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. What is a brine anyway; you may be asking? Well, the best way I can explain it is that it’s a salt-based liquid (with other seasonings) that is used to tenderize and deeply season the chosen meat. It’s most commonly used with whole chickens and turkeys, but can be used on any cut of [...]
. This is a very yummy twist on the “normal” corn chowder. Don’t be dissuaded by the sweet potato, it’s delicious and oh so good for you! . The Recipe: Sweet Potato & Bacon Corn Chowder . The Ingredients: 4 slices thick cut bacon, diced 1/2 onion, diced 3 stalks celery, diced 2 jalapeno [...]
. I cannot tell you how much I have missed writing What’s Cooking Wednesday segments! My family has even noticed the “decline” in creative new foods and meals in our home. So – we’ll start off with a bash, hope you enjoy this original creation! . Fiesta Sweet Potato Soup . 1/2 onion, diced 2 [...]
This recipe is for those cold, snowy nights of winter when you just want to warm your insides. Actually, this dish is also a great way to use up leftover turkey from the holidays (but hopefully you’ve already gotten ride of that a long time ago!). Ingredients 2.5 cups of cooked chicken breast or turkey [...]
I have found that with my picky-eating husband and somewhat picky-eating toddler, the best ways to get good and varied vegetables in them is to puree them into tasty meals. I know this is not a new concept for most of you, but here are a few meal ideas (and recipes) that disguise veggies well [...]
… This chili is simple, nutritious, filling, and SO SO yummy! Really, you have to give it a try before snubbing your nose at something vegetarian. … The recipe: Vegetarian Chili 6-7 medium tomatoes (any med.-lg. variety) 2 jalapeno chills, cored, seeded and diced 3 cloves garlic diced 1 onion chopped 2 Tbl. e.v.o.o. (extra [...]
This soup is great to spice things up on a dreary autumn day. it can be served as the main dish or as an accompaniment to a meal. Ingredients 1 butternut squash (peel, remove seeds and cut into 1/2 inch cubes) 2-3 carrots (peel and sliced into 1/2 inch slices) 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth [...]
(from Better Homes and Gardens Crockery cookbook) 1 lb skinless, boneless chicken breasts or thighs, rinsed and cut into 3/4 inch pieces 4 cups chicken broth 2 cups bias-sliced carrots 1 large onion, chopped 2 T grated ginger root 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 stalks lemongrass (use only the fibrous white bulb which contains a lemon fragrance [...]
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