You really can't go wrong with cheese and pasta. Those Italians really know how to work these 2 powerful ingredients together! I want to fill you in on a little secret...you don't need to pre-boil tortellinis or ravioli when you bake it like this. You don't. You do need to add some screaming hot water to the dish before you add all the other ingredients. And by screaming … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Mississippi Beef Roast
I'm not sure I've ever had a more flavorful beef roast from the slow cooker. I think it's the combo of the ranch, the deep flavors from the beef broth and the tangy juices from the pepperoncini peppers that slowly seep into the beef, as it cooks all day long. Seriously, this beef roast will knock your socks off! I used homemade Ranch dressing mix in place of the packet … [Read more...]
5-Ingredient Baked Ravioli
So...baking ravioli. Let's chat about this for a minute. I've seen a number of recipes that call for boiling the ravioli ahead of time and then baking it with the sauce. But I don't have time for that. I really don't...I'd forget that you need to do that...then I'd run out of time. (What I mean by that...is that my boys would end up having to wait an extra 15-20 minutes for … [Read more...]
Chicken Bake with Ranch & Bacon
I think I could eat this for every meal of the day. Really, I think I could. Because...bacon. And Ranch. On chicken. And CHEESE. Yeah, dinnertime bliss is about to hit your dinner table...just as soon as you make this for your people. If you don't want to do Ranch dressing, then you could use Ranch dressing mix packet - or 2 Tbsp of homemade Ranch dressing. You'll miss … [Read more...]
Creamy Ranch Pork Chops
My favorite pork chops...all time favorite. For someone who loves food in general, and loves hacking dinner and is always making different types of meals, I find it difficult to say that something is my favorite. Because food is my favorite. But when we get into categories, it's a little easier to say something is my favorite. But it's still hard. And these...they are … [Read more...]
Ham & Cheese Panini
This is my 5-Ingredient hack on the Monte Cristo sandwich. You'll need a flat-ish bread, like ciabatta or whatever you can find in the bakery. Ham and cheese. And you'll need to panini-fy it - warm it up, smash it together. And then you'll devour each bite that's been dipped into a sweet preserves - like strawberry or raspberry. This is a great and fun way to "jazz up … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Breakfast Toast ~ Avocado, Egg & Hot Sauce
I <3 this breakfast. <3 <3 <3 Yes...that much. Not only is is crazy delicious, it's super filling...and keeps my tummy happy until 1 or 2 in the afternoon. Then, I'll enjoy a late lunch and skip the afternoon snack before dinner. It's a power packed brekkie...and part of our regular rotation! (Yes, we can even make these for the kids on frantic busy weekday … [Read more...]
Asian Orange Pineapple Pork Chops
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...]
Slow Cooker Cherry Cake
This is our family's favorite dessert. As in everyone enjoys it and asks for seconds. I'm now having to make double batches...so there are enough leftovers for the next day! All you need - 3 ingredients - a can of cherry pie filling, a box of cake mix (I prefer white, but yellow works too!) and butter. Yup, that's it... See the recipe for Slow Cooker Cherry Cake … [Read more...]
Pizza Biscuit Calzones
I love getting to spend time with my boys in the kitchen. (Even when they pretend like that are "TapeFace" - America's Got Talent contestant - and only talk to me with their eyes.) But today, it's Cuatro who is helping me with these calzones! He continues to prove himself as a tiny sous chef and I enjoyed watching and helping him get these ready for the oven. Rolling dough … [Read more...]