This recipe is part of our 6th Costco Meal Plan: 20 Slow Cooker Freezer Packs from Costco for $150! Our family really enjoys the Raspberry Chipotle sauce that is sold at Costco...we've enjoyed with chicken, beef and I think our favorite is this pork roast. It's a zesty sauce made with raspberries and chipotle peppers and is an outstanding combination of sweet, spicy and … [Read more...]
Cajun Turkey & Andouille 15 Bean Soup
Y'all know that I'm not a huge fan of turkey...but I'm also not a fan of tossing anything out, so when my mom sent us home with just about a turkey's worth of leftovers, I thought I might be in trouble. What am I going to do with all of this? First off...I divided it up and put it in the freezer. And I left one portions worth in the fridge...to make this soup. I knew … [Read more...]
Sausage & Mushroom Shepherd’s Pie
I've shared a little secret about Thanksgiving over on the Mushroom Channel blog. Please don't throw tomatoes at me. I've been called "un-American" in the past when I've told this little secret. Just keeping it real here folks. Head on over to the Mushroom Channel's blog to find out...and get this scrumptious recipe for Sausage & Mushroom Shepherd's Pie. Perfect way … [Read more...]
Pizza Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
I've been seeing a bazillion sales on squash lately...tis the season after all. I regularly see butternut and acorn squash on sale, but see fewer sales for spaghetti squash. So when I saw the at Sprouts a week (or so!) ago for $.39/lb, I snatched up a few. They have a longer "counter life" than most produce, so I knew I'd be able to use them up before they were too … [Read more...]
Shredded Pork Verde Tacos
I find that I turn to tacos more and more. Because the ingredients are cheap (10¢ limes, 38¢ avocados, 48¢ cabbage heads, 29¢ big bunch of fresh cilantro, yo!) and because I know my kiddos will gobble them up...in some form or another. Two will pick out all the parts from inside the taco and eat things one by one...avocado, then pork, then tortilla. One of those two … [Read more...]
10 Fall Comfort Meals in the Slow Cooker
Fall is the perfect time of year to utilize your slow cooker and start making some comfort food! There are so many wonderful recipes that you can create inside your slow cooker with little to no prep work on your part. Get creative and try out these 10 Fall Comfort Meals in the Slow Cooker this season: Slow Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes - The … [Read more...]
Broiled Ribs with Homemade Barbecue Sauce
How to Broil Ribs and a Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipe I scored a great deal on boneless pork ribs and made plans to grill them. Unfortunately the weather didn't cooperate with my plans. Fall arrived last weekend at our house and brought high winds and rain with it, so my plans for barbecue ribs was shifted from the grill to my oven where I broiled them. Broiling … [Read more...]
Grilled Pork Chops with Peaches, Mango & Pineapple
This meal is inspired by 2 things... Grilled Pork Chops with Grilled Peaches recipe. A family favorite. And conversation that I had with a food stylist that helped me out with a recent media segment. We got to chatting about what goes well with grilled pork chops...I said peaches, she said mango, I said pineapple...and here we are. A tropical fruit trio. Pork chops … [Read more...]
Cheesy Sausage Breakfast Muffins
Cheesy Sausage Breakfast Muffins are absolutely as delicious as they sound! These muffins make for an easy make ahead breakfast option, perfect for school lunches, and a great holiday brunch recipe! Cheesy Sausage Breakfast Muffins Cheesy Sausage Breakfast Muffins are a quick and easy recipe for make ahead breakfasts, lunches. Also great for holiday brunch … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Pork Chops with Apples & Sweet Potatoes
This recipe is part of the 20 Slow Cooker Freezer Packs from Costco for $150 meal plan. Note that this is written as a single recipe, but is doubled in the Costco meal plan, so you will have enough ingredients to make 2 packs. Slow Cooker Pork Chops with Apples & Sweet Potatoes These Slow Cooker Pork Chops with Apples & Sweet Potatoes are an easy weeknight … [Read more...]