Instant Pot Chicken and Rice

It is no surprise that I love my Instant Pot. Place your ingredients in, turn it on, and go on about your business. Throw in a couple picky kids who don’t like “weird” things, this Instant Pot Chicken and Rice dish is one of our favorites. It’s 2021, if you don’t have an Instant Pot, […]

Red Beef Enchiladas

Mexican food is one of those cuisines that I can eat every single day, any time of day. Being away from Texas, good Mexican food has become harder to come by, unfortunately. Here lately, it has been easier to just make my own Mexican food. This time, I chose to make my own enchilada sauce […]

Rigatoni and Meat Sauce

I have an extreme love for all things pasta. I’m a self-named carb queen. My kids also love anything that is pasta. My oldest child is beyond picky and does not like to step out of his little bubble. So anything that my kids will eat, I enjoy. While the meat sauce does take a […]

Spatchcock Chicken

Don’t ask me why this methodology of cooking a whole chicken is called spatchcock. I have no idea, it sounds weird, but it is kind of fun to say. And it is a really efficient way to cook a whole chicken to ensure the cooking process is even and the chicken is done all of […]

Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala

Indian food is one of the most underrated cuisines, in my opinion. The warm spices that are integrated throughout most Indian dishes are unlike any others. Bursting with flavors and spices, Indian is one of my favorites. When Aric was deployed to South Korea and the boys and I went to visit, I had some […]

Apple Cider Pork Chops

Typically when one thinks of apple recipes and apple season, it is usually just sweets. However, apple and pork are WONDERFUL together! This recipe combines all of the fall flavors you want and love, but in savory dish. From the apple, the cinnamon, and the sage, this recipe is sure to knock your socks off. […]

Pimento Cheese

This is one of those southern staples that you either love or hate. I grew up not liking it because I had only ever eaten the kind you buy in a plastic tub at a supermarket. However, this homemade version will knock your socks off. We have some of this in our ‘fridge pretty regularly, […]

Red Beans and Rice

Guys, this recipe is GOOD!! I made this recently when my husband was working nights out at the airfield. The single guys he was working with were jealous of me bringing food out for him, so I decided to make a big ole pot of red beans and rice to deliver to them all. I […]

Hawaiian Chicken

This is probably one of my new favorite meals. Extremely easy and a perfectly light and flavorful meal. My kids loved it, I loved it, and this Hawaiian chicken is best served over a coconut rice and roasted rainbow carrots. Plus, this is just a darn good looking plate of food. Ingredients For the chicken […]

Dr Pepper Pulled Pork

Goodness, this is so good. And can be spicy, but spectacular. Put it on a sandwich, throw it inside a taco or on top of nachos. Or heck, eat it by itself. Either way, it is beautiful and beyond delicious. Ingredients 2 onions, peeled and quartered 1 whole pork butt (pork shoulder roast) salt and […]