I think there is a common theme around here in regards to recipes: quick, easy, and healthy! While I do love cooking and eating wholesome and delicious food, I just don't have the time to spend hours in the kitchen! I love meals I can throw in the crockpot (so much!), ones I can prepare ahead of time and then pop in the oven, and ones I can brainlessly whip up in less than 30 minutes. I would imagine that most people out there feel the same way...not many people have a ton of spare time to kill! (And even if I DID have some[...]
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Anytime I even think about Sloppy Joes, the ridiculous scene from Billy Madison pops in my head and I can't help but laugh. The lunch lady in the scene does not make them seem very appetizing, as she heaps the sandwiches onto the plate with the classic lunch lady line, "I made them extra sloppy for ya!" I will say, Sloppy Joes were actually something I looked forward to when I occasionally ate from the cafeteria at school. There is just something very classically "elementary school" about them. But you know what? There[...]
I think I've mentioned it here before, but Travis and I recently turned a major corner when it comes to eating mushrooms. I am honestly not quite sure what did it, but suddenly I am buying mushrooms on a bi-weekly, if not weekly basis. They say your taste buds change as you get older, so I'll chalk it up to that! I know people usually feel pretty strongly, one way or another about mushrooms, but if you are on the fence, you gotta give this recipe a try. The combination of the mushrooms with garlic, shallots, and of course[...]
Well hello hello! It has been a whole week since my last post, and let me tell you, that was not the plan! Last week started out on a high note with Paleo Cookies in a Jar, but things only went downhill from there. I fully intended to share a second recipe with you all on Thursday. It involved a pork tenderloin with apples and onions and let's just say it sounded a lot better in my head than it actually tasted. It wasn't awful, and we still ate it for dinner, but it just wasn't blog worthy. Only the best for you guys![...]
Last year, for our first Halloween in our new house, we didn't quite know what to expect in terms of trick-or-treaters. We live in a neighborhood, but also at the top of a hill that would make even the most determined kiddo hesitate. I decided that we would make our own Halloween, costumed visitors or not. So I made a big pot of Beef Stew, turned on Hocus Pocus, and waited! We ended up handing out a whole bowl's worth of candy, and the night felt like the quintessential Halloween evening! Since Travis and I are in the ear[...]
When I ask Travis for suggestions for what to make for dinner, I can pretty much expect 1 of 2 responses: Tacos (any combination of beef, chicken, shrimp, whatever, as long as it's in a tortilla, he's happy) or burgers. Typical, right? To be honest, I would be pretty content with alternating between those 2 meals too, at least for a while. I am a creature of habit, but also live by the mantra that "Variety is the spice of life." I'm a Gemini-I can't help this split personality. Annnnyway, I was strolling down the ai[...]
I've said it before and I'll say it again..I LOVE an entree salad! This particular salad is easily one of my favorites, and I have been waiting (im)patiently for Fall to arrive to make it. OF COURSE, I could make it any time of the year, but it is just so quintessentially fall that I like to save it for the most wonderful time of the year. This salad is loaded with all the best Fall flavors like dried cranberries, pepitas, beets, bacon, and sweet potatoes, to name a few! If you are an entree salad skeptic like Travis, I[...]
I mentioned in my post a few weeks ago about our amazing trip to Denver that we went to a Diner, Drive-ins and Dives' featured restaurant called Sam's No. 3 for breakfast. (Apparently they go through 60 gallons of Green Chili/day...that is a little staggering but I am not the least bit surprised!) I had been there once before, and since our hotel was a block away, I was bound and determined to make it there the morning of my friend's wedding. Why was it so important that we cram breakfast into an already richly sched[...]
I think I made it a full 2 weeks without posting a Mexican cuisine recipe! It was tough, but I got through it...by eating a bunch of Mexican food! #cantstopwontstop I couldn't hold on to this recipe any longer...it was just TOO delicious not to share! It involves a few of my favorite flavors including, but not limited to, Green Chile enchilada sauce, sweet potatoes, easy shredded chicken, and CHEESE. This healthified, grain free, layered "stack" will be perfect for any crowd, any night of the week! Ingredients: T[...]
My thoughts are with those affected by Hurricane Irma. It is hard to imagine the devastation these recent hurricanes have caused. I also couldn't proceed as usual without noting the significance of today, September 11th. Even 16 years later, the weight on my heart is no lighter for those that were killed during the attacks and the heroes that gave the ultimate sacrifice helping to protect and serve our country. And with the blink of eye, Monday is back! The good news is I have a recipe that will help you ease into a wee[...]