The Inconsistent Writer

For months now I've struggled to maintain a consistent weekly menu for having supper at home. And while Lisa and I don't have a heaping pile of responsibilities on the home front right now --  outside of keeping Amity in line  -- I'll be the first to admit that I do not manage my time well once arriving home after work. This past Sunday I created this week's menu consisting entirely of using the slow cooker. While the weather easily permits more slow cooker recipes, Lisa wasn't exactly jumping for joy about the possibility of eating every meal this week out of of a bowl. To be fair to her  (as well as myself) , I had to put in some variety, so every dish wasn't a soup or variation of a chili or stew. After another successfully executed African Chicken Peanut Stew on Sunday, Monday required a dish that strayed from the soup/stew pack. After altering a recipe I found online, and giving a better name than, "slow cooker pork chops," I introduce to you

When the beauty that is Autumn finally arrives, it brings with it fantastically bright colors of yellow, orange and red. It brings wonderfully chilly football weather, where sweaters, jackets and hats become a staple in my wardrobe until Spring of next year. Along with the arrival of the cool weather is the thought of warm soups, chili and stews. Meals that not only warm you up, but also stick to your ribs and keep you toasty. Last year while researching budget-conscience one-pot dishes, I discovered a new recipe that I want to share with you that instantly became a family favorite. It's called African Chicken Peanut Stew and it's a delicious blend of familiar flavors and mildly-exotic spices. This stew's main ingredients are sweet potatoes, chicken and peanuts. It's a hearty dish that is worthy of being placed at your table along the same ranks as the ever-faithful chili or broccoli cheese soup. AFRICAN CHICKEN PEANUT STEW Ingredients Needed: 2-3 lbs bonel