This week we resumed our Wednesday night Breakfast-for-Dinner ritual. We’re trying to get back into many of the routines that were forgotten over summer vacation. I decided to adapt one of Mom’s quiche recipes. My kids have loved all the other egg-based dishes I’ve made (calling them egg pies) so, I figured I’d experiment with a Chicken Asparagus Quiche. This quiche dish is very easy to create and contains some short cuts to appeal to any hard-pressed parent trying to get a quick meal on the table. Rather than cooking chicken, just buy … [Read more...]
Potato Chip Chicken
September 12, 2012 By 8 Comments
I've had such a busy week with back to reality, back to school, the STRUT FASHIONABLE MOM SHOW and everything in between. Having time to prepare an involved dinner was just not in my cards. Next to my crock pot and all the hassle-free dishes it produces, my other go-to meal is Potato Chip Chicken. Unless your entire family is vegan, it's safe to say, most people probably have chicken in their stocked fridge or freezer and some form of "potato chip" (healthy or otherwise) in their pantry. When I have at least 35 minutes to spare for dinner … [Read more...]
Mom’s Chicken Gumbo
September 6, 2012 By 1 Comment
Today is the first day of school for my kids! It’s been a long fun summer but, even my 7-year old admitted he’s “ready for school to start.” The night-before-the-first-day-of-school dinner is always important. It’s become a tradition (started only last year) to reclaim the structure of mealtimes and scheduled days – both seemingly elusive during the fluid summer months. I wanted to make a hearty dish, one I knew would appeal to both my kid’s tastes and somehow calm their jitters. I uncovered Mom’s recipe for Chicken Gumbo … [Read more...]
Pistachio-Crusted Chicken Breasts w/Raspberry Sauce
August 15, 2012 By 1 Comment
For me, there’s no better bonding opportunity than by cooking alongside my big sister; especially when we’re recreating one of Mom’s recipes. Whenever I’m with my dad and my sister (together )I constantly feel the intensity of the loss of my mom. This weekend I was with my dad and my sister so, Mom's absence followed me everywhere. But, I’m still determined to fill that overwhelming void with memories enhanced by her food. As luck would have it, my sister suggested we recreate one of Mom’s celebrated recipes that her family … [Read more...]
