Deep fried turkey is not for the faint of heart or those afraid of scalding hot oil. A few years ago the hubs decided that he had to do this at least once. After doing much research online, including watching many videos on YouTube on how this cooking technique can go wrong, this is what…
Category: Poultry
How to Cook a Turkey
The other day I posted up some very helpful phone numbers and websites where you can get help should you need it on Thanksgiving Day, but what you really need to know is how to cook a turkey. Cooking a turkey isn’t very hard. In fact, I’ve watched my husband cook it every year since…
Quick Pantry Dinner
There are times, as much as I hate to admit it, that I completely fail at planning a menu in advance. I am all about quick meals these days. Between my job, being a mom, and running a household I do not have the time I used to have to spend in the kitchen on…
Gluten Free Orzo Chicken Salad
This was my very own creating and it turned out so well, that the family asked me to keep it around. Bonus, this was a crazy easy recipe to make. When I first made it I was not eating gluten free, but have since given it a tweak to match my gluten-free cooking needs. When…
Allergy Safe Recipe Chicken Paprika
I have been testing out another new cookbook in an effort to cook a healthier, allergy safe recipe. There is no end to the number of recipes I have tagged to try. There are so many cookbooks in my house, some that I have not even tried a single recipe from. Sadly I have even…
Easiest Casserole Ever
I keep finding myself going back to things my mother cooked when I was growing up. This casserole is one of those dishes. My mom used to make this casserole for church or scout potlucks. It was a crowd pleaser and one that I enjoy making to this day. However these days I have replaced…
Shepherd’s Pie
Shepherd’s Pie I love comfort food and especially love some of the items that one typically thinks of as British. My best friend and college roommate was from London and I learned an appreciation for British foods while we were living together. When we were in college an authentic (by her London standards) British pub…
Chicken Tacos with Apple Salsa
Chicken Tacos with Apple Salsa We love tacos. We really love tacos. Who doesn’t? They’re easy to make, can be altered to fit any dietary restriction, and are perfect for a fast school night dinner. This recipe for chicken tacos with apple slaw is a wonderful fun recipe that everyone in your family will enjoy…
Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken
Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken While on my island theme junket I decided to head over to the Atlantic with this slow cooker jerk chicken. School time is all about using my slow cooker and this was an easy and tasty recipe. When it is done cooking serve this dish with a healthy green salad to…