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Make once, eat twice Chicken Pot Pie recipe

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My daughters will tell you I am not wired to sit on the couch and watch TV. One show, maybe, but after that, no. I laugh when people comment that my empty nest might be calm and that now I have free time. Not so much. I am busy. Constantly busy and this means that dinners must be easy, or better yet, I love dinners that I can make ahead and pop in the oven when needed.

It is true that meals for two must be smaller. A large casserole seems to last forever when there are just two of us. I am constantly making smaller dishes in a 1 or 2 quart casserole dish or an 8-inch pan. And truth be told, even if serving 4 or 5, a smaller casserole dish is often the ideal size. Do you agree? [Read more…]

Bacon Ranch Chicken Sandwiches

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Tailgating. Eating outside before the game on a picturesque fall day is packed with fun. The air snaps with a cool breeze, but laughter and cheers chase the chill away. Grills fire up and smoke encircles everyone, friends and fans of the opposing team alike. Joyous expectations for great food and a winning score fill the air.

In Kansas City, this means the World Series is the universal favorite. The Chiefs rally at Arrowhead, and college ball is everywhere. I love it, and truth be told, while I am a sports fan, I am a bigger fan of the tailgate. [Read more…]

Sticky Toffee Pudding Recipe

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It is fall baking season. Cooler days draw me into the kitchen. The oven is on, warming the kitchen and filling the kitchen with wonderful aromas.

My new current baking passion is Sticky Toffee Pudding. I kept stumbling across it on menus in restaurants, some close by and some as I traveled. Each was little different, but each was wonderful. I had to make it. I was thrilled when I found this recipe. [Read more…]

Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore Recipe

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Who doesn’t need a quick, easy dinnertime recipe? You know, something the whole family will enjoy but is just a bit different from the same ole thing. Slow cooker to the rescue and this wonderful Easy Chicken Cacciatore.

All of us turn to boneless, skinless chicken breasts for everyday family meals. Quick cooking and lean, they are great served in so many different dishes. Yet, cooking them in a slow cooker is a little tricky for they overcook too quickly and end up tasting dry or tough. [Read more…]