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December 15, 2021
Homemade Ice Cream Any Time of Year
It doesn’t matter what time of year it is…ice cream is always an acceptable dessert. Granted, I do tend to enjoy it more frequently during the summer months but every now and then a bowl of ice cream (better yet, homemade ice cream) satisfies my craving during the colder months of the year. I like to make homemade ice cream. Sure, store-bought ice cream is wonderful and super convenient but homemade ice cream tastes a bit like soft serve and is creamer in my opinion. I have 3 recipes to share with you today for homemade ice cream: Birthday Cake Blueberry Butterfinger The Birthday Cake Ice Cream is BY FAR my favorite ice cream I have ever made. It tastes like cake batter…the pre-cooked batter you scrape out of the bowl and lick any excess off the spoon…that cake batter. It’s sweet, creamy and is packed full of sprinkles. It’s amazing. The recipe can be found … Continue reading
December 13, 2021
Gimme All the Christmas Cookies
Who doesn’t love a good Christmas cookie? Christmas cookies are something I look forward to every year and probably eat more than my fair share. There are quite a few kinds of cookies my family makes every year, the “tradition cookies” if you will, but I like to make a few new recipes each year too. It’s fun to try something different and I often share these cookies with others to spread some holiday joy 🙂 Today I am going to share with you the new recipes I created for this year. Not every recipe is for an actual cookie, because I like variety in my treats, but all are festive and will be a hit at your holiday gatherings. Salted Caramel Fudge Grinch Sugar Cookies Hot Chocolate Cookies Hot Chocolate Bombs Let’s start with the Salted Caramel Fudge. This fudge is easy to make and the perfect combination … Continue reading
December 10, 2021
Instant Pot Chicken Pad Thai
Instant Pot Chicken Pad Thai is better than takeout! I never thought I would say that about a home cooked meal, but it really is. It’s a one-pot dish that’s packed with chicken, veggies, noodles, and pad thai sauce. It’s salty and nutty with just a hint of sweetness. So, skip the takeout and give this a try! The recipe can be found here. As mentioned previously, this is a one-pot dish, so all you need is your Instant Pot, a cutting board, knife, and spoon. Start by slicing the chicken, bell peppers, and green onions. I like to buy matchstick carrots because the work is already done for me. If you can’t find matchstick carrots at the grocery store, you can slice your own. You want them to be very thin…. julienne style. Then, mince the garlic and chop the cilantro. Set the prepared ingredients aside. Add olive oil to the bottom of the Instant Pot. Add the … Continue reading
December 6, 2021
Chicken Fajita Pasta
Chicken Fajita Pasta is a yummy one-pot recipe you will be sure to enjoy! It’s creamy and packed with peppers, onions, and tender chicken in each bite. The main selling point for me on this recipe is that you cook the entire meal in one-pot which means less dishes and easier clean up. The recipe can be found here. Start by slicing the chicken, onion, and bell peppers, and mince the garlic. Heat oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. You want the skillet to be large enough to cook all the ingredients so make sure you are using a large enough vessel. Add the chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes. Then, add ½ of the fajita seasoning and stir to coat. Continue to cook for another 3-4 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. It will absorb the fajita flavor and be perfectly seasoned. Remove the chicken from the pan and set … Continue reading
December 1, 2021
Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joe’s
Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joe’s is a wonderful weeknight meal! It’s easy to make, is done in less than 30 minutes, and is packed full of flavor. The Cajun seasoning really bring this dish together and is a wonderful spice. You can find it at your local Festival Foods or make a homemade version. It pairs well with so many dishes – pasta, shrimp, steak, chicken, etc. and has a bit of a kick. The bold, spicy flavor comes from the cayenne and the earthiness you tastes is from the herbs. Pair the Cajun seasoning with some ground chicken, corn, onions, and melted cheese, and you have a delicious sandwich. The recipe can be found here. Start by preheating the oven to 250 degrees F. This is so you can melt the cheese and toast the buns before assembly. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground chicken and cook to completion, making sure to break … Continue reading
November 27, 2021
Mediterranean Chicken Bowls
