Always looking for clever ways to sneak extra veggies into my family's diet! This is a no-brainer and went completely under the radar until the end of the meal when I came clean! Not only does pumpkin pair well with enchilada sauce, it makes the dish so creamy and rich, you may never make enchiladas … Continue reading Chicken Enchiladas (with pumpkin purée)
Craving a greasy fast food burger but trying to stick to those New Year's Resolutions you just made to eat healthy? Give this Big Mac Bowl a try and satisfy your itch! It's easy, low carb and tastes just like the real deal!! Ingredients: Makes 4 servings 1 lb ground beef 1/2 cup onion, diced … Continue reading Deconstructed Big Mac Salad Bowl
Jump right in, the chowder is warm, lol! Not exactly a New Year's Resolution-type recipe featuring copious amounts of detoxifying veggies and no sodium... however, I used light cream instead of half and half and added chopped celery which the original recipe didn't call for. It may not be the healthiest meal choice but it … Continue reading New England Style Clam Chowdah
I made these crab cakes earlier today in preparation for our family's Christmas Eve Feast of the Seven Fishes. My mother-in-law always hosts the meal but this year, I offered to bring a dish. Looking forward to celebrating this food themed holiday with my peeps; it's my favorite kind of festivity! Enjoy!! Ingredients: Feeds 10 - 12 … Continue reading Easy Crab Cakes
I love me some Bark this time of year, but then a friend introduced me to Christmas Crack and that's all she wrote! So for now, it's move over Bark... there's a new holiday treat in town! Enjoy and Season's Eatings!! Ingredients: cooking spray 50 saltines 2 sticks salted butter 1 cup light brown sugar … Continue reading Christmas Toffee (aka Christmas Crack)
This dish was inspired by one of my favorite foodie Instagram-ers and made for the perfect rainy Sunday supper tonight! It takes only minutes to prep, leaving your slow cooker to do all the work. Serve the hearty and flavorful ragú over your favorite pasta with a dollop of herbed ricotta and you'll wow everyone … Continue reading Beef Ragú with Herbed Ricotta
This is delicious twist on traditional slow cooker short ribs! The medley of mushrooms and the sweet and spicy flavor of the sauce, pair perfectly with these fall-off-the-bone short ribs. Serve it up over egg noodles with a side Napa Cabbage Slaw and you've got the makings of a unique and tasty Sunday Supper! Ingredients: … Continue reading Slow Cooker Asian Style Short Ribs
I've been doing some meal planning/catering which has me prepping a breakfast, a lunch and 2 - 4 dinners per week for a local family. Needless to say, I am spending a lot of time in my kitchen cooking! In an effort to streamline the process and make it not only tasty but also cost … Continue reading Tiny Turkey Meatloaves with Roasted Vegetables
It may be too late to make these for Thanksgiving today, but Christmas is coming, lol!!! Ingredients: Makes 2 dozen 4 large sweet potatoes 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 tbsp heavy cream 1 tsp vanilla 1 tsp salt 1 roll of Crescents baking dough 72 mini marshmallows 24 whole pecans Directions: Wash, pierce and microwave … Continue reading Sweet Potato Pie Bites
Now that's a mouthful! This recipe is a staple 'round these parts because it takes just minutes to assemble, practically cooks itself, and satisfies bellies with its hearty southwestern flavor. I get a little help from a store bought spice packet but I ratchet things up a notch by adding additional spice, liquid smoke and … Continue reading Slow Cooker Tex-Mex Turkey Veggie Chili
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