Mexicorn Chicken Casserole

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It has been awhile since I posted a dinner recipe, but this one is a winner!  I posted a great recipe for Creamy Mexicorn Risotto Yesterday that was based on a recipe that green giant sent me. I also happened to make this yummy Citrus Chili Chicken in my crockpot at the same time.  So [...]

Weekly Meal Deal: Penne with Chicken & Asparagus

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I feel like a mess lately!  There just aren’t enough hours in the day to do it all.  I think I am running in so many directions that I just don’t have time to focus my energy on one thing for long.  So when I find a recipe for a quick, nutritious meal that I [...]

Weekly Meal Deal: Turkey Pot Pie Pockets

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Ok, let me see if I can stop smiling long enough to type this.  Pillsbury invited ME to help them host their Pillsbury Rookie Bake Off Challenge this year.  Yep…me!  I think I have been smiling for weeks about this one. Basically they are looking for people to come up with recipes that are 5 [...]

Weekly Meal Deal: Honey & Hot Sauce Chicken Strips

I am always looking for kid friendly meals that will please the whole family.  Let’s admit, there are only so many times a year you can eat chicken nuggets without turning into one.   So I figured I would experiment in the kitchen this afternoon.   I started pulling out some easy ingredients for a chicken dressing [...]

Weekly Meal Deal: Chicken Arroz Con Queso

I originally posted this recipe as a side dish on Moms With Crockpots the other day.  The thing is, I wanted to turn it into a meal.  It was so good as a side dish I knew it could be easily transformed into a dinner.  I added 2 cups of cooked diced chicken breasts, but you could [...]

Weekly Meal Deal: Taco Pockets

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I am always looking for kid friendly recipes.  My children are my biggest food critics.  I can make the fanciest dinner and be so proud…just to hear, “Do we have any chicken nuggets? I don’t like this.” ~sigh~ This is one of the hardest tasks a mom faces. Finding a meal that the whole crew [...]

Weekly Meal Deal: Italian Sausage and Potato Roast

I am getting all in the Fall mood.  We are going Apple Picking this weekend, I bought burlap to make a table decoration, I am thinking pumpkins, and trying to get used to this cooler weather.  When I saw Italian Sausage on sale a Target this week I knew that this meal was on the [...]

Weekly Meal Deal: Cheesy Chicken Empanadas (Revisited)

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I am a busy girl this week.  My son turns 7 tomorrow and I have a party in the works for Saturday.  Birthdays are a big deal at our house so I have surprises and a cake planned for tomorrow and then the festivities Saturday.  Plus, I have all of my regular work that is [...]

Weekly Meal Deal: Meatball Pizza Pockets

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A Few Short Cuts started over 2 years ago to share simple, family friendly recipes, that use ingredients that are currently on sale in the store.  This week is a meal that does exactly that.  I think I love this Meal Deal so much because you can really prep ahead for a second meal with [...]

Weekly Meal Deal: Stuffed Bell Peppers (Freezer Cooking)

School is starting soon for some!  My kids start back in a couple weeks.  I know I am going to be really busy for the first few weeks trying to get back into the swing of things.  So I am trying to make it easy on my self, and plan ahead. The best way for [...]