February 25, 2014

Easy Slow Cooker Chicken in Three Simple Steps

February 25, 2014/ Lydia Senn

There is something just so grand about throwing something in the crock pot, coming back later and it being done!

I love to cook a whole chicken in there. It's so easy and tasty. And ECONOMICAL!

I wanted to break it down to for you in THREE simple steps that will MAXIMIZE flavor, juice and tenderness.

April 26, 2013

Chicken and Roast Vegetables in One Pan

April 26, 2013/ Lydia Senn

Sometimes it's hard to get everything on the table at the same time while it's still hot and good.

That's why I LOVE one pan dishes like this chicken and roast vegetables. It's easyh, quick to throw together and pretty healthy.

March 27, 2013

Power Cooking - enchiladas and a casserole in under 30

March 27, 2013/ Lydia Senn

I've got eight weeks. Eight weeks give or take to get my house in order for a new family member. That means I am trying to stock my freezer with meals and save myself a little time.

So I thought I would do a few posts on what I call- Power Cooking. I take 30 minutes or so and I compile multiple meals, some for now. Some for later.

March 14, 2013

Buffalo Chicken Enchiladas

March 14, 2013/ Lydia Senn

I love chicken. I love enchiladas. But I do not enjoy enchilada sauce. If anyone has a brand or recipe they love, please let me know.

So I thought I would take a popular chicken enchilada recipe and mix it up with my own ides. What is I replaced the enchilada sauce with buffalo sauce? Oh my! It is so good!

It's creamy and tangy, with just a hint of spice.

February 26, 2013

Video: 1 Chicken, Three Dinners, 18 servings, $23 bucks

February 26, 2013/ Lydia Senn

A few months back I posted three recipes I made from one roast chicken. Well, I've done it again!

November 15, 2012

White Chicken Chili

November 15, 2012/ Lydia Senn

Last week I cooked a chicken in my crock pot. Seriously, if you've never cooked a chicken like this you need to. It saves so much time and energy.

However, every time I make a whole chicken I have scads of leftovers. I was able to make a pot pie, a quick Paella and White Chicken Chili with the leftovers.

September 12, 2012

Creamy Chicken Parmesan with White Sauce

September 12, 2012/ Lydia Senn

Just look at that picture. Just look at it. Doesn't that look good?

I made this last week and my husband raved about how good it was. It made me suspicious? Is all my other food gross?

August 23, 2012

Cowboy Chicken

August 23, 2012/ Lydia Senn

SO I don't know about you, but school has started down here. It seems way too early and way too hot for these kids to be back in school.

I see the school bus roll by in the morning and I think how busy the school year gets. Even for those of us without school-aged children.

The fall will be packed with activities. So that's why I have been doing more crock pot cooking. Plus it's way too hot to turn on the oven. That kitchen gets like a sauna!

Last night I whopped up some Cowboy Chicken. It's got corn and black beans and garlic and lots of tomato-y goodness. Plus it's super simple. Crazy simple.

August 22, 2012

Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Leg Quarters

August 22, 2012/ Lydia Senn

As you probably notice I have become momentarily obsessed with my crock pot. I don't have a lot of time to stand in the kitchen.

Plus, it's hot. Hot, hot, hot. The weather lady said to run the AC full blast today. But since I'm frugal, it's on 79. (We had a $330 electric bill! Can you believe that???)

August 03, 2012

Easiest Stir-fry ever

August 03, 2012/ Lydia Senn

School starts soon, which means another busy year is off to a start. I don't have school-aged children but I know many of you do.

So I thought I would post a few simple, quick, healthy and of course cheap (love cheap!!!) recipes.

Here is the world's easiest chicken stir-fry.

Note: When I buy a large pack of boneless skinless chicken breasts (on sale. I never buy it when it's not on sale) I break up the pack and put it in sandwich bags. I will think ahead of what I am going to make and add in marinades.This saves a TON of time.

What you'll need:

2 chicken breasts, cubed

1 cup Teriyaki marinade

garlic

1 bag teriyaki vegetables (I prefer the Eat Smart- not the frozen kind. The frozen kind get mushy)

1 can pineapple chunks in pineapple juice

2 cups cooked rice

Warm up a skillet over medium heat. (I used the electric skillet.)

Place chicken in skillet with marinade. Make sure chicken is fully coated and allow to brown.

Add in garlic and pineapple.

Stir in your vegetables and cook for about 8 minutes. You want crisp veggies not limp brocoli.

Add in cooked rice and stir.

The end!

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