We love salad for dinner.  One of our favorites is this Summer Fruit Salad with Marinated Chicken.  Recently I saw this Autumn Crunch Pasta Salad on Pinterest and knew instantly we would love it.  I added the same marinated grilled chicken from the summer salad and tweaked it to our taste. Just add some french or whole grain and you have a perfect fall salad meal!

Autumn Crunch Salad with Chicken and Pasta

Ingredients

1 head Romain lettuce, washed and torn
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1 1/2 cups small orecchiette or bow tie pasta, cooked
3  chicken breasts,

I think most of us have had one version or another of Hawaiian Haystacks – there are as many different ways to make them as there are people to eat them! However, this is one of our family’s favorites and of course we think it is the best; so it absolutely needed to be published on Caramel Potatoes.  I call it skinny because the sauce is very simple and light – no sour cream, no cream cheese.  Many of the versions of Hawaiian Haystacks I have had are more savory (tomatoes, olives, cheese) – this one is more fruity and

If you love Teriyaki you no longer need take out when you can make these Baked Teriyaki Chicken Tenders.  The recipe is fast and easy to put together – perfect for any weeknight meal or even when company is coming. The sauce mixes in one pan and the chicken is baked with no added oil.  If you like, you can make it with chicken thighs instead. Either way you’ll love the great teriyaki flavor.

Baked Teriyaki Chicken Tenders

Ingredients

24 chicken tenders
1 cup sugar
1 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon orange juice
3 cloves

Long, cold winter nights are made for hot and hearty home-style casseroles. This Sour Dough Chicken Casserole has all the elements of pure comfort food. Chicken, peppers, mushrooms and onions in a wonderful broth topped off with Parmesan crusted sour -dough bread cubes. No matter the temperature outside, this dinner will warm you through and through.

Sourdough Chicken Casserole

Ingredients
4 cups sourdough bread cubes (about 1 “)
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons melted butter, divided
1/3 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon dried parsley
2 medium sweet onions, sliced and quartered
1/4 teaspoon salt Read More

I think my kids could live on Panda Orange Chicken; and because there is one just down the road, they eat it a lot!  So when I spied this recipe to make a version at home I knew I couldn’t pass.  I love that this comes together and so fast and while it may not be quite as fast as the drive-thru, I feel like it’s much healthier!  My Panda-loving son thought it was great!

Easy Orange Chicken

Ingredients

3 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup honey
½ cup orange juice
⅓ cup soy sauce
¼ cup rice wine vinegar
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