Chicken

arroz_con_pollo y chorizo

Arroz con Pollo Y Chorizo – An Easy, Healthier Version!

This dish started with a great deal on Chorizo. I bought two packages and used one on a traditional style breakfast. Awesome, as usual. But…the other package was still sitting in the fridge and begging for something new. Figuring I’d treat it like andouille or spicy Italian sausage, I decided […]

Chicken and Andouille Gumbo

Chicken and Andouille Gumbo over White Rice

My father in law is the master at gumbo, so I’m in no way trying to compete. But my kiddo asked for gumbo over jambalaya the other day and I figured, why not? Chicken and Andouille gumbo has got to taste delicious, even if it’s not the authentic version. And […]

Pork Fried Rice and Egg Rolls

Chicken and Veggie Egg Rolls with Pork Fried Rice!

Egg roll wrappers are so cheap! And your choices of fillings are endless. Chicken, pork, shrimp, vegetarian. I could go on and on. Plus, there’s something about egg rolls that kids just love. A perfect way to get lots of wonderful veggies in a package that’s easy for the little […]

Turkey Pot Pie

Homemade Turkey Pot Pie is the best!

Grocery prices have gone through the roof! All kinds of excuses, from bad weather, no water to high gas prices. Whatever the reason, it’s getting harder and harder to keep meals affordable. One good way is to use meats that maybe you might not think of. Turkey legs are regularly […]

Stuffed Chicken Thigh, Wrapped in Bacon

Stuffed Chicken Thighs, wrapped in Bacon. Oh my!

WARNING! WARNING! This recipe is not light on calories. But come on! Sometimes you just gotta live a little. I mean really; bacon, cream cheese, rice and chicken…you just can’t go wrong! And by the way, this is a great recipe to use up leftover rice. You see, we eat […]

Banana Pepper Poppers

Banana Pepper Poppers & Chicken Enchilada Soup!

This whole meal idea started when I bought a bunch of little banana chiles. I didn’t know what to do with them, but then I thought, POPPERS! I love cream cheese and I love poppers. Plus, since banana chiles are more mild than jalapeno, it would be a rare opportunity […]