When we eat out at restaurants, my husband often orders Cajun pasta dishes. Because he likes them so much, I decided to add one to our menu this spring. I think he’ll be asking for this to be included on future menus! Ingredients (Adapted from this recipe.) 3 cups penne pasta (uncooked measure) 2 tablespoons butter 2 boneless, … [Read more...] about Cajun Chicken Penne
recipes
Southwest Ham and Cheese Quiche
It’s hard to go wrong with quiche. Perhaps it’s that a quiche is essentially a meal in a dish or that quiches typically contain cheese. Whatever the reason, they’re wonderful. I’ve recently added this one to my list of favorites. Ingredients (From the Favorite Brand Name One-Dish Recipes cookbook.) 3 (8-9 inch) flour tortillas 2 … [Read more...] about Southwest Ham and Cheese Quiche
Santa Fe Spaghetti
When I saw this recipe in a cookbook recently, I immediately wanted to give it a try. I’m glad I did! Though it uses ingredients that we typically have on hand, it has a very different flavor than the pasta dishes we usually consume. Ingredients (Significantly adapted from the Favorite Brand Name One-Dish Recipes cookbook.) 16 oz. … [Read more...] about Santa Fe Spaghetti
Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice
As I noted when I shared my menu for this spring, I’ve tried to focus on easy-to-prepare dishes. My husband loves Louisiana Creole and Cajun dishes, so when I saw that this one is prepared in a slow cooker I knew we had to try it. Ingredients Adapted from the Favorite Brand Name One-Dish Recipes cookbook. 2 cups dried red beans 1 … [Read more...] about Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice
12 Flavorful Ways to Marinate Chicken
We tend to eat a lot of chicken. In fact, we eat so much of it that sometimes I get tired of it! Without a little creativity, it just gets old. Fortunately, there are numerous ways to jazz up chicken so it’s not boring. One of the easiest and most affordable ways to do this is to use marinades. After a few hours soaking in one of these, … [Read more...] about 12 Flavorful Ways to Marinate Chicken
Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Shells
I’ve mentioned before that cheesy dishes tend to be hits in my house. This easy-to-prepare one is no exception. Ingredients 32 oz. chicken broth 1 1/2 cups water 16 oz. small shell pasta 2 garlic cloves, minced 2-3 cups frozen broccoli, partially thawed and chopped 2 chicken breasts, cooked and cut into bite-size pieces … [Read more...] about Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Shells
Nacho Soup
Traditional favorites like chicken noodle soup will always be popular in my house. On occasion we like eating soups that are a little less predictable, though, including this zesty Nacho Soup. Ingredients 1 pound lean ground meat (I use turkey) 1 medium onion, chopped 2 tablespoons spicy taco seasoning mix 2 cups cheese sauce or 1 … [Read more...] about Nacho Soup
Chicken Noodle Casserole
I love serving warm casseroles for dinner on cold winter evenings. This hearty one is always a favorite in my house. Ingredients (Adapted from this recipe.) 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 14 ounces egg noodles 2 cups homemade cream of mushroom soup or 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup 1 cup sour … [Read more...] about Chicken Noodle Casserole
