by Martha on March 17, 2009
Just when I was contemplating how to use up various leftovers in the refrigerator that included a large roasted chicken breast, a small zucchini, a large carton of chicken broth, a small green bell pepper, and part of a can of chopped roasted green chiles, this tasty recipe for Chicken Tortilla Soup showed up in my email. I love when that happens!
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by Martha on January 31, 2009
As I continue exploring ways to simplify life in the kitchen, my relationship with the Crockpot deepens.
Soon my Slow Cooker
may take up permanent residence on the counter!
Crockpot cooking makes getting dinner on the table a breeze. By investing a few minutes in the morning combining ingredients in the slow cooker, I’m able to focus on the day without stressing about “what’s for dinner?”
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by Martha on August 30, 2008
Are you a fan of fajitas? Me too. Interested in how to make fajitas at home?
While popular at restaurants throughout the Southwest and beyond, truth is fajitas are easy to make at home. Just marinate, grill, and slice your steak, slice a few veggies, give them a quick toss in a skillet, stir the steak and vegetables together, gather a few garnishes and enjoy.
Did you know that this Tex-Mex specialty that means “little belts” in Spanish, is named for the cut of steak originally used to make them, skirt steak?
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