Pork tenderloin is a great cut of meat for those on a budget. It's extremely cheap for the amount of meat you get. I can buy a big two-pack, weighing about 4 lbs. total, for $14 at Costco. Tenderloin is also a very versatile protein. You can use it like you would pork chops, and… Continue reading Pork Tenderloin in Mushroom Gravy
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French Onion Chicken & Rice
My French Onion obsession continues with this insanely delicious casserole. I made French onion potatoes a few weeks ago and they were a massive hit. I've made French Onion Chicken & Noodles before and it was also a great recipe. This chicken & rice recipe, though, may take the cake. It's a simple recipe that… Continue reading French Onion Chicken & Rice
Peanut Chicken and Rice Salad
Spring 2023 in Oklahoma is unlike any other I've experienced. Everything is behind. Daffodils are just now starting to bloom in my area when they should be close to dying by now. I've only spotted a few violets here and there when they should be everywhere. The redbud trees are just now blooming when they… Continue reading Peanut Chicken and Rice Salad
Black Bean and Rice Soup
Better hurry up and make a bunch of soups while you still can, winter is almost over. At least, in Oklahoma, it's almost over. Our winter typically ends around the end of February. By the time March rolls around, we're in tornado/storm season. We've had tornado outbreaks as early as March 12 since I've lived… Continue reading Black Bean and Rice Soup
Sweet and Sour Wonton Bowls
Gyms around the New Year are crazy busy. They're bustling hubs of people looking for a fresh start, people kick-starting their New Year's resolutions, and the people who have already been there all year long. You know who you shouldn't find at a gym? Me. I'm the person who legitimately does not know what they… Continue reading Sweet and Sour Wonton Bowls
Brown Rice & Chicken Enchilada Casserole
New Year, New You, am I right? I hate that phrase. I LOATHE it. It's the same catchphrase that gets used incessantly over the holiday break and it drives me nuts. Sometimes, though, it makes sense. A New Year means a fresh start. A new beginning. The slate is wiped clean and you have 365… Continue reading Brown Rice & Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Cheesy Chicken & Rice Skillet
My big skillets have been getting a workout these last few weeks. My heavy-duty cast iron skillet just stays on the stovetop now since I use it so much. My big, deep Magnalite skillet (with a lid!) is also a well-used pan in my rotation. One reason I've been using the heck out of my… Continue reading Cheesy Chicken & Rice Skillet
Secret Ingredient Smothered Pork Chops
You ever run across a recipe in an old cookbook and think, "there's no way that could work"? This happens to me A LOT. I've found Velveeta made into fudge (no way that could work!) and 'impossible' cakes made without eggs (how could that work??). But sometimes, just sometimes, it actually DOES work. This recipe… Continue reading Secret Ingredient Smothered Pork Chops
Chicken Maque Choux
Even though I've never lived in Louisiana, I like to think of myself as an honorary Cajun. I have family in Alexandria and my aunt used to live in Monroe and any chance I get to go to Louisiana I go. I love that state more than my home state and it's mainly because of… Continue reading Chicken Maque Choux
Teriyaki Cauliflower Bowl
Eating more veggies can be hard. There's a tendency among Americans to reach for protein and carb-heavy meals. I'm, no doubt, a person who does this. I always try to have my protein (meat), my starch, and my veggie with lunch and dinner (all bets are off for breakfast). I still stick to this when… Continue reading Teriyaki Cauliflower Bowl
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