Easy Baked Chicken Parmesan
Lately my life has been going at the speed of ‘AHHHHHHHH!!!” I work three part-time jobs, go to school two nights a week, I blog,I belly dance, and I have family obligations. Any way you look at it, I keep really busy. So, on those nights when I feel completely knackered this recipe makes it all better! Not only can I get a home cooked meal on the table within 45 minutes, I can do it with minimal stress, mess or any...
Pan Seared Chicken with Creamy Polenta and Bacon
I love one pot dishes. Anything I can do to save washing up dishes after dinner is always welcome. Aside from making the washing up easier, building the dish in one pan gives you a unique opportunity to develop some pretty robust flavors. You never lose any fond, the caramelized bits that get stuck to the bottom of the pan, so all that flavor makes its way into the polenta. This dish starts with some automatic flavor in the...
Cheddar Bacon Muffins
Go check out TasteStopping to see my guest post about inspiration and comfort zones. I was their very first guest blogger, and I am so excited to share this with you!! Go, now. The muffins will be here when you return! I love breakfast. After dessert, it is my favorite meal of the day. (And, yes, I consider dessert a meal, and not an add-on to dinner.) Where else can you combine sweet and savory so neatly? One of my favorite...
Sweet and Sour Chicken
Sometimes it is all about the sauce. The best part of this meal is really the sauce. It is the right combination of tangy and sweet, unlike the neon red sauces served by most Chinese carry-out places. Not to say my mixture of chicken and vegetables in this dish are not fantastic, because they are, but it is the sauce that makes this dish such a superstar. Aside from being really good, it is really easy and fairly quick to put...
Creamy Chicken and Orzo Salad
I know a lot of people are looking for clever ways to stretch a dollar while eating well. It is a topic near to my heart. Just because I am saving money, however, does not mean I want to stop entertaining or enjoying foods I love. It just means I have to find clever ways to make the most of what I have. Using pasta to stretch meals an excellent way to feed a crowd with out breaking the bank. My Creamy Chicken Salad with Orzo...
