Chicken

Making casseroles are just about as much fun as using the slow cooker, nothing like putting everything in a baking dish, throwing it in the oven and starting the laundry and soon homework help.

I don't know about you, but when I think of a cast iron skillet I think of my mom. My mom made the best ever fried chicken and when she used her cast iron skillet it was even better. I had always wanted a cast iron skillet, but had never purchased one.

Strange question, but after a gobble fest at Jim's Wings last night, I noticed everyone eats them a bit different-even at my own table.

This weeks weather has me staring at the grill and thinking it's time to get cooking outdoors.

What a handy goodie these awesome balls are. Read, Make and Enjoy... let's get cooking!

Chicken is a versatile and healthy protein. I get asked a lot for ideas on how to put a little more flavor into chicken; chicken can be dull.

Whether you're trying to lose weight, looking to get healthy or just attempting to lighten up the menu a couple of days a week, this recipe fills the bill.

Todd here: I recently took a trip to North Carolina to visit my Mom in the hospital. (She is doing much better) While I was there I had a chance to stay on my sister's farm in Mebane.  She and her boyfriend have huntin' dogs, cows, horses, guineas, and 36 chickens! All of the chickens are friendly, but one little clucker is a particularly chummy chicken. This chicken sits on my sister's head! Read

The best thing about making bbq sandwiches like these is the mess factor. There is very little mess, nobody is assembly a sandwich and bbq sauce doesn't end up on the carpet. Another plus, they are a great snack that packs a filling punch.

Christmas eve in our house is all about unwinding. We hang out and talk and eat and open presents. No big meal productions or drama, just family pajama time. Our meal for Christmas eve is always an easy dish that we enjoy informally when we get hungry. That's why soups are such a perfect Christmas eve meal. If you have a big lot coming over make a couple of pots of different soups and everyone can

Chicken, one of the easiest AND most difficult dinner ingredients. Its simple to make, but easy to make the same chicken dishes over and over again. I have done this for years. The kids will tell stories of sauteed chicken and broccoli or zucchini as if they were telling a tale of horror. So let's take the same ole- same ole out of tonight's chicken dinner!

Don't be afraid of spice, dive in with both feet. And don't let the long list of spice ingredients deter you, I have a secret.