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smothered burritos
I just love the idea of anything smothered. I mean I did grow up in the south where we have smothered pork chops, smothered beef tips, smothered chicken…really anything that will sit still we will smother if given the chance. It just sounds