See that soup right up there...this is a soup that resulted in a "fight over the leftovers" ;) My husband and I had to duke it out for what was leftover from this soup. This is a hearty and filling soup that we gobbled up! It makes a ton so there were some leftovers after my boys were through with it. Oh, and if I ever write a "Feeding Teenage Boys on a Budget" cookbook, … [Read more...]
Green Chicken Burritos
It seems that I just can't get away from the shredded chicken recipes. If you haven't heard yet, we just finished up a month of sharing shredded or rotisserie chicken recipes every day! {31 Days of Rotisserie Chicken Recipes} Welp, we're back with another one...this time using tomatillo salsa and other green tex-mex-y toppings, like cilantro and avocado. These are some … [Read more...]
Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies
I need you to RUN right now to the store and buy one of the following. Or just buy them all, so you can make these over and over in all the different ways! Chocolate chunk baking chips & "Caramel Bits" Rolos & chocolate chips Caramel filled baking chips Oh, and I assume you have the basic ingredients for making cookie dough...if you don't grab all that … [Read more...]
Gnocchi Mac n Cheese
Alright my friend. Let me tell you about this homemade mac n cheese sauce. The closest thing I can describe it to would be the Stouffer's freezer mac n cheese flavor. Except this is so much better, and fresher, and tastier. (aka not-processed sauce, so better tasting!) If you've never made a homemade cheese sauce, don't fret...I'm going to talk you through it. It looks … [Read more...]
Blueberry Coffee Cake
That is a little slice of breakfast heaven on a plate. It's the fluff of the cake, and the sweetness of the crumbled topping, and the teeniest bit of tart from the softened blueberries. The key to making the perfect coffee cake isn't the coffee. It's the full fat yogurt. (At least in my opinion.) Sour cream in the batter has a similar effect, but full fat yogurt doesn't … [Read more...]
Shredded Salsa Verde Chicken
If you've spent any time on $5 Dinners in the past, then you know that I'm all about recipes that are quick, easy, simple, family friendly and budget friendly. I'm all about hacking the grocery shopping experience, so I (really, we!) can spend less money on groceries. This Salsa Verde Chicken recipe is super versatile and here's why... 1. It only uses 2 (maybe 3) … [Read more...]
Homemade Chicken & Spinach Macaroni and Cheese
I've got one more brand new recipe to share with you as part of this month's 31 Days of Rotisserie Chicken recipes. I adore homemade macaroni and cheese. I love 'fiddling' with the cheese sauce. I love mixing and matching cheeses and this one just might be my favorite...I'm still drooling over this combo of white cheddar and sharp cheddar. The Homemade Bacon & Spinach … [Read more...]
BBQ Chicken Nachos
I might be a little obsessed with the flavors on the California Pizza Kitchen BBQ Chicken Pizza. I've made the mini pizza version. And the street tacos version. And now...the nachos version. There's something you must know about these nachos...an ingredient that is essential and I h.i.g.h.l.y. recommend that you use. Shredded Gouda cheese. It exists. My … [Read more...]
Wedge Cobb Salad
Gosh...as we continue to move through this series on recipes that use rotisserie chicken, I'm continually reminded of how quick and simple meals can come together easily when using pre-cooked and shredded chicken. (Remember, it's easy to make your own shredded chicken...here's how I recommend doing so.) Whenever we go out to "fancy-schmancy" restaurants (which is not all the … [Read more...]
Chicken Veggie Wraps
Simple. Fresh. Delicious. I love these crunchy, protein & veggie loaded wraps. A great idea for lunch or dinner! Enjoy! P.S. I love these with ranch dressing...what kind of dressing would you prefer? Chicken Veggie Wraps Fresh and perfect for lunches or super easy dinners! 1 cup shredded rotisseriechicken1/2 bell pepper, seeded … [Read more...]