Thrifty Mommy

May 13th, 2008

Thrifty Chicken Tex Mex Taco Recipe

With the rising price of groceries, we all could use some inexpensive recipes for our families. This is a slow-cooker recipe and it is great because it is easy, tasty, healthy, and inexpensive! Score!
Ingredients:

chicken (I used 4 boneless breasts)
1 can diced tomatoes (I used the ones with green chilies)
green salsa (such as the […]

By Karen -- 8 comments

May 13th, 2008

Free Chicken Sandwich at McDonald’s

On May 15, thousands of McDonald’s restaurants will be giving away free Southern Style chicken biscuits and sandwiches. There is a catch though . . . you have to purchase a medium or large drink to get the sandwich.
During the hours of 7 am-10:30 am, McD’s is giving away the chicken biscuits. During the […]

By Karen -- 4 comments

March 12th, 2008

Cheesy Chicken Croissants

I was looking through the recipe archives this week and couldn’t believe that I haven’t given you this recipe yet.  I am making this tonight and it is so yummy!  My kids even eat it.
2 rolls of croissants (from the dairy case)
2-3 cups cooked chicken, cut or torn into small size pieces
2 cups […]

By Karen -- 17 comments

February 21st, 2008

Another Winner and Recipes Too!

It’s time for another Perdue chicken giveaway winner.  The second prize goes to Leslie for her easy crockpot salsa chicken.
Place chicken in the bottom of a crock pot. Sprinkle taco seasoning over chicken. Pour salsa over seasoned chicken. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Finish with a sprinkle of cheddar or pepper jack. […]

By Karen -- 1 comment

February 15th, 2008

Perdue Chicken Giveaway: Winner #1

Ok, so I have tossed around a few ways of how I am going to do the Perdue Chicken Giveaway. Should I just have one winner? Several winners? Announce them all at once? What to do?
I have finally decided to have several winners and to announce them one at a time with their special recipe. […]

By Karen -- 2 comments

January 31st, 2008

Recipe Link Love for 1-31-08

Here are some recipes I’ve found while surfing the net.  Some of these would be great for Superbowl Sunday.  Enjoy!   :) 
My hunny loves french onion soup.  I found a new recipe that is supposed to taste like Apple Bee’s French Onion Soup.  Hubby will be thrilled.
I’ve made shepherd’s pie before, but never like the Easy Shepherd’s Pie recipe suggestion here.  This […]

By Karen -- 1 comment

January 23rd, 2008

Perdue Perfect Portions

I hate touching raw meat.  I hate uneven chicken breasts that don’t cook well.  I also hate having to cut off fat and tendons.
Imagine how thrilled I was when I tried Perdue Perfect Portions.  Each fillet is perfectly sized and individually wrapped for fast and even cooking.  I was amazed when I began to open […]

By Karen -- 4 comments

June 11th, 2007

Carnival of the Recipes: Grill Edition

This week I am hosting The Carnival of the Recipes and this time I asked for grill recipes.  There are many great recipes to get you started for summer. 
Revka Stearns presents Child-approved Corn Grilled in Its Shuck posted at Little Fun; Little Learning.  Revka gives us an easy recipe for corn that her kids love.  Easy, nutritious, and […]

By Karen -- 9 comments