I just love new kitchen gadgets that are worth the space they take up in my cabinets.  I recently bought some FIRE WIRE skewers with my birthday money.  I first saw them at Williams-Sonoma, but they ran out before the 4th of July.
So I found them at Kroger on summer clearance recently for $6.99.
I LOVE [...]

Here is a delightful recipe that can be assembled quickly and is perfect for Cinco De Mayo.  And there is just enough time while this dish bakes to whip up some Guacamole and Restaurant Style Salsa!

1 cooked Rotisserie chicken shredded
1 medium onion chopped
8-10 soft  corn tortillas largely diced
16 oz shredded [...]

Here’s another fabulous recipe from The Pioneer Woman. Since I’m still chilled to the bone and winter won’t leave Tennessee, I give you another warming soup. This is one of the best white chili recipes I’ve ever tasted.
• 4 large chicken breasts with ribs and skins or small chicken cut up (or 3 Cups Cooked [...]

Here is another cold weather favorite of ours.  Ya’ll know me well enough by now to remember I cook a lot with organic ingredients.  But sometimes, I deviate from what I preach, and bring some “processed” items home to the pantry.  I love to keep Chicken Pot Pie ingredients handy in the winter, because I [...]

Fall is just around the corner and that means football, tailgating, camping, and bonfires.  I can’t think of a heartier, tastier meal than campfire chicken.  Assemble individual portions of campfire chicken in foil ahead of time so you can relax and enjoy your outing.  This is one of our family favorites.  I still remember asking [...]

I’m LOVIN’ having a garden and all the fresh veggies we are harvesting now. Last night I made PIONEER WOMAN’s SPRINGY SHELLS along with my ITALIAN HERB CRUSTED CHICKEN. Here’s what dinner looked like before my ravenous pack descended upon the food and devoured it.

Below is PIONEER WOMAN’S recipe for the SPRINGY SHELLS. [...]

I can think of few main dishes with more Southern flair than Chicken and Dumplings.  I do not recall either of my parents making this dish in our home.  Chicken and Dumplings were given the respect they deserved.  Only my Grandmothers were worthy enough to make them.  There was no special family recipe written down. [...]

Here’s a quick and easy spring and summer pleaser.  When I make this recipe, folks can’t believe it is actually made with canned chicken breast.  Sometimes I simply place the chicken salad over a bed of greens.  Sometimes I make those pretty little mini pastries.  But most of the time, this chicken salad goes on [...]

Here’s another quick, tasty recipe that pleases and satisfies. They are perfect for many celebrations. We will be serving these Sunday during the Super bowl!
You will need:

1 package 6” white flour tortillas
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cans chicken breast meat (12.5oz can) drained
1 can diced green chilies (drained)
Butter

To Assemble quesadillas:
Empty the chicken into a large [...]

Fried Chicken Tenders
You will need:

2 pounds fresh chicken tenders
Salt
2 cups buttermilk
1 ½ cups plain flour
1 ½ cups Ritz cracker crumbs
1 teaspoon celery salt
2 teaspoons Lowry’s seasoned salt
1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons Cajun spice
2 teaspoons garlic salt
Vegetable Oil for frying

Fried chicken is better when made from fresh, not frozen chicken. Remove fresh [...]