Crockpot Cooking: Layered Barbecue Chicken Dinner

Last week when I was planning out our menu, I came across a very easy slow cooker recipe for a complete barbecue chicken dinner in the slow cooker. Yum! I am all about making dinners that don’t need me to be in the kitchen for an hour before serving supper, especially on a busy weeknight! Basically you layer frozen […]

Eating Light – Fettuccine with Spinach Pesto #recipe

The Spring 2012 edition of Eating Light – 400 Calories or Less has 103 slimmed down versions of your favorites! Try this delicious and healthy pasta recipe that uses fresh herbs, cheese and spinach to create a gorgeous, lower calorie meal. Then, check out the Stuffed Pork Chops and 7-Layer Dip! Fettuccine with Spinach Pesto #recipe   Save Print Prep time […]

Eating Light – a healthier Stuffed Pork Chop #recipe

The Spring 2012 edition of Eating Light – 400 Calories or Less has 103 slimmed down versions of your favorites! Try this delicious and healthy pork recipe then check out the Fettuccine with Spinach Pesto recipe and 7-Layer Dip! Eating Light – Stuffed Pork Chop Recipe   Save Print Prep time 30 mins Cook time 15 mins Total time 45 mins […]

5-minute Fresh Egg White & Herb Breakfast Wrap – Spring #recipe

One of my very favorite things about living in the country, is being able to walk a few steps out my back door, and find breakfast waiting for me. Out in the coop, I gently slip my hand underneath Penny and find three warm eggs — the girls have already been taking turns on the […]

Sweet & Spicy Foil Roasted Corned Beef #recipe

Whew, I am tired! I spent all day today baking and cooking. It was so worth it! Usually I throw all of our corned beef fixings in the crock pot and then let it cook all day. We’ve always liked it this way, it’s just plain good. Today, I found out that roasting the corned […]

Really Good Oven Baked Meatballs – easy dinner #recipe

After seeing several friends post on Facebook yesterday that they were making spaghetti and meatballs for supper, I had to make some as well! It’s been awhile since I’ve made homemade meatballs — the last time I did make meatballs, I fried them and though they were good, they fell apart like they always seem […]

My favorite Egg Salad sandwich #recipe

You either love an egg salad sandwich, or you hate it. I happen to enjoy them, especially in the summer when my chickens are laying eggs like crazy. Sandwiches are the perfect way to use up all of those excess eggs!  This is a quick recipe that can be varied to suite any taste, this […]

Bacon Bagel Sandwiches #recipe bring smiles

Let’s get one thing straight right now, this sandwich is not great for you. It is simple, quick, delicious, crunchy, tangy and made from things that like to clog your arteries. Please tell me that you aren’t going to try and lighten it up with fat free sour cream or turkey bacon, that defeats the […]

Great Northern Beans and Ham in the slow cooker #recipe

We always always always have some sort of ham and beans dish for New Year’s Day. Pork, legumes and greens are three delicious and versatile foods that are supposed to be Good Luck when consumed on the first day of the New Year. Why tempt fate if bringing good luck could be as simple as […]

Butternut Squash Soup with Parmesan Toasts

Here’s a recipe I originally posted October 26th, 2011. I’ve been craving it and didn’t think it would hurt to re-share it with you all again :) The changing colors of autumn always make me want to savor all of the season’s bounty of apples, pumpkins, and most importantly – squash! I had a counter […]

Cracker Barrel {Copy Cat} Grilled Chicken Tenderloin Recipe – Guest Post by Kiddies Corner Deals

Nichol is a mom of two, and blogs over at Kiddies Corner Deals, where she posts about online kids deals, recipes, reviews and giveaways. She knows kids are expensive, but shopping for them doesn’t have to be! She is thrilled to be guest posting on A Hen’s Nest! Thanks Nichol! I’m so happy to have […]

Leftover Swiss Steak Stew Recipe

You should have 1 – 2 cups of leftover shredded meat and tomato mixture when you make Dad’s Crock-Pot Swiss steak recipe. If not, make more next time so you can try this stew! I imagine you could start fresh and just add the ingredients from the swiss steak recipe to this but the rich […]