Santa Fe Chicken Casserole

Santa Fe Chicken Casserole

Touching raw meat first thing in the morning is not my favorite thing to do!  But around six o’ clock at night, I am so glad I did!  On crazy busy days, the Crock Pot is my early morning friend.  Load it up, turn it on, and leave.  I just love that thing!  This is an easy Continue Reading …

Sesame Chicken

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My kids love playing outside.  I love when my kids play outside.  I especially love when my kids play outside while I cook dinner ALONE in the kitchen.  For some reason, it is just so much more peaceful to cook in a kitchen without all the talking, tattling, crying, laughing, screaming, wrestling, yelling, and everything else that Continue Reading …

Beef Tips and Caramelized Onion Casserole

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It is spring break.  It is supposed to be sunny!  It is supposed to be warm!  Instead it is cold and dreary out.  I should be serving up spring faire not winter comfort food.  However, the winter comfort food may bring me some comfort on this cold spring day.  So I will cook up some Continue Reading …

Spicy Sweet and Sour Chicken

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I started going to MOPS (mothers of preschoolers) when my oldest son was about 4 weeks old.  It was that desperate need to get out of the house and have some adult interaction that drove me there and it was just the refuge I needed.  MOPS has been an amazing part of my mothering journey.  Continue Reading …

California Crispy Chicken

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I would love to have a garden full of fresh fruits and vegetables.  This will not be happening anytime soon (if ever).  First of all, because we live in a new house with an unlandscaped backyard and the dirt is more like clay.  Second, because we have no plans to landscape our yard or plant Continue Reading …

Turkey Enchiladas

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My husband would be happy to eat the exact same meal that filled his plate on Thanksgiving day for the next seven days that follow.  This is only one of the many ways that we are different.  I like Thanksgiving food too but only on Thanksgiving day.  The next day I am ready for something new. After my husband had enjoyed Continue Reading …