There's something about pairing pork chops with tangy fruit sauces. Ridiculously delicious! You are going to go bananas over this meal! Seriously, it's phenomenal. We polished our plates and my oldest (the resident pork chop lover) wanted thirds! (Growth spurt + amazing meal = I can see the future and I'm going broke when they're all teenagers!) Also, this … [Read more...]
Bacon Alfredo Pasta
I've been crushing hard on the pasta - cheese - bacon combo lately. Because YUM!!!!!! Here's another delicious recipe using all 3 - and yes, it's less than 5 ingredients! This is a simple homemade Alfredo sauce with half and half (you could use cream), garlic and Parm. Sometimes simpler is just tastier. And this meal is exactly that. Simple & tasty! ENJOY!!! {And … [Read more...]
Italian Pork Roast
LOVING this new 5-ingredient meal! A pork roast, smothered in an Italian seasoning laced tomato sauce...and baked to perfection. Serve it over a bed of pasta with a side of veggies for a perfect "gourmet weeknight dinner." 5-ingredient meals are the perfect solution for busy families - few ingredients with little prep time and you end up with a delicious feast for your … [Read more...]
5-Ingredient Cajun Sausage Alfredo Dinner
I want you to not be spooked by the word Cajun. Or to think that it might be too spicy for any little mouths you might be feeding. While the Cajun sausage does have a bit of a kick to it, the creaminess from the Alfredo sauce really softens it nicely. And at the same time, the spice from the sausage brings out a touch of sweetness in the Alfredo sauce. (Did you know that … [Read more...]
Cheesy Broccoli & Ham Pasta
Comfort food. (Yes, even in the summer.) While I don't love baking in the summer, there are some afternoons/early evenings when we get home from the pool and I actually crave warm comfort food like this. I think it's the 'been outside in the hot sun, then come home to really cold A/C with a wet bathing suit on' thing - it really throws your body temperature off. So I end up … [Read more...]
4-Ingredient Creamy Ranch Pork Chops
THESE PORK CHOPS. The creamy ranch dressing sauce that these pork chops cook in is outstanding. You could make these with just 4 ingredients (not including the sides or garnish), or if you're not into processed foods you can easily make these from scratch. (What you see above is the from scratch version - both the ranch and the sauce.) The pork chops are super tender … [Read more...]
Italian Meatballs & Pasta
These giant meatballs are simply amazing. Because of the way the slow cooker cooks meatballs, you can make really large meatballs and serve one or two on each plate on top of a pile of spaghetti. The combo of Italian sausage and ground beef is perfect. And you can use whatever flavor of marinara sauce you'd like - roasted garlic would be amazing, garden marinara would be … [Read more...]
Balsamic Pulled Pork
This is pulled pork heaven right here. Better than my favorite BBQ joint. I think it's the sweet and tangy. As you can see from the photo below, I used a balsamic glaze. I found it in the grocery store, right near the vinegar on the condiment aisle. You could use straight balsamic vinegar. The glaze is just a thickened up vinegar and did an amazing job coating the beef as it … [Read more...]
Borracho Beans with Chorizo Sausage
You want to know how I'm planning on surviving the teenage years without spending $8,000 a month of food (yes, I'm exaggerating!)??? This pot of beans right here. Specifically, I plan on making lots and lots and lots and lots of rice and beans over the years. Because it's cheap. And it's filling. And all of my boys will polish their plates when they are loaded with … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Cuban Style Pork Roast
I miss the Caribbean. I miss the food in the Caribbean. While I've never visited Cuba, I spent 6 years living on the next island over, the Dominican Republic. And the food, oh the food...I miss the food! I love getting to recreate the flavors of the Caribbean in my kitchen now. This Cuban style pork roast combines the acidity and citrus flavors from orange juice and lime … [Read more...]