If you have not tried a bao bun, please let me introduce you to these amazing treats. Think light fluffy dough steamed to perfection and filled with your favorite toppings. I love bites of fried chicken in mine, but our entire family agreed this pork belly recipe was one of our new favorites! I am […]
The BEST Roasted Chicken
Roasted chicken is always on repeat in our house. It is simple, fairly easy, perfect for meal prep, and always a crowd pleaser. We are lucky to live near an organic chicken farm and usually have organic young whole chickens available at the grocery store. This is going to make a huge difference in the […]
Caramelized Onion and Beef Pizza
Pizza is a huge hit in our house! We love making it at home and changing up the toppings. This pizza plays off classic flavors, but it just a little more special with sweet caramelized onions, crispy ground beef, and calabria chilies. You can use whatever cheese you love, but I really like the Tillamook […]
Smoked Pork Sliders
Do you ever shop the bargain cook book section at Barnes and Nobles? I get suckered in every time! I came home with two cook books the other day that are filled with inspiration. Since I’ve been doing Keto I feel like I was in a cooking rut. These buns clearly are not low carb, […]
Sesame Udon Noodles And Crispy Chicken
I am not really sure how to classify this recipe. All I wanted to eat was some sesame drenched noodles and Patrick really wanted fried chicken. As long as I add a vegetable it counts as a balanced meal right? Now you need to picture a big bowl of soft udon noodles coated in a […]
Affordable Spicy Paella
I have always had this weird obsession with paellas. They are so bold and bright with deep flavors. One of the reasons I believe they are often forgotten is the hefty price tag associated with the dish. Saffron is one of the most common ingredients found in paella. This spice is usually around $15 for […]
Teriyaki Chicken Bowls – Fast and Easy!
Happy Thursday everyone! We made this dish a few weeks ago after going to the mall. You know when you are trying to zoom through the food court so you don’t get suckered into buying a slice of pizza, a philly cheesesteak, and a pile of orange chicken to go? We almost made it to […]
Cajun Turkey Plus Spicy Stuffing
Every year I make an herb stuffed turkey. This year we wanted to try something a little different. We have been trying out so many cajun recipes lately and thought we would spice up our normal Thanksgiving routine. I confess I did buy one of those little cajun spice injector kits, but the seasoning for […]
Nacho Cheese Burgers
I have been craving a plate of nachos lately. Unfortunately, Patrick is not a big fan of tortilla chips so I am always trying to come up with a new spin on nachos. Homemade nacho cheese is what makes this fantastic burger. Fresh garlic and jalapenos sauteed before adding in sharp cheddar and monteray jack. […]
Spicy Mexican Chili
Spicy chili is one of my favorite dishes to make. It is super simple and there are always left overs. Chili leftovers are perfect for next day omelets or hashbrowns. This chili has a little bit of a twist. I usually like a more traditional borderline Italian chili. This time I changed it up and […]