We've got another 'sub for the same cost' kinda recipe here. Even in the land of ridiculously cheap tortillas, a bag of 10 tortillas costs a smidge more than a head of iceburg lettuce. So the non-Paleo ingredient in Korean Beef with slaw tacos can be easily swapped for lettuce without affecting the cost! Yay for budget-friendly Paleo. Tips for hacking this … [Read more...]
Thai Chicken Bake
I recently shared how I wanted to rekindle my romance with Thai food after enjoying some Thai take-out when I was visiting my sister a few months back...except it is super expensive to go out for Thai food regularly, so instead I'm making it at home more. I put together a Chicken Pineapple Curry that you cook on the stovetop, and decided a similar baked version was in … [Read more...]
Roasted Winter Vegetables
Just 5 ingredients is all you need to make this fabulous roasted winter vegetables side dish! 5 Ingredients. (If you don't count salt and pepper.) Seriously, just 5. Sweet potatoes. Parnsips. Carrots. Olive oil. Fresh rosemary. Boom. 5 ingredients. So, this is totally delicious. Totally and ridiculously delicious. So much so that I made it two … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Refried Beans
This is the next recipe in the 31 Days of Slow Cooker Meals series. I may or may not have a little tex-mex food problem. Evidence here. And here. Oh, and over here. That was just in the last few weeks during all my conference travels. Two of those outings were a day apart from each other. It's a problem. It's also a problem taking 6 people out to dinner at a … [Read more...]
Make Ahead Pumpkin Breakfast Quinoa
If you are in need of a gluten free breakfast to enjoy this fall, here you go. Quinoa makes for a fantastic breakfast...as it is packed with protein and doesn't leave you wanting more, like a bowl of cereal can. Mix in some pumpkin and fall spices and you've got the perfect warm meal for a crisp cool morning. (Also, this is a great way to use just part of a can of pumpkin. … [Read more...]
Grilled Chicken with Mango & Avocado Salsa
Lately, I've been spending more time on Google+. (Come on over and say hi!) I still don't "get it" completely and it hasn't become a part of my routine like Facebook and Pinterest are, but I do come across the most delicious and droolworthy desserts and meals. Like this Salted Caramel Skillet Brownie. (I'm not sure if it was the skillet brownie part, or the … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Ranchero Chicken Recipe
Hey, hey back to school-ers!!! It is that time of year when the frenzy gets frenzier (more frenzied?) and the impossible task of getting dinner on the table is, well, impossible. In an attempt to stay out of the drive through lane in the early evening, and to keep my children fed for lunch (my brain has a tendency of staying off before 8 am!), I had a little … [Read more...]
Grilled New York Pork Chops with Zucchini & Tomatoes
A few weeks ago, I was challenged by the National Pork Board to come up with a pork chop recipe for under $10...easy peasy! But what surprised me was that I had to use a New York Pork Chop. A New York Pork Chop??? What in the world is a New York Pork Chop? Sounds kinda like a steak to me. Well, I then learned that pork chops have recently been renamed...and that my wonder … [Read more...]
Baja-Cali Black Bean Salad
So this was my lunch yesterday and today. And I'm thinking about whipping up another bowlful this weekend to serve with some yummy grilled chicken (if it warms back up enough to be pleasant for eating outdoors! Brr!). And whipping up is probably not the best verb here...because there is no whipping involved. Just stirring really. So maybe I'll stir up another bowlful this … [Read more...]
Pinto Beans with Peaches and Bacon
Before you wonder off to your next stop online...hear me out on this one. I know it sounds strange. Taking our boys out for dinner is an adventure. We don't go out often, but when we do it's usually with family, so we at least have a 1 on 1 ratio at the table. We divide and conquer, which makes the whole dining experience a little easier...but they are still wiggly. … [Read more...]