It’s my husband’s birthday today and when I asked him what he wanted he said green chile pulled pork enchiladas. He absolutely loved it! Pressure cooking the roast in my InstaPot saved me so many hours. Pork Filling: 2 lb Pork Shoulder Roast 1 ½ cup Onion; chopped 1 ½ cup Bell Pepper; cored &Continue reading “Green Chile Pork Enchiladas”
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Sloppy Joe Stuffed Peppers
I was craving Sloppy Joes something fierce. I’m still *mostly* rocking the low-carb thing, so Sloppy Joe Stuffed Peppers it is! They turned out great! Definitely making these again! 2 large Bell Peppers; halved and cored 1 ½ cups Mozzarella Cheese; shredded — Sloppy Joe Mix: 1 lb Ground Beef ½ cup Tomatoes; chopped 1Continue reading “Sloppy Joe Stuffed Peppers”
Skillet Chicken Pot Pie
There are few dishes that are as comforting and hearty as chicken pot pie. This is my weeknight version. You can certainly make homemade crust, but store-bought works in a pinch and it’s a major hit with kids and adults alike! 1 Pie Crust 1 medium Egg; whisked 2 large Chicken Breasts; cubed 1 largeContinue reading “Skillet Chicken Pot Pie”
Meatball Pesto Pasta
My go-to “I don’t want to cook” dinner. 4 simple ingredients: pasta, pesto, meatballs and parmesan cheese. I had a tomato I needed to use, so I chopped that up and tossed it in too. A simple chopped salad and homemade dinner rolls I had stashed in my freezer on the side. Making a bigContinue reading “Meatball Pesto Pasta”
Weeknight Broccoli and Beef
This is one of my favorite quick recipes. It’s way cheaper and fresher to make at home rather than ordering it for takeout. Plus, you know exactly what’s in it. 1 ½ Tablespoons Sesame Oil 2 lbs Beef Sirloin Strips 3 cups Broccoli Florets 3 cloves Garlic; minced — Sauce: 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch 1 teaspoonContinue reading “Weeknight Broccoli and Beef”
Buffalo Ranch Roasted Cauliflower
Hopping back on the Pantry Challenge for a hot minute. I have a bunch of ingredients I need to use up. Buffalo Wings sounded so good, but I didn’t have any on hand. I know Buffalo Cauliflower is a thing, though I’ve never tried it. Well, today’s the day! It was ridiculously good and itContinue reading “Buffalo Ranch Roasted Cauliflower”
Strawberry Banana Pancakes
I haven’t done Breakfast for Dinner in a while and pancakes sounded really good. So I made Strawberry Banana Pancakes, Baked Bacon, Maple Pepper Hash Browns, Herbed Scrambled Eggs and Sautéed Mushrooms. 1 ½ cup Flour 3 teaspoon Baking Powder 1 teaspoon Salt 2 teaspoons White Sugar ½ cup Strawberries; mashed 2 drops Red FoodContinue reading “Strawberry Banana Pancakes”
Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Casserole
Waste not, want not. I had some leftover Bacon Broccoli Cheddar Soup from last night, cooked chicken from the Fiesta Salad and cream cheese from the Rangoons that I needed to use. Sounds like casserole time! I love casseroles because you can throw in darn near anything and everything. 2 ½ Tablespoons Bacon Grease ½Continue reading “Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Casserole”
Bacon Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Another cold day calls for more soup. Bacon Broccoli Cheddar this time. I had some cream, broccoli and carrots that I needed to use up, so it was perfect. I made some homemade Garlic Bread to go with it. ¼ Cup Bacon Grease 1 small Onion; chopped ½ cup Celery; chopped 3 cloves Garlic; mincedContinue reading “Bacon Broccoli Cheddar Soup”
Cheesy Beef & Broccoli Shells
Day 38 of my #PantryChallenge Quick and easy dinner tonight. Cheesy Beef & Broccoli Shells! It would have been leagues better if I’d had whole milk and fresh broccoli on hand, but what can ya do. It’s really easy, inexpensive and kids love it! Definitely one of my favorite weeknight meals. 1 lb Ground BeefContinue reading “Cheesy Beef & Broccoli Shells”