So we're going to classify this one as "budget gourmet." Because it's a gourmet flavor...done on a budget! This is actually one of our new MyFreezEasy recipes and it's ridiculously delicious. I had originally thought about doing a quick 'fry-saute' of the chicken before baking it. But...in the spirit of simplicity, I decided that a little salt and pepper on top was just … [Read more...]
Apple Chicken Lettuce Wraps
We're making a homemade sauce with some ground chicken and the end result... THIS. Perfectly flavored chicken with some crunchy apples and green onions...all pulled together into a large piece of lettuce. This would be great in some Bibb lettuce, Romaine or iceberg...whichever you prefer! Enjoy! :) Apple Chicken Lettuce Wraps Perfectly seasoned chicken … [Read more...]
Samoa Cereal Bars
Your favorite Samoa flavor combos......in cereal bar form! They're like rice krispie treats, but made with Caramel Crunch cereal, coconut and chocolate. These are a perfect after school snack or dessert for the Samoa Girl Scout Cookie lover! They didn't last long at my house and I bet they won't last long at yours ;) Samoa Cereal Bars If you love the … [Read more...]
Adobo Pulled Pork Sandwiches {Slow Cooker & Instant Pot}
You had me at Adobo. Yes, this is such a fabulous seasoning and it's amazing with this easy, homemade sauce. Simple ingredients...loads of flavor! {This would also be amazing with using a half and half mix of chicken breasts and chicken thighs, about 2 lbs. total.} Adobo Pulled Pork Sandwiches {Slow Cooker & Instant Pot} Tender pulled pork, … [Read more...]
6 Ingredient Substitutions for Healthier Cooking
If you love to cook and cook often, you might be looking for ways to make your meals healthier. Using a great deal of fat and sodium in your cooking isn’t a healthy way to live, but luckily there are ways you can tweak your recipes into healthier versions of themselves. Take a look below at 6 ingredient substitutions for healthier cooking, so you can keep … [Read more...]
Shamrock Sandwich
I've got another simple and easy St. Patrick's Day snack for you!! But first, I have to tell you that growing up, I always thought that St. Patrick's Day was "my holiday." It was mine because in 2nd grade, one of the teachers at my school decorated her door with all kinds of fun green shamrocks and words like "Luck" (easy for a second grader to read!) She also included … [Read more...]
Pineapple BBQ Pork Chops
Next level your BBQ pork chops by adding crushed pineapple into the BBQ sauce before baking them. Yes, it's that easy! I've also kicked up the heat and garlic (go figure!) by mixing a little hot sauce, garlic and onion in as well. And this sauce would also be amazing on chicken breasts too! These babies are MUST TRY. Who knows...it might become your new favorite family … [Read more...]
Baked Chicken Piccata
Holy flavor explosion. Like, whoa. I love these kinds of 'budget-gourmet' kinds of meals and I love that they are outside of my kiddos' 'food comfort zone.' And the best part about this one...it's so packed with flavor that everyone was licking their plates and asking for more. You could absolutely make this with boneless chicken thighs, or even boneless skinless chicken … [Read more...]
The Working Mom’s Best Kitchen Appliance Friend?!?
First, let's define working mom. If you're a mom, you are working. You are working with your children, on your job, in your house or on your house. If you're like me, you get up and you don't stop moving until your head hits the pillow in the evening. If I'm not packing lunches or starting the slow cooker in the morning, then I'm typing away at my computer at the office, … [Read more...]
Orange Dreamsicle Smoothie
Ok. I'm in a fight with myself over this recipe title. Orange Creamsicle? Orange Dreamsicle? Or maybe I should just call it the Orange Julius Smoothie? (Because it tastes like that...and it tastes like the popsicle.) The popsicles are the creamsicles, but for whatever reason I think they are called dreamsicles. I have no idea where that's coming from. I almost … [Read more...]