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Classic Chicken Recipes

I buy chicken breasts in bulk, so the following recipes make regular appearances on our dinner table. They are among the easiest and affordable chicken dishes to prepare, which is why I place them in my menu rotation month after month. If you are spending this last day of March devising your menu for the upcoming month, I highly recommend adding the following chicken dishes to the list: CLASSIC CHICKEN PICCATA Ingredients: 4 boneless, boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1/3 cup flour Salt and pepper 4 tablespoons olive oil 4 tablespoons butter 1 cup … Continue reading →

Easy and Affordable Chicken Recipes

The price of a regular gallon of unleaded gas rose 11 cents in our city in less than five days. Good gracious! Fortunately, the price of chicken breasts went down about 50 cents since last week. Guess what we’re having for dinner tonight? And the next, and the next? Chicken is a frequent visitor at my family’s dinner table. Luckily, I have an abundance of recipes to turn plain chicken breasts into sensational entrees without breaking the bank. MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN Ingredients: 6 ounces linguine (or your favorite pasta) 8 ounces chicken breasts 2 ounces marinated artichoke hearts 2 ounces kalamata … Continue reading →

Fruit for Dinner

Like many kids her age my preschooler would much rather crunch on apples than carrots and celery. My daughter loves fruit. Vegetables… not so much. So imagine her surprise when we visited Hawaii a couple months ago and my fruit loving daughter was offered the following dishes. They were a hit with my little one and I have since integrated these recipes into our menu mix. (Note: I would make them more often; however, I am allergic to some of the ingredients.) COCONUT CHICKEN WITH FRUIT SALSA Ingredients: 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts Salt and pepper 1/2 cup flour 1 … Continue reading →

Comfort Foods: Casseroles

I’m on a comfort food kick. Perhaps, it’s because we are still dealing with snow and below zero windchills, or I’m just lazy. Either way when I think of comfort food, casseroles immediately come to mind. If you have a large family or you contribute to a lot of potlucks, then you know how convenient casseroles can be. You simply gather a bunch of delicious ingredients, mix them up, place them in the oven, and a short time later—presto—instant dinner. If you are looking for a warm, hearty, one-dish delight to serve tonight, consider the following outstanding casserole recipes: CHICKEN … Continue reading →

Simple and Affordable Chicken Recipes Your Family Will Love

Thank goodness for chicken. It’s affordable, accessible, versatile, and most importantly, my 4-year-old will eat it without a single complaint. My daughter is not a saucy kind of gal, so I leave her meat alone when serving the first recipe for Chicken with Sour Cream Sauce. If you have a picky eater at your home, I would suggest doing the same. The second chicken recipe could not be simpler. It is a fantastic way to liven up plain chicken breasts and can be made in less than 30 minutes. I like to serve it with an easy green salad, which … Continue reading →

Winning Recipes for Pork and Chicken

My young daughter loathes sauce. If her meat, potatoes, rice, bread, or vegetables get anywhere near gravy or any other type of sauce, you’ll know about it instantaneously (so will the neighbors across the street). Still, I’m not giving up. I refuse to allow her idiosyncrasies compromise my saucy pork and chicken recipes. The following recipes are some of my favorites, and they just so happen to be enhanced by wonderful fruit-flavored sauces. If you have picky eaters like I do, then you might opt to serve the sauce on the side. Otherwise, these dishes are excellent options for diners … Continue reading →

Add New Life to Chicken

If you cook for a large family, then you are well acquainted with the challenges of pleasing a plethora of palettes. Even something as simple as pizza can yield a dozen different requests. The same can be said for chicken. Growing up my grandfather would often make a few different chicken dishes to feed the eight of us. The following recipes are family favorites, and prove that you don’t have to spend the entire day in the kitchen to make a multi-entree meal. DIJON MUSTARD CHICKEN Ingredients: 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/2 cup flour, seasoned with salt and … Continue reading →

International Soup Recipes

Despite the fact that temperatures were in the 80s during our recent trip to Hawaii, I couldn’t help but indulge in some of my favorite soup recipes. I am very fortunate to have an extended family of wonderful cooks, who love to feed visiting foodies. The Chicken Jook and Sausage and Bean Soup can be made in slow cookers, making preparation and clean up a breeze. Meanwhile, the Roast Pork Kim Chee Soup is bursting with flavor and is just as fast and easy to make as the Chicken Jook and Sausage and Bean Soup. All three are ideal for … Continue reading →

Weeknight Meals: Simple is Best

If you are a busy home cook, who also does time as the family chauffeur, maid and counselor, then you know simple is best. This is especially true when it comes to getting dinner on the table on hectic school nights. While simple is preferred, it doesn’t mean having to sacrifice texture and flavor. The following recipes illustrate that simple can be tasty and satisfying: SPICY ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND RICE Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds of hot Italian sausage, casings removed (you can use mild if your kids don’t like spicy foods) 5 cups cooked white rice 1 cup cooked wild … Continue reading →

Affordable Asian-Inspired Chicken Recipes

Regular readers of this blog know that I buy chicken in bulk. My family never seems to tire of eating “the bird.” I, on the other hand, struggle on a weekly basis to find new ways to present chicken without going over budget. Fortunately, I got some inspiration during our recent trip to Hawaii. The following Asian-inspired recipes pep up chicken in a way your entire family will enjoy. What’s more, both dishes are easy and affordable. CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts 1 package chicken flavored ramen noodles 1/4 cup butter 1/2 cup sesame seeds, toasted 1/2 … Continue reading →