Life doesn't get much easier than meals where you open packages, shred leftover chicken and dump them all into a casserole. In this case it doesn't get much more delicious either!!
Sunday, February 28, 2021
Chicken and Ramen Noodle Dump Casserole #SundaySupper
Saturday, February 27, 2021
Jammy Dodgers #lithappens
Friday, February 26, 2021
Getting Back on Track with the Weekly Menu
I didn't post a Weekly Menu for the last couple of weeks. Life got swamped and it got away from me. As a result we have been eating a lot of carryout, fast food and sometimes even a bowl of cereal for dinner. Life is starting to calm down a bit now but will remain pretty busy throughout the Lenten Season.
This means it is even more important to plan my meals or I just find myself resorting to the above measures. I found this photo in Google images and it just cracked me up......
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Enjoying Tapas with Spanish Wines from Catalonia #WorldWineTravel
We are still exploring the wines of Spain in our World Wine Travel Group. This month we are traveling to Catalonia.
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Sheet Pan Chicken and Cheese Nachos #NationalTortillaChipDay
Have leftover chicken in your refrigerator? These Sheet Pan Nachos are the perfect way to use it up and make a wonderful lunch, light dinner or snack.
The Festive Foodies are celebrating National Tortilla Chip Day!!
Monday, February 22, 2021
Healthy(ish) Blueberry Muffins #MuffinMonday
Delicious, tender muffins made with whole wheat flour and oatmeal and chock full of blueberries will be breakfast you can feel good about serving up to your family.
Sunday, February 21, 2021
Eggplant Shakshuka #SundayFunday
Shakshuka is a wonderful dish containing a sauce that includes tomatoes in which the eggs are nestled and cooked. It is rich and savory. Perfect for breakfast, brunch or brinner. This recipe includes eggplant in the sauce for a creamy, tasty and savory addition. Serve with some heated pita bread to sip in those yolks and to gather up all that wonderful sauce.
Saturday, February 20, 2021
Chicken Chili with Sweet Potatoes #SoupSaturdaySwappers
This southwestern style chili made with chicken and sweet potatoes is a perfect one pot meal. Crumble up some tortilla chips to add instead of crackers. Serve it up with some cornbread or tortillas. Pour yourself a Margarita or Cervesa and ENJOY!!
Join the gang over at Soup Saturday Swappers as we celebrate National Potato Month.....
Marble Cake #CakeSliceBakers
This tasty and pretty chocolate and white marble cake topped with a dollop of sweet cream and a sprinkle of raspberries made a perfect Valentine's Day Dessert.
Thursday, February 18, 2021
Heart Healthy Chocolate Pumpkin Bundt #BundtBakers
This rich, deep, dark chocolate cake is so tender and moist nobody will ever believe that it is filled with heart healthy, antioxidant rich pumpkin. They will just feel all the love you put into it.
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Beef Daube Provencal with a Bandol Rouge #Winophiles
When we talk about the wines of Provence, we immediately think of Rose. After all, Rosé from Provence is some of the best in the world. It was a wine from Provence that taught me just how wonderful Rosé can be.Prior to that, being from Michigan, USA, I thought Rosé equalled the sweet pink wine we refer to as White Zinfandel.
The French Winophiles have introduced me to a lot of knowledge regarding the wines of France. They continue to teach me this month as, Payal of Keep the Peas, invited us to explore the Red Wines of Provence.
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
College Bound Tuna Mac #AllGirlsBlogParty
Please join our party today with The Book Club Cookbook crew and author Emily Layden. Publisher St. Martin's Press provided me with a pre release copy of All Girls. I'm excited to share my review with you. As always, all opinions are strictly my own.
Monday, February 15, 2021
Chicken Nuggets in the Air Fryer #MultiCookerMonday
Golden Brown and Perfectly Crisp these little nuggets of chicken made in the air fryer are perfect for a family meal, game day snack, or packed in the kids lunch box.
Sunday, February 14, 2021
Wild Rice Stuffed Pork Tenderloin #SundayFunday
This delicious, heart healthy dinner is wonderful for Valentine's Day but also perfect for any time you want to make a quick, tasty dinner for your loved ones.
Tender pork tenderloin, butterflied and stuffed with a wild rice mixture, becomes a quick and amazing sheet pan dinner elegant enough for company and easy enough for daily family dinner.
Saturday, February 13, 2021
A Special Dinner for my Valentine featuring L'Ecole Cabernet and the Weekly Menu
I received a sample of L'Ecole No. 41 Cabernet Sauvignon from Columbia Valley for tasting and pairing purposes. I received no monetary compensation. All thoughts, writings and opinions are my own.
My husband is very predictable. Whenever I am making him a special dinner he asks for either Filet Mignon with Zip Sauce, Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Glazed Carrots or Chicken Marsala, Fettuccine Alfredo and Glazed Carrots. Every. Single. Time. for the past 30 years.
Friday, February 12, 2021
The Many Talents of John Legend #WinePW
When you think of John Legend you may think of his music, which is amazingly beautiful. You may think of his role on The Voice where he playfully and charmingly banters with Blake Shelton. You might think about his marriage to actress, Chrissy Tiegen, or maybe you remember that he was chosen by TIME magazine as one of the most influential people in 2017.
But do you think of wine when you think of John Legend?
Thursday, February 11, 2021
Mediterranean Chicken and Orzo #ImprovCookingChallenge
This easy slow cooker recipe takes only 15 minutes active time and half a day in the slow cooker. Put it together before you go out to play in the snow and when you get home it is piping hot and ready to warm your body and soothe your soul.