I’ve been a big fan of “bowls” lately. For example, instead of eating a stuffed bell pepper, I would eat the ingredients tossed together in a bowl. Or instead of having an egg roll, the ingredients would be in a bowl….you get the picture. My most recent bowl idea is for a Mediterranean Chicken Bowl. It has a lemon-dill rice, wonderfully seasoned Greek chicken, a fresh cucumber and tomato salad, and yummy tzatziki sauce to bring it all together. The flavors are rich and vibrant, and incredibly fresh. It’s a light and healthy meal the whole family will love! The recipe can be found here. This is really a 4-part recipe. You must prepare the tzatziki sauce, cucumber tomato salad, chicken, and rice. I like to start with the tzatziki sauce and salad because those can be refrigerated while you prepare the chicken and rice. For the tzatziki sauce, combine the shredded cucumber, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, … Continue reading
November 20, 2021
Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese
If you’re a jalapeno popper fan, I have a wonderful recipe for you! It’s a Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese sandwich…and it’s incredible! The bread is toasted to perfection, the jalapenos add the right amount of heat, the bacon is crisp and adds a hint of salt, and the combination of cheeses oozing out of the sandwich in each bite make it just perfect. The recipe can be found here. Start by cooking the bacon according to package instructions. Place on a paper towel lined place to absorb some of the grease and set aside. Pro tip – if you make extra bacon, you have something to snack on while assembling the sandwiches 😊 Next, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Slice the jalapenos in half (lengthwise) and remove any seeds. Fill each piece of jalapeno with cream cheese. It doesn’t matter if the cream cheese is softened for … Continue reading
November 16, 2021
Vegan Beyond Meat Unstuffed Pepper Bowls
Vegan Beyond Meat Unstuffed Pepper Bowls is an easy to make, comfort food type meal, that is 100% vegan. It’s bright, colorful, and has all the flavors you love from a classic stuffed pepper recipe. For those of you who aren’t vegan, or aren’t familiar with Beyond Meat, it’s a 100% plant-based protein. I personally think it’s delicious and substitute it in a lot of dishes. In its raw form, it has the texture of ground beef. In its cooked form, it has a similar texture to ground meat, has a slightly nutty flavor, and is juicy (not like other vegetarian or vegan meats that are bland and dry). It’s hard to describe but it has good flavor. You can add beans, corn, lentils, rice, mushrooms – anything you like to these unstuffed pepper bowls. They are completely customizable but if you prefer to follow a recipe, it can be found here. Start by cooking the rice … Continue reading
November 12, 2021
Breakfast Pizza with Hash Brown Crust
Pizza for breakfast? Yes please! I could, without a doubt, eat pizza for breakfast every day. I know there is conflicting information out there…is pizza a breakfast food? Do you eat it hot or cold? And so on. This recipe, however, is specifically for BREAKFAST pizza, so you can’t go wrong! The recipe can be found here. The crust is made of hash browns, not a traditional pizza crust. It gives it a nice crunch while also including a favorite breakfast item in the recipe. The top is loaded with eggs, cheese, and the veggies of your choice. You can bake the eggs to meet your taste; bake a little longer for no runny yolk or bake a little less for a runny yolk. Don’t like bell peppers but love mushrooms? Skip the peppers and use mushrooms. Get the idea? The recipe does list specific ingredients, but you can substitute to meet your needs. Start by preheating the oven to 425 degrees F. Line … Continue reading
November 9, 2021
Sheet Pan Sausage & Vegetables
If you are looking for a simple yet filling and nutritious dinner, you’ve come to the right place. Sheet Pan Sausage & Vegetables is all that and more! It’s customizable, cooks on a sheet pan so you have easy cleanup and can easily feed a family of 4. I like to use chicken sausage, but you can use any sausage of your choice. I recommend using pre-cooked sausage because all you really need to do is reheat it with this recipe, not cook if fully. My preference of veggies is potato, onion, and bell pepper but mushrooms, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, broccoli, or cauliflower would also work well. All you need to do is chop, season, and bake. Easy as that! The recipe can be found here. Start by preheating the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly spray with cooking spray. If you want to double the recipe, you will want to … Continue reading
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