Image by graye via Flickr There's nothing quite as satisfying than coming home at 4 pm from the bus stop and having the kids say, "mmmm... what smells so good? What's for dinner?!" Yesterday, my house smelled old-fashioned delicious, and the scent still lingers. Even better. Everyone ate dinner. And even better than that? It was easy. What you'll need: 1 whole chicken 1 jar apricot preserves 1 pound baby carrots (or whole, but then you have to cut them into 1-inch size) 1 bag … [Read more...]
It's Almost Too Easy: Chicken with Apricot Preserves, Carrots and Cranberries
November 11, 2010 By 7 Comments
Nothing like a homemade chicken soup (Crockpot leftovers!)
December 30, 2009 By 2 Comments
Its bitter outside. But its homey and warm inside. Because a few nights ago I crockpotted a whole chicken, then turned the left overs into a warm chicken soup. So easy you're going to hate me because you never did this before. So good you'll love me because you'll start making it all the time. Ingredients 1 whole chicken (about 5 lbs) chicken broth (about a cup) salt pepper paprika peeled orange yellow cooking onion, cut into crescent moons carrots favorite chicken spices (tarragon, … [Read more...]
