This recipe won last year’s Most Creative Sandwich Contest sponsored by Jif peanut butter. If you have a creative cook (ages 6-12) go to jif.com for the entry form and rules. The deadline is October 11, and the winner gets a $25,000 college fund! Chicken Quesadillas Recipe Makes 2 quesadillas 2 tablespoons extra crunchy peanut […]
This recipe was inspired by Money Saving Mom and my favorite burritos at Trader Joe’s! Makes 15-20 burritos 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 small or medium onion, diced 2 pounds shredded cooked chicken (1 rotisserie chicken or cooked chicken breasts and thighs) 1 (12 oz.) jar salsa verde or tomatillo salsa […]
This recipe was inspired by Money Saving Mom and my favorite burritos at Trader Joe’s! Makes 15-20 burritos 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 small or medium onion, diced 2 pounds shredded cooked chicken (1 rotisserie chicken or cooked chicken breasts and thighs) 1 (12 oz.) jar salsa verde or tomatillo salsa […]
In the time it takes to cook a pot of rice, you can have this dish ready. The spice blend provides a complex curry flavor without heat, so it’s family friendly. For those who want a little fire, put a bottle of Sriracha hot sauce on the table—perfect accompaniment. Quick Chicken Curry Prep Time: 5 […]
In my book, the holidays are not a hassle. They are work and time and effort, but they lift us out of the hum-drum of winter. We light candles, decorate, share a special dinner with friends and family, all to forget that it’s dark at 4 p.m. and so cold that even high school students […]
When you think Rick Bayless, you think Topolobampo or Top Chef Masters champion, but what about slow cooker recipes? Really? Yep. Bayless has a few wonderful stews that work in the slow cooker. This one is adapted from “Mexican Everyday.” It’s not too spicy—so everyone loves it—and it’s super easy. Slow Cooked Chicken Veracruz-Style Serves: […]
Most families have a hell day. Each kid is going in a different direction, and dinner isn’t going to be a sit-down meal…unless everyone’s willing to eat late and tolerate cranky kids. But if you pack a cooler with these appetizer-inspired sandwiches, dinner can be enjoyed on the sidelines (call it a tailgate picnic) while […]
Any recipe that asks you to “open a can of beer and drink half” deserves a place on the menu for Father’s Day. Steven Raichlen, author of The Barbecue! Bible, made the Beer Can Chicken famous. Famous Beer Can Chicken Serves: 4-6 Prep Time: 30 Cook Time: 1 hr. Ingredients 1 chicken (3-1/2 to […]
On our last vacation, we ate at an outdoor café that featured stuffed crêpes and grilled burritos. Taking a wrap and browning it changes the dish from a sandwich to a meal, but it’s still super simple. Here’s a family friendly burrito variation. Use cilantro from your new herb garden to make the creamy salsa. […]
