Recession Proof Your Marriage: Dinner

The other day I proposed that marriages could actually benefit from recession. To start us off on the right-thinking foot, I proposed giving thanks for what we have right now. (Mainly, each other and any time we spend together, because that’s precious in and of itself.) Sometimes it just takes looking at all the good we enjoy to realize everything else isn’t as bad as it seems. However, I also hinted that I’d explore other ways a recession could benefit marriage. After giving the matter some thought, I’ve come up with some date night ideas. Ones that use the recession … Continue reading

Chicken Cutlets in Sweet Basil Cream Sauce

I know this sounds like an incredibly complicated dish worthy of a gourmet kitchen but truth be told it’s not that complicated. I love fresh basil and for some reason I always have a hankering for it in the spring and summer. There’s something about the abundance of fresh produce that causes me to oogle over fresh herbs as well. Although fresh herbs are available year round at your grocery store. In any case, if you stick basil on it, I’ll eat it. So when I ran across this recipe in Cooking Pleasures, I started playing and voila–here is my … Continue reading

Impress Your Guests with Stuffed Chicken Cutlets

When we were first married, we used to love those frozen Barber foods stuffed chickens. In fact, I think we even served them to guests once, being proud of ourselves for being so ‘elegant.’ (What can I say? I was 22 when I got married.) But now we’re all grown up and when we really want to impress our guests we can make the real deal. Really, you can get very creative in the kitchen and stuff your chicken with anything. Mashed potatoes, rice and vegetables, or even stuffing all make good things to make stuffed chicken cutlets with. Below … Continue reading