This is a really good soup. While it has a fairly long ingredient list, don't let that deter you. It's pretty easy to make. It's also vegetarian, so if that's a food choice for you it will fit right into that diet. Furthermore, it's low in sodium. That's a good thing in my book. [amd-zlrecipe-recipe:31] … [Read more...]
Tonight’s Menu – Chicken & Au Gratin Potatoes
What's on the Hectic Kitchen table tonight? Just before Thanksgiving, our local Kroger affiliate (called Dillons) here in Kansas had family size packages of chicken legs on sale. A really, really good sale. Since we eat a lot of chicken, I lugged home multiple packages and put them in the freezer. If you read about our pork loin night, you already know about the shelf of … [Read more...]
From-Scratch Au Gratin Potatoes
Let's face it, there are times when you just don't have time to make everything from scratch. More often than not, I end up making Au Gratin potatoes from a boxed mix. They are good. In fact, I sometimes think my family thinks they are the only way to eat them. I usually modify the directions a bit, but they're pretty much direct from the box. But I developed this Au Gratin … [Read more...]
Rock ‘n’ Roll Chicken
At the Hectic Household we eat a lot of chicken, so I've had to come up with lots of ways to make it. We also are pressed for time a lot, so I've developed some shortcuts to get foods prepped and into the oven between running to pick up kids, drop something off, or even workout. This recipe uses a couple of time-saving techniques that work pretty well. Not only that, the … [Read more...]
Winter Green Bean Almondine
During the middle of winter here in Kansas, it's sometimes difficult to get or afford fresh vegetables. It's even harder to get my kids to eat the vegetables that I do get if they aren't corn or potatoes. This green bean recipe was actually eaten by a majority of the kids, so I'm calling it a win. Not only that, it's not that hard and doesn't take too long to … [Read more...]