Cinnamon, walnuts and chocolate with a cream cheese frosting drizzle? How can you go wrong! I grew up eating cinnamon rolls and the addition of chocolate and nuts is absolutely scrumptious. They’re rich, decadent and are a major hit with the whole family! As an added bonus, they freeze remarkably well. • 1 large DoughContinue […]
It’s been a crazy couple of months! Between moving and getting married, things have been bonkers. I’m finally back at it and I had some ground beef that needed to used up. I knew I wanted to make Kung Pao…something. But something with texture and bite! This really hit the spot and my husband absolutelyContinue […]
This risotto, while a little unconventional, was out of this world delicious and it’s so easy to make! You can substitute ½ cup of broth for white wine to amp up the flavor. Unfortunately I didn’t have any wine on hand, but it still turned out amazing! I made Cheesy Broccoli Stuffed Chicken and the […]
It’s my husband’s birthday today and when I asked him what he wanted he said green chile pulled pork enchiladas. He absolutely loved it! Pressure cooking the roast in my InstaPot saved me so many hours. Pork Filling: 2 lb Pork Shoulder Roast 1 ½ cup Onion; chopped 1 ½ cup Bell Pepper; cored &Continue […]
This delicious bread isn’t just for gyros. It’s amazing dipped in soups or chilis! You can choose to proof the dough a second time, but I ran out of time before class started. Whoops! They still turned out marvelously delicious and fluffy. They cook up in about 2 minutes, so make sure not to walkContinue […]
Cinnamon, walnuts and chocolate with a cream cheese frosting drizzle? How can you go wrong! I grew up eating cinnamon rolls and the addition of chocolate and nuts is absolutely scrumptious. They’re rich, decadent and are a major hit with the whole family! As an added bonus, they freeze remarkably well. • 1 large DoughContinue […]
Still mourning Taco Bell’s Fiesta Taco Salad. I added some things that don’t normally come with it and I baked the chicken in my toaster oven so I wasn’t babysitting my griddle. You can air fry the tortilla bowl too. Or you can do what I did and give yourself a second degree burn. Chicken:Continue […]
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 Black […]
Dilly dilly! I asked Andrew what sounded good for dinner and he very emphatically said “Soup!” So, soup it is! My dill is going crazy right now, so in it went. 2 cups Zucchini; chopped 2 cups Onion; chopped 2 cups Carrots; chopped 2 cups Celery; chopped 4 cloves Garlic; minced 4 cups cooked Chicken; […]
Dreary days call for Strawberry Lemonade (that may or may not have been spiked) and Lemon Almond cookies! I don’t usually bake, but for some reason my soul was craving cookies. I didn’t have enough strawberries to true strawberry lemonade, but I had some of my strawberry syrup in the fridge from breakfast a coupleContinue […]
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 1 […]
Dinner tonight. More ribs! This time Sweet Heat Baked Ribs. Yes, BAKED! They were so tender! Served with Green Bean Casserole, Loaded Broccoli Baked Potatoes, Cornbread Bake and buttered rolls. ¼ cup Olive Oil 1 large clove Garlic; finely minced ½ teaspoon Onion Powder 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder 2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika ½ teaspoon RedContinue […]
Chicken Pot Pie is such an amazing winter dish! It’s warm, rich and so inviting! I make it several times a month and just can’t get enough of it! These tiny servings are so cute and convenient! Be sure that your mugs are oven safe beforehand. 2 large Chicken Breasts; cooked & cubed 3 CeleryContinue […]
Dinner tonight. More ribs! This time Sweet Heat Baked Ribs. Yes, BAKED! They were so tender! Served with Green Bean Casserole, Loaded Broccoli Baked Potatoes, Cornbread Bake and buttered rolls. ¼ cup Olive Oil 1 large clove Garlic; finely minced ½ teaspoon Onion Powder 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder 2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika ½ teaspoon RedContinue […]