Skillet Roasted Lemon Chicken Recipe

August 17, 2026August 16, 2026 RefreshHer2 Comments

Sometimes when I’ve planned my menu, I get excited about the upcoming meal, because it’s something new that I’m sure will be delicious! This happened recently after I had watched Ina Garten prepare a Skillet Roasted Lemon Chicken on You Tube. It had all the flavors we love, so I promptly added it to my menu…and then did what I frequently do when I make a new recipe – I invited guests to join us for dinner! Ha!

This recipe rivals and maybe even wins over my favorite Katie Brown Chicken recipe that I’ve been making for years! The lemon slices that line the cast iron skillet add so much flavor, as well as the infused olive oil that is brushed onto the chicken skin. Yum!

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Chicken · entertaining · Make-Ahead · salad

Hosting Small Group Dinner in Our Home

April 20, 2026April 20, 2026 RefreshHer2 Comments

We’re having dinner with our small group this week and I’m excited about the fellowship we’ll share! It’s just the best! Sometimes we struggle finding a theme so the meal will “mesh” together. I suggested we do a Sunday-type dinner with chicken and veggies.

I signed up to bring a chicken dish. I’m opting for this hearty grilled chicken salad. It’s a favorite of ours that I’ve shared before, but I share it again because it’s on my menu this week, AND because it’s so very good and I’d love for it to try it!

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Appetizer · hospitality

Hot Pepper Strawberry Freezer Jam & Charcuterie Cups for Easy Entertaining

June 16, 2025June 15, 2025 RefreshHerLeave a comment

While we serve at The Wilds this summer and befriend the sponsors who bring their kids to camp, I have the blessing of teaching a ladies’ session each Wednesday afternoon. As a part of our time together, I long to show hospitality and create fellowship among the women. It’s a bit challenging, but I believe if we ask the Lord how we can be hospitable, He will make a way.

As I prayed about how to do that this summer, the Lord brought my Strawberry Freezer Jam from last summer to mind. I made a lot, and it needs to be eaten! I wondered how I could use it, then I thought of Hot Pepper Jelly poured over cream cheese. I knew that would make a great little snack to serve my new friends at camp! Then I set to work to turn my freezer jam into hot pepper jelly! It was an easy task!

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Pie · Side dish · Sunday Dinner

Easter Dinner Recap

April 21, 2025March 28, 2026 RefreshHerLeave a comment

What a wonderful Easter weekend we had! The services at church were so special. As we sang some favorite songs, my heart swelled with thankfulness as we worshiped the Lord. We do serve a risen Savior, and because He lives, we can face tomorrow! We saw the Lord in His Word, as we read in Luke that He cares enough to clothe the lilies of the field and He cares even more for the needs of His children. I can trust Him today – the day after Easter, for every need of my life, and so can you!

After church I hosted just my family for dinner. It seems that our travels keep us so busy that we don’t get together nearly as often as we’d like. So it was special for it to be just us so we could chat and get caught up.

But now of course, we must talk about the food…Oh yes!

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dinner in 30 minutes · Fast meal · Uncategorized

Delicious Veggie Stromboli Recipe for Busy Nights

March 17, 2025March 17, 2025 RefreshHerLeave a comment

Last week I shared a few new recipes I was anxious to try. I have an update about one that was super easy and also delicious! I made the Veggie Stromboli from Skinny Taste and we really enjoyed it. A stromboli is kind of like a rolled up pizza. Sometimes homemade stromboli’s and pizzas are labor intensive, but a packaged pizza crust made this come together quickly.

I found a package of pizza dough at Aldi – not in a can, but a plastic bag. It was on sale last week for .99! I’m so glad I found this for nights when I don’t want to make my own crust. This is great for a busy night! You won’t be skimping on flavor, just time!

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