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September is National Chicken Month
September is National Chicken Month, and Semi-Homemade Life is celebrating with all things Chicken.

Luanne
Sep 102 min read
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Grandma V's Cabbage Salad
I am addicted to my Grandmother's Cabbage Salad. It's super easy, and so yummy. Perfect for a quick dinner side, or your next potluck!

Luanne
Jul 22 min read
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7-Layer Burrito
I have to be really in the mood for these 7-Layer Burritos, because they actually take quite a bit of work... but they're so worth it.

Luanne
Mar 7, 20241 min read
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Dutch Oven Beef Stew
Tender beef and vegetables in a rich gravy. This is the perfect one-pot meal. Serve with some crusty bread on a cold winter evening.

Luanne
Feb 20, 20241 min read
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Sausage and Cabbage
Sausage and Cabbage... a quick and super easy weeknight meal.

Luanne
Feb 6, 20241 min read
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Slow Cooker Chicken Ratatouille Stew
This healthy and hearty stew comes together in minutes. Throw it in the slow cooker before work and forget about it till you get home.

Luanne
Jan 11, 20241 min read
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Sausage and Pirogies w/ Kraut
Looking for a quick skillet dinner you can make any weeknight? Try this Sausage & Pirogies w/ Kraut.

Luanne
Dec 19, 20231 min read
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Cabbage Soup
This simple throw-it-together soup is great for those cold weeknights when you don't really feel like cooking.

Luanne
Dec 12, 20231 min read
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Avocado Ranch Salad Dressing
I made this to top a Mexican style salad I had made. It was a good compliment to spicy peppers and cool greens.

Luanne
Dec 7, 20231 min read
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Cilantro Lime Slaw
I made this to go on top of some fish tacos... it was super yummy.

Luanne
Dec 5, 20231 min read
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Cabbage Soup
It's that nasty cold time of year... which means soup. And this cabbage soup hit the spot. It was even better the next day.

Luanne
Nov 28, 20231 min read
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Cast Iron Baked Chicken
One-pan Sunday dinner. Who could ask for more?

Luanne
Nov 2, 20231 min read
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Instant Pot Spanish Rice
I have a favorite Mexican restaurant in the small town where I live, and I LOVE their Spanish Rice. This recipe is the closest I've come.

Luanne
Oct 31, 20231 min read
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Easy Red Enchilada Sauce
Recently, I started making my own Red Enchilada Sauce. For my spice weenie tongue, it's perfectly hot!

Luanne
Oct 26, 20231 min read
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Ratatouille Rice
Ratatouille Rice was a great non-traditional take on Ratatouille. Even The Man had seconds.

Luanne
Oct 19, 20231 min read
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Lentil Sloppy Joes
These lentil sloppy joes have great flavor, but they're so, so, so, sloppy.

Luanne
Oct 10, 20231 min read
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Low and Slow Oven Brisket
Brisket should always be roasted low and slow... and here's the perfect recipe!

Luanne
Aug 31, 20231 min read
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Lamb Oven Nachos
Who doesn't love a good oven nacho... crispy tortilla chips piled high with melty cheese and all your favorite toppings.

Luanne
Aug 29, 20231 min read
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Copycat Arby’s Sauce
The Man and I both feel that a LOT of fast food has decreased in quality since the pandemic, so I tried making some of our favorites at home

Luanne
Aug 24, 20231 min read
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GF Pie Crust
GF Pie Crust is delicate and can be a little finicky. Honestly I'd rather just buy a pre-made shell; procrastination made that impossible.

Luanne
Aug 22, 20231 min read
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