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Easy Creamy Chicken Enchiladas – Kate’s recipe of the week

May 26th, 2011 | Add a Comment

Easy Creamy Chicken Enchiladas – Kate’s recipe of the week

Print It’s the last day of school for the kiddies before summer break. Cooking dinner is the last thing on my mind today. We’ve got better things to do with our day, like maybe a few hours at the park topped off with a stop at Hawaiian Shave Ice downtown. Anyhoo, where was I? Dinner, yep, well I’m making something super easy since I’ve got plans for fun today: Easy Creamy Chicken Enchiladas. Easy Creamy Chicken Enchiladas Ingredients: 1 small … Read entire article »

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Creamy Chicken Fajitas – Kate’s recipe of the week

May 11th, 2011 | Add a Comment

Creamy Chicken Fajitas – Kate’s recipe of the week

Print I’ve been noticing the new Philadelphia Cooking Cremes in the grocery store for the past several weeks, so being the sucker that I am for new products, I picked up the little Cooking Creme Recipes pamphlet, found a promising recipe, and decided to give it a try. This week’s recipe, Creamy Chicken Fajitas, uses the Santa Fe Style Cooking Creme and is so easy to prepare and super delicious. Creamy Chicken Fajitas Ingredients: (makes 8 fajitas) 1 lb … Read entire article »

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Tex Mex Turkey Burgers – Kate’s Recipe of the Week

April 6th, 2011 | Add a Comment

Tex Mex Turkey Burgers – Kate’s Recipe of the Week

Print This week’s recipe is a nice change from the standard burger. Tex Mex Turkey Burgers are easy to make, taste delicious, and have just the right amount of Southwestern flair. Tex Mex Turkey Burgers Ingredients: (4 servings) 1 1/4 lbs. ground turkey 1 package taco seasoning 1 tbs. dried cilantro flakes 4 cheese slices 1/2 cup light sour cream 1/2 cup salsa hamburger buns lettuce (Oops! I left the lettuce out of the picture.) Directions:   1.In a large bowl, combine turkey, taco seasoning, and cilantro. Shape into … Read entire article »

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Liz’s recipe:Easy Bacon Cheesy Frittata

January 5th, 2011 | 1 Comment

Liz’s recipe:Easy Bacon Cheesy Frittata

Print I know, I know. It’s something of a miraculous nature when I post a recipe, but this one is so easy, I couldn’t resist. This is another perfect dish for breakfast or brunch. And if you’re anything like Kate and I, chances are, you have breakfast for dinner once every week or so – and it’s perfect for that too! Now, on to the recipe! Bacon Cheesy Frittata: Ingredients: 6-8 eggs 1 pound cooked bacon, crumbled 1 c. milk 1 t. salt 1/2 t. … Read entire article »

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Kate’s Recipe of the week – Crunchy Taco Chicken

September 16th, 2010 | 15 Comments

Kate’s Recipe of the week – Crunchy Taco Chicken

PrintCrunchy Taco Chicken is a fun and flavorful twist on the old standard baked chicken recipe. It’s super easy, has only 5 ingredients and takes only about 5 minutes of prep time. (Baking time is 45 minutes.) This chicken recipe is sure to please! Crunchy Taco Chicken Ingredients: 6 boneless chicken breasts 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 pkg. taco seasoning 1 1/2 cups corn chips, crushed ( I like to use Chili Cheese Fritos.) 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese, divided Directions: 1. … Read entire article »

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Recipe of the week – Chicken Pesto Club Sandwiches

July 29th, 2010 | 7 Comments

Recipe of the week – Chicken Pesto Club Sandwiches

Print It’s Thursday, so that means it’s once again cheater recipe time. So what’s a “Cheater” recipe? It’s a way to end up with a delicious home cooked meal, side dish or dessert without spending lots of time to get there. This week’s cheater recipe… Chicken Pesto Club Sandwiches Ingredients: (per sandwich) 2 slices cooked bacon (You can use the fully cooked kind. I prefer to cook up a few pieces of turkey bacon in the microwave.) 2 slices sourdough bread 1 tbs prepared … Read entire article »

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Recipe of the week – Stuffed Shells in a Snap

July 15th, 2010 | 4 Comments

Recipe of the week – Stuffed Shells in a Snap

Print It’s Thursday, so that means it’s once again cheater recipe time. So what’s a “Cheater” recipe? It’s a way to end up with a delicious home cooked meal, side dish or dessert without spending lots of time to get there. This week’s cheater recipe… Stuffed Shells in a Snap m Ingredients: 1 pkg. jumbo pasta shells 1 jar spaghetti sauce frozen Italian meatballs 2 cups shredded cheese Directions: 1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain carefully and rinse in cold water. 2. Place 1/2 cup sauce in … Read entire article »

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Recipe of the week – Barbecue Chicken Pizza

June 2nd, 2010 | 2 Comments

Recipe of the week – Barbecue Chicken Pizza

PrintIt’s Thursday, so that means it’s once again cheater recipe time. So what’s a “Cheater” recipe? It’s a way to end up with a delicious home cooked meal, side dish or dessert without spending lots of time to get there. This week’s cheater recipe… Cheater Barbecue Chicken Pizza So quick and easy, you’ll have this crowd pleasing dinner ready in a flash. m Ingredients: Pre-made pizza crust Barbecue sauce Pre-cooked diced chicken Shredded cheese Directions: 1. Pre-heat oven according to pizza crust package directions. m m m m m m m mm 2. Place pizza crust on … Read entire article »

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Recipe of the week – Cheesy Hash Brown Bake

May 19th, 2010 | 16 Comments

Recipe of the week – Cheesy Hash Brown Bake

PrintIt’s Thursday, so that means it’s once again cheater recipe time. So what’s a “Cheater” recipe? It’s a way to end up with a delicious home cooked meal, side dish or dessert without spending lots of time to get there. This week’s cheater recipe… Cheesy Hash Brown Bake This one is sure to be a favorite. Hash browns make a delicious crust for the yummy sausage, egg and cheese filling. Great for breakfast, brunch, or at our house, dinner, since … Read entire article »

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