I was first introduced to couscous a few years ago, and it has become one of my favorite foods. It is really healthy, versatile, and super quick to make. Most of the couscous you find in the grocery store is instant and is cooked by simply adding boiling water or broth and letting sit for […]
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Bourbon Chicken
My family LOVES this Chinese inspired dish so much that I always double the recipe. The recipe calls for 3/4 tsp crushed red pepper making it pretty spicy. The first time I made it, my younger son took a drink after every bite. Now, I half the amount of red pepper. It still has a […]
Figure Friendly Chicken Parmesan
Parmigiana originated in Southern Italy. It is a baked dish made with fried eggplant layered with cheese. Variations, such as Chicken Parmigiana or Chicken Parmesan, were developed in other countries where there were large numbers of Italian immigrants. This recipe is a healthy version of Chicken Parmesan. You don’t have to feel guilty when you indulge […]
Chicken Enchiladas
This Chicken Enchilada recipe is another dish that, before moving to Italy, I would cook often and freeze. To freeze simply assemble as instructed in directions, but before pouring on the cheese, wrap in aluminum foil and place in the freezer. When ready to cook, let thaw 24 hours in the fridge before baking. Pour […]
Sweet and Sour Chicken and Chocolate-Peanut Bars
I love church cookbooks, especially southern church cookbooks! These cookbooks include recipes that are tried and true. The recipes are compiled from women in the church and you can trust that almost any recipe from a church cookbook is gonna be good. This recipe is from Carriage Hills Baptist Church Women’s Ministry Cookbook. I attended Carriage Hills while living in Southaven, […]
Peppery Chicken Fried Chicken and Spicy Cream Corn
I thought I would share with you a couple of good Southern recipes that our family really enjoys. A few nights ago my son requested fried chicken for supper. I didn’t want to go to all the trouble of making regular fried chicken, so I turned to this delicious Peppery Chicken Fried Chicken recipe. It […]