I had a couple cups of Butternut Squash Risotto leftover from last week’s school assignment and was looking for ways of using it up. Bam! Crispy Risotto Stuffed Chicken Breasts! It was a huge hit! 4 large Chicken Breasts 2 cups leftover Risotto ½ cup Broccoli; chopped ¼ cup Mayonnaise 1 Tablespoon Italian Herbs SaltContinue […]
Dinner last night turned out so good! I had to tinker with the recipe a bit as I was making it, so I’ve altered the recipe. Made a Vinaigrette Coleslaw to go with it and it added some delicious tang to the whole meal! 3 large Russet Potatoes; peeled, thinly sliced and soaked 3 lbs. […]
This soup was a hit! It’s low carb and packed with vegetables. You can use chicken or turkey instead of ham if that’s your preference. Definitely adding this to my go-to winter soup recipes! 1 Tablespoon Bacon Grease 1 large Onion; chopped 1 cup Carrot; sliced 4 cups Cabbage; shredded 1 cup Zucchini; chopped 1 […]
I made Air Fryer Mac and Cheese to go with my Smoked Pot Roast. Wow did it come out brilliantly, showing just how versatile this amazing countertop appliance can be. It’s brilliant for the summer months when your oven makes the kitchen unbearably hot. 1 ½ cups Elbow Pasta 2 Tablespoons Bacon Grease 1 clove […]
I made a Skillet Pesto Pizza for dinner tonight! It’s quick, simple and incredibly tasty! You can add an extra drizzle of pesto at the end for more flavor if you love pesto as much as I do! Be sure to heat up the pizza stone before placing the pizza on it, this crisps up […]
Day 34 of my #PantryChallenge Dinner tonight is Sweet & Sour Meatballs over farfalle pasta! I normally make my meatballs with a 70/30 pork to beef ratio, but didn’t have any ground beef defrosted. So pork it is! This recipe also works great with ground turkey. You can, of course, use bottled sweet and sour […]
I know that baked beans don’t normally include black beans, but I like their texture and think they make an amazing addition to your typical Baked Beans! It’s a little time consuming, but you’ll save tons of money over the canned variety. It makes an excellent pot luck or cookout side dish. ½ lb dried […]
I love Chipotle’s Chicken Burrito Bowls, but I’m not a fan of paying almost $10 for it when I can make it much cheaper and add more toppings. I also made a batch of my Cantina Style Salsa to go with it. Chicken: 3 large Chicken Thighs 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil 1 teaspoon Ancho ChileContinue […]
It’s a bit dreary today and tomato soup sounded so good! I had some fry bread leftover from yesterday’s Fry Bread Tacos and they absolutely amazing dipped in the soup. You can easily replace any of the herbs that you don’t like with more of the other herbs, just be careful with thyme. A little goesContinue […]
I made Mango Salsa Herb Pork Tenderloin for dinner! The fusion of Mexican and Italian is surprisingly amazing! It’s so simple to make and went really well with the Steamed Rice and Roasted Zucchini. Despite the reputation pork has for being a fatty protein, the tenderloin actually has less calories than chicken breast. Tenderloin: 3 […]
The humble Tuna Casserole. 6 simple, inexpensive ingredients that come together to form a childhood favorite! This is one of my go-to weeknight meals because of it’s simplicity. 12 ounces Canned Tuna; drained 10.5 ounces Cream of Mushroom 10.5 ounces Skim Milk 4 cups Egg Noodles 1 cup Frozen Peas 1 cup Sour Cream CheddarContinue […]
I had a couple of friends over for lunch and decided to make Chicken Salad. This makes a LOT! Roughly 6 sandwiches, so if you’re not serving a crowd I’d cut the recipe in half. 3 large Chicken Breasts 1 cup Celery; chopped 1 cup Onion; chopped 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder ½ teaspoon Mustard Powder […]
More pantry pilfering! This time it’s a delicious Taco Casserole! You can substitute chicken or turkey for beef with great results. 1 pound Ground Beef 1 large Tomato; chopped 1 large Garlic Clove; minced 1 cup Red Onion; chopped 1 cup Radish; chopped ¼ cup Taco Seasoning 1 can Refried Beans 1 cup Sour Cream […]
This turned out to be such an amazing early Valentine’s Day dinner! I had some homemade strawberry jam in my fridge from when my freezer fritzed out and Balsamic Vinegar seemed like a great pairing. Sweet, tangy and it was so delicious with the Italian Herbs and garlic I crusted the tenderloin with. The Garlic […]