I wanted to make an Italian chicken dish that didn’t have much dairy in it. This really hit the spot! I made cinnamon candied carrots, sautéed mushrooms and green beans to go with it. I got a thumbs up for dinner! Chicken: 5 large Bone-In Skin-On Chicken Thighs 1 stick Butter; softened ⅔ teaspoon DriedContinue […]

I don’t have much of a sweet tooth, but this is my weakness. I grew up eating banana pudding and love love LOVE it! Folding whipped cream into the pudding makes it so light and airy. 10-12 Pepperidge Farms Chessmen Cookies 1 cup Nilla Wafers 3 large Bananas 3 ½ cups Whipped Cream; divided — Pudding:Continue […]

I love this dish! It has so many different spices that I don’t use everyday. It has a little kick, but it’s very subtle and the orange juice and pomegranates add some sweetness. Chicken: 2 lbs bone-in/skin-on Chicken Thighs 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil 1 teaspoon Turmeric ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder ½ teaspoon Onion Powder ½Continue […]

Day 12 of my 8 week #PantryChallenge My family never seems to eat the wings off of our Thanksgiving turkey. I’m totally ok with that! It means I can make these bad boys! Buffalo Turkey Wings or Giganticus Buffaloicus Wingicus. It’s Latin, I swear! I air fry them, and since they are already cooked throughContinue […]

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 enough of the spice mixture to fill the mason jar, it was that good! I prepped all the skewers last night, then just threw them on my griddle for lunch. Served with steamed rice and sautéed Cinnamon Butter Sweet Potatoes, they’re a quick, low calorie, high flavor supper!  2 lbs Chicken Breast; cubedContinue […]

I love Taco Pizza! You can substitute the refried beans for enchilada sauce, but I prefer the creaminess of the beans. It’s by far one of my favorite pizzas! Preheating the pizza stone is key for a crispy crust that’s fluffy on the inside. Be sure to sprinkle corn meal to keep it from stickingContinue […]

My Air Fryer Zucchini Crab Rangoons! The last time I got Rangoons at my local Chinese place there wasn’t even a teaspoon of filling in them. I really wasn’t happy! Mine are plump pillows of deliciousness. I don’t normally add zucchini, but I had so much of it I needed to use. You can, ofContinue […]

Last meal of 2019! Spiced Roasted Chicken with Broccoli Cheddar Rice Bake, Zucchini Au Gratin and garlic herb mashed potatoes! It was a heck of a meal to wrap up the year. I am so going to use the leftover chicken to make Chicken & Green Chile Chimichangas tomorrow. Chicken: 3 Chicken Leg Quarters 3Continue […]

9 times out of 10, I don’t even use salad dressing. With the right veggies and protein you can cut the calories without sacrificing any of the flavor. Chicken: 1 large Chicken Breast Garlic Powder, Salt and Pepper to taste Olive Oil — Salad: 4 slices of Italian Bread; cubed 1 medium Beet; peeled andContinue […]

And in this corner we have the Reuben! Another sandwich that I’v been wanting to try for years! Went a bit unconventional and added some pickled red onions for color and because I thought it’d compliment the Sauerkraut. I think the Reuben has a more balanced flavor. The slight sweetness from the Russian Dressing makesContinue […]

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 […]

Aloha! I much prefer this dish grilled versus baked. The delicious char adds an amazing nuanced flavor that you just can’t get in the oven. If you’re grilling it, simply cook the rice and vegetables together with all the other yummy seasonings and toss the chicken on the grill cranked up to medium-high heat forContinue […]

This is by far my favorite breakfast hash brown recipe! It’s hearty, flavorful with a sweet maple twist. It goes amazingly with darn near any breakfast. My personal favorites are fried eggs, French Toast, Blueberry Banana Pancakes, or Breakfast Casseroles. This recipe works best with pure, authentic maple syrup but you can substitute the mapleContinue […]