"If God dwells inside us like some people say, I sure hope he likes enchiladas, because that's what he's getting." ~ Jack Hardy Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com One of the recipe sites I frequent is one of those wonderful ones, where you select the number of servings you wish to make and it automatically … Continue reading Chicken Ranch Enchiladas
Food
Orange Chicken
"Chinese food tries to engage the mind, not just the palate. To provoke the intellect." ~ Nicole Mones Oh my gosh! Would you look at THAT!! I remembered to take a picture before we ate it all - (insert proud sigh of satisfaction *here*) If you haven't figured it out by now, and you've read … Continue reading Orange Chicken
Creamy Chicken and Rice
"Cooking well doesn't mean cooking fancy." ~ Julia Childs Photo by Suzy Hazelwood on Pexels.com If you've read any of this blog, especially the recipes, you'll know I'm all about comfort food. Chicken. Rice. Bacon. Cream of mushroom soup. Nothing fancy, really. Just good, filling food that makes you sit back and sigh with contentment … Continue reading Creamy Chicken and Rice
Oven Nachos
"This is a chip and cheese conversation . . . nachos! ~ Chuck Steele, Jr. Who doesn't like nachos? Tasty. Quick. Easy. Cheesy. People pleasy. (Sorry, I got on a rhyming kick for a second.) Today was a working day for me, and I needed something quick and easy to make for dinner. Kid-friendly as … Continue reading Oven Nachos
Tilapia Caprese
Definition of caprese::a salad consisting of slices of mozarella, tomatoes, basil, and olive oil or Italian dressinghttps://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caprese Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com I did it again. I fixed a delicious and beautiful dinner and forgot to take photos. I believe that because I'm so hungry when I fix it and it looks so good, I … Continue reading Tilapia Caprese
Breakfast Pizza
"I love pizza; you really can't go wrong with pizza." ~ Nick Jonas My daughter loves Casey's breakfast pizza. However, in our neck of the woods, Casey's doesn't exist. After having made biscuits and gravy the other morning for breakfast, I had a wonderful good idea. Since she and I are the only ones who … Continue reading Breakfast Pizza
Weekend Reads and Plans
"If the plan doesn't work, change the plan - but never the goal." ~ Unknown Photo by Nathan Cowley on Pexels.com So the plans for Spring Break included renting a house at the beach (done) and spending some time on the sand and in the surf, enjoying family time and bonding together as we rebuild … Continue reading Weekend Reads and Plans
Smothered Chicken
"Why did the chicken cross the road? To prove to the possum that it could be done." ~ S. Truett Cathy Photo by Todd Trapani on Pexels.com I first had Smothered Chicken at an Applebee's restaurant nearly 33 years ago when I was pregnant with my oldest child. It was served with mashed potatoes and … Continue reading Smothered Chicken
Zuppa Toscano (Tuscan Soup)
"To feel safe and warm on a cold, wet night, all you really need is soup." ~ Laurie Colwin The idea of Italian sausage and kale in a soup was not appealing to me. Not at all. But after seeing mention of it several times in the same day, I figured . . . eh. … Continue reading Zuppa Toscano (Tuscan Soup)
Baked Salmon
Having a child with Sensory Processing Disorder which is on the Autism spectrum, and having been a picky eater myself . . . I know that trying new foods can be a hit-or-miss experience. When I find a recipe that is 1) simple, 2) nutritious, 3) tasty and 4) eaten by my picky eater, I … Continue reading Baked Salmon
