I have a kid who doesn't like beans. He'll eat a few bites, but with hesitation! The other three kiddos have no issues with beans...in fact, last night the baby (toddler, really!) had beans and bean juice all over him. It was on his chin, his chest, his arms, his legs. He had a bib on, but he really needed a 'body bib.' When we eat spaghetti, I generally remove all of his … [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...]
Organic Ingredient Price List for Costco
The reason that our family decided to get a Costco membership is because of the rice milk. 5 of 6 family members are rice milk drinkers and the cost difference of buying rice milk at Costco vs. the grocery store allows us to 'pay our membership fee back' in about 10 weeks time. I've been pleasantly surprised by many of their products and prices...and very surprised and pleased … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Mango Chicken
Colorful. I love colorful food. Tasteful. I love tasteful food. (Who doesn't right?!) What you see above is what came straight out of the slow cooker. No styling, no color editing, what you see is what you get. I think this is slow cooker food at its finest! Oh and the #2 reason that I love slow cooking it's usually dump and run. This is one such recipe and I love that … [Read more...]
Sloppy Joe Bowls
This recipe is featured in the 21 Gluten Free Freezer Cooking Recipes from Costco Meal Plan #5. This recipe is part of the latest 21 Gluten Free Meals from Costco Plan. I had the most fun making these Sloppy Joes...probably the most fun time ever making Sloppy Joes. Reason being...I had help from the oldest sous chef in the house. Ryan is almost 9 and I decided to use … [Read more...]
Caramelized Onion & Barbecue Meatloaf
Sometimes I wish I blogged only about burgers. Just burgers, that is all. Because I adore burgers...grilled at home, from a restaurant, even fast food (but Whataburger only!) burgers. Here's one of my all time favorite burger. I think you can see why. Anytime there is burger on the menu that has caramelized onions, I'm sold. Because if I could blog about only … [Read more...]
Honey Mustard Lentils & Rice Casserole
What's with the crazy half-fluffed photo, Erin? I know that's what your thinking. I haven't lost my mind. Well...since this cooking method is probably a new concept for many of you, I decided to just fluff half of the dish before snapping the photo so that you can see what it will look like when it comes out of the oven. And what it will look like once it's … [Read more...]
Quinoa Primavera
I love quinoa. I love how it's so filling. I love that my kids lick their bowls when I make it for them. I love that it's packed with protein. I love that it's an inexpensive way to make a gluten free meal. And I love that you can mix just about anything with it for a delightful one dish dinner. Tonight we have on the table a Quinoa Primavera with diced grilled chicken, … [Read more...]
Chorizo Rice Skillet Dinner
One of the beautiful things about a pantry challenge (from 2 weeks ago!) is that you unearth treasures from the depths of your freezer. And one of those treasures for me was a 20 oz. package of chorizo links. (Score!) I knew right away that I could pull off another 'pantry challenge meal' with the chorizo, along with some rice and other goodies in the pantry. Plus a lone … [Read more...]
Shepherd’s Pie Recipe
This recipe is part of the latest 21 Gluten Free Meals from Costco Plan. Shepherd's Pie is always a favorite around here...with a house full of boys, a 'meat and potatoes' meal will always be a hit! Because Shepherd's Pie is a 'time and dishes intensive recipe' with making the mashed potatoes and browning the ground beef, then baking in another dish...I highly recommend … [Read more...]