When it comes to weeknight meals, I don't like to fuss too much. I like to make a delicious comforting meal, but I try to keep it as simple as possible so I can enjoy my evening with my family. This Enchilada Casserole is just that! Plus it can be made ahead of time, popped in the fridge and baked later. Anyone else prepare dinner during afternoon naps? It may look fancy, but I promise it's a a semi-homemade meal that doesn't require a ton of pans or cooking. First of all...I used a … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Beef Tacos
I've had a thing lately. For pepperoncini peppers. Please tell me you like them! I am so obsessed. I am loving them on sandwiches and all things beef at the moment. They add that extra punch of flavor that my sandwich or in this case, taco, needs. I can't event begin to tell you how easy these beautiful tacos are to make! Well, yes I can because I am going to tell you...You put a seasoned beef roast in your slow cooker and let it slow cook for 8 hours. Once the meat is done, you shred … [Read more...]
Caprese Chicken Salad
I know I know...everyone knows about caprese salad. But do you know about the balsamic dressing that goes with it??? Let's first chat about caprese salad - it's the best right? It never gets old and it's one of the more gorgeous salads out there. It's incredibly easy to make and has limited ingredients...I love when 4 ingredients come together and create a staple recipe that is undeniably good. Tomatoes are so pretty right now. I am not a huge tomato fan...I'm not popping them in my … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Cuban Beef
When you're in a rut. Make a slow cooker recipe. I swear it will make you feel better! Sometimes I get in a cooking rut...nothing sounds fun to make, nothing sounds good to make, I'm not feeling creative...basically feeling lazy. It happens to the best of us right? We all have those days where we just don't want to deal. That's usually when I make a slow cooker meal. I almost always have some sort of the roast in my freezer. Why? Because when they're on sale at the store, I grab one … [Read more...]
Chicken Teriyaki Tacos
I have to confess... I didn't come up with this idea. Not even a little. My husband did! (aka Vin). Exact words from his mouth were "You know what you should make? Chicken Teriyaki Tacos." I said "okay" and here they are! He is such a fan of teriyaki. I like it too...just not as much as he does. I do have to say that this recipe idea was spot on though, because these tacos are insane! There is so much flavor going on without any complication...like at all. I will call these … [Read more...]
Lemon Garlic Ravioli and Broccoli Bake
Are you ready for this buttery, cheesy, broccoli goodness? This Lemon Garlic Ravioli and Broccoli Bake is really something. I mean REALLY something. It has just about everything you could ever want in a meal - pasta, cheese, a delicious sauce, a vegetable and a crunchy topping. Well crap, people probably want meat in there meal. Shoot...well you could totally add Italian sausage or grilled chicken. YES, so this is really the foundation for the best meal ever. Whew. That was a close … [Read more...]
Easy Tomato Orzo Soup with Shrimp and Spinach
Hello delicious semi-homemade meal. I'm just going to put it out there. I did not make the soup portion of this recipe. It's totally store-bought and I wouldn't have it any other way. I have a toddler and a husband that is gone 12 hours a day. I need store-bought soup sometimes. Ya feel me? Ok good. I only say this because I recently had someone make a rude comment about using canned chicken and store-bought hot sauce for a recipe. I was all like DELETE. I am huge believer that if … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Short Rib Pasta
This is the easiest fanciest dinner you will ever make. I am dying over this dinner you guys! It's so incredible and I can't wait for you to make it because I really think you will fall deeply, deeply in love. This is a recipe for Slow Cooker Short Rib Pasta. Um YES! You know me, I love PASTA. It's definitely going to be my last meal on Earth. I like to make pasta once a week for dinner not only because I love it, but because I find it to be super easy! This specific recipe is amazingly … [Read more...]
Mexican Zucchini Boats
Do you like boats? I like boats for the most part. I don't go on them often...I'm not like a "boat person," but I usually enjoy them. Vin on the other hand...not so much. The rocking, being out in the middle of the nowhere, the rocking and the rocking just doesn't do it for him. He does like one kind of boat though... The kind that is on dry land and at his kitchen table...these Mexican Zucchini Boats to be exact! Was that cheesy? Yeah...it was cheesy. Anyway, let's chat … [Read more...]
Roasted Beef Tenderloin
You need this fancy recipe! Why? Because it's so easy! Oh my gosh I'm in love with this roasted beef tenderloin. It's.so.fancy. but it's really not. I mean...it is, like it looks fancy and tastes fancy, but it's a no fuss recipe. Marinate the meat, sear the meat, then roast the meat in the oven. I can't believe I'm saying this, buuuuuuut I think it's kinda pretty. Right? I don't love photographing meat...it's just not all that photogenic but I think this is really beautiful. Maybe … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken
I love zee slow cooker. I am using it a lot more lately...cooler weather might be the culprit, but I also like the ease of it. Who doesn't though? When Hamilton Beach® asked if I would like to try out their new Hamilton Beach® Professional Sous Vide and 6QT. Slow Cooker I said "HECK YEAH, I love slow cookers." So we are really into Taco Tuesday - I know I know...I need to share some more taco recipes, but I've been making recipes from other bloggers because they're so good! Like Gimme Some … [Read more...]
Tomato Soup & Pesto Grilled Cheese
Why doesn't this ever get old? Ya know...the whole tomato soup and grilled cheese thing? It just seriously NEVER gets old. I've eaten this meal since I was three years old and I'm still eating it at 30. There's just something about it that lifts you up, ya know? Having a bad day? Make grilled cheese and tomato soup. If it's crappy weather, make grilled cheese and tomato soup. Not feeling well? Make a grilled cheese and tomato soup - it's the cure for everything! Although the tomato soup … [Read more...]