Roasted Chicken Tacos

I'm going to tell you something about myself, are you ready?  I make this meal probably once a week.  Oh, you think that was a really boring piece of information?  Fine, I will tell you something else about myself.  The other day I ordered two "sodos" at Subway and found that accidental made-up word so funny and embarrassing that I proceeded to laugh hysterically at myself and could barely pay the guy.  Now THAT was some information. 

As I was saying, I make this once a week.  Because it combines two of my favorite things: the absurdly easy and tasty Susie's French Chicken with tacos.  And I don't like to brag (or I do), but I make a mean taco.  It's all about the proper toppings.  Try the following out the next time you make a taco and tell me it isn't magic in your mouth: tomatoes, avocados, roasted garlic, lettuce, queso fresco and a drizzle of Chipotle Cholula.  And don't forget to lightly grill your tortillas (I flip mine using tongs over the gas stove until grill marks form) because it makes a WORLD of difference.   

As for the poultry, follow the recipe for Susie's French Chicken and once it's done and has rested for 15 minutes, shred and toss in the bubbling juice at the bottom of the pot. 

Homemade Chex Mix

Was your New Year's Resolution to stop snacking?  Then quick, go away, close your eyes, throw water on your computer screen (or don't), ESCAPE!  ESCAPE!  ESCAPE!  

You still here?  Good, you're my real friends.  Because only my real friends would want to enjoy the most delicious snack known to man, even if it is HIGHLY addicting.  It's very easy to throw together and a fun activity for kids as well.  Jack threw on his new Star Wars apron and stirred away (then proceeded to do the dishes, per his request, not kidding).  Also a great football-play-offs-watching snack, even if the Vikings are out : (  

I followed this recipe, and only used peanuts because that's what I had.  Mmm, snacks.        

Stuffing with Wild Rice and Bacon

OH MY GOD HELLO IT'S NICE TO SEE YOU!  WOW IT HAS BEEN AWHILE, HAS IT NOT??  WHY AM I SHOUTING IN YOUR FACES!

Let's move past all the pleasantries, mainly because it took me 4 tries to spell the word "pleasantry."  I'm going to assume you're all sick of seeing Santa at The Grove when you visit my site, so I declare No More Christmas!!  Um, except the real title of this recipe is called "Christmas Stuffing with Bacon."  No matter!  It doesn't have to be all merry and bright for you to enjoy this dish, in fact, it can be very unmerry and dark indeed.  But if you are feeling like that, this dish is sure to cheer you up.  I mean, it's delicious, and warm, and hearty, and perfect for a wintery dinner party.  If you want to omit the bacon, then it's super healthy too!  

But don't omit the bacon, because then you'll really feel unmerry and dark...

Click here for the recipe, make a big batch, and eat leftovers for days...