Category Archives: Poultry

We eat a lot of chicken – only organic – and not our own which are more like pets – even though we do eat their eggs. There are literally thousands of recipes with chicken – I will share with you our family’s favorites – most of which are quick, easy and healthy.Most of the time we remove the skin – which, although delicious – is the part with the most fat on it. With great seasonings and sauces, fresh ingredients and good organic chickens, we don’t miss it at all.

Cooking with kids – Hearty Beef/Chicken/Turkey Bean Meal in One Pot – Tuesday Tips!

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Hearty Beef/Chicken/Turkey Bean Meal in One Pot Cooking in one pot is so easy. My grandchildren love it too – cooking with kids has never been so easy as when creating a one stop meal in a single pot! You can … Continue reading

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Just saw the documentary FRESH – if you don’t buy organic now, you will after seeing this movie! Philanthropy Fridays support Cooking with Kids Organic Style

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I am so grateful that we have our own chickens and organic alpha omega eggs. The documentary FRESH will educate you about the food supply and the amount of really bad stuff that is in it. Buy organic – buy … Continue reading

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Tasty Thursdays – Cooking with Kids – Easy Chicken Chili

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Chicken Chili – the short and easy way We like non spicy food – so this chili is NOT spicy – if you want to spice it up – add Poblano and Chili peppers – or even Jalopeno peppers for … Continue reading

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Tuesday Tips – Chicken with Apple Cider – Cooking with Kids is SOOO Much Fun!

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Apple Cider Chicken: ( ADAPTED FROM COOKING LIGHT ON LINE RECIPES – 2/29/12) There are SOOO many ways to cook chicken. Thankfully! We love chicken – and its a good leftover dish too. Here you can use up those extra … Continue reading

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Tasty Thursdays – Gluten Free Magnificent Chicken in a Bowl- A One Dish Meal!

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Background: One of the winners of a special offer that we did, asked me if I could do some gluten free recipes. And here is one that is really very good, easy and a one dish meal. It also happens … Continue reading

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Tasty Thursdays – Chicken and Cooking with Kids!

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Background: We eat a lot of chicken  – and frankly I just don’t enjoy chicken breasts as much as thighs. However my family ( kids mainly) love breast meat – so I always mix the light and dark meat up. This is an easy … Continue reading

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Tasty Thursdays – Slow Cooker for Chicken – Cooking with Kids! SO easy!

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Slow Cooker for Chicken Cooking with Kids – SO easy! Background: I love love love my slow cooker. There are so many benefits to using one – first, the house smells amazing all day while it is cooking; second – … Continue reading

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Tasty Thursdays – Curried Chicken with Sweet Potatoes or Yams – Great for Cooking with Kids while listening to Grandma Music!

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Growing up in South Africa meant that we had many curry dishes – there is a large Indian population in South Africa, many in Durban but quite a few in Johannesburg too. We spent every July in Durban since for … Continue reading

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Chicken Slow Cooker with Yams, Lemons and Capers

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Background: I made this recipe up today – and its easy and yummy too. Preparation: 30 minutes prep time and 3-5 hours cooking time Ingredients: Olive oil – 2 Tbsp Chicken – organic only; skinless, boneless breasts and thighs cut … Continue reading

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Chicken Breasts with Potatoes, Onions, Peppers, Garlic and Paprika

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Shopping with children can be a very pleasant and educational pastime. Truly! Years ago when my son was little, grocery shopping was a matter of how fast I could get into and out of the grocery store. I missed all … Continue reading

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