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”
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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”
Kielbasa & Potato Sheet Pan Dinner
Advertisements Sheet Pan dinners and weeknight meals go hand in hand! They are quick to put together, quick to cook and quick to clean up – all the things you need on a busy evening. I usually try to make mine with a meat, a starch, and a veggie. Then I bring it all togetherContinue reading “Kielbasa & Potato Sheet Pan Dinner”
Balsamic Brown Sugar Pork Tenderloin #slowcooked
Advertisements Balsamic is one of my favorite flavors. It is way more versatile that most give it credit for, as it can be used on poultry, pork or red meat. It goes great in pastas, salads, veggies – really just about anything. It can have a sharp tang but it is such a lovely flavor.Continue reading “Balsamic Brown Sugar Pork Tenderloin #slowcooked”
Orange Bourbon Chicken Tacos
Advertisements How do you feel about fusion food? I absolutely love taking flavors and techniques from one culture and meshing it with another. Taco, like burgers and pizza, are a great medium for doing this. Because you have a basic idea – a tortilla stuffed with a protein, so veggies, and some sort of sauceContinue reading “Orange Bourbon Chicken Tacos”