• Chicken - Dinner - Recipes

    BBQ Chicken Brining Recipe

    March 15, 2024 - By 

    Today I’m sharing this amazing recipe for Brining BBQ Chicken. As we approach spring, I’m excited to get outside and get the grilled fired back up. This is one of my go to recipes for grilling. If you’ve never brined chicken before, I recommend you try it. Usually when we BBQ chicken on the grill, it tends to get dry and the only flavor you taste is the BBQ sauce on the skin. I really like the flavoring all the way through to the bone. I recommend you brine the chicken the night before and allow the chicken to soak…

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    Spicy Southwest Chicken Soup

    February 15, 2024 - By 

    I’ve been making this recipe for awhile now and it is one of my favorites. I’ve been doing the ‘low carb’ thing pretty consistently for about a year and half now. One of my secrets is having meals/snacks ready. One of my go-to meals is soup. I love soup and its easy to make a big batch and heat up for lunch or whenever I get hungry. This Spicy Southwest Chicken Soup can be prepared on the stove top, in the crock pot, or even the instant pot. Servings: 8-10 Prep Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: 2 hours Ingredients: 2…

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    Stuffed Bell Peppers :: Gluten Free & Low Carb

    January 30, 2024 - By 

    Ya’ll, I am so excited!! I am actually posting a recipe! I know, I’m about to pass out too. 😉 One of my goals this year is to post a new recipe every month. One a month, so by the end of the year there should be 12 new recipes. I would love to share more, but I need to start small. Anyway…I recently talked about the Stuffed Bell Peppers I made. I hadn’t made these in years and I was craving them a few weeks ago. This version doesn’t have any rice (low carb) and is also gluten free.…

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    Honey Baked Ham

    November 10, 2021 - By 

    Many years ago, I decided to start a new tradition. I’ve probably talked about this before, but I finally have a half way decent photo to share. Anyway, on Christmas Eve we always go to church that afternoon or evening and then the boys would come home and open their 1st gift which was always Christmas PJ’s. They did that till Drew told me he didn’t like that tradition anymore and didn’t want Christmas PJs. For a year or two after that I got Alex PJ’s and just got Drew a t-shirt of some kind. Then, when I felt like…

  • Pork - Recipes

    Sausage Balls

    December 4, 2020 - By 

    Sausage Balls have become part of our Christmas tradition. This Sausage Ball recipe is one that my Grandfather started making back before I was even born! An in law of ours brought this recipe to our family. My Granddad loved it, but tweaked it a bit through the years. We made them every Christmas. I’ve continued the tradition by making them ahead of time, bagging them up, and freezing them. That way we can heat them up through the Christmas season and sometimes even in to the new year, because I double or triple the recipe. I am happy that…

  • Appetizers & Snacks - Pork - Recipes

    Spicy Bacon Wrapped Pineapple Bites

    July 13, 2020 - By 

    I recently wrote about being burnt out with all the same recipes. I’ve been on a quest to find and tweak new recipes. Today I have a great one for ya! Get this! Spicy Bacon Wrapped Pineapple Bites! If you’re not too into Spicy or it bothers your stomach, feel free to leave out the cayenne. You can sub in some Soy Sauce for a little savoriness or just make them sweet. These are such an easy and delicious recipe that you can whip up in no time! Servings: 6 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 25 minutes Ingredients: 1…

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    Instant Pot Spaghetti

    June 18, 2020 - By 

    Over this time of quarantine, I’ve stepped out of my comfort zone and have really tried to up my Instant Pot game. I thought through what I make on a regular basis that isn’t really that great and Spaghetti actually came to mind! Yeah, my Spaghetti is never that great. The sauce ends up runny. The noodle and sauce separate. I decided maybe the Instant Pot will be all the answers to this issue. And I was right! It did fix all my issues. My spaghetti in the Instant Pot is melded together and my kids say its the best…

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    Chicken & Sausage Bowtie Pasta

    May 21, 2020 - By 

    Like I said last week on Friday Favorites post, Rob has been making this recipe for years. And with us being home and me cooking nearly every night, I’ve been pretty religious with making a menu each week. That way when lunch and dinner roll around I’m not scrambling to figure something out. The fam had asked me to add this Chicken & Sausage Bowtie Pasta to the menu. I was happy to oblige and since this was my first time making Rob helped. Can you believe it? I’m actually posting a recipe. I think it has literally been years…

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    Chicken and Corn Chowder {Crockpot}

    October 22, 2018 - By 

    Thanks to all everyone that came over from Amber I Am‘s blog! Her Southwestern Chicken Soup recipe has me ready to hop in the kitchen for sure! Is it cold where you are yet? Last week we finally felt the resemblance of fall weather here! Hallelujah! Although here in Alabama it basically goes from full on summer to full on winter, but regardless I’m happy for the change in temps. With that I’m ready for soups, stews, and chowders. This Chicken and Corn Chowder is one I made several years ago and I just love it and so did my…

  • Chicken Pot Pie
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    Chicken Pot Pie

    August 7, 2018 - By 

    School starts tomorrow, so again on my the hunt for some easy, make ahead comfort foods. Frozen Chicken Pot Pie was one of my favorites growing up. Around my house, I try to avoid frozen meals especially for dinner. These chicken pot pies with ready made pie crust in ramekins are easy to whip together the ahead of time. Servings: 6 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 5 cups of shredded chicken (about 3 chicken breasts) 4 sliced of bacon 2 9” pie crusts 12 oz. mixed frozen vegetables (corn, peas, carrots, green beans) 26 oz. can…

  • Mexican Pot Roast - Crockpot
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    Mexican Pot Roast {Crockpot}

