Looking for an easy meal? Check out these 11 recipes that are perfect for grilling! I have to admit - I'm not ready for summer to end just yet! I complain about the heat a lot but that's expected when you live in South Texas. We have days that where the temperatures reach 100 degrees and then we have 100 perfect humidity on top of that. It get's a bit toasty down here. But I just love love love the summer food! And when I say I love summer food I mean I love to grill. There is less mess, less heat in the house and you end up with one delicious meal. Are you a fellow grill lover? Perfect! Here are 11 recipes for the grill! Grilled BBQ chicken pizza // You can't go wrong with pizza in our house and if some of it is made on the grill? Even better! Mediterranean grilled … [Read more...]
Our Favorites – Blissfully Domestic – FOOD – 2014
So many great great FOOD stories this year. We took a look back and wanted to share some of the ones we really liked - just in case you missed them! We are looking forward to another great year of food, recipes, cooking ideas and tips and you! So, take a look….. Our Favorites - Blissfully Domestic FOOD - 2014 How To Make Perfect Pinto Beans - There's nothing quite like a bowl of beans and ham on a winter's day. This recipe will deliver great tasting beans with just the right texture! 20 Tailgating Recipes - Are you a football fan? We love these take-a-long/make on site menu items for the big games! Easy Tex-Mex Chicken - Everyone needs a simple chicken dish that the family loves. Put this one together quickly for a real crowd … [Read more...]
Easy Tex-Mex Chicken {a Recipe}
My family eats the same old recipes every week. Spaghetti, tacos, chicken nuggets and pizza are often found on our dinner table. A couple of weeks ago I was desperate to find a new recipe. Our taste buds were craving something different than the norm! My initial search was for a simple chicken skillet dish. When I found a how- to on making chicken breasts in the skillet on the stove top I began thinking on how to make it a bit more tasty. In my fridge I had salsa and in my pantry I had a can of each black beans and corn. From there, this yummy dish was created. [sc:adsense ] Tex-Mex Chicken 2-4 chicken breasts, depending on family size 1-2 Tbls. butter 1-2 Tbls. EVOO seasoned salt pepper 1 cup of fresh salsa, I like to get the container from the produce section 3/4 cup … [Read more...]
Grilled Peanut Butter Chicken Skewers
It's grilling time! Summer is here and it's time to get some easy grilled recipes in your repertoire, like these grilled peanut butter chicken skewers. Kids will love to eat dinner from a stick with the dip-able peanut sauce to go along side it, too! The ease of simply placing the skewers in the chicken strips, setting on the grill and whipping up the peanut sauce, is almost too good to be true! Adding some zucchini and squash to the grill really rounds out the meal. Happy grilling! Grilled Peanut Butter Chicken Skewers adapted from Tracey's Culinary Adventures Ingredients 1 pound chicken strips 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1/4 cup water 3 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, … [Read more...]
7 Meals Baked in the Oven- A Week’s Worth of Dinners!
Before the weather gets too hot to fire up the oven, I'm going to share with y'all some of my favorite baked meals. This weeks dinners? They are planned! 1.) Cheesy Broccoli and Rice Casserole from What's Cookin' Chicago. 2.) Baked Gnocchi with Pesto from Easy Living. 3.) Cheesy Basil Stuffed Chicken Breasts from Mel's Kitchen Cafe. 1.) Calzones (you can make them and freeze for later!) from the Kitchen for prepare-ahead meals. 2.) Bubble-Up Enchiladas from Recipe Diaries for a scrumptious twist on a Mexican dinner classic. 3.) Macaroni and Cheese from Ellie's New England Kitchen for the ultimate comfort food. 4.) Orzo-Stuffed Peppers from Handle the Heat for garden-fresh deliciousness. I'd love to see your fave oven-baked meals. Share them with us over on our … [Read more...]
Chicken and Dumplings
The weather outside is frightful, but a hot bowl of comfort food is so delightful and down South, there are few things for comforting than a steaming bowl of Chicken and Dumplings. Chicken and Dumplings, is one of those recipes that is practically synonymous with southern hospitality, homemade and comfort food. Warm, fluffy, doughy dumplings topping, hot delicious flavor packed chicken and vegetables. Chicken and Dumplings made with love can soothe the savage beast and warm up the coldest noses and toes(es). This delicious recipe is easy to follow and simple to make, but packed with flavor and goodness. Chicken & Dumplings 3 tablespoons oil, divided 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, cubed Salt to taste Pepper to taste 1 onion 1 stalk celery, … [Read more...]
