These simple but intentional gatherings can become the highlight of everyone’s day. Crock Pot Chicken Tacos. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings. Chicken and Waffle Casserole Chicken and Waffle Casserole.

Leave to cool for 1 hour, then carefully lift out the chicken with tongs, shred the meat from the carcass, discarding the skin and bones, and strain off the stock into a bowl.

Make the fideo filling Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high. Add chorizo, and cook, stirring occasionally, until crumbled and browned, about 6 minutes. Stir in fideo, garlic, bay ...