Take-out Tuesday, Summer Thanksgiving

Posted by the Painted Apron on August 7, 2018 · 9 Comments 

This is a summer version of Thanksgiving, Lots holiday flavors in a no sweat, easy weeknight meal Cranberry chicken, stuffing, string beans with almonds… You can have this entire dinner prepped and in the oven in 15 minutes! First get the chicken going Marinated the chicken in buttermilk overnight if you have time, it just … Continue reading →

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Redecorating means 4 minute chicken

Posted by the Painted Apron on October 25, 2013 · 23 Comments 

This time of year starts to get hectic for all of us, the holidays coming up, cooking and decorating~so I am going to be doing lots of quick and easy things, we all need shortcuts during busy days… My kitchen is currently a sea of turkeys~ about to trot off to holiday tables~ with a … Continue reading →

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Tablescapes, It’s Just Us

Posted by the Painted Apron on November 16, 2012 · 6 Comments 

If you go to somewhere else for Thanksgiving, do you still cook a turkey anyway?  I know a lot of people HAVE to have some leftovers, or s special dish that they grew up with or it just isn’t Thanksgiving.  The other day Hungry Husband asked, “If people make such a big deal about turkey, … Continue reading →

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