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Welcome to my recipe index where I share my families most favorite meals. Most of these recipes are just so darn tasty that I have repeated them enough times that I discovered where to cut corners, making convenient substitutions that allow me to get dinner served in less than an hour and some in under 30 minutes.
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Sep 19, 20203 min read
Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas
Preparing enchiladas can be a labor-intensive effort, but it doesn't have to be. This recipe streamlines the process.
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Sep 19, 20202 min read
Chicken Florentine Crepes
I don't make these Chicken Florentine Crepes nearly enough. The white sauce tastes rich and complex while in reality is pretty simple to...
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Sep 13, 20201 min read
Enchilada Dip
Enchilada Dip! I get asked for the recipe every time, and my friends are always shocked to learn one surprising element in this appetizer.
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![Creamy Chicken and Dumplings](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a84811_e05de72af721468b82ebdf715b079c29~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/a84811_e05de72af721468b82ebdf715b079c29~mv2.webp)
Sep 23, 20194 min read
Creamy Chicken and Dumplings
It may be triple digits in Texas, but the calendar claims it is officially Fall. While I have to wait to incorporate scarves into my...
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Jun 28, 20191 min read
Citrus Shrimp Grain Bowl
A marinade that doubles as a dressing makes this dinner bowl quick and easy. Substitute any protein you like, and substitute any grain...
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![Chicken Stew with Peppers and Capers](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a84811_37f2a59ccf4f41299ba4ade5ec5e47ce~mv2_d_3024_3677_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/a84811_37f2a59ccf4f41299ba4ade5ec5e47ce~mv2_d_3024_3677_s_4_2.webp)
Mar 2, 20193 min read
Chicken Stew with Peppers and Capers
How many more ways can we dress up a boring boneless, skinless, chicken breast? Harper would say "one-million-zillion" and she would be...
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Feb 24, 20192 min read
Chicken Kabobs with Peanut Sauce
My kids think anything on a skewer is fun to eat. With a coconut milk marinade and a sweet peanut butter dipping sauce,...
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Feb 3, 20192 min read
Moroccan Chicken and Vegetable Soup
Warm up your home and your family with a hot bowl full of healthy vegetables and hearty shredded chicken. Spiced with cumin, curry, and...
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![Mexican Chicken Soup](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a84811_f3476d1974704aea8c8d8af4d76f3fdb~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/a84811_f3476d1974704aea8c8d8af4d76f3fdb~mv2.webp)
Dec 16, 20182 min read
Mexican Chicken Soup
As with most cultural recipes, the variations of recipes from family to family can differ significantly. This version of Mexican Chicken...
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Dec 9, 20183 min read
Homemade Stock
I never run out of the versatile Better than Bouillon in both beef and chicken flavors. The organic roasted chicken base can be mixed...
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Nov 4, 20183 min read
Chicken Coconut Soup (Tom Kha Gai)
In Thailand, tom kha gai is eaten more like a curry instead of a soup, paired with a plate of rice and spooned onto your rice before...
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Sep 16, 20183 min read
Chicken and Waffles
If you have never tried a bite of savory chicken with a sweet and spicy crunch paired with a buttermilk waffle, you are seriously missing...
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Aug 3, 20182 min read
Pressure Cooker: Spanish Chicken
Your pressure cooker or instant pot can make getting dinner on the table fast and easy. I have been experimenting with several recipes...
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Jul 6, 20183 min read
Chicken Piccata
Pan-fried chicken breasts are topped with a creamy lemon-butter sauce spiked with briny capers, all set atop egg noodles in this easy and...
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Jul 2, 20182 min read
Panzanella Salad
Italians made up this salad to use up leftover bread and it is brilliant. I feel like any salad made with bread cubes soaked in garlic...
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Jun 23, 20183 min read
Chicken Cacciatore
When Jim and I first met, I started gathering simple recipes to cook for us. Chicken Cacciatore made the early list. It was so easy that...
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Jun 11, 20183 min read
Chicken Pot Pie with Buttermilk Drop Biscuit Topping
I grew up eating individual chicken pot pies that we pulled out of the freezer and baked in the oven. My favorite part was always the pie...
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Jun 10, 20183 min read
Chicken Provencal
Chicken Provencal is a rustic French dish of chicken simmered with tomatoes, garlic, herbs and olives. You can serve this braise over...
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Jun 3, 20183 min read
Red Chile Chicken Enchiladas
I love my pressure cooker (some people use an Instapot, it is the same thing) because it makes short work of dinner, including my...
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May 31, 20182 min read
Mustard Chicken in Cream Sauce
The cream sauce in this meal is everything. It's so flavorful and nearly effortless. The sauce is tart with lemon and herby from the...
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