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  Leftover baked chicken is so versatile, and I always seem to have a bit in the freezer.  I wanted a hot chicken-type casserole to utilize a bit of leftover chicken and came up with this burrito recipe.  The recipe includes a few ingredients unique to burritos, and excludes a few you would commonly expect.  It’s…

This is a seriously good soup. It can be finished on the stovetop or put all the ingredients in a crock-pot on low to cook all day to have the rich aroma greet you when you get home at the end of a long day.  There are lots of good vegetables in this thick soup…

Chicken salad is a favorite of mine.  While craving it the other day I got to thinking about how good a hot chicken salad might be so I gave it a try. The result is a fantastic chicken dip that has the most unique flavor.   It works perfectly for a dip  and is just…

Crispy, barbequed chicken is one of my favorite things. Here in Iowa however, I don’t relish grilling chicken outdoors while freezing in negative windchills. I knew there had to be a good alternative, and here it is. The chicken is baked and crispy before you add the barbeque sauce to make it extra delicious. You…

These simple morsels are loaded with flavor. Better yet, you will not believe how easy they are to make! I don’t often use processed products, but make an exception here for the convenience. Serve them with your favorite olive oil or marinara sauce and you will just love these heavenly bits of bread. Easy Italian…

  On a cold winter day I woke up knowing it was a bread-making day. I am not a fan of white bread and am honestly a bit bored with whole-wheat bread. There was nothing left for me to do but experiment. So a bit of this, a bit of that, and several memories from…

Do you love stuffing and love soup? Here is the perfect combo! I think my daughter may have planted this idea in my mind last year, but it recently surfaced when looking at my holiday leftovers. The soup is basic but delicious and easy to make anytime. You can, of course, add these stuffing dumplings…

This soup is creamy, filling, rich, and delicious. Oh, did I mention easy?  Perfect for a crowd or a buffet, this soup is a favorite.  Even better, it is just right for dinner and the extras freeze great. The recipe easily adapts to a crock pot. Use fat-free milk and stock for a low-fat soup.…

Cranberries show up in nearly every grocery store or produce market in November. Cranberries added to breads, muffins, jells, and sauces, are a healthy choice. Recently I drove through west-central Wisconsin and could not pass up the roadside stands at local, family owned, cranberry bogs.  So what do to do with five pounds of fresh…

There is nothing like a flavorful and flaky pie crust to complement any pie. Whether you are making a dessert pie filled with your favorite fruit, or making a savory chicken pot pie, this crust is perfect for both. The dough freezes well and is very easy to work with. I like my pie crust…