Chili with Cornmeal Pancakes

I had this interesting dinner idea come into my inbox from Betty Crocker.  I thought it sounded fun and easy and my guys LOVE Chili and Cornbread!! This afternoon was cool, overcast and very "Fall" feeling, so it was a perfect dinner choice.

I used my own chili recipe since I know that's what my family likes.  Nothing too fancy, Just 2 lbs extra lean ground beef (we raise our own beef) a large can of tomato sauce, 2 cans of Kidney Beans, and 2 Pkg's of
McCormics mild chili seasoning. Easy Peasy... but really good!

Then I got my trusty pancake griddle and my "Pancake ingredients"  and whipped up a batch of Cornmeal Pancakes.  :)
I thought the recipe for the batter seemed a little thin, so I added a bit more bisquick to thicken it up.

Here we go...... Looks like a pancake alright. 

Give em a flip~  Lookin good! 

Topped with  Chili~ added a little Sour Cream, Extra Cheese... Wa~La! Chili over Cornmeal Pancakes!

I think it turned out wonderful. My guys really loved it and said they'd DEFINITELY like this again.

I love finding new dinner ideas that don't take a lot of time, are wholesome and filling, and taste this good!

Thanks for visiting today!

Kim :)

Buffalo Chicken Salad~ YUMM-O!!

Wow!  I managed to get two posts done in a week!  Yay Me!

Today's post isn't a "Crafty Day" post... but who doesn't love a fast, yummy dinner idea? 
Here is a wonderful Salad idea I found online.  What a great recipe for a "Too Hot To Cook"  night, eh?  It was SOOOOOO good!   

Here's my take on the recipe:  Start with all your fixin's:
I used Frozen Chicken Breasts (because I had them) a package of buffalo wings sauce, feta Cheese (because the Blue Cheese at the grocery store in MY little town was nearly $6!!)  And all your regular green salad favorites.

I boiled the chicken to thaw it and partially cook it... then I cut it into chunks, added the wing sauce and about 3/4  cup of water.  Let Chicken simmer in the wing sauce mixture until fully cooked and all liquid evaporates.
Oh My Gosh... this is looking so tasty already!!  The Chicken absorbs all that spicy yummy sauce!!

In the meantime... while your chicken finishes cooking :
Make a nice, yummy, choc full of all your favorite fixin's salad.  Mine was:
Chopped Romaine Lettuce
Chopped Tomatoes
Chopped Cucumbers
Chopped Green Onions
Small amount of Shredded Cheddar Cheees
Feta or Blue Cheese to taste

Spread your salad on a plate: Sprinkle with your cheeses,  Add your "sauced up" chicken,  top with your favorite dressings,  and Ohhhhhh My GOODness!  This salad was amazing!

 I need to take the date stamp off my camera!  LOL   Yes!  I had this 2 nights in a row!  It was THAT good!!!  It's guilt free, too!  If you use light dressings.... everything else is pretty low in calories and fats so I think this is now going to be one of my Summer Time "Go To" dinners!  :)    ENJOY!