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Sudanese Peanut Stew #EattheWorld
This vegetarian stew is warm, comforting and delicious. Filled with sweet potatoes, spinach and tomatoes then flavored with peanut butter it is healthy, colorful and nutritious.
We are traveling to Sudan today with the Eat the World crew........
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Breakfast Biscuit Pizza #BreadBakers
This hearty, rib sticking, breakfast is just what you need before a winter's day activity of xcountry skiing, snow shoeing, or sledding. These are all great activities we can enjoy while still social distancing.
Monday, February 8, 2021
Muffin Pizzas #BakingBloggers
These little Muffin Pizzas are a great little bite to easily take care of your pizza craving. You can start with your favorite pizza dough or use store bought dough to save time. Add the fillings of your choice, pop them in the oven and voila....lunch is served or add a salad and make it dinner.
The Baking Bloggers are sharing Bite Sized treats today.......
Sunday, February 7, 2021
Easy Chicken Egg Rolls #SundayFunday
Saturday, February 6, 2021
Spirited Away Soboro Don #FoodnFlix
This Japanese Ground Chicken Bowl is slightly sweet and completely delicious. Rice, chicken, eggs and peas combine to make a perfect bowl that your family is sure to enjoy.
This dish was inspired by the Japanese Anime Film "Spirited Away". That may be another thing your family will enjoy.......
Friday, February 5, 2021
Pasta with Pork Braised in Red Wine with Tasca d'Almerita Lamuri Nero d'Avola 2018 #ItalianFWT
This slow simmered ragu starts with pork stew that braises in red wine and pureed tomatoes on the stove top until the pork starts shredding when stirred. I served it over orechiette so that those "little ears" caught every bit of the ragu. Paired with a lovely bottle of Nero d'Avola it made for a perfect Sunday Supper.
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Lots of Family Time, Pork Fajitas and the Weekly Menu
We were blessed to have our second daughter, Nicole, over for lunch on Tuesday to celebrate her birthday. Her birthday isn't until Sunday but she is the manager of a popular restaurant and since Michigan has been allowed to partially re-open, she is going to be busy. We were pleased that she spent her only day off with us this past week.
Since it was Taco Tuesday I cooked up some Pulled Pork Fajitas that I am sharing with you today. They were delicious. The fresh mango topping was a breath of the tropics in February. We normally are on a dive trip during February so I am craving and cooking foods that take me away.......
On Sunday we are having Jessica, Julien and Melody over for dinner. Jessica has an early appointment on Monday so Melody is going to spend the night here.
On Friday we are celebrating Chinese New Year. 2021 is the Year of the Ox. That includes 1973, the year of Amy's birth, so the celebration is extra special this year. Here is our Menu for this fun feast......
And here is the menu for the week....Do you celebrate Chinese New Year? What is your favorite dish to serve? You will find the Pulled Pork Fajita recipe following the Weekly Menu.......
Slow Cooker Pork for Fajitas
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs. pork shoulder steaks, trimmed
- 1 t. chili powder
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 c. water, divided
- 2 tomatillos, husked and chopped
- 1/4 onion, chopped
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and cut in small dice
- 1 t. cilantro paste
- juice of 1/2 a lime
- 12 flour tortillas (fajita size)
- 1 mango, peeled, seeded and chopped
- Sour cream and Shredded Mexican Style Cheese, if desired
Instructions
- Season the pork steaks with chili powder, salt and pepper. Place in a slow cooker with 1/2 c. of water. Cook on low for 4 hrs, until fork tender.
- Place the tomatillos, onion, jalapeno, lime juice and 1/2 c. of water in a saucepan. Place over medium heat and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally until tomatillo and onion is tender and liquid is partially absorbed season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to a bowl to cool.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over med high heat. Cook each tortilla for a few seconds on each side until lightly browned and warmed through. Place into a towel lined basket to keep warm.
- Remove the pork from the slow cooker, trim any remaining fat and remove bones. Shred the pork and put into a bowl.
- Pass the toritillas, pork, tomatillo salsa and mango to allow people to make as desired.
- I also placed sour cream and cheese on the table for those who wished to add it.
Notes:
Adapted from a recipe found at Eating Well
Calories
699.05Fat (grams)
28.16Sat. Fat (grams)
9.62Carbs (grams)
70.37Fiber (grams)
4.83Net carbs
65.54Sugar (grams)
13.38Protein (grams)
39.45Sodium (milligrams)
666.60Cholesterol (grams)
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Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Chicken Spaghetti #FoodieExtravaganza
This easy peasy casserole that starts with leftover chicken, or in this case turkey, is sure to please with ingredients commonly found in American pantries.
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Chicken Hummus Bowl #YouAreNotAloneParty
Smart authors know that the best time to promote a book is before it is for sale. I was invited to join the You Are Not Alone Blog Party by Judy Gelman of The Book Club Cookbook and authors, Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen. I was sent a prerelease digital copy of this novel by St. Martin's Press in return for my honest review. I did not receive any monetary compensation. All sponsored blog posts require a disclosure.
--Data Book, A Day in the Life on the Farm
Monday, February 1, 2021
Cornflake Cookies from All The Good Cookies #HelpingCookies
Cornflake Cereal and Sweetened Coconut combine to make these addictive cookies that are teenager approved by The Teen and 3 of her friends.
I am being a Good Cookie today and sharing this recipe so that you, too, can be Good Cookie.......