*Post contains affiliate links, read more about that and our medical disclaimer here* Oven baked chicken is one of the laziest dinners we make in our house and is also one of the most economical and versatile! There is something to be said for making a simple meal that impresses people more than you think it should. We love to show people how easy it can be to make food that tastes absolutely more delicious than it should with what little effort you put in. I am amazed at how much flavor this recipe packs and how the whole family looks forward to it each time we make it. With a side of potatoes and steamed veggies it is a hearty and healthy meal that can be done with minimal attention during the process! This is a simple oven baked chicken recipe that requires cutting a whole chicken down the breast side, flattening it […]
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Sweet Spicy Chicken
*Post contains affiliate links-read more about that and our medical disclaimer here* Chicken is a staple in our house. We tend to keep it very simple with methods and focus on the flavor combinations. What can I say-I like delicious and easy recipes! This recipe is a sweet and spicy chicken that was a hit with my mom and our daughter. With school starting, work hours picking up and getting ready to move, we have been busier than normal around here but still have managed to cook dinner every weeknight, thanks to my awesome family! We are blessed to have my mom helping us out on days that we both work. Our daughter is so helpful with baby brother and my husband is the best teammate I could ever dream of. Making dinner every night is doable for my husband and I; we tend to turn to recipes such as this […]
Read ItCoconut Protein Pancakes
*Post contains affiliate links-read more about that and our medical disclaimer here* Mmmm, pancakes. Coconut Protein Pancakes, to be precise. Fluffy, delicious, moist pancakes. Minus the gluten? I am sure you know that it is possible. Grain free? Nut free? Dairy free? Paleo? Protein packed? Yes, yes, yes, yes and yes… Here we have created a recipe with these simple objectives in mind; Use up those pesky egg whites, don’t make them taste too coconut-ey, keep the fluff and moistness ratio in a good balance. Seems simple right? It was. Pancake batter is something we are familiar with the texture of so finding that perfect consistency wasn’t too difficult. These look like the pancake batter I remember from childhood, minus the clumps. They cook up like traditional pancakes too, medium low heat, oil the pan, once the bubbles start to form and pop they are ready to flip 😉 I […]
Read ItPlantain Tortillas
*Post contains affiliate links-read more about that and our medical disclaimer here* Hi friends! I have been out of the blogging game for a little while here and have been slacking on running final tests on recipes to post for you. My in laws are spoiling us and we have not been cooking as much lately, as they have been preparing amazing meals each day. I love to watch my mother in law cook, she knows exactly how much of everything to use and never measures or times anything. It is always just perfect. I can definitely see where Roy gets his cooking skills from! It has been so nice to have them here with us, I am still working on a way to convince them to stay forever, I will let you know how it works out… In the meantime, here is a recipe for a gluten free tortilla that […]
Read ItInstant Pot Chuck Steak
*Post contains affiliate links-read more about that and our medical disclaimer here* As crazy as some people may think this is, I’ll let you in on a little secret. Our family likes our steak fully cooked. Yep, cooked thoroughly, all the way through, a little charred on the outside even sometimes. It’s an unpopular preference but we are thinking that maybe there are others out there who share it. This recipe is a good way to make a tougher cut of meat a lot more tender and far tastier than any other method we have used. If you have an Instant Pot (which I’m guessing you might if you’re checking this recipe out) then you know that most things are better when cooked under pressure. If you don’t have one then what are you waiting for?! Seriously. It’s a game changer in the kitchen. We used to make this recipe […]
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*Post contains affiliate links-read more about that and our medical disclaimer here* It’s Saturday over here and I am so glad that I made this Instant Pot Salsa Chicken early in the week! With how crazy busy life has been lately it has been amazing that I have been able to avoid cooking each night! With this batch of chicken I was supplied the protein for several lunches and dinners throughout the week! It is SO nice to have a versatile protein ready to go for your meals without preparing each night. This chicken was great as a taco filling initially, in salad, over quinoa, rice, on homemade nachos and mixed into a veggie soup! I was honestly planning to use it only in the tacos but ended up experimenting and found that it worked with much more than that… We used a medium salsa and could see maybe using a mild to make it even […]
Read ItDouble Chocolate Blender Muffins
*Post contains affiliate links, read more about that and our medical disclaimer here* Brownies are my current obsession. I just want to make all of the brownies all of the time! I regularly get that sweet/chocolate craving and lately I have been going straight to the cabinet to start experimenting! Dirtying as few things as possible is the priority as well so I am really getting into making batters for treats in the blender! This recipe is one of my most recent successes and was a hit with the whole family at the Father’s Day BBQ we had this year. These Double Chocolate Blender Muffins are like a brownie in a muffin tin. I have found that the best way to ensure the recipe is ready to be shared on the blog (especially gluten free recipes) is by getting approval from my non gluten free people. My dad is one of the best people for this job and I […]
Read ItInstant Pot Carne Asada
*Post contains affiliate links-read more about that and our medical disclaimer here* Happy Taco Tuesday! Just kidding, it’s not Tuesday. That’s ok, because it doesn’t have to be Tuesday to have tacos. I believe that tacos are good for any day or every day, depending on what kind of mood you are in. I like tacos any time of the day as well-I’ll often enjoy tacos for breakfast, especially the day after making this Instant Pot Carne Asada 😉 I am a HUGE taco fan, if you weren’t already aware, I am guessing that is apparent now! I could eat tacos for a week or two straight and have no problems at all with it. I know because I have done this before… haha! I am happy to share with you our own twist on Carne Asada made in none other than our beloved Instant Pot (which doesn’t have a name-suggestions […]
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