on Feb 06, 2013, Updated Aug 04, 2023 31 Comments Even my pickiest little eater tried it without it throwing his nose completely out of joint. I’m thinking it had something to do with the biscuits. Biscuits are always a good thing in his book and I’ve learned that making them is a great way to get him to try new things. In making this dish, I decided to chop the chicken to reduce the cooking time....
on Jun 23, 2011, Updated Sep 22, 2021 265 Comments While this recipe is not submitted as part of my team’s official challenge, it was just too good to not share with you guys. It’s one of those treats that immediately makes you think of those orange creamsicles that we love during the summer. Orange creamsicles were my favorite ice cream snacks when I was growing up. We’d spend a few weekends on the lake with friends of my parents and the nearby convenience store always had a supply of these babies waiting for me and my sister....
How to Make an Orange Margarita Step #1: Rim your favorite glass with sugar and add ice. If you enjoy all things margarita, then I recommend checking out my Jalapeño Margarita, Cadillac Margarita, and Avocado Margaritas! Blanco Tequila (also known as Silver or Plata): This is a clear, unaged tequila that provides a pure, robust agave flavor. It’s often used in margaritas because of its assertive flavor which holds up well against the lime and orange juices....
on Jul 20, 2015, Updated Sep 17, 2021 7 Comments For the first year that I can remember, we skipped planting a garden here on the farm. Last year, we had large container gardens on the back porch but decided that we wanted to move them since they tended to block our view out the back windows over the winter. Originally, I’d planned to just move them nearby to the honeybees and plant them there, but once we placed the containers, I just wasn’t in love with the look....
on May 26, 2016, Updated Aug 01, 2023 15 Comments I have always been a big fan of oatmeal for breakfast. Whether it is warm oatmeal from the slow cooker or Apple Crisp Oatmeal on cooler mornings, or overnight oats on a warm day, I enjoy a bowl of satisfying oatmeal! Overnight oats are perfect any time of the year, but there’s something so special about the fresh, juicy peaches of these Peaches and Cream Overnight Oats during the warmer months of the year....
Guys, I’ve been keeping something from you. For the past two months or so, I’ve been eating a strictly vegetarian diet. This is a HUGE change for me, and not something that I expected! I didn’t intentionally become a vegetarian… it sort of just… happened! I started noticing that whenever I would eat meat, I’d feel not-so-great about it. It didn’t sit right in my stomach, and I couldn’t really enjoy eating meat because even as I was chewing, all I could think was “animal....
How to Make Ramen Noodle Bowls Step #1: Prepare the broth by combining the ginger, garlic, broth, soy sauce, vinegar, miso, mirin, and sesame oil in the crock of a large slow cooker. Cook on high for four hours or on low for eight hours. Strain the ginger and garlic from the pot. Keep warm while preparing the rest of the dish. Next time you roast veggies, make extra for your ramen....
on Jun 01, 2017, Updated Oct 04, 2021 71 Comments This Spicy Peach BBQ Sauce recipe is an absolute favorite in my family and one that is on repeat throughout peach season at my house! Those ripe juicy peaches add just the right amount of sweetness and intoxicating aroma to this spicy bbq sauce. It’s simple to make and always a hit whenever I make it! Spicy Peach BBQ Sauce If you are like me and love peaches, love bbq sauce, and adore a little kick, then you sure need to give this bbq sauce a try soon....
Today’s recipe is an ode to the investment I’ve made in this year’s garden. If I manage not to kill too many of the plants, I should be able to make this stacked vegetarian enchilada pie over and over again all summer! Maybe it’s just because I live out towards the country, but in August and September it seems like everyone I know is trying to pawn off zucchini, yellow squash, and corn....
on Jul 17, 2014, Updated Sep 08, 2023 7 Comments A dollop on top of fish tacos, a shrimp wrap, or just a simple piece of fresh fish or seafood takes them to a whole new level! It makes me find every excuse to serve fish more often! My family loves fresh fish and seafood recipes. We enjoy this scrumptious, yet simple to make, homemade Tartar Sauce with many varieties of fish....