    June 5, 2018 - By 

    Happy June, y’all! Are your kids out of school yet? Both mine are and I am so glad. I love summer because we aren’t running here and there in the evenings after work. Most nights I can go home and relax. I just haven’t had much of the cooking vibes lately, so I decided to try a new crockpot recipe. This summer I’m pulling some cookbooks off the shelf to try. I’ll be tweaking them to make them as easy as possible, like this recipe which I got from The Texas Cowboy Cookbook, which I made into a crockpot recipe.…

  • Enchilada Stack
    Beef - Mexican - Recipes

    Enchilada Stack

    April 20, 2018 - By 

    Cinco De Mayo is just around the corner, so I’m rolling out a few Mexican recipes for you to consider for your Cinco De Mayo menu. My family doesn’t like casseroles, so I came up with the fancy name of Enchilada Stack, because it’s kinda like a Mexican Lasagna. I love everything about this dish and I think you will too! How can you not love beef, tortillas, and cheese stacked up? Yum!! Servings: 6-8 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 12 small tortillas cooking spray 1 tbs. olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 1 lb. ground…

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    Chicken & Bacon Pasta

    January 22, 2018 - By 

    I was super excited to throw this recipe together. However, when I placed it on the table my kids weren’t thrilled about the peas and carrots in this recipe. I told them they had to have some veggies one way or another! I, personally, like the sweetness that the peas and carrots add. After trying it, my boys said it wasn’t too bad. They ended up loving it, saying they wanted to have this at least once a week. Servings: 4 Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast halves cut into…

  • Dorito Chili Bowl - Ready in 15 minutes!
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    Dorito Chili Bowl

    January 7, 2018 - By 

    I don’t know about you but this cold weather has me wanting to stay at home and not go anywhere. However, everything is getting back into the swing of things, so I don’t have much choice but to go out. Here in Auburn, we usually have a few days of 30 degree weather each year, but so far this year I don’t think it’s gotten above 45 degrees hardly. We’re just not used to 20 degree mornings and going home in the evenings its in the mid 30’s. Anyway, I need something warm and comforting, so I whipped up this…

  • Grilled Asian Wings
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    Asian Chicken Wings

    August 17, 2017 - By 

    My family always enjoys the boneless wings that I make, but this summer I decided to try something a little different. I checked out a great grill book from the library and found lots of great recipes in in it. These Asian Chicken Wings are so delicious. They are good served with your favorite rice and snap peas or even baked beans depending on your mood. Servings: 4 Prep Time: 10 minutes plus time to marinade Cooking Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 10 chicken wings (about 2 ½ lbs) – I used the full chicken wings because I couldn’t find regular…

  • Lunch - Pork - Recipes

    Spicy Barbeque Sliders

    August 7, 2017 - By 

    This Spicy BBQ recipe is so amazing and easy. I love throwing a pork shoulder in the oven with just a few other ingredients. This time I made the BBQ and made them into Spicy Barbeque Sliders to switch it up a little. My guys love to put down some sliders and how can they help it when they are so good! Give them a try and see if you don’t agree. Servings: 18+ depending on size Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 6 hours depending on size Ingredients: 1 large onion 1 7-10 lbs. pork shoulder 1 can (11…

  • Breaded Chicken & Garlic Butter Sauce
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    Breaded Chicken & Garlic Butter Sauce

    October 19, 2016 - By 

    Looking for a little fancier chicken recipe? Maybe for a nice date night just you and your sweetie. Or you’re just tired of the same old chicken recipes. My family adores this Breaded Chicken & Garlic Butter Sauce recipe. Servings: 4 Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: Breaded Chicken: 4 chicken breasts flour 1 egg 1/2 cup of milk 1 tsp. Tabasco sauce 1 tbs. garlic powder 1 tsp. pepper 1/4 cup season all 2 cups of canola oil Sauce: 2 sticks of butter 2 tbs. garlic powder 2 tsp. cajun seasoning or season all 1/3 cup…

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    Cheesy Chicken, Bacon, and Ranch Orzo

    February 24, 2016 - By 

    The other night I was craving cheesy homemade macaroni, so I was anxious to not just have it as a side. Instead wanted to make it a meal. I looked in the fridge for some inspiration. I found some bacon that needed to be used soon. After some thought, I decided to do Chicken, Bacon, and Ranch mac & cheese. However, when I looked in the pantry there was NO macaroni! The orzo that I bought months ago and haven’t figured out how to use it was staring back at me. So there ya go. I decided to give it…

  • Beef - Recipes

    Italian Meatball Burger

    February 18, 2016 - By 

    This is one of the best burgers I’ve ever had/made! This meatball burger is to die for. The basil, cheese, and sauce gives this burger so much flavor. Servings: 4-5 Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 25 minutes Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 2 tbs. garlic powder 2 tbs. EVOO 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 cup of finely chopped bell pepper 2 heaping tbs. dried basil 2/3 cup of shredded parmigiano-reggiano cheese 1/3 cup of powdered parmesan cheese 1 bottle of spaghetti sauce (I use Classico or homemade) 4 hamburger or ciabatta rolls Directions: 1. Preheat oven to…

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    Taco Party for Game Day #GameDayFavorites #giveaway #ad

    January 22, 2016 - By 

    Winner of the $10 Paypal is… Michelle H!! Growing up when I would go visit my Dad one of our favorite Mexican places had something on the menu called a Taco Party. They would bring out a tray full of yummy topping for tacos along with taco shells and meat. I’ve been thinking about the super bowl game day and was trying to decide what party food to make. I decided I’m going to do the Taco Party because I can make several pounds of taco meat ahead of time and just heat it up that afternoon. Pull out all…