Cookin' It Up: With Jeff

I have been trying to make a special dinner when its somebody's birthday. Usually I will ask them what they want. With Cooper, he would probably just say pepperoni, so I had to think out of the box. So because I had to work on Cooper's birthday I had some extra time to get inspired. And after a couple of shows on the food network I had my idea. The first thing you see below is "Goody Girl Championship Potatoes."

Just some of the ingredients for your reading pleasure. Lots!! of butter, colby-jack cheese, bacon, bacon and more bacon, red and green onions and some seasonings and the red potatoes. A true southern meal (A heart attack waiting to happen, but Shiloh sure loved it.)

Next item below is "Chicken Georgia". Wow! I must say and not just to toot my own horn, I have never made chicken this good or this juicy. And it was so simple to make, seasoned chicken with sweet onions, mushrooms and butter, smothered in mozzarella cheese.

I crossed my fingers hoping everything would turn out well. The food network didn't let me down. It was a hit. In fact I was full until noon the next day. (Which is highly unusual for me.)

Both the recipes are available on the food network.

So what's up next on Cookin' It Up:With Jeff

Southern Style Sheppard's Pie.

Cooking it up!

What do you get when you start with fresh peppers...

Throw them in a pan with onions and saute...

Add in your favorite meat (Beef in my case)...

And throw the some shredded Colby-jack cheese on top?

FAJITAS!

Now I know what you may be thinking. Why is Jeff telling us how to cook. Or for that matter why is Jeff cooking. Well since I have been laid off and even prior to that I have been cooking dinner. It started out by me cooking dinner on Sunday nights. My treat to the family. But with Crystyne being so sick initially with the pregnancy, I have picked up some hours in the kitchen. (Wish they were work hours at a place of employment, but I digress.) Any who, it was either cook or starve for the boys and me.

I wasn't to confident in the kitchen with cooking. But it turns out, that I am actually not that bad of a cook, and not just Top Raman or BBQ burgers. It shouldn't be a surprise since my grandfather and grandmother owned a restaurant and cooked all the time, it must flow in the blood.

Some of my favorite things to cook are Fajitas, Arroz con Pollo (Azteca Style), Breakfast (I love making seasoned fried potatoes with fresh peppers and onions in it.), Sauteed Chicken with Broccoli over white rice and Shish-ka-bobs. I am learning more recipes and I actually find it somewhat relaxing. (Shhh. Don't tell Crystyne, or this could be a permanent position.)

Now if only I enjoyed cleaning up the dishes that much......