on Jun 19, 2019, Updated Mar 07, 2023 6 Comments Looking for more simple and quick meals? You’ll like my Chicken Salad with Grapes, hamburgers, and tacos, and more! Sometimes there is no other sandwich that will satisfy when the craving hits for a really good tuna salad sandwich. And this recipe makes one of the best I’ve tasted. So if you are looking for a quick, easy, and absolutely delicious tuna salad sandwich recipe, I highly recommend that you give this recipe a try!...
on Dec 11, 2014, Updated Jun 30, 2023 13 Comments It’s the last week of our homeschool co-op until after the first of the year and I think we are positively, without a doubt, absolutely ready for the break! Studying for midterms, finalizing projects, and preparing for a mock trial has definitely kept Little Buddy busy over the last few weeks and has had me worrying one day that he’s studying too much and the next day worrying that he’s not studying enough....
If you live in a big city, there may be lots of restaurant options nearby. If you don’t live in a big city and have lots of options, that is okay. We have lived in big cities and very small towns and loved them all. When you live in a smaller city, it may force you to cook more than in a big city. It is fine if you don’t have a drive-thru Banh Mi restaurant....
on Sep 16, 2014, Updated Aug 26, 2021 23 Comments This stuff. Oh my goodness gracious, y’all. It is seriously heaven on a plate. Thankfully, it is fairly easy to whip together for a quick-fix supper that has a meal on the table that your family will surely devour. You all know how much I love chicken enchiladas that I’ve shared with you previously, even their enchilada casserole cousin is a favorite....
on May 02, 2012, Updated Sep 28, 2021 13 Comments Lately, I’ve been craving pesto but have gone through all of my basil pesto that I made and stored away last summer. Unfortunately, my basil hasn’t come in for major use. What has been plentiful lately at my grocery store has been fresh arugula. I decided to make a arugula and walnut pesto to fill my pesto cravings. Just a few simple ingredients are needed to make this pesto – arugula, walnuts, garlic, olive oil, salt and Parmesan....
How to Make Arugula Pesto with Rosemary Step #1: Place the rosemary, arugula, nuts, cheese, garlic, one tablespoon of lemon juice, and salt in the bowl of a small food processor. Guys, this Rosemary Arugula Pesto might be my new favorite condiment. It takes just five minutes to make and keeps really well in the fridge. I’ve been spreading it onto sandwiches, adding it to dressings, and spooning it over pasta....
How to Make Beef Panang Curry Step #1: Pour a half cup of coconut milk into a wok or skillet set over medium-high heat. Once hot and foaming, add the Panang curry paste and use the back of a wooden spoon to break apart any large chunks. Stir the curry paste and the coconut milk until fully combined. Maybe that’s why I never really got into French cooking; it’s simply too much work!...
on Jan 29, 2014, Updated May 31, 2023 16 Comments They are perfect for serving as an appetizer for a party or even as an entree for a special family meal. Basically, you can’t go wrong with them. They are too fabulous for anyone to deny. Seriously. For a party, I love to make sure the beef tenderloin is as rare as possible and then serve thinly sliced slivers of beef tenderloin on small rolls with a bit of my horsey sauce on each....
on Mar 18, 2013, Updated Oct 26, 2021 30 Comments So much so, that I made extras for my family to enjoy for breakfast while I’m out of town the first of the week. I’m headed off to Chicago to learn all about cheese for a few days this week and knew that I wanted to leave something homemade and scrumptious for my guys so they’d miss me even more while I’m away....
How to Make Cold Sesame Noodles Step #1: Boil the lo mein noodles according to package directions for al dente. Drain and toss with two tablespoons of sesame oil in a large bowl. Cover and chill for one hour. Some people call this a cold sesame noodle salad recipe, and I’m okay if you want to do the same. Well, in my humble opinion, there are a few things that need to happen in order to take cold sesame noodles from good to great....
