Housewife recipes

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I recently learned about Bird Dog sandwiches which were invented in South Carolina. Bird Dog Sandwiches are basically a chicken tender sandwich served in a hot dog bun. My version here is different from a traditional Bird Dog as mine does not have bacon or melted cheese, but it can. My version has a delicious sauce inspired by the Raising Cane's dipping sauce. These are very easy to make and are a perfect quick, weeknight meal.

This retro recipe is the stuff dreams are made of. Baked Chicken Salad has all the right flavors and textures. Tender chicken, savory onions, creamy cream of chicken soup and the crunchiness of potato chips, slivered almonds and buttered ritz cracker crumble. This chicken bake was just perfect served with warm dinner rolls and fruit cocktail.

New Year's Eve Noodles are a wonderfully delicious and easy meal to make for New Year's Eve. It is good luck to eat long noodles at your New Year's celebration as this represents longevity or long life in the New Year. This recipe has a few unique, but easy to find ingredients like sesame oil, Chinese 5 Spice and Rice Wine Vinegar. All of these ingredients are easily found in the Asian aisle of most grocery stores. These noodles will be your new, New Year’s Eve tradition and they make great…

A delicious low carb salad for those who want to indulge but don't like the bread. This recipe also is perfect for Summer because it is light and bright and hits the spot.

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This tangy glazed chicken can be made on your grill or in your oven or broiler. The glaze is made from a French dressing base, garlic, onion and other herbs and spices. A perfect healthier meal served with a salad and some hummus and olives. Great for busy weeknights or a nice weekend dinner.

This past week has been a bit of a bumpy ride for me as a result of the routine medical procedure (mentioned here) that I had at the hospital last Monday. I have a follow-up doctor's appointment later this week to find out more about how it went and what the next course of action will be in regards to the particular chronic illness of mine that such was for, and that's weighing on my mind a fair bit at the moment. I'm always an optimist though, and after fourteen years of being a multiple…

Explore a treasure trove of vintage chicken recipes worth reviving! From classic comfort foods to forgotten culinary gems, embark on a delicious journey through time and revive the flavors of yesteryear.

These Cheesy Sloppy Joes are a decadent splurge. Perfect for keeping warm in a slow cooker for sports days. Made with lean ground beef, tangy steak sauce, creamy mushroom soup, cheese and peppers and onions. Serve on buns, but also makes a great topping for crispy crinkle cut fries. This recipe can be made ahead of time and kept warm in a slow cooker. This recipe also freezes well.