Advertisements The ability to make a nice pan gravy or pan sauce can elevate some of the simplest dishes to new heights. I took a relatively simple and classic chicken, broccoli and rice casserole and add in some cheese and pan sauce to make this Baked Chicken & Rice. It has so much flavor andContinue reading “Baked Chicken & Rice”
Category Archives: Main Dishes
Individual Meatloaves
Advertisements It doesn’t get much more classic comfort food than meatloaf! This is my small twist on the classic by adding in some bacon and making them pre-portioned. These Individual Meatloaves also bring together three types of meats to grown a depth of flavor your whole family is going to love. Some people view meatloafContinue reading “Individual Meatloaves”
Marsala Meatballs & Mash
Advertisements Marsala Meatballs & Mash is a whole new way to serve up meat and potatoes. The meatballs are a combination of ground beef and ground pork. A delicious mushroom gravy made with Marsala wine is served of a simple mashed potatoes to make a super flavorful and homey dinner. I am going to sayContinue reading “Marsala Meatballs & Mash”
Spicy Coconut Chicken & Couscous
Advertisements Sweet heat is one of my very favorite flavor profiles. And this recipe fulfills this love on every level. Spicy Coconut Chicken & Couscous has that lovely velvety sweetness of coconut milk with the quick heat of the Fresno Chili. It is a balance that you might not expect but it is so veryContinue reading “Spicy Coconut Chicken & Couscous”
Andouille & Chickpea Soup
Advertisements Some say soup can’t be a whole meal – and I strongly disagree with this idea. If you make a hearty soup packed with protein and vegetables then you can make a whole meal out of it. This Andouille & Chickpea Soup fits the bill perfectly! You get the protein from the sausage andContinue reading “Andouille & Chickpea Soup”
Raspberry Chipotle Chicken
Advertisements Not every likes to have fruit flavors in their savory dishes, and I would say they are just wrong, but that would be mean, right? 😂 But seriously, if you have avoided the idea, please give it a go. You are probably leery because you think it will be too sweet, but that isContinue reading “Raspberry Chipotle Chicken”
Huli Huli Chicken
Advertisements While huli huli chicken is typically grilled after being marinated in a pineapple based sauce, this take on the Hawaiian classic will still give you the island feel. By slow cooking the chicken in the same pineapple and soy based sauce, you get a depth and richness of flavor like no other. My recipeContinue reading “Huli Huli Chicken”
Chuck Wagon Chili
Advertisements Who doesn’t love a good chili? Chili is another one of those dishes that you can really make your own with different kinds of ingredients added in. And of course there is the beans or no bean debate. I’m a beans chili maker and that’s why this recipe is chock full of them! MyContinue reading “Chuck Wagon Chili”
Mojo Pork Tacos #slowcooker
Advertisements You all know tacos are a favorite dish of mine. I make them almost every week. I also love using my slow cooker to make flavor packed meats for my meals. And this recipe is no different. Mojo Pork Tacos are a slow cookers dream meal. The combination of the citrus and smoky flavorsContinue reading “Mojo Pork Tacos #slowcooker”
Potato Chicken Pot Pie
Advertisements Sometimes you just get a craving for a classic comfort food like chicken pot pie. The thing is, I had every single ingredient but pie crust or puff pastry. I didn’t want to go to the store for just one thing (because I never leave with just one thing – lol) and it wasContinue reading “Potato Chicken Pot Pie”