Melt in your mouth enchiladas... Yep, these are those. I've made all kinds of enchiladas over the years. But never with a random mix of beans like this. Hurst Beans sent me a few bags of beans to cook with and experiment with...and it took me all over 2 seconds to know that I'd use the Cajun 15 Bean Soup mix to make some Cajun-kickin' enchiladas. The beans are cooked … [Read more...]
BLT Sliders with Parmesan Mayo
There is just something so American about BLTs. Something so basic and delicious. I was not a fan of tomatoes until about 7 years ago. Some time during my days in the Dominican Republic, my taste buds morphed and decided to start liking tomatoes. Then I had to break the news to my Aunt Julie (the only family member on my moms side who didn't like tomatoes either), and turns … [Read more...]
One Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie
Chocolate Chip Cookie in a Skillet...yes, please. One Dish...literally. OK, well...skillet...but whatever :) Melt the butter on the stovetop and stir in the other ingredients...then bake. You can find the specifics on One Dish Dinners! … [Read more...]
Cajun Pork Roast
Pork roast is an inexpensive meat that can be make many different ways. What happens when you coat a pork roast in blackening seasoning? You get the most flavorful, delicious, tender pork roast with a little Cajun flair- all allergy-free! This may sound like a spicy dish, but it isn't at all. Combine it with some mashed potatoes and a fresh green salad and you'll have a … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Chicken Pesto With Bowtie Pasta
We do a lot of bulk cooking because our schedules are crazy during the week but we really prefer to serve home cooked meals to our five kids. This is a super simple recipe as well as a great way to cook once and eat many times! I just bought 40 pounds of boneless chicken breast for a great deal but I need to get it put up in the freezer pretty quickly so I put half of … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Reduce the Amount of Sugar in Your Kitchen
This past August, I challenged myself to not eat an ounce of refined, processed sugar. No white sugar. No brown sugar. No chocolate. It was tough, but I did it. And I learned a few things. I thought it would be prudent to share some more of these things as we start into the new year, as we challenge ourselves to think outside the box, to push ourselves outside our comfort … [Read more...]
Buffalo Chicken Chili
If buffalo wings could be made into soup form, this is it! Chicken. Spice. Celery. Blue Cheese. Seriously. Yum! I decided to double this recipe...some for us to enjoy at home, and some to take a potluck this past week. I only made a slight change to the recipe that I served my family...I added half as much of the red hot pepper sauce. I didn't want the kids to … [Read more...]
Thai Beef Cabbage Roll Bake
The timing was perfect, the sales were perfect...and the ingredients in my pantry seemed to leap out at me as I was working up meal ideas and plans for this month. I remember Alea's Cabbage Rolls from last year, and I'd be wanting to try something similar. Cabbage rolls (and lettuce wraps) work wonderfully for those with gluten and/or corn allergies/intolerances. For those who … [Read more...]
Stovetop Mac n Cheese
Jenna emailed this recipe to me from White on Rice Couple. And I was so skeptical that I had to try it...even though I rarely make Mac n Cheese because of the boy's dairy allergies. I made it anyways, and it worked out perfectly... Right before Christmas, Ryan woke up one morning with a fully body rash. After grilling him about what he ate at school the day before, thinking … [Read more...]
Parmesan Garlic Knots
Today I'm going to tell you about an amazing side that I've discovered. If you like garlic bread with your pasta, you are going love Parmesan Garlic Knots. If you get the generic biscuits in a can from Wal-mart, even if they aren't on sale they are $1.25 for 40 so you'll have plenty! And it will keep practically any pasta dish under $10 for your family! And the good thing is … [Read more...]