Honey for My Honey!

My husband is always telling folks about how being married to me is like living in a fine restaurant! I'm humbled and appreciative that he loves my cooking so much but I can't take all the credit. When it comes to planning meals or thinking about what to cook next, I sometimes draw a blank despite my collection of recipes. He, on the other hand, can find some of the best, easy to make, great tasting recipes I have ever tried.

Here is one that he recommended and one he really enjoys! I like to serve this chicken with yummy wild rice and fresh brussel sprouts with a light butter sauce...YUM!!

Sorry...I don't have a picture of this dish but I make it often. I'll post a pic next time!

Only 6 ingredients!

1 3 lb chicken, cut into pieces
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, melted
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup Inglehoffer Stone Ground Mustard (or any Dijon mustard...I prefer the stone ground for those little bits of flavor!)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

-Preheat oven to 350º.
-Place chicken pieces in a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish
-In a medium size bowl, combine butter, honey, mustard, salt and pepper.
-Mix well with a whisk to combine all flavors and then spread over chicken.
-Bake, 1 hour, basting with pan juices every 15 minutes, until chicken is tender and golden brown.

Enjoy!

Are You a Foodie?

I'm an avid cook and confessed foodie! I admit it...I LOVE food! I'm always looking to try new and exciting dishes...especially Italian!...and you can find me watching and mimicking lots of the stars on The Food Network every Saturday. It's nothing for me to see a recipe on "Every Day Italian" with Giada and then run to the store to buy all of the ingredients to make what ever dish she just made. Happens all the time!

But recently, I discovered this interesting new website (and blog), called "the six o'clock Scramble" that happens to be a GREAT resource for that resolution you just made to eat healthy, stop wasting food and save money. Oh...wait! That was MY resolution! :) And for all you brides out there trying to fit into your wedding gown, this service may be just what you're looking for.



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There's been some good press on this service...even Oprah has given it her blessing. Here is a sample menu:



Check it out and let me know what you think!

Happy Planning!

Best Dang Cornbread Dressing Recipe EVER!

Herbed Southern Cornbread Dressing

2 cups chopped celery
2 cups chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green or red bell pepper
2 tablespoons dried sage, crushed
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted (butter is better!)
12 cups crumbled cornbread (double the Albers recipe)
1 8-ounce package herb-seasoned stuffing mix
1 cup cooked, finely chopped giblets
2 1/2 to 3 quarts chicken or turkey broth
Salt and peppers to taste

In large saucepan or Dutch oven, cook and stir celery, onion. green pepper with sage, poultry seasoning and thyme in melted butter until tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.

Combine crumbled cornbread and stuffing mix in large mixing bowl. Stir in vegetable mixture, giblets and chicken broth until mixed well. (Additional broth may be needed.) Season the cornbread mixture with salt and pepper. Pour dressing in large baking pan. Bake at 400 degrees until dressing is lightly brown and set, about 30 to 40 minutes.

Yields about 18 servings

Enjoy!