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...]
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...]
Slow Cooker Red Wine Beef Roast
Want to next level the flavor of your next beef roast? Douse it in red wine. A dry red wine, or a red cooking wine will work wonders on the beef, as it slow cooks the day away. This particular slow cooker beef roast recipe also calls for garlic (use sparingly!), fresh chopped chives and some baby potatoes. I've added a little beef broth to further deepen the flavors of the … [Read more...]
Apple Butter Glazed Chicken
I love simple food. I love food with both simple ingredients, simple flavors and a simple cooking method. I also love to explore with food and mix and match ingredients that I have on hand...and this is how this one came to be. I had some apple butter in the pantry and decided it would be delicious on chicken...with a few smoky additions. Bake this and serve it with some … [Read more...]
Chili-Rubbed Salmon with Avocado Salsa (Instant Pot, Slow Cooker, Baked)
Errrrrr body at your house is gonna go crazy of this one. If your dinner table is anything like mine was when we had this recently, you're all gonna be licking your plates clean. Seriously, my boys went all bananas over this one. It is not at all spicy, despite having a little chili powder. There's a little bit of brown sugar in this simple, homemade rub and that helps … [Read more...]
Peppered Pork Chops
My oldest son hasn't met a pork chop that he didn't like. But when he tried these, he declared them #1 and they are now at the top of his list. I'll be honest...I was a bit worried that the black peppered look to the pork chops would scare him (and the other boys) away...not really scare them away, but maybe make them not want to try them. I did assure them that the pepper … [Read more...]
Honey Garlic Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
I adore sheet pan dinners. If we haven't met yet, I'm Erin. I'm feeding 4 boys and my husband every day. And I adore anything that's quick and easy to get on the table - one dish dinners, Instant Pot dinners, freezer to slow cooker meals, and sheet pan dinners. I need meals that are quick to throw together, cook without any fuss or much attention, and will fill up my … [Read more...]
Andouille Cajun Soup
I am a Texas girl through and through. And then I have a meal with Andouille sausage...and it's like I ditch my TX roots and become a Louisiana girl for 20 minutes during dinner. I love, love, love the Cajun flavors. Especially the smoky bite from Andouille sausage. Pair that with some mirepoix and I'm in Cajun food heaven. (Mirepoix is a mix of Cajun trio of aromatic … [Read more...]
Mediterranean Salmon
This salmon is just delightful. DELIGHTFUL. These fabulous Mediterranean flavors in each bite of salmon.....seriously, I wanted to eat 3 fillets. Plus, it's light and healthy and clean. Before you start hitting up my inbox with "there's no way salmon is a $5 dinner!"....yes, salmon is more expensive. Yes, it's like $7-$10/lb. when it's on sale...or $10-$13/lb. when … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Three Bean Chili Recipe ~ From Frozen Solid to Serving Bowls in 58 Minutes
Yes. It's possible. To take a rock solid, frozen ball of delicious. And be ladling it into serving bowls in 58 minutes. You're going to need an Instant Pot or electric pressure cooker. Times and notes below based on Instant Pot DUO, 6 qt. Here's how. Step 1 - Fill freezer bag with ingredients using, using FreezEasy Bag Holders. Step 2 - Seal bag and … [Read more...]