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           … Continue reading →

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Redecorating means 4 minute chicken

Posted by the Painted Apron on October 25, 2013 · 20 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 · 3 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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