Did someone say "comfort food?" "QUICK, delicious Southern comfort food" that is? Everything about this recipe and this meal just screams delicious. From the easy to whip up BBQ Fry Sauce (I bet you have both ingredients in your fridge already!) to the homemade battered chicken strips. To the homemade biscuits. The key with getting this done quickly is doing … [Read more...]
20 Freezer to Slow Cooker Meals for $160 – 3rd Edition is Here, Just in Time for Busy Back-to-School Season
Have you ever wished you could make enough dinners to last a month in less than 2 hours, and then let dinner cook itself in the slow cooker while you go about your busy day? Let me introduce you to the newest meal plan in the series… With the busy back to school season upon us, I’m here to equip you with a game plan for the dinner hour as you head into these … [Read more...]
Bacon & Honey Mustard Grilled Cheese
Bacon. Homemade honey mustard. (Just 1:1 honey and Dijon or yellow mustard.) With some sharp cheddar and Parmesan cheese. That is all. (And you're welcome!) :P Bacon & Honey Mustard Grilled Cheese A quick and easy lunch or dinner! 8 slices bacon, cooked until crispy2 Tbsp butter, softened3 Tbsp honey3 Tbsp yellow or Dijon … [Read more...]
Potato Chip Chicken Strips
Better. The best chicken strips I've ever made...maybe!? These homemade chicken strips are so, so, so, so much better than other chicken strips. I think it's the combination of the salty potato chips with the sour cream and paprika based dipping process. Oh, and the fact that the kids made these completely on their own. My oldest son is 10 years old and I'm really working … [Read more...]
Pepperoni Pizza Rolls
My boys are goo-goo-ga-ga over these pizza rolls! They love to help me roll them together, so we can have this meal on the table in no time. You can definitely have these on the table in under 20 minutes, start to finish. Add these to your menu for your next family pizza night! Three cheers for fun, quick and tasty! Pepperoni Pizza … [Read more...]
Why I Keep My Kitchen Counters Clutter-Free
Yes, this is what my kitchen looks like at the end of every day. Every now and again, I'll get a question/email about my kitchen being so clean and I wanted to share how and why I keep my counters cleared off and decluttered. Let's start with the why. Have you ever cleaned up/out your kiddos play space and then just sat and watched them play afterwards? The play is calm … [Read more...]
Chorizo Potato Hash
I've got an amazing, quick and super delicious skillet dinner for you tonight! This really a "brinner" as it's more of a breakfast meal than a dinner meal...so we'll call it a brinner. Brinner is generally quick and this one is colorful, flavorful, packed with protein and veggies. You can serve it as is, or with some ripe, fresh fruit. The cooking method for this meal is … [Read more...]
20 Freezer to Slow Cooker Meals for $160 – 3rd Edition is Here, Just in Time for Busy Back-to-School Season
Have you ever wished you could make enough dinners to last a month in less than 2 hours? Let me introduce you to the newest meal plan in the series… With the busy back to school season upon us, I’m here to equip you with a game plan for the dinner hour as you head into these busy months. I’ve compiled a fantastic set of recipes that you can “load up” into the freezer … [Read more...]
Grilled Flank Steak with Tomatillo Salsa
This, my friend. This meal was so so so so scrumptious. The rice, the beans, the steak...and the spicy, fresh tomatillo salsa. The spicy part is entirely optional, so don't let that scare you away. Flank steak is a fantastic cut of meat - it's inexpensive, takes on flavor well and grills up in a matter of minutes. And tomatillos - they have such a rich and fresh … [Read more...]
Grilled Fish Tacos & Slaw
Now this is how to enjoy a fish taco. The lemon juice soaks into the fish before it is grilled. Then the smoky flavor from the grill infuses into the fish with the lemon. Then you warm the corn tortillas on the grill. Then you make the tacos and load each one with a fresh coleslaw with a hint of dill. And if you're feeling crazy, you can toss on a little shredded mozzarella … [Read more...]