Pizza Cups – Really Fast…Really Good… Really Freeze Well
Everyone needs a couple of recipes in their collection that are versatile, kid-friendly, freeze well, and taste amazing. This is one of mine. My kids, for some ungodly reason (and I am claiming it has...
View ArticlePecan Crusted Chicken with Jack Daniels BBQ Sauce
Fried chicken is a southern staple, and I am not talking about KFC or Churches, either. There was a time when Southern women vied for who could make the best, crispest fried chicken – and in some lucky...
View ArticleHerbed Baked Chicken with Cream Gravy
Comfort food. Whether you have been traipsing through the snow all afternoon or have had one “those” days at work it’s likely that there is some sort of food that you crave. There is something that...
View ArticleTex-Mex Meat Loaf
Meatloaf is one of those foods that people either love or hate. It can be wonderful – moist, tender, flavorful… or it can be dry, tasteless and boring. it depends more on the cook than the ingredients,...
View ArticleAll about Tri-Tip Steak and the Perfect Minimalist Rub
Tri-tip steak has just recently hit the tastebuds of the general population, although it was furtively consumed by the food illuminati for years. This particular cut of meat was usually considered...
View ArticleBacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf Recipe That Will Change Your Life
Doesn’t that sound dramatic? I feel like I should have yelled, “TA DA!” after that title. This is seriously good stuff. Melt in your mouth meatloaf with burst of flavor from pieces of dill pickles...
View ArticleQuick Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf Patties
July has been one of the busiest, worst, most stressful, hellacious, defeating months on record in this house. It seemed like we moved from problem to problem and drama to drama until here we are, the...
View ArticleRoast Chicken and Tomatoes
When you roast things – and it doesn’t matter whether we’re talking about fruit, vegetables, or meat – the browning is caused by changes that bring out the sugars. Flavors intensify and sweeten. When...
View ArticleBalsamic Glazed Chicken
This Balsamic Glazed Chicken recipe is fast and easy. I mean really fast and easy – like when you walk in the kitchen an hour late and everyone is looking at you like you were sliced brisket. Yeah. I...
View ArticleEasy Caramelized Chicken Breasts
What is it about sticky, sweet, tangy, spicy sauces on chicken breast? It’s sort of like peanut butter and jelly, chocolate and peanut butter, or vodka and tonic – they just go together. Superbly. The...
View ArticleGrilled Chicken and Fettuccine with Creamy Basil Sauce
Pasta is one of my go to meals. Nearly everyone loves it, you can create a variety of sauces, you can use it as a main or a side, and best of all – it is super quick. One of my favorite ways to have...
View ArticleChipotle Mac and Cheeseburger Recipe plus a Coupon from Tillamook
You guys know that I love Tillamook Cheese. I have dreams that someday they will invite me to tour, talk, and sample all of there stuff but until then I am just happy that they give me special perks...
View ArticleDr Pepper Sticky Chicken with a Bite
A sticky chicken recipe made a bit more complex with the addition of Dr Pepper and smoky chipotle sounds fabulous but when you have the option of using an oven or a slow cooker? Incredible. Sticky...
View ArticleBraised Beef with Red Onion Gremolata
February 2014 Bon Appetit magazine has more recipes circled in it than any of the other issues— at least any in a very long time. The Braised Beef with Red Onion Gremolata had my attention immediately....
View ArticleCuban Picadillo Recipe that Will Change Your Life
If you’ve never had Cuban Picadillo then you’ve missed out on one of the best things you ever put in your mouth. Picadillo makes a great filling for tacos, served over rice, or stuffed in a sandwich...
View ArticleBaked Chicken in Cream with Hatch Chiles
Baked chicken in a cream reduction sauce is a pretty classic, albeit boring, dish. I like classic but I do not like boring so I added guijillo and hatch chiles for flavor. The chicken is tender and...
View ArticleButtermilk Brined Roast Chicken
This buttermilk brined roast chicken recipe is unbelievably delicious. Even though it takes time it’s super easy, too. To say that Texans are fond of their buttermilk is like saying that a cat is fond...
View ArticleChicken Fried Steak or Chicken Fried Chicken
A good Chicken Fried Steak has a crispy breading on the outside with tender beef on the inside then it’s smothered with a rich cream gravy. Sometimes called “country fried”, it’s a carb heavy meal that...
View ArticleSweet n Spicy Cap’n Crunch Oven Fried Chicken
Oven fried chicken allows you to have all of the flavor of fried chicken without all of the fat. A nice change for those of us who love fried chicken but not the calories that go with it! Cap’n Crunch...
View ArticleCrispy Baked Chicken Strips – Quick and Easy!
Crispy Baked Chicken Strips are as delicious as the ones at your favorite fast food spot but these are baked and not fried . So easy! These are sure to be a new family favorite. I am going to be...
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