Can you forgive me? This happens to me every year and I adjusted my camera settings as best I could...but the silly time change doesn't only mess with your infant and toddler (who am I kidding, everyone's) sleep schedule. It messes with my work flow and having good light in the late afternoons. Now, there is no light in the late afternoons...so I ended up with this shot of … [Read more...]
King Ranch Chicken Enchiladas
So I've been wanting to make this for a very long time. But haven't had an occasion to because we don't consume much dairy because of allergies/intolerances among family members. When I learned that my friend needed a meal, this came up top of mind and boom, here it is. I have enjoyed many a King Ranch Chicken Spaghetti meal...but wanted to put 2 new spins on … [Read more...]
Rosemary Maple Glazed Turkey Breast
It's that time of year again. When I get to experimenting and figure out the best way to doctor up the turkey this year. I've shared before that I'm not the hugest fan of turkey. I don't mind it. But I don't really like it. (Until now!) It's just so bland to me. Maybe that's because it sits on a plate with three trillion other amazing flavors coming from the stuffing, … [Read more...]
Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese
Can I share something personal with you? Like...one of those things that I don't care to admit publicly. But I will anyways. Because I know I'm not alone in this. At least I hope I'm not! Pretzel rolls. I can totally binge on them. Not I can. But I do. They are one of the non-sweet foods that I can actually binge on. I'll spare you the list of sweet foods that I … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken Sandwiches
Busy weeknight dinners just got a cheesy makeover! Not like a silly, cheesy makeover...complete with funny props and faces from a photo booth. Like a CHEESE-y makeover. As in queso blanco and cream cheese makeover. Start these in the morning before a busy day, then come home in time to shred the chicken, mix in the cheese and serve them up...then sit back, relax and … [Read more...]
How to Cook Whole Chicken in the Slow Cooker
Stretch your grocery dollars when you learn how to cook whole chicken in the slow cooker to make shredded chicken and homemade chicken broth. Learn how to cook a whole chicken in the slow cooker, and you'll end up with a double dose of $$ savings and chicken for dinner or your freezer! Welcome to the first post in the "31 Days of Freezer Cooking Recipes" … [Read more...]
Sweet Potato & Chicken Curry
More chicken curry meals in the slow cooker. This meal is actually a regular part of our family rotation. The list of meals that we have repeatedly is very short, given that we are always trying new recipes for the website. But this one has been on the list for a few years and will remain. Mainly because everyone at the table polishes their plate. It's rare for that to happen … [Read more...]
5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken
I have a problem. But I know it's a problem and I'm working on it. Each week is different, some weeks better than others. Here is my problem: I bite off more than I can chew. (Not with food...with our schedule.) While I crave simplicity and flexibility, I also know that I don't like to be bored. So if I'm not working, then I've got a fun activity scheduled. (Remember that … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken with Spring Vegetables
I rarely. I mean rarely. Like practically never. Ever. Maybe once every 2 years. Look at other cookbooks. I use my own all the time (for reference in baking or to check if I've done that recipe before or to replicate a flavor combination, but cook it differently.) A few weeks ago, I was clearing out a cabinet above the kitchen desk. I was really looking for books to put into … [Read more...]
Chicken Spaghetti with Spinach
One dish dinners. They scream simplicity. They scream ease. And they scream quick. 5 ingredients. Most of which you likely already have in your pantry and freezer. 20-ish minutes. Or however long it takes you to cook the spaghetti and then toss it with the other ingredients. You could serve it with a side of bread, or simple side salad - but it really … [Read more...]