Lemon Pepper Chicken might be my favorite way to grill chicken. Why? Because the lemon juice does such an amazing job of tenderizing the chicken (the acidity actually breaks down the chicken to literally soften it), and infusing it's citrus-y flavor goodness deep into the chicken. The result is perfectly grilled chicken! Combined with more pepper in the marinade than you … [Read more...]
Italian Pork Roast
LOVING this new 5-ingredient meal! A pork roast, smothered in an Italian seasoning laced tomato sauce...and baked to perfection. Serve it over a bed of pasta with a side of veggies for a perfect "gourmet weeknight dinner." 5-ingredient meals are the perfect solution for busy families - few ingredients with little prep time and you end up with a delicious feast for your … [Read more...]
Pepperoni Pizza Rolls
I'm not going to say much about these. Other than, MAKE THEM. :) See the complete 5-Ingredient recipe for Pepperoni Pizza Rolls here! Pin all of our 31 Days of 5-Ingredient Meals here! Erin’s Personal Recommendations for 5-Ingredient Meal Supplies: Long-Handle Wooden Measuring Spoons, set of 4 6 oz. glass custard cups, set of 4 Dishwasher safe Cutting … [Read more...]
5-Ingredient Cajun Sausage Alfredo Dinner
I want you to not be spooked by the word Cajun. Or to think that it might be too spicy for any little mouths you might be feeding. While the Cajun sausage does have a bit of a kick to it, the creaminess from the Alfredo sauce really softens it nicely. And at the same time, the spice from the sausage brings out a touch of sweetness in the Alfredo sauce. (Did you know that … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Maple Chicken with Sweet Potatoes
This is one of our family's favorite "One Dish Dinners" and it's always a hit when we serve it! I love the sweet and savory...and it's just a meal winner. Slow Cooker One Dish Meal Freezer Friendly See why it's winning. Winning, winning, winning! Hope it's a winner for your family too! See the complete 5-Ingredient recipe for Slow Cooker Maple Chicken with … [Read more...]
Pork Chops, Red Potatoes & Apple Skillet Dinner
Skillet meal...FTW! I adore skillet meal because they are easy...but I once didn't think they were easy. Once I discovered them and started making them more, I learned what a great "tool" they are in my "cooking tool belt." I love them because they are fast and quick to pull together...and some, you can even plop onto the table and let the kids serve themselves from the … [Read more...]
Salsa Verde Chicken Burritos
Yes...burritos with 5 ingredients. It's not only the amazing flavors that work so well together in this meal, it's also that it's so so so so easy to put together! These just might be your family's new favorite...try them now and let me know how you love them! See the complete 5-Ingredient recipe for Salsa Verde Chicken Burritos here! Pin all of our 31 Days of … [Read more...]
Beef Coconut Curry
There's something about coconut milk curries that just perfectly cooks beef and chicken...especially when the meat is sliced uber-thin. With this curry, you want to "shock" the small amount of juices that are in the thin slices of beef by sautéeing them over high heat. Then you stir in the coconut milk and curry powder and simmer the beef in the coconut milk...further softening … [Read more...]
I Gave My Boys a Sharp Knife…and Nothing Terrible Happened! That’s Because…
...because I taught them what to do. I've taught my 3 and 6 year old to properly use a butter knife, so they can butter toast. I've taught the older two boys have to use a sharp knife. I have confidence their skills, I still supervise them. But I gave them a knife and nothing terrible happened. In fact, quite the opposite happened. Confidence, pride, even some humble … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken
Aboslutely adore this meal. For our family, this is a "polish and lick your plate clean" kind of meal...for everyone at the table. These are my favorite kinds of meals. Please note...if your slow cooker tends to dry food out or "runs hot," then you might add a little water or broth to the slow cooker before it cooks the day away... See the complete 5-Ingredient recipe … [Read more...]