Winner Winner Chicken Dinner

Chicken is the star of the low-fat family dinner. The workhorse of the heart-healthy diet. And sometimes, very boring. I will attempt to keep it exciting here, or at least not put you to sleep.

This will be my second attempt at a whole chicken. My first did not turn out (a crock pot recipe, and chicken is not a slam dunk in a crock pot). This is Joy of Cooking recipe, so I’m feeling pretty confident. 3 1/2-4 lb. chicken 1 tsp. dried thyme 1 tsp. dried sage 1/2 […]

This complete meal recipe is a standout. It is easy, took just 45 minutes to have on the table, and features completely whole foods, including many stars on the heart-healthy food pyramid. You have mushrooms, quinoa, walnuts, olive oil, garlic, sweet potatoes, and a very lean protein – the humble and ubiquitous chicken breast. Serve […]

Cooking Light photo. See original recipe here. This makes huge portions for very low fat and calories. And it is on the table in no time at all. 1 tablespoon olive oil 6 ounces (2 links) your favorite flavor chicken sausage, sliced 1 cup chopped onion 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano […]

Spicy, crispy, better than take out. This one is worth the effort. I served the red chili on the side so it wasn’t too spicy for kids. 1 cup long-grain white rice 1 large egg 1/2 cup cornstarch 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced (2 large) 3 tablespoons canola oil, plus more, if […]

Everyone knows how to make tacos and likes them their way, but I just wanted to share a couple yummy recipes to accompany and garnish your tacos. I make my taco meat using the Joy of Cooking recipe, or, if I don’t have time, Frontera Grill Taco Sauce (you can find it near the other […]

I bought this little American Heart Association kids cookbook because Owen likes to cook with me. We made the chicken fingers and I probably loved them more than either Owen or Noah did. I guess they are just one of those kid foods I never outgrew. But, Scott liked them too, so you can confidently […]