A miniature staycation can be just what the doctor ordered. Burnt out? Overwhelmed by housework? Stressed to the max? People aggravating you at work? I recommend taking an extended weekend. It will help you catch back up on housework and give you a nice reprieve from your job. I worked the Christmas and New Year's… Continue reading Chipotle Pork and Sweet Potato Stew
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Meatball Chili Mac
Sometimes, you just need a little meatball in your life. All of the world's problems can be solved by meatballs. Spaghetti and meatballs. Swedish meatballs. Meatball subs. It's the ultimate comfort food and the best thing to turn a bad day into a good one. Whenever I'm feeling down, I'll turn to something with meatballs.… Continue reading Meatball Chili Mac
Sweet & Spicy Chili Noodles
I love experimenting with my husband's lunches. I don't mean I'm concocting some kind of weird things to put in his lunches like worms and dirt. I like to mix it up between the things he really likes, while occasionally slipping in something new for him to try. He likes a specific flavors and textures,… Continue reading Sweet & Spicy Chili Noodles
No Frills Spicy Deer Chili
It's been a long time since I've had deer. I'm not a hunter and neither is my husband. Most hunters hoard (rightfully so) what meat they do end up harvesting throughout the year. It's hard to get your hands around deer meat around here. Luckily, one of my coworkers needed to make space for new… Continue reading No Frills Spicy Deer Chili
Sweet Chili Turkey & Brussels Sprouts
I feel like Brussels Sprouts get a bad rap. People either love them or hate them, and most people HATE them. Maybe it's their stinky smell (it's rather unpleasant when you microwave them especially) or their thick, crunchy texture. I believe most people have just had them served all wrong. Boiled or steamed Brussels sprouts… Continue reading Sweet Chili Turkey & Brussels Sprouts
Chili Noodle Soup
I swear I've tried just about every soup out there. Every fall I look for new soup recipes and the pool of possibilities continues to shrink. When you've had a food blog as long as I have (8 years!! Can you believe it?!) you run out of ideas quick. Luckily I've had some inspiration here… Continue reading Chili Noodle Soup
Chili Lime Shrimp & Rice
Shrimp has always been one of my favorite foods. It doesn't matter how you cook it, I'll eat it. I've been known to ask for shrimp for my birthday dinner. Boiled, fried, cocktail---all of the options are good enough in my book. As I've grown older, I've found I rarely have time to pick up… Continue reading Chili Lime Shrimp & Rice
Sweet Chili Turkey Meatballs
I'm here today to admit a problem. I am a sauce hoarder. I can't help myself. I buy sauces that look or sound good, use them once or twice, then they're left to languish in my fridge. You should see the door of my fridge. It's packed to the brim with dozens of different sauces.… Continue reading Sweet Chili Turkey Meatballs
Taco Mac
You've heard of Chili Mac before, but what about TACO MAC??? Honestly, it's pretty much the same thing but with a slightly different flavor profile. You use taco seasoning (which usually DOES include chili powder) and that's what makes this Mac different from Chili Mac. If you really want to make things more taco-fied, before… Continue reading Taco Mac
Sweet Thai Chili Stir-Fry
Every Sunday I meal prep for the week ahead. I make two meals for my husband to take to work for lunch, then a few meals for dinners throughout the week (plus snacks and salads when I decide to make them). I've been experimenting with what my husband will eat for lunch because I want… Continue reading Sweet Thai Chili Stir-Fry
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