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Slow Cooker Chicken & Olives

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Back to school, back to a busy sports schedule, back to homework… and nights that there just isn’t much time to cook. I’ve said it before, I think that no matter how busy, it is totally possible to get a home cooked meal on the table if you plan ahead. This Slow Cooker Chicken & Olives is SO EASY and tasty! 

Back to school, back to a busy sports schedule, back to homework... and nights that there just isn't much time to cook. I've said it before, I think that no matter how busy, it is totally possible to get a home cooked meal on the table if you plan ahead. This Slow Cooker Chicken & Olives is SO EASY and tasty!  #slowcooker

My boys just started 1st & 3rd grade, one plays soccer and starting hockey and the other is a hockey guy… we are crazy some days! I love that I can get a meal set early in the day, do all the running around we need to do and come home to a delicious meal ready to go! Gotta love that slow cooker!!…

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Mediterranean Platter for Two

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Mediterranean Platter for Two | LeMoine Family Kitchen. Grab a bottle of wine and enjoy an array of olives, hummus, artichoke hearts, soppresata, roasted peppers and pita.

 

Somedays the most simple of meals are absolute perfection. I could have this Mediterranean Platter for Two as a meal once a week! There is something wonderful about popping open a bottle of wine, eating a very casual and delicious array of Mediterranean goodies while enjoying the good conversation with someone you love! Its easy, fun, delicious! …

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Italian Sub with Soppressata, Mozzarella, Roasted Peppers, Arugula & Olive Spread

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Italian Sub with Soppressata, Mozzarella, Roasted Peppers, Arugula & Olive Spread | LeMoine Family Kitchen

Not sure what it was but today after running today I was craving a good Italian Sub! I don’t do big sandwiches very often but when I do have one, it has got to be a good one packed with incredible flavor. This Italian Sub with Soppressata, Mozzarella, Roasted Peppers, Arugula & Olive Spread was perfect and totally hit the spot!!! …

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Arroz Con Pollo {Chicken & Rice}

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Arroz Con Pollo | LeMoine Family Kitchen #chicken #onepot #dinner #spanish #chickenandrice #chickenandolives #budgetfriendly

 

Budget friendly- check! One pot meal- check! Amazing flavors- check! This Arroz Con Pollo {aka chicken and rice} is absolutely awesome and I am so glad we had enough leftover for lunch the next day because it was one of those meals you just want to keep eating despite being full. Chicken thighs, onion, garlic, crushed tomatoes, red bell pepper, manzanilla olives and sofrito slow simmered until the chicken is just falling apart tender and the sauce that develops is just perfect!!! …

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Homemade Antipasto Bread

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Homemade Antipasto Bread | LeMoine Family Kitchen #homemade #bread #pizzadough #stromboli #antipasto #stuffedbread #italian #recipe

 

Italian LOVE bread, like, really really love bread! Growing up, especially when we were with my grandparents, there was always a loaf or three of Italian bread on the table no matter what the meal was. Soup & bread, pasta & bread, roast beef & bread. Really good bread is important to us and there is nothing quite like homemade bread. I went one step further stuffing mine and then came this stromboli, Homemade Antipasto Bread! To quote everyone that had a piece, “this is the best bread i’ve EVER had”. So yea, as an Italian family we know bread and that right there is a huge complement to me! Ill take it! …

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Spanish Style Pimento Stuffed Chicken Thighs

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Spanish Style Pimento Stuffed Chicken Thighs

Chicken thighs, inexpensive and so juicy, a great budget friendly cut of meat! Last Friday I spent my night watching all shows food related, yes i know, very exciting Friday night! Well I came across Alton Brown talking about his favorite chicken dish to cook. Chicken thighs with a paprika rub then stuffed with pimento olives! Well it sounded and looked fantastic so I thought I definitely need to make this!!! Have to say, awesome crispy skin, super juicy and so flavorful!!! I served mine with some simple roasted potatoes and some mixed greens. So this Spanish Style Pimento Stuffed Chicken Thighs is the measurements I used but the idea is all Altons!

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