Baked Chicken Alfredo

I haven't posted in a while, over a month to be exact.  I promise, there is a good reason for this.  You see, there was this guy, a prince charming of sorts and he convinced me to marry him.  Being the type of woman that I am, I spent time fretting over details, tying up last minute ideas, and worrying over every possible thing imaginable. I did not spend much time cooking.  Terrible idea.  While I enjoyed the break from the dishes, I never enjoy a break from making a homemade meal.  We ate at lots of wonderful, delicious restaurants.  I did NO dishes. Yet, with all these delicious, care-free meals I still wanted to get back to normal.  Back to cooking.

On September 17th at 6:00 pm, I married my prince charming and continued on the journey to my happily ever after.  It was a beautiful day with LOTS of wonderful food and great times spent with family and friends.  It is a day that will forever remain bittersweet to me, a day that is precious, a day when I married the man who forever changed my life.

We've been back home for a little over a week now, and I wasted no time getting back into the kitchen...with new gadgets, no less.    So here is my apology for being gone so long.  I made you one of my family favorites, Baked Chicken Alfredo.  I hope you forgive me.

Mushroom and Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Breasts

All you mushroom haters go ahead...say it...Yuck, gross, ewwwwwwwww.  Feel better?  Ok, for the rest of us "normal" folks, let's control our urges to lick the computer screen.  I wasn't always a mushroom lover but now it seems I can't get enough.  I want to put them on everything. 

My family had quite an adventurous outing yesterday with wedding shopping.  On the way home, with the mini me quietly snoozing in the back, I got a familiar craving.  Mushrooms.  And Cheese.  Like, I've said before, my family is only a few chicken dinners away from growing feathers and clucking, so it was only natural for me to want to pair this insatiable craving for mushrooms and cheese with some chicken.  Don't anyone dare to tell me it's "too cheesy" or I will put you in a straight jacket myself.

Chicken Tostadas with Fresh Pico de Gallo

What a glorious weekend we had.  Saturday morning, we woke up and headed over to a festival in Gulf Shores, AL.  I've always said that "If I ever see a Foo Fighters Show, I can die a happy woman."  Well, I guess I can cross that wish off my bucket list. Oh....gush....I heart Dave Grohl.  It was amazing.  Hot as hell, but amazing.  The drive home was ridiculous...bumper to bumper traffic for an hour and a half.  Ugh.  Please explain this hold up to my protesting stomach.  By the time we got home, we were way too tired to eat.  I decided that Sunday we deserved a fabulous (yet easy) dinner.  These turned out way better than I expected and the fresh Pico de Gallo was delish!

Cajun Chicken Pasta

I'm sure everyone has noticed that I haven't posted much lately.  I promise, my friends, there is a good reason for this.  I have been having migraines for 3 weeks now and cooking has kind of been one of the last things on my aching mind.  I've made one E.R. visit and have spent many hours in bed or in the shower holding my throbbing head in agony.  Yesterday was the first day in 3 weeks that I've not had a headache.  I am hoping I am  on the other side of this now.  Last night, I was back in the kitchen...with fervor.  I was happy to be there, creating and cooking.  What made me even happier, was sitting down with my love and eating this delicious bowl full of comfort food.  A tummy "bear-hug" if you will.  I felt pain-free, full, and happy.  

Chicken Florentine Quesadillas

I love the weekends.  I enjoy having nothing on my agenda except doing exactly what I want.  In my house, that usually involves some  quite a bit of cooking.  These little beauties came about one particular Saturday before my grocery run.  I must say, that I am glad we were running low on everything else, because these were absolutely fabulous and have become one of our favorite weekend lunches.

BBQ Chicken Twice Baked Potatoes

 Ok, so it's no secret.  I make a lot a heaping number of dishes with chicken.  In fact, my family may be only a few chicken dinners away from growing feathers and clucking.  I like chicken, but I don't want to be one.  And if I were one, this is how I'd want to have my last hurrah.  

Bacon Ranch Chicken

After a long (but great) weekend, the last thing I wanted to do on Sunday night was go to the grocery store to pick up dinner.  So, I stood in front of the refrigerator...thinking....

Bacon...check

Huge bottle of ranch dressing...check

Chicken breasts....Check

I can do this.  And, who doesn't like bacon and ranch and chicken.  If you don't, there's something wrong...just kidding.  No, seriously.  Who doesn't?  Especially when it turns out like this.

Chicken Alfredo Pizza

I don't like mainstream pizza.  It's greasy, overpriced, and boring.  Making pizza at home is easy, delicious, and very budget friendly without the buckets of grease.  Chicken alfredo on a pizza?  Mmmmmhmmmm......

Skillet BBQ Chicken

I heart BBQ Chicken!  Living in an apartment and not being allowed to have a personal grill....stinks!  So, last Sunday when the craving hit hard, I broke down and made it inside.  Please don't tell master-grillers this, but it was actually some of the best damn BBQ Chicken I've ever made.  Please feel free to use any cut of chicken you want...I used thighs because they lend extra flavor to the dish!