A while back I bought one of those large containers of mushrooms at Costco. Even living alone, I am tempted! But I was determined to use them up without wasting any and not eat the same thing over and over. I’ve been wanting to make Cream of Mushroom Soup for some time so this was…
Fall
Chicken Tetrazzini for Two
In the quest for using up food leftover from the holidays, I’m targeting a large container of mushrooms I bought. I made a small portion of chicken tetrazzini for dinner, trying not to create more than one portion of leftovers! I had some cooked chicken leftover from making this fantastic “cure-all chicken soup” with spicy…
Chicken Stew or Chicken Fricassee
Is it time to put away the summer grill where you live? I’m in California so my grill stays active year-round but cold nights make me want something richer. Call it what you want, chicken stew or chicken fricassee, this is a good comforting meal on a cold night. It’s not tricky to make at…
Greek Turkey Burgers for Two
I love gyros and sometimes I make these fake gyros for dinner. But I have to plan ahead enough to have pita bread and my planning ahead has really fallen by the wayside when I’m just cooking for one or two most of the time. I saw these Greek Turkey Burgers in my latest issue…
Chicken Pot Pie with Mushrooms and Leeks
Last night I made chicken pot pie with mushrooms and leeks for dinner. I picked up some boneless skinless chicken thighs on sale the other day, with no clear plan as to what I was going to make. I used to plan out my meals every week and sometimes I still do that. But when…