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Spicy Lime Cilantro Chicken w/Mexican Rice
Spicy Lime Cilantro Chicken: 4 boneless chicken breasts ½ cup limejuice ¼ cup chopped cilantro ¼ cup sliced pickled jalapenos and juice Place ingredients in a zip-lock bag and marinate 1 hour or...
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Finicky Eaters, Chapter One
A friend and I were running errands today, one of which was at the local Asian market. This prompted, as it always does, a great discussion on different types of food. I’m forever picking things up...
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Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Macaroni and cheese is a comfort food and not to be messed with, so this is a simple, straightforward recipe. The chopped tomatoes and jalapenos are by far my favorite mix-ins. There is no shame in...
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Can You Afford to Eat Healthy?
I just posted my newest Ask TaMara column. In it Patti feels that home cooking is expensive and hard to do. I break down the prices of two easy menus that take about 15 minutes to prepare, and about...
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Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup
Our run of unseasonably warm weather has come to an end and once again, it’s time for comfort foods. This soup is one of my favorites. Quick, easy and full of goodness. Chicken Tortilla Soup 4...
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Washday Beans and Rice
Did not mean to go away for so long. I switched DSL providers and what should have been a 3-day event, turned into a 10-day ordeal. Without further ado, here is the great, inexpensive beans and rice...
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Snow Day
I got up, did the shower, make-up and hair thing. Started off to work only to be met with whiteout conditions. It’s not like I didn’t know it was going to snow (blizzard), it’s all the TV talking...
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Comfort Food and Mom’s Recipes
I realized when I was writing the recipe for Oven Fried Chicken, that it is probably my all time favorite comfort food. My Mom makes it best. She uses crushed rice crispies and a variety of spices....
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Tangy Yogurt Chicken Marinade
Spring didn’t last long and winter seems to want to linger. But here’s a great recipe to grill (or broil if you have to) – the tangy yogurt marinade keeps chicken moist and creates a great outer...
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Tuscan Panzanella Salad
This is great with grilled chicken or steak. Tuscan Panzanella Salad: 1 cup basil leaves, torn 4 green onions, sliced 6 kalamata olives, halved or sliced 3 large tomatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces 1-15...
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