If you've got a COSTCO membership, you have to buy a big ol' bag of potatoes. They're potatoes are MASSIVE, and will last you a really long time. We always buy one when we go and I never regret it. Potatoes are so versatile and a staple in our kitchen. I was looking for a… Continue reading Farmhouse Baked Potatoes
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Simple Red Rice
What's the side dish you always eat when you make Mexican food? Is it beans? Rice? Corn? Most people choose to eat rice with their Mexican entrees. Whether that's enchiladas, tacos, or tamales, rice just hits the spot when it comes to a nice Mexican dinner. Usually I buy the frozen, bagged rice that Trader… Continue reading Simple Red Rice
Southern Cobb Salad with Sweet Onion Dressing
We're in for a long dry spell this week. Temperatures are about to soar into the upper 90's and there's not a lick of rain in the forecast. The humidity will be through the roof, too, making temperatures feel more like they're in the 100's. It's definitely the dog days of summer right now. I'm… Continue reading Southern Cobb Salad with Sweet Onion Dressing
Copycat Chick-fil-A Coleslaw
A lot of people get emotionally attached to certain food items on menus. It's a force of habit among humans. It could be a link to your childhood, your favorite comfort food or simply a sense of normalcy you associate with certain foods. When the Mexican pizza left Taco Bell's menu, I felt incredibly sad.… Continue reading Copycat Chick-fil-A Coleslaw
Turkey Taco Quinoa Skillet
You ever feel queasy after getting your blood drawn? It happens to me every. Single. Time. I can look at someone else's blood no problem. But as soon as I see my own blood outside of my body, all bets are off. I'm getting light-headed just writing about it now. I had my yearly physical… Continue reading Turkey Taco Quinoa Skillet
Blueberry Cloud Pie
If there's one thing I love about summer, it's the Fourth of July. My family used to go big for the summer holiday. We'd have enough fireworks set up to where we probably could have opened our own fireworks stand. Sausage, bratwurst, and burgers would be grilled up in record numbers. Potato, pasta and green… Continue reading Blueberry Cloud Pie
Mediterranean Chicken Skillet
A few weeks ago, I bought a big pack of bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs. I typically grab a pack of the boneless, skinless version, but these were much cheaper. I divvied up the portions and froze most of them, but left one pack to make this skillet dinner. There's nothing quite like chicken thighs. They're… Continue reading Mediterranean Chicken Skillet
Classic Broccoli Salad
It's mid-June. Your family is over for a cookout. You've been tasked with providing the sides. What do you make? A lot of people will throw chips and dips out there and be done with it. Hey, there's nothing wrong with that. It's simple, doesn't need a lot of effort, and is typically cost-effective. If… Continue reading Classic Broccoli Salad
Honey-Jalapeno Corn Muffins
There are millions of different cornbread recipes out there. I've made quite a few of them. But there are none quite like this cornbread recipe. I was on the hunt for a new recipe a few weeks ago. If you've ever had cornbread cravings before, they are real. I had everything I needed at home… Continue reading Honey-Jalapeno Corn Muffins
Lemon & Herb Potato Salad
There are many different recipes that will come in and out of your life that hold a significant meaning. My mom's potato salad is one of those. She's been making it since I was born, and it's such a classic recipe for our family get-togethers. I've made her recipe a handful of times, but I… Continue reading Lemon & Herb Potato Salad
