Brining poultry adds moisture to what can be a dry meat when cooked. With a little prep work the day before, this Brined and Roasted Whole Chicken will come together in minutes. This dish is easy enough for a weeknight yet fancy enough to serve to at a dinner party. For those who aren’t comfortable… Continue reading Brined and Roasted Whole Chicken
Busy parents know that getting a good, healthy, homemade meal on the table in the evenings can be a challenge. With a little preplanning, Busy Mom Chicken can be a game-changer. This slow cooker chicken makes a flavorful broth and enough shredded chicken for multiple dishes and/or meals. As a working mom, I know meal… Continue reading Busy Mom Chicken: Slow Cooker Broth & Shredded Chicken
Tacos in Pasta Shells has been a family favorite for the last decade, at least. This recipe makes a HUGE batch that you can freeze or share. I’m all about making food once and getting multiple meals. This recipe fits that standard, and your family will love you for it! Tacos in Pasta Shells Recipe…… Continue reading Tacos in Pasta Shells for a Crowd: Freeze or Share
A faster version of the classic, ready in an hour for weeknight family dinners.
Homemade Real Pork Tenderloins are easy and taste 100% better than fast food options!
Stretched for time? My Instant Pot is one of my most used kitchen gadgets, and Chipotle Chicken is a favorite recipe! It goes together in five minutes, cooks for twenty, and is ready to enjoy in less than 45 minutes with very little hands-on time! It is great as leftovers and would be a… Continue reading Chipotle Chicken in the Instant Pot
Do you love your Instant Pot? I consider mine my kitchen best friend! It gets used countless times over the course of each week. Instant Pot Moroccan Spiced Chicken is one recipe that works very well in the Instant Pot. I throw together a few spices for the rub, pat it on each piece of… Continue reading Instant Pot Moroccan Spiced Chicken
I absolutely adore fish, but I live in the Midwest…I’m completely land-locked! If I’m lucky, my dad or a friend goes fishing and shares crappie or bluegill or the like. Fresh fish is something I dream about. When we go to the beach, it’s not the sun and sand that gets me excited…it’s the fresh… Continue reading Baked Fish with Cashew Pesto
Sometimes the best recipes are the oldest. I found the following recipe for Applesauce Meatballs in my grandma’s recipe book. This tattered three-ring binder is held together using many different types of tape, yet the contents are priceless. You see, this little binder holds all the recipes my grandma collected over her 66+ years of… Continue reading Old Fashioned Applesauce Meatballs
Looking for a main dish recipe that leaves you sighing after the meal? This is usually the response I get from my husband with Cheesy Potatoes and Kielbasa Bake. WARNING: This is not a meal for anyone watching calories or fat! However, this was the recipe my husband requested for his birthday. So who am… Continue reading Cheesy Potatoes and Kielbasa Bake: A Winning Combination!
