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...]
Summer Corn Salad
Summer is for grilling, but grilling doesn't always lend itself to an easy side dish. That's where this side salad comes in handy! With a few simple ingredients from your pantry, you'll have a fresh and colorful side dish to any summer dinner. You could enjoy this along side grilled burgers, chicken, fish or even tacos! Take it one step further and have it on top of scrambled eggs for the morning after breakfast! As a little added bonus, you could get fresh corn, grill it and cut off the kernels to put in this salad for some extra special flavor! [sc:adsense ] Summer Corn Salad Ingredients 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained 8 ounces reduced sodium canned black beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 … [Read more...]
