Homemade Dill Pickles and Pickled Red Onions are amazing! They’re so crisp, fresh and tangy, making for a great snack or ingredient for various dishes. They last in the fridge for up to 2 months just remember that the longer they stay in the brine, the less crunchy they will be. 1 large English Cucumber;Continue […]
This makes a whopping 16 large knots, so halving the recipe would be beneficial if you didn’t want that many. You can also freeze the dough before the first proof. Parmesan Herb Garlic Knots 4 cups All Purpose Flour 1 teaspoon White Sugar 2 ¼ teaspoon Active Dry Yeast 1 ½ teaspoon Salt 1 ½Continue […]
A little bit of a cheat since beans really aren’t part of my diet plan, but I need them in my chili. I made some cheese crisps to use as chips and topped the chili with sour cream, cheese and avocado. So delicious! 2 lbs Ground Turkey 1 cup Zucchini; cored & chopped ½ cupContinue […]
Day 29 of my #PantryChallenge The last 2 days have been pretty ick, so it was broth and sleep for me. But, I finally felt up to cooking! I got winded easily and had to take a seat more than I care to admit, but it got done. Very rustic Teriyaki Chicken & Broccoli withContinue […]
I had several people over various groups ask me for my recipe for Green Bean and Corn Casserole. You can substitute the homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup for the canned variety if are short on time. I kinda always thought that green bean casserole was missing a sweet element, so I tossed in a canContinue […]
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 […]
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: 3Continue […]
First time making and trying flautas! I was forced to eat frozen taquitos when I was younger and haven’t been interested in rolled tacos since. But I had some rotisserie chicken I needed to use up and I saw a post on instagram that looked so delicious! 15 uncooked Flour Tortillas 4 cups Rotisserie ChickenContinue […]
Went a little mad scientist on my leftovers! My local store had some Anaheim Peppers that they’d marked down and my leftover Goulash popped into my mind. Thought it needed something creamy and remembered that I had leftover homemade ricotta! Add some bacon to the mix. Oh yeah! My apartment smells so good right now!Continue […]
I really wanted something crunchy and super easy for dinner. Behold, my creation! Bang Bang Butterflied Shrimp Biscuits with Coleslaw and Sriracha Mayo! I love my air fryer. You can also use your oven. Just follow the baking instructions for the biscuits and shrimp. 8 Buttermilk Biscuits 16 Butterflied Shrimp 1 cup Mayonnaise; divided ¼Continue […]
This dish is warm, filling and so easy to make! It’s also a great way to use up leftover chicken! You can precook all of the ingredients the night before and store them in the fridge as well. 30 minutes and dinner is served! 2 cups Chicken; cooked & shredded 2 cups Broccoli; steamed 1Continue […]
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 teaspoonContinue […]
Macaroni and Cheese with bacon? Yes, please! It went brilliantly with the slow smoked Dry Rubbed Ribs, Creamy Corn & Potato Bake and fried cabbage! It’s dinner time! 3 cups Elbow Pasta ½ cup Butter ½ cup Flour 2 cups Whole Milk 1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder 1 Tablespoon Italian Herbs 1 cup Sharp Cheddar 1Continue […]
I love cooking in Parchment paper! It really helps seal in moisture. Not only that, but it also makes it cook faster using the power of steam! I’ve been a bit under the weather so I wanted to make a dinner that was lighter, fresher and super quick for my vlog channel next week. 30Continue […]