Memorial Day Weekend Recipe: Barbecue Chicken Dinner Packets Memorial Day is one of the best holidays of the year for food-lovers, especially ones that like to grill. Whether you’re cooking out in your backyard or heading to your neighborhood block party, grilled food always steals the show during the long Memorial Day weekend. It’s pretty safe to assume that you’ll run into your fair share of hot dogs, burgers and potato salad this Memorial Day, so try cooking something a little different to avoid burger overkill! There are dozens of alternatives to traditional grilled sandwiches, from quesadillas and kebabs to saucy tomato recipes like pizza, along with complete meals like the recipe below. These Barbecue Chicken Dinner packets are unique in that every part of the meal (meat, potatoes and vegetables) cooks up in the same foil packet—meaning much less mess on your grill and easy cleanup later on! They’re also great for picky eaters since everyone can build their own … [Read more...]

 Lemongrass Thai Chicken I could eat chicken every day. I love the taste and it is much healthier then eating red meat. The only downside is my husband is not a fan of chicken. That is why I have to get very creative when I cook it! That is exactly what I did when I made Lemongrass Thai Chicken the other night for dinner...boy did it taste amazing! I had never before cooked with Lemongrass but it seems I have been able to experiment with it more and more here recently. I must say that it is a welcome addition to my cooking! Yum! INGREDIENTS 4-5 boneless skinless chicken breasts ¼c  olive oil 1 stalk lemongrass finly diced 1 small head garlic diced 1 teaspoon of dried red chilies 1 small purple onion 2 fresh basil leaves 2 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tabelspoon rice vinegar DIRECTIONS: 1. Add 2 tbs olive oil to fry pan and cook lemongrass about 10 minutes on medium heat. 2. Add  chicken breasts on top of lemongrass in fry pan. Cook on medium heat 2-3 … [Read more...]

  Quick and Easy Apricot Chicken Stuck in a rut when it comes to dinner ideas? When you keep a busy schedule and have a million things to pack into each day, it can be easy to get in the habit of repeating the same go-to recipes over and over again. If you’re feeling uninspired about meal time, one of the best ways to discover new ingredients and flavors is to take a look at what’s in season. Now that it’s officially spring, everything from asparagus and artichokes to maple syrup and strawberries is coming back into season, so take advantage of fresh new flavors and try cooking with things you haven’t eating in a while! This apricot chicken is perfect for a light, springtime dinner when you want something quick but satisfying, and apricots are one of the fruits that come into season in spring. Most home cooks always have a supply of chicken breasts or thighs in their freezers, making easy chicken recipes one of the very best resources for busy weeknight meals. This … [Read more...]