Cheesy Tuna Casserole

Definitely a comfort food kinda night. I normally crush up Sour Cream & Cheddar potato chips over top, but didn’t have any on hand. Making the cream of mushroom soup from scratch makes a world of difference and I highly recommend giving it a try. 12 ounces Canned Tuna; drained 1 ½ cups Cheddar; divided 4Continue reading “Cheesy Tuna Casserole”

InstaPot Creole Split Pea Soup

Day 17 of my 8 week #PantryChallenge I was supposed to make my Honey Butter Chicken tonight, but I’m kinda over fried food right now. I decided to make Split Pea Soup instead! Some people love it, some people hate it, but all I’m saying is give peas a chance! I normally use ham hocks,Continue reading “InstaPot Creole Split Pea Soup”

Smoked Tuscan Chicken Alfredo Pasta

Day 15 of my 8 week #PantryChallenge Smoked Tuscan Chicken Pasta made with powdered milk and garlic bread made from the heels of a Italian loaf I had in my freezer. I made a lot so I could stash a couple of portions in my freezer. It freezes really well and it tastes just asContinue reading “Smoked Tuscan Chicken Alfredo Pasta”

“Tokyo Joes” Brown Rice Thai Peanut Chicken Bowls

Day 14 of my 8 week #PantryChallenge⁠⁠ 2 weeks in and I’ve saved around $400! One of my favorite restaurants I frequented VERY regularly over the 14 years I lived in Colorado was Tokyo Joes. I miss their Brown Rice Thai Peanut Chicken Bowls. I’ve been making my own for 6 years now and they’reContinue reading ““Tokyo Joes” Brown Rice Thai Peanut Chicken Bowls”

Copycat Cheesecake Factory Chicken & Biscuits

I had a some leftover mashed potatoes from dinner last night so I made a copycat version of my favorite Cheesecake Factory dish. Chicken and Biscuits! My recipe has WAY less calories than the whopping 2,260 of the big C.F.. Plus, it sure as heck didn’t cost $20 per plate! 2 Chicken Breasts 1 cupContinue reading “Copycat Cheesecake Factory Chicken & Biscuits”

Classic Tuna Casserole

The humble Tuna Casserole. 6 simple, inexpensive ingredients that come together to form a childhood favorite! This is one of my go-to weeknight meals because of it’s simplicity. 12 ounces Canned Tuna; drained 10.5 ounces Cream of Mushroom 10.5 ounces Skim Milk 4 cups Egg Noodles 1 cup Frozen Peas 1 cup Sour Cream CheddarContinue reading “Classic Tuna Casserole”

Beer Braised Bangers and Irish Champ

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! I normally make Corn Beef and Cabbage with Boiled Potatoes, but unfortunately all of the corn beef sold out a week ago along with almost everything else in the store. I had to stick with what I had in my pantry and freezer this St. Patty’s day. It was delicious! BangersContinue reading “Beer Braised Bangers and Irish Champ”

Pan Seared Smoked Paprika Chicken

Pan Seared Smoked Paprika Chicken, Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Carrots Mushrooms and Peas and Gluten Free Biscuits is what’s for lunch and dinner. I can’t believe I left the gravy on the stove. I was so hungry that I didn’t even bother taking it out of the skillet. Pan Seared Smoked Paprika Chicken 2Continue reading “Pan Seared Smoked Paprika Chicken”

Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup

Such a great winter weeknight dish and a childhood favorite of mine! Making this dish in a slow cooker is the easiest way to have an amazing meal when you come home at night! It’s hearty and filling and oh so delicious! 1 bag of dried Split Peas 2 quarts Chicken Broth 2 Ham HocksContinue reading “Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup”