I love food! All food…but I really love comfort food! I know… it’s a word that’s tossed around a lot in the blogging world, but in all fairness, I have to say that the majority of foods fill a need. For some it’s comfort, for others happiness, joy, sorrow, sadness, or stress. I mean food feeds our emotions, as well as our bellies! If it didn’t there wouldn’t be so many foodies out there all looking for that one optimal dish.
One of my favorite “comfort” foods is Chicken Pot Pie. Maybe it’s the memories of those little frozen pies by banquet when I was kid, or maybe it’s because the combination of ingredients is like Thanksgiving in a pie shell? Whatever the reason, it’s still a favorite. I spent years looking for the perfect recipe and then just decided to make my own. I wanted one loaded with “the good stuff”! Lots of meat, vegetables, and a creamy gravy, all packed inside the perfect flaky crust. I hope you’ll agree…this pot pie is the perfect “comfort food”!
Main Dishes
We’re kicking Monday off right! I have the perfect easy weeknight recipe for your Nest. Easy Chicken Parmesan! I discovered this recipe years ago while sitting in the dentist office! (Yuck!) Of course I had to add my own twist and kick it up a notch or two, but it’s still super simple to throw together and it’s sure to be a hit at your dinner table!
I don’t know about you, but I am super busy cleaning and preparing for the big “Turkey” day… which is right around the corner. The last thing on my mind is what to fix for dinner! (Right?) I’m here to help with that. I’ve got a simple and yummy dinner recipe the whole family will love! Crock Pot Chicken Tacos are the perfect week night dinner when things are crazy and you just don’t have time to cook. You will love how easy they are and… the family will love how delicious they are! You can do Taco Tuesday any time! It’s say’s so in the mommy handbook right under “What to do when your child’s crayon goes through the dryer…again!” 😉
Who doesn’t love Mexican Food?! What’s not to love! All that ooey-gooey cheese, shredded meat, beans, and rich flavorful sauces! Stuff that inside a crispy crunchy golden flour tortilla and top it off with more sauce, melted cheese, maybe a little more cheese,…maybe a little more, and you have a the ultimate in Chimichanga’s. What I like to call the Grand Daddy of the Burrito family!
Who wants to make the “World’s Best Lasagna”? Huh?… Okay…who wants to EAT the World’s Best Lasagna?! You gotta make it to eat it! 😉 I know lasagna seems daunting and time consuming…and… it is! But, Ohhhhh…it’s so worth it! Every rich, creamy, flavorful mouthful reminds you that it was worth every bit of effort, and even if you don’t want to make the lasagna, you have got to check out the sauce. The sauce is TO.DIE.FOR! (It is Halloween….what pun did you expect me to go for?) You can put this sauce on any pasta and have a party in your mouth!
I’m throwing down this amazing simple and delicious fried rice recipe! Right smack dab in the middle of “Fall Fest”! You’re probably scratching your head and wondering why? It’s simple really…because a reader asked me to! One of the most important things to me in this blogging journey is my readers! It was the nudge I desperately needed. I’ve been saying for weeks I was going to get “around to it”…(the list is long folks) so, today I finally did! All you need is to bring the fortune cookies! The rest is as easy as 1-2-3! I promise…it’s better than take-out!
Dinner in a Pumpkin is not only a delicious fall recipe but also a unique and festive way to enjoy a hearty meal. The savory filling combined with the earthy sweetness of the pumpkin creates a symphony of flavors that will make your taste buds dance.
It’s not a pretentious dish, but it is one of our all time favorites! This is just pure down home country cooking at it’s best! The perfect dish for the meat and potato lovers at your Nest!
Want that one crock pot recipe that will satisfy everyone? Look no further. This is it! Any time you can make a hearty meal in a crock pot with little to no fuss it’s a win-win for all the chicks at your Nest… including Momma bird!
Here at “Norine’s Nest” I am all about down home everyday cooking! You know…comfort foods! There’s not a lot of “fluff” in my recipes and meal plans. I’m not a gourmet chef and I’m not trained professionally. I just try to come up with recipes you will want to serve to your family at your “Nest”. Casseroles are just a “main stay” here at Norine’s Nest! I can’t think of a better comfort food than a delicious casserole. I grew up on them. Casseroles are cozy, heartwarming, and say “Home”. They fill little bellies, Daddy bellies, and growing teenage bellies with goodness and love! Let’s face it, every meal a mother, or father, makes is made with love. It’s our way of making sure our family is fed and taken care of. Every act of service we render is out of love for those in our little Nests! This Chicken Noodle Casserole is one such act of love. It’s cozy, it’s warm, it comforting. It goes together quickly too! Which is even better for all us busy Mom and Dad’s trying to do 36 hours of work in a 24 hour day!
Sweet and sour chicken is one of my all time favorite Chinese dishes! When I’m craving the deliciousness that can only be found in a light cripsy tempura battered chicken topped with the perfect blend of sweet and sour… this is my “go to” recipe! It has never let me down and it is one of our family favorites! Put down the phone and don’t call for delivery! You can make this for dinner at your Nest tonight! You’re gonna impress your family and yourself!