Sometimes people ask me about how to feed teenage boys on a budget. And my answer is this...make this kind of chili recipe...over and over and over. I don't have teenage boys...yet...but 2 of my boys eat more than I do sometimes (and always during a growth spurt). And sometimes I wonder how I'm not going to go broke feeding 4 teenage boys for 10 straight years. It's these … [Read more...]
King Ranch Chicken Mac & Cheese
Pardon me while I drown myself in this bowl of cheesy delicious. It's macaroni and cheese, doctored up with all the delicious flavors from the traditional King Ranch Chicken. I've made King Ranch Chicken Enchiladas...and we are adding this Mac n Cheese to our "King Ranch list." You can use any small shell pasta for this - I used rotini because that's what I had in my … [Read more...]
Baked BBQ Chicken Sandwiches
It's okay to drool. It's just you and your computer/phone. No one will notice the drool. :P :P :P Yes, these are drool-worthy. You should make them right now. Yes, stop what you're doing and make these. Or make them whenever they'd fit into your meal plan and schedule. :) Baked BBQ Chicken Sandwiches Tangy chicken held together by buttery, … [Read more...]
Asian Flank Steak
When you've got a bunch of dudes to feed that are all big fans of meat, you're always looking for fun and delicious ways to keep their tummies full and taste buds happy. This Asian Flank Steak does all of the above. I love how easy it is to whip together a homemade marinade. And I love how flank steak takes in and holds the marinade flavor. And I love that when you freeze … [Read more...]
Are You One of the 212,000 People Who Still Hasn’t Opened Their Instant Pot?!
Did you know that on Black Friday alone, there were 215,000 Instant Pots sold? And by my approximations and by what I'm reading and hearing online, only about 3,000 of those have actually taken it out of the box. (LOL) That's my guesstimation - as I've seen MANY folks hop on this trend...but never actually try using it. Well, let me put you on the fast track to learning … [Read more...]
Baked Philly Cheesesteaks
Baked Philly Cheesesteaks! All the flavors and yumminess from the Philly Cheesesteak...in a baking dish. This is a fun 'spin' on a classic and well known sandwich. And if you're from Philly and a die hard Cheesesteak Sandwich fan, it might be best to turn your eyes as you read this ;) It's meant to be a twist...and to be easier for the boys to serve themselves. This … [Read more...]
Apricot Meatballs
I adore the sauce that's on these meatballs. It's very similar to the sauce on my Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken recipe. And it's just as delicious served with these meatballs, as it is with the chicken. And there's an added bonus with this recipe: it's freezer friendly. If you want to freeze these meatballs, then make up some homemade meatballs as directed, line them into a … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Salmon with Lemon & Dill
Restaurant Quality Salmon - Because it's Steamed in the Instant Pot! Lemon and dill are by far my favorite ingredients to use when making salmon. I'll bake, slow cook, grill, and saute salmon with lemon and dill. I'll use lemon slices, or lemon juice, or even lemon essential oil with olive oil. Now, I'm adding pressure cook to the list of possible ways to cook salmon … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Herbed Pork Tenderloin
This herbed pork tenderloin will make your taste buds sing! It's also going to make that 'what's for dinner' daily song that plays in your head melt away...at least for the day. I love slow cooker meals. I love how fast they are to get going in the morning...especially when it's a "freezer to slow cooker" meal like this one. With this meal, you can freeze the herbs and pork … [Read more...]
The Instant Pot Might Be Sending The Slow Cooker into Retirement??
I know. I'm a big dork. Specifically a kitchen appliance dork. And do dorky things, like hug my Instant Pot. I just get really excited when there are kitchen and time saving hacks to be shared. (I have and recommend the DUO for busy families.) Yeah, so...the Instant Pot very well may send my slow cooker into retirement. Or it's just going to end up being a dead even race … [Read more...]