I wanted to make a chicken casserole the other day, but I wanted one that I’d never made before. After pondering for a while, I decided to alter Chicken and Cheesy Rice Casserole and give it an Italian spin. Everyone liked it. We had leftovers for lunch the next day and I thought it was even better leftover. [Read more…] about Italian Chicken and Rice Casserole
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Onions with Herbs and Wine
I’ve had this recipe in my files for probably twenty years. I’ve always wanted to try it, but just never got around to it. I’m glad I finally made it because it is wonderful. It’s from Frugal Gourmet Cooks with Wine. I only altered the recipe a little bit. I did cut it in half, since I knew that only Jim and I would eat the onions. They went really well with the Roast Chicken with Garlic and Wine that I posted yesterday. [Read more…] about Onions with Herbs and Wine
Italian Chicken Melts
Grilled chicken, mozzarella cheese, and creamy Italian-style dressing make these sandwiches delish. They were perfect paired up with Pasta Soup.
Here’s what you’ll need:
Bacon and Tomato Pasta
I cooked up a bunch of bacon the other night, intending to put it all back in the freezer for another time. My youngest son was begging to eat it for dinner though. Since I wasn’t in the mood for breakfast for dinner, I decided to add it to a pasta dish. We ate every last bit of this. There were no leftovers at all. I guess they liked it 🙂 [Read more…] about Bacon and Tomato Pasta
Basil Tomato Dip
Didn’t summer just fly by? Can it really be Labor Day weekend already?
If you’re looking for recipes to fix this weekend, you might check out Independence Day Eats. It’s full of summer foods that are just as perfect for July 4th as for Labor Day. If you need an appetizer, try this Basil Tomato Dip.