Rachael's trip

Sunday, January 31, 2010

Snowed In


I have successfully tried new recipes just about every Sunday - much to the chagrin of my family. They would be happy to eat the same meals every week! Especially my daughter who could live off of chicken nuggets and pizza!

This weekend we are totally snowed in so, it looks like we will be scrounging something out of the freezer today and feasting on it. I am thinking about oven fried chicken breasts, green beans and homemade steak fries. Just an ordinary Sunday dinner.

I get to go to Myrtle Beach this week for a Paideia workshop. I am looking foward to it! Family won't get a new meal next weekend either. I guess they can survive ! LOL

Sunday, January 3, 2010

First New Recipe of 2010

"You've never fried me a turkey." My husband informed me after I asked him what he would give a 4 out of 4 stars. Finally, my chicken and dumplings earned a 4 star rating.

Tonight we tried "Bruschetta Chicken Bake" from my Kraft Foods Recipe box. Rande gave it 3 out of four stars. The dish was relatively easy to prepare and very filling. I served it with steamed broccoli and brussel sprouts. Perfect for today's winter chill there in North Carolina.

http://www.kraftfoods.com/kf/recipes/bruschetta-chicken-bake-65546.aspx


I have promised to get back into the habit of cooking by trying one new recipe every Sunday evening. Unfortunately, we got into a habit of eating prepackaged or fast food meals the past two years while I was in grad school. So, I am trying to wean us from this habit. Hopefully, I will have a new repertoire of favorites by the end of this year and my family will be more likely to want to eat at home.

Well, honey, I may never have fried you a turkey - but at least we still have our back porch!