Do you ever want a chicken pot pie, but you don't want to go through the effort of making a crust, plus cooking some chicken, and making a sauce, then actually baking a pie?! Enter, chicken pot pie SOUP with biscuits!!! Yes, that's right, it's all of our favorite flavors of a chicken pot pie, made into a soup! Does it get any cozier than that? You're going to love this chicken pot pie soup. It's bursting with succulent chicken, tender sweet carrots, mushrooms, tender pieces of … [Read more...]
Turkey Pumpkin Chili (Healthy)
Who else loves a good chili?! Hearty, tomato-y, ground pieces of meat, nicely spiced, tender beans, loaded with toppings - comforting, and warming. I am a huge fan. My all-time favorite is my beef chili, inspired by my grandma's chili, which I ate loads of when I was a kid. I am always up for trying, and making various versions of chili. This turkey pumpkin chili has permanently made it onto my favorite chili list! Turkey pumpkin chili is a lighter, healthier version than your traditional … [Read more...]
Egg Cups (3 Ways)
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day!!! I know, I know, it's a phrase that is used way too often. But, I honestly believe it to be true. This is why I am sharing these super easy, meal prep, egg cups, so that you don't need to ever miss out on the most important meal of the day!!! We have been making these egg cups for years. Whenever we have an extra busy week, we will either make these egg cups, or some instant pot hard boiled eggs ahead of time. That way, on that very busy … [Read more...]
Italian Marinated Chicken (4 Cooking Methods)
Italian marinated chicken is juicy, flavorful chicken that can be cooked 4 different ways, and is versatile. Serve it with a side of veggies, grains, or a salad for a simple meal. Or, cook it on the weekend, and turn it into chicken that you can have all week long. This recipe all started when I set out make 4 different chicken marinades. The other two were mediocre, at best, and this one was amazing. So, instead of 3 marinades, I am providing you with one outstanding chicken marinade … [Read more...]
Perfect Pot Roast with Gravy (Slow Cooker Option)
Usually all I want to eat during the winter is soups, and chilis. They're comforting, they warm me up, and they make great leftovers. Let's switch it up! How about some pot roast instead? This perfect pot roast checks all of my boxes. It's incredibly warming, and comforting, and it makes great leftovers. The chuck roast is fall-apart tender, the carrots are sweet and succulent, and the potatoes are perfectly cooked. I added mushrooms, which aren't always traditional in a pot roast … [Read more...]
Instant Pot White Chicken Chili (Healthy)
Are ready for another chili recipe? It's a healthy white chicken chili, all made in the instant pot. It's thick and creamy, bursting with veggies, and chicken. It's satisfying, yet light. It's perfection in a bowl. White chicken chili is quite different than the beef chili I made last week, yet, it is very delicious in it's own right. This recipe was originally published in 2018. It was an update from a slow cooker white chicken chili I made in 2016. Since 2018 I have made … [Read more...]
Make Ahead Breakfast Sandwiches (with Pesto)
Is there a better breakfast than a warm, egg sandwich, with melted cheese? On a busy weekday?! Especially, because all you have to do was warm it up in the microwave for 30 seconds to a minute, and it's piping hot, and ready to get your day started. Because, these aren't just any breakfast sandwiches. These are make ahead breakfast sandwiches. That's right. These breakfast sandwiches are meant to be made ahead, on the weekends - and stored in your fridge so that a warm … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs (Easy to Peel)
Hard boiled eggs are a wonderful thing. They are easy, they are a great make-ahead breakfast, or snack. They are portable. You can add them to salads, turn them into egg salad, or deviled eggs. Plus, eggs are so good for us. They are a complete protein that has essential amino acids. Not to mention, they have a lot of vitamins and minerals in them. What's not to love?! What if I told you making hard boiled eggs can be even easier with the use of the Instant pot?!?! I used … [Read more...]
Greek Chickpea Salad with Shrimp
It's officially summer, and nothing says summer, more than a big fat salad that's served chilled. It's Greek chickpea salad time, my friends!!! Much like my Italian pasta salad with salami, this Greek chickpea salad is packed with veggies, can be made in advance, and is super easy to make. You've got the tender, meaty chickpeas along with the crunchy cucumbers, some artichoke hearts, crunchy red onion, black olives, and kalamata olives, juicy grape tomatoes, plenty of feta cheese for tang, … [Read more...]
Homemade Fajita Seasoning (Bulk Recipe)
Who is ready for some FAJITAS?!?!?! Well...fajita seasoning, really. In bulk form. The fajita seasoning is really important. It's what gives the fajitas all of that good Mexican flavor. Without it, you would just have some bland meat and bell peppers. Fajitas are one of my favorite Mexican dishes. The sizzling bell peppers, onions, and meat of choice, all wrapped up in a tortilla with your favorite toppings. Seriously, you can't go wrong! I am obsessed with my sheet pan chicken … [Read more...]
