If you only make one roast chicken recipe for the rest of your life, let it be this Crispy Garlic Roast Chicken. I know roasting a whole hen can be a pain, but it really doesn't have to be. As long as you keep your bird moist and baste it frequently, you can end up… Continue reading Crispy Garlic Roast Chicken
Category: entree
DIY Hibachi Dinner
I love going to Hibachi restaurants, but they're so gosh darn expensive. Hibachi is usually for special occasions or for an elevated date night. It's definitely not a place you can frequent because of the price. That's why making your own hibachi dinner at home makes so much sense. I call it my DIY Hibachi… Continue reading DIY Hibachi Dinner
Copycat Hamburger Helper Lasagna
When I had Hamburger Helper growing up, I had my favorites: Stroganoff was the best, Cheeseburger came in second place, and Hamburger Helper Lasagna was a close third. I don't think I've bought a box of Hamburger Helper in over five years. However, I've made my own versions multiple times This was my first attempt… Continue reading Copycat Hamburger Helper Lasagna
Easy Turkey and Black Bean Enchiladas
Growing up in Texas makes it easy to become a Tex Mex snob. I like my enchiladas a certain way. If my meal doesn't come with complimentary chips, salsa, and queso, I'm not a happy camper. Cilantro and diced white onions should cover just about every entree. I moved from Texas to Oklahoma more than… Continue reading Easy Turkey and Black Bean Enchiladas
Creamy Cajun Orzo
I'd like to think I'm a confident cook in the kitchen. Most of my recipes are sylized and look really good. Most of them take time, effort and imagination to create. But then there are recipes like this Creamy Cajun Orzo that just sort of...appeared in front of me. RELATED: Cajun Caviar I didn't really… Continue reading Creamy Cajun Orzo
Queso Chicken & Rice Stuffed Poblanos
If you love cream cheese stuffed jalapenos, you'll love this Queso Chicken and Rice Stuffed Poblanos. I'm a big fan of using roasted poblano peppers as a vessel. You can stuff them with a wide variety of ingredients. I've even made them for breakfast before. This Queso Chicken & Rice Stuffed Poblano version might be… Continue reading Queso Chicken & Rice Stuffed Poblanos
Chipotle Style Fish Fajita Bowls
There are a million different versions of homemade Chipotle bowls out there but this fish Fajita bowl may be one of the best. I've made them a ton of different ways. Sometimes I'll change up the protein and make my own carnitas or add grilled chicken. Other times the rice base is different, or a… Continue reading Chipotle Style Fish Fajita Bowls
Swedish Meatballs and Gnocchi
My husband and I have a pretty cherished circulation of dinner recipes. We can only eat together two days a week (we work opposite shifts) so we have the same ol' standby recipes. One of my favorites is one he actually discovered: a one pot Swedish Meatball dinner. I've blogged about that recipe before. It's… Continue reading Swedish Meatballs and Gnocchi
Pork-Free Red Beans and Rice
I have a friend who doesn't eat pork but makes some of the best soul food I've ever had. Instead of using ham hocks or bacon in her greens and beans, she uses smoked turkey wings or legs. I started doing this as well and was amazed at the flavor. You get all of the… Continue reading Pork-Free Red Beans and Rice
Pretzel-Crusted Chicken with Cheesy Mustard Sauce
One of my current snack obsessions is Pretzel Crisps. I swear I go through one of the jumbo, Costco-sized bags of them within two weeks. Usually, I dip them in something (literally ANY dip goes well with the plain flavored Pretzel Crisps) but then I end up snacking on them by themselves. Just a girl,… Continue reading Pretzel-Crusted Chicken with Cheesy Mustard Sauce