Goodbye 2020, Hello Homemade Tamales
A versatile recipe for homemade tamales. Use pork, beef, chicken, or even veggies to create your filing. Experiment with flavors and have fun!
Main Dishes
Perfectly Tender BBQ Ribs
In the past I’ve tried doing ribs on the BBQ with little success. They repeatedly came out dry and chewy. Or cooked with a beautiful color on the outside, and not quite done on the inside. My worst batch ever ended up in the trash when I managed to light the ribs on fire on…
Crockpot Creamy Pesto Chicken
True fact, when your husband takes his first bite of this creamy pesto chicken sandwich, he will groan audibly with delight. This chicken was so easy to make in the crock pot and so versatile in serving options. I made it as a hot, cheesy sandwich (which was a huge hit). You could also serve…
Stuffed Lasagna Chicken
I love Italian food, but it is not always the healthiest option. This stuffed chicken gives all the great Italian flavor of a lasagna but without the carbs. Also, it’s much easier to assemble than a traditional lasagna. Cheese stuffed chicken topped with more melty cheese can’t ever be a bad thing, right?
Southwest Chicken Alfredo
A quick and easy weeknight dinner, that’s utterly delicious. Your pickiest eater will clean their plate when you serve this Southwest Chicken Alfredo tonight!
“Un”Sloppy Joes
Anyone else struggle with dinner menu ideas? I’ve been in a rut lately, but this recipe helped snap me out of it. And who’s going to argue with dinner that has been stuffed in fluffy, buttery pastry?? It’s a fun spin on a classic, it can be made ahead, and even works as a freezer…
Easy Venison Chili
With this easy and versatile recipe, you can whip up a one pot meal that everyone will love.
Cheesy Chicken Pot Pie Turnovers
Chicken potpie is one of my husband’s favorite cold weather comfort foods, but the classic version can be a little bland for me. The compromise? These Cheesy Chicken Potpie Turnovers. My husband still gets plenty of juicy chicken, veggies, in the classic creamy sauce he knows and loves; and I get a little more excitement…
Ribeye Roast and Gnocchi in Brown Gravy
A ribeye roast is the ultimate main dish for a holiday dinner, big celebration… or a Saturday night dinner; if you just want to make your family really, really happy. Usually we think of a roast being served alongside a batch of creamy mashed potatoes and you certainly can’t go wrong with that. But, homemade…
The Best Leftover Turkey Enchiladas
Everyone loves a good Thanksgiving meal, but what are we supposed to do with all that leftover turkey? We can’t let that big guy go to waste! Well, I have a secret. I’ll share it with you because we’re friends, right? On Turkey day, when all your friends and family are stuffed to the gills,…
Autumn Pizza
Alright pumpkin spice, I know you’ve been waiting patiently all summer to make your appearance. I love you and you’ve been great in my latte, but you have to stop hogging the stage….there are other fall flavors! Here is a great recipe for a cozy fall night by the fire that screams AUTUMN. It starts…
Citrus and Herb Brined Turkey
It’s time to start thinking about the Thanksgiving menu! Mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, roasted vegetables, or green bean casserole…? And of course, the center piece of the entire meal needs a bit of attention too. Brining is the TLC your turkey needs. Brining prevents the dreaded dry stringy turkey that we all dread, adds a…
Family Favorite Pizza Dough
The most popular meal request in my house is PIZZA! We are not pizza snobs either, we love delivery and the frozen kind at the grocery store. Unfortunately, those pizza options can get pricey. This recipe for dough has been a favorite of ours for over 6 years now. It only costs a few bucks…
Crockpot Pork Tacos with Tangy Pickled Red Onions
Life: Why is it so hard to get children to eat vegetables? I know this is bemoaned by parents the world over, and I’m not the only one… But why, why, why is it so complicated? We actually didn’t have a veggie consumption problem until recently. When the kids were smaller they never gave me…
Crockpot Roasted Chicken and Potatoes
My husband and kids all love roast chicken. Like, love, love, love,loveloveloooove, roast chicken. Aiden can seriously eat a half a chicken by himself when he’s hungry. He’s 7 guys, so that’s saying something. It’s always the really skinny kids who can pack it alway. For a long time I never made the dish…