It's pineapple turkey burger time!!!! Confession: I am not a good burger maker. Seriously, I form burger patties way to small for the bun and they almost always fall apart on me when I go to flip them! Not to mention if I am making a turkey burger rather than a beef burger - which was my goal for this recipe. This, my friends is the reason why you haven't seen burger recipes on this blog yet. Well, okay that's a lie, I did make two burgers waaaaay back in the beginning - the pictures aren't … [Read more...]
Easiest Ever Smoky Slow Cooker Ribs
It's officially that time of year, it's the season when I pretty much avoid turning my oven on. If you have been following the blog for a while you know that our house doesn't have central air. Yes we have a big window a/c unit but anytime I turn an oven on in my kitchen it's pretty much an instant sauna in there! But I so desperately want to make some ribs. Especially because I had a mini stash in my freezer just waiting to be used and also because I just knew my 6 ingredient smoky spice rub … [Read more...]
6 Ingredient Smoky Spice Rub
With summer practically here it's time for a good grill recipe, don't you agree? Okay it's not a grill recipe to be exact but this smoky spice rub recipe can be used on pretty much anything, chicken, fish, burgers, steak, pork, ribs (<- hold tight for Monday's post!), and even shrimp. It adds a big smoky, spicy, sweet flavor to anything you put it on. Best part is you can cook that meat up any way you like, pan sear, broil, roast, and of course GRILL it! You guys, I have a real problem. … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Spicy Carnitas
Today is our second day of Cinco De Mayo recipes and we are making Slow Cooker Spicy Carnitas! I love this holiday, mostly for the excuse to drink margaritas and eat Mexican food!!! Why can't every nationality have a holiday here in America? Makes sense, right? I mean America is a melting pot of heritages anyways. How amazing would it be to have an Italian day and eat all of the Italian food or an Indian day and stuff our faces with Indian food all day long, or a French day, maybe a Thai day?! … [Read more...]
35 Minute Pizza Stuffed Peppers
It is my goal in life to create ways to enjoy pizza in a healthier way. Really, isn't that everyone's goal in life to have your cake and eat it too?! I mean have your pizza and eat it too ha! Today I bring you my 35 Minute Pizza Stuffed Peppers! The best of both worlds: stuffed bell peppers + all your fave pizza ingredients = BEST MEAL EVER!!! I know that a lot of people argue that if you're going to have pizza than you just want pizza, right?! I totally get that. Trust me I'm not saying these … [Read more...]
Spicy Sausage and Shrimp Creole
Do you know what the BEST recipes are? The ones that are a tradition, that you've been enjoying with your family for years or maybe even generations! Those meals, those recipes are the ones that are close to your heart. The ones that when taking the first few bites conjure up all the good good times you have spent with your family: laughing, catching up on life since the last time you were together. You're sharing a meal together that you all can't wait to dig into. It's food that's made with … [Read more...]
Irish Boxty Potato Pancakes with Brussels Sprouts and Bacon
Happy St. Patrick's Day week!!!! If you have been following my blog for a while you will know that I am obsessed with Ireland and that I studied abroad in Dublin for a semester of college. You can read about my other Ireland recipes and happenings here, here, and here. BUT for now let's discuss these Irish Boxty Potato Pancakes with Brussels Sprouts and Bacon, shall we?! Is it weird that I don't have any pancake recipes on the blog and the first pancake recipe I share with you are savory … [Read more...]
Brussels Sprouts Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing
Brussels Sprouts Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing....you know, like spinach salad with warm bacon dressing?! Like that salad only with crunchy shredded Brussels Sprouts!!!! YES PLEASE!!! I have always loved spinach salad with warm bacon dressing - the warm salty, smoky dressing, the creamy hard boiled eggs, the zesty red onions, the raw mushrooms sliced paper thin, and of course the crunchy bacon crumbled on top! BUT I never really enjoyed the slightly wilted spinach. I mean, I like spinach BUT … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Sauce with Creamy Polenta
Hey there my good friends. How is your 2017 going?! I started the New Year off with a nasty head cold. Yup, January 1st 2017 greeted me with generous amounts of tissues, soup, and much needed couch time. The worst part of this situation is that I got a bad cold right at the beginning of 2016 also! I hope this pattern doesn't keep up otherwise I might start dreading the New Year. Anyways, now that I am mostly healthy again I couldn't wait to get back to work! Being sick really makes you … [Read more...]
Mexican Crock Pot Breakfast Casserole (GF)
Happy Monday, friends. What better day than a Monday to present to you a breakfast recipe that cooks itself?! Say "hi" to the best food convenience since sliced bread: Mexican Crock Pot Breakfast Casserole!!! You wake up all groggy, your stomach is rumbling, you are wishing it was Sunday morning instead of dreaded Monday. Then you walk into your kitchen, your nose catches a waft of corn, and sausage...You ask yourself, "Are those hash browns I smell"? Yes, yes they are! Your wonderful crock … [Read more...]
