The mussels were a major hit! I’m definitely going to make it again. The seafood broth has so many delicious uses and this is one of my favorites. Seafood Broth: 4 cups Water 3 cloves Garlic; crushed 1 cup Onion; quartered 2 pounds Seafood “leftovers” (shrimp & crab shells, fish heads, skins & bones) 2 […]
I’m relying a little more on quick and delicious meals and this one hit the spot! It came together in no time and the old bay brown butter gravy was so hearty and delicious! Shrimp: 1 lb Shrimp; Peeled & deveined 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder 1 teaspoon Thyme 1 teaspoonContinue […]
Dinner tonight was Baked Ziti using the marinara I made the other day and I ate entirely too much of it. I know traditional baked ziti doesn’t usually have meat or veggies in it, but what can I say, I’m a meat eater! 16 oz. Penne Pasta 6 cups Marinara Sauce 1 lb Ground Beef […]
Simple dinner before work! I normally sear the pork before roasting, but didn’t have enough time. I was so happy that the fat rendered perfectly! Served with Garlic Rosemary Mashed Carrots and a Mixed Green Salad. 3 pound Pork Half Loin 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil 2 Tablespoons Italian Herbs 2 teaspoons Salt 1 teaspoon BlackContinue […]
It’s been a hot minute since I’ve made Vietnamese Spring Rolls or Gỏi Cuốn and Spicy Peanut Sauce. I normally make them with shrimp, but Chicken sounded amazing. I also had some of the sweet and sticky sauce leftover from last night so I made a small bowl of Ground Beef & Broccoli. Chicken: 2 […]
We just finished up sauté week and I wanted to give it a proper farewell. I’ve been wanting to make homemade tortillas again for a while and chicken fajitas gave me the perfect excuse! I added a bit of bacon grease, garlic powder, green onion and smoked paprika to the tortillas and it was so […]
Creamy Tuscan Salmon Pasta Weeknight Chicken Pesto Pasta Homemade Hamburger Helper Hawaiian Mac Salad Hearty Homestyle Lasagna Leftover Lasagna Stuffed Peppers Vegan Pasta Smoky Tuscan Chicken Alfredo Bake Broccoli Romanesco Fettuccine Alfredo Baked Chicken Parm Spaghetti Hearty Chunky Chicken Noodle Soup Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo Bake Chicken & Broccoli Pesto Mac N Cheese Weeknight Chicken […]
I found a heck of a deal on bone-in chicken breasts. 49¢ per pound! So, I got 12 pounds. Tonight’s dinner is Personal BBQ Bacon Chicken Fry Bread Pizzas with some seasoned fries and fry sauce on the side. ⅔ cup BBQ Sauce; divided ¼ cup Mayonnaise 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese; divided ½ cup Bacon; […]
Day 22 of my 8 week #PantryChallenge Am I the only one who drools over Taco Tuesday posts and has to make tacos the next day? I really wanted Chipotle’s Carnitas Tacos. I decided to go on Chipotle’s website and looked up how much 10 tacos would cost. $36.83 was the grand total and that’s […]
Baked Ricotta Chicken Primavera Chicken Rice & Soup Casserole Smoky Tuscan Chicken Pasta Bake Green Bean & Corn Casserole Smothered Chicken Skillet Chicken Pot Pie Cornbread Chicken Pot Pie Baked Pesto Chicken Pot Pie Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo Bake Creamy Chicken & Broccoli Spaghetti Squash Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Casserole Marbled Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas […]
So much cheesy goodness! Sausage Egg and Bacon Breakfast Melts, one for dinner tonight and the other for breakfast tomorrow. Honestly, I could only finish half of the sandwich. They were 5” tall before I squished them with another pan! I also made some Cheesy Pepper Hash Browns to go with it. 4 thick slices […]
I’d never added tomato to my Sweet Onion Pie before and I’m so glad I did! My local store had a sale on Walla Walla onions and I couldn’t help myself from making this nostalgic treat. You can, of course, use any variety of sweet onion. I love using locally sourced produce and I’m so […]
Getting dinner prepped up! Spice Rubbed Chicken Quarters, Parchment Wrapped Ancho Corn on the cob, Buttered Peas, Coleslaw and leftover Macaroni and Cheese! 4 lbs Chicken Quarters 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil 1 teaspoon Salt ½ teaspoon Pepper 1 teaspoon Ancho Chili Powder 1 Tablespoon Smoked Paprika 1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder ¼ teaspoon Cinnamon ½ teaspoon […]
Happy Mardi Gras, everyone! I made King Cake Pancakes and a King Cake Egg and Sausage Sandwich for breakfast. The cinnamon and maple syrup went so well together! Sweet with a bit of spice. You can’t go wrong with that combination! 1 ½ cups Flour 3 teaspoons Baking Soda 1 teaspoon Salt 2 teaspoons BrownContinue […]