon and cooked the onion and garlic in olive oil instead. Also, as I was typing this recipe, I realized that when I made it the other day I forgot the last step of processing half of the … [Read more...]
I’ve made these a couple of times now. My husband really likes them. He takes the leftovers in his lunch the next day and eats the tuna patty cold on a Sara Lee Thin Style Bun. This time we froze the extra patties for future use. He’s planning to put the frozen patty in his lunch and figures it should be ready at lunch time. If you’re not a fan of the cold sandwich, it can be … [Read more...]
Let me start by saying that convenience is NOT overrated! Sometimes convenience is the deciding factor between doing the task at hand and skipping it because it is too much trouble. Think about the things that are a real pain in the can to you, and as you read, start thinking about how you can make them easier to tackle. Putting away the laundry had become a big issue for me because the … [Read more...]
