I love simple food. I love food with both simple ingredients, simple flavors and a simple cooking method. I also love to explore with food and mix and match ingredients that I have on hand...and this is how this one came to be. I had some apple butter in the pantry and decided it would be delicious on chicken...with a few smoky additions. Bake this and serve it with some … [Read more...]
Honey Garlic Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
I adore sheet pan dinners. If we haven't met yet, I'm Erin. I'm feeding 4 boys and my husband every day. And I adore anything that's quick and easy to get on the table - one dish dinners, Instant Pot dinners, freezer to slow cooker meals, and sheet pan dinners. I need meals that are quick to throw together, cook without any fuss or much attention, and will fill up my … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Flavor-ize Shredded Chicken in the Instant Pot
With shredded chicken, it feels like the flavor possibilities are endless. Yesterday, I shared my ultimate shredded chicken recipe. It's "plain shredded chicken" and it's like a perfect blank canvas for however you want to 'flavor-ize' it! Below, I'll share a very simple and basic 'recipe' for each of these ways to flavorize the chicken. If you're not familiar with … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Shredded Chicken Instant Pot Recipe
Yes, the Ultimate. THE ULTIMATE. Today, I'm sharing my ultimate shredded chicken recipe with you. Why? Because I need to have shredded chicken on hand. I like to have shredded chicken on hand. And I NEED to have shredded chicken on hand. Reason being...we love meals that call for shredded chicken, but I NEED for it to be made "ahead of time." I need to have it ready … [Read more...]
King Ranch Chicken Mac & Cheese
Pardon me while I drown myself in this bowl of cheesy delicious. It's macaroni and cheese, doctored up with all the delicious flavors from the traditional King Ranch Chicken. I've made King Ranch Chicken Enchiladas...and we are adding this Mac n Cheese to our "King Ranch list." You can use any small shell pasta for this - I used rotini because that's what I had in my … [Read more...]
Baked BBQ Chicken Sandwiches
It's okay to drool. It's just you and your computer/phone. No one will notice the drool. :P :P :P Yes, these are drool-worthy. You should make them right now. Yes, stop what you're doing and make these. Or make them whenever they'd fit into your meal plan and schedule. :) Baked BBQ Chicken Sandwiches Tangy chicken held together by buttery, … [Read more...]
Chicken Nacho Salad
I heart salads. And I'm really crushing hard on the crunchiness of this Chicken Nacho Salad. It's all that I love in a good plate of nachos...but mixed together as a salad. Sliced tomatoes, sliced avo, little shredded mozz tossed with some shredded chicken, romaine and crushed tortilla chips. Drizzle a vinaigrette over the top and you've got yourself a great and filling … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker New Brunswick Stew
This is a soup/stew that I used to make when we lived in the Dominican Republic years ago. Many years ago. It's super delicious and super budget friendly! And perfect with a side of dinner rolls or a hunk of crusty loaf bread! Mmmmmm! This recipe freezer friendly - so make up a batch for dinner and double it up and freeze what you don't eat! Slow Cooker … [Read more...]
Pretzel-Crusted Ranch Chicken Tenders
Where's the Ranch??? You might be wondering why there is ketchup pictured, and not Ranch dressing??? Look a little more closely, and you'll see the Ranch... It's mixed in with the crushed pretzels. You could totes serve these with Ranch...but Ranch plus Ranch...might be too much Ranch. Or maybe there's not such a thing as too much Ranch??? GONE. These were GONE, in … [Read more...]
Top 12 Favorite Fall Comfort Casserole Recipes
12 Favorite Fall Comfort Casserole Recipes Fall means.... Gorgeous leaves. Final harvests. Sweatshirts and hoodies. Brisk, cool mornings. AND....Comfort Food! While it's still warm here in south Texas, I'm starting to add more soups, chilis and casseroles to our weekly menus! Because....warm, delicious food is good for the stomach and good for the … [Read more...]