Thursday, February 12, 2026

Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers

 


Photo source:  Plain Chicken

"Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers Recipe – tender, juicy chicken brushed with a rich garlic-butter Parmesan sauce. Easy to make, packed with flavor, and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or party appetizer. Serve with your favorite sides for a simple meal everyone will love!"  Comment from Plain Chicken

Love this recipe so much . . . all ingredients I love and so happy to find another air fryer recipe!

Click here to go to the Plain Chicken recipe page.




Ribs - Informative Info and Recipes UPDATED



Click here for an excellent article on cuts of pork ribs.  Also cooking tips from Pork.net.

Click here for an article on country ribs and more recipes from Spend With Pennies.

from Food Network, Giada De Laurentiis

Pork Ribs 
a collection from Woolworths.com, Australia

Oven Pork Ribs with Barbeque Sauce
from recipetineats.com

from Southern Living

I will be adding more info and recipes for ribs.




Black-Eyed Peas - lots of recipes UPDATED

 


According to legendary Southern food journalist and writer John Egerton in Southern Food: At Home, On the Road, In History, black-eyed peas are associated with a "mystical and mythical power to bring good luck"  

Comment from Southern Living





Since it is a southern New Year tradition to eat black eyed peas for good luck, I have listed black eyed peas recipes.  Some links have more than one recipe. 

They are not just for New Years, I make them all year long and love them.  Check them out!


Dave's Georgia Black-Eyed Peas from All Recipes

Classic Hoppin' John from Southern Living

Southern Black-Eyed Peas from Simply Recipes

17 Lucky (and Delicious) Black-Eyed Pea Recipes from Food and Wine


Classic Southern Black-Eyed Peas from The One Pot Momma


Southern Style Black Eyed Peas from Cooking with Katie Cross


Southern Black Eyed Peas Recipe from Tasty At Home






Why Tomato Paste Belongs in Every Kitchen (and Why Tubes Beat Cans)

 


Photo source:  Martha Stewart

"We're here to share why tomato paste deserves a place in your kitchen. We also want to address the important fact that not all tomato paste is created equal, and neither are the packages it comes in. Cans have long been the default, but is it true that tubes are better suited to the way most of us cook today: using a tablespoon here, a teaspoon there?"  Comment from Martha Stewart.com




Basic Pancakes

 


Photo source:  Martha Stewart

"This simple recipe uses pantry and fridge ingredients and will become your go-to for making fluffy pancakes from scratch."  Comment from Martha Stewart.com

Pancakes are one of my favorite things, but I always use Bisquick.  I'd like to make them from scratch to see if there is a difference.

Click here to go to the Martha Stewart.com recipe page.






Sloppy Joe Bubble Up

 


Photo source:  Plain Chicken

"Sloppy Joe Bubble Up Recipe – homemade sloppy joe mixture tossed with chopped refrigerated biscuits and topped with cheese. Ground beef, ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, Worcestershire, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, biscuits, and cheese. A delicious twist to your usual sloppy joes. Kids and adults gobble this up!"  Comment from Plain Chicken

This recipe looks delicious!  The use of canned biscuits makes it faster and easier and the article has more ideas to make it even faster.  Love semi-homemade for busy times!

Click here to go to the Plain Chicken recipe page.





Garlic Parmesan Skillet Bread

 


Photo source:  Plain Chicken

"This Garlic Parmesan Skillet Bread is a great side dish to pasta or a simple party appetizer. Warm some pizza or marinara sauce up for dipping. YUM."  Comment from Plain Chicken

Stephanie always has awesome and delicious recipes!  Love the use of canned biscuits in this recipe to make it fast and easy when you are in a hurry to get a delicious meal together.

Click here to go to the Plain Chicken recipe.




Best Mini and Individual Desserts

 


Photo source:  Bake or Break

"Individual desserts are one of my favorite things to make for a party or even a small gathering. It’s so wonderful to get to the end of a meal and not have to slice and serve dessert. These mini and individual servings are ready to grab and eat!"  Comment from Bake or Break

So many desserts to check out!  Love this website!

Click here to go to the Bake or Break recipe page.


Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Chicken Enchilada Dip



Photo source:  On My Plate


I'd love to incorporate this dip into other tex-mex dishes like tacos or a layered taco salad for a different twist.

Looks delicious!

Click here to go to the On My Plate recipe page.




Chicken Enchilada Recipes


Photo source:  Sandra Lee



I'm on a quest to find various chicken enchilada recipes.

Listed below are some recipes that look interesting to me and I will update this page when I try them out.



Cheesy Chicken Enchilada

Looks delicious!  The above photo says it all

Click here to go to the Sandra Lee recipe page.
Easy Chicken Enchiladas

"With a few staple ingredients, these easy chicken enchiladas are so quick to make, dinner will be on the table before you know it."  Comment from Taste of Home

Click here to go to the Taste of Home recipe page.

Mini Chicken Enchiladas

"Refrigerated pie crust makes quick work of assembling these bite-sized appetizers loaded with chicken and cheese. I've made them several times since receiving the recipe from a friend."  Comment from Betty Fulks, Onia, Arkansas for Taste of Home

Click here to go to the Taste of Home recipe page.


MORE TO COME!




Sunday, February 8, 2026

Foods You Shouldn’t Reheat in a Microwave

 


Photo source:  Readers Digest

"A microwave does not cook food evenly, which often means that any bacteria present in the reheated foods will survive. Then there’s the problem of microwave blasts directly contributing to the production of carcinogenic toxins. To minimize microwave risks, don’t use it to cook or warm these 10 foods."  Comment:  Readers Digest

Very interesting article with some surprises . . . things I do all the time.  

Click here to go to the Readers Digest article.



Copycat Taco Bell Grilled Cheese Burrito

 


Photo source:  Taste of Home

"This copycat Taco Bell grilled cheese burrito tastes just like the original. No need to leave the house next time you have a craving!"  Comment from Taste of Home

You will love these burritos if you love tex-mex!

Click here to go to the Taste of Home recipe page.




Jalapeno Poppers

 


Photo source:  Favorite Family Recipes


Seems like everyone loves jalapeno peppers!  Our jalapeno poppers are always a hit when we take them to a party.  The beauty of our version is that they are so fast and easy to make. 

Makes 12 jalapeno poppers

6 medium jalapeno peppers
1 package cream cheese
bacon

Split the jalapeno peppers lengthwise, removing seeds and membrane.

Fill each half with cream cheese.

Wrap with bacon (we use 1/2 slice of bacon for each popper)

Place on foil wrapped baking sheet in preheated 400 degree oven.

Bake until bacon is crisp about 15 to 20 minutes . . . depends on your oven

If you take them to a party and they cool too much by the time you get there, heat in the microwave around 1-2 minutes.




ANOTHER RECIPE

"If you need a crowd pleasing appetizer that disappears fast, these Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers are it. Jalapeño halves get stuffed with a creamy, cheesy filling, then wrapped in bacon and cooked until crispy. They are perfect for game day, parties, holidays, or honestly just a Friday night snack with ranch."  Comment from Favorite Family Recipes.

Click here to go to the Favorite Family Recipes recipe page to get their recipe, photo shown above.

   

Sausage Biscuit Pinwheels (With Canned Biscuits)

 


Photo source:  Plain Chicken

"These Sausage Biscuit Pinwheels are a staple at our house. We’ve been making these for years! They are effortless to make and taste fantastic! There are only two ingredients in this recipe – sausage and canned biscuits. SO simple yet SO delicious! People go crazy over these things whenever I take them to a party. I usually double the recipe and never have any leftovers. You must give these a try ASAP!"  Comment from Plain Chicken

Fast, easy and delicious pinwheels! Love another semi-homemade recipe made with canned biscuits.

Click here to go to the Plain Chicken recipe page.



Friday, February 6, 2026

Sheet Pan Mojo Chicken

 


Recipe source:  Savoring Italy

"This Sheet Pan Mojo Chicken is the perfect weeknight meal. It is marinated in a garlic, citrus marinade and is a meal prep dream! This sheet pan chicken recipe is low-carb, paleo and Whole30. Mojo chicken is tender, juicy and always a hit with the family!"  Comment from Savoring Italy

One of my favorite chicken meals.  I usually make this in a skillet with similar ingredients.  Happy to have an oven version.

Click here to go to the Savoring Italy recipe page.



Slider Recipes from Food Network

 

Photo source:  The Food Network

"Whether they’re filled with burgers, pulled pork or meatballs, sliders are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at any party, backyard barbecue or tailgate."  Comment from The Food Network

Click here for an impressive collection of slider recipes from The Food Network.



Crispy Air Fryer Egg Rolls

 


Photo source:  The Recipe Critic

"Egg Roll lovers, this Air Fryer Egg Roll Recipe is for you! Crispy, crunchy outside, tender filling inside, without the extra fat of frying or drying out from oven cooking. These are what you have been waiting for!"  Comment from The Recipe Critic

Egg rolls are one of my favorites and I am so happy to have a recipe that I can prepare in my air fryer instead of deep frying.  Looks like a winner!  Great choice as appetizers for parties.

Click here to go to The Recipe Critic recipe page.




Cream Cheese Rotel Dip

 


Photo source:  The Shortcut Kitchen

"This cream cheese Rotel dip is a classic Rotel dip made in a slow cooker to keep it warm and scoopable for hours. It’s my go-to for game day, potlucks, and last-minute guests because it’s dump-and-melt easy."  Comment from The Shortcut Kitchen

Looks like an awesome dip that I can't wait to try!

Click here to go to The Shortcut Kitchen recipe page.



Company Chicken

 


Photo source: Southern Living

"It's hard to believe this cozy, flavorful company chicken recipe calls for just 10 ingredients. A little pouch of Italian dressing mix coats the chicken in flavor, while tender mushrooms absorb the flavors of a well-balanced, aromatic, slightly tangy wine sauce.

The piece de resistance is heavy cream, which adds a velvety texture to the simple wine sauce, making for a company-pleasing dish every time."  Comment from Southern Living

I'm glad to have another chicken recipe that looks like a winner!

Click here to go to the Southern Living recipe page.




Thursday, February 5, 2026

Tex-Mex Sloppy Joes

 


Photo source:  Taste of Home

"Sloppy joes are a favorite of adults and kids. I deviated from the traditional recipe by adding a little Southwestern spiciness."  Comment from Geraldine Saucier, Albuquerque, New Mexico for Taste of Home

These sloppy joes sound delicious and different!

Click here to go to the Taste of Home recipe page.