living simply and embracing imperfection
…nd Feta Fritters Baked Grated Carrots Tomato Bruschetta Topping Zucchini, Corn, and Tomato Saute
Barley Pilaf
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Sourdough Waffles Zucchini-Cinnamon Freezer Muffins
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chicken skin, if it doesn’t bother you, feel free to leave it on!). I use whatever I have- a whole chicken cut up, 6 to 8 legs or thighs, or 3 to 4 chicken breasts, cut in half. Then place fully-cooked sausage (cut into 2 to 3-inch pieces) among the chicken and sprinkle the top with fresh parsley.
Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is tender.
See? Pretty easy- just what this har…
…’t go back. I promise.
It can be a bit of work, however I have discovered a shortcut. A few years ago a friend of mine mentioned she made stock in her pressure canner. You know those huge 23 quart pressure canners used to can low acid foods like green beans? Yeah. In there. The best part? Well there are two things actually:
It is cooked start to finish in under an hour It makes a large amount of stock <…
…at for our kids, but my husband and I like it a bit more spicy, so we add some hot sauce at the table. If I were making it just for us, I’d up the amount of jalapenos.
Mexican Chicken-Corn Soup 2 cups cooked, chopped chicken (or 1 lb. of boneless chicken breasts, cubed) 1 onion, chopped 1 jalapeno chili, chopped 1 cup red bell pepper 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 tsp. ground cumin 2 TB vegetable oil 2 TB flour 1 cup m…
I believe a cottage can be anywhere or anything (condo, ranch, farmhouse) as long as you have a "cottage mentality" which puts people above things, celebrates imperfections, embraces simplicity, and finds joy in everyday life. Thanks for joining me!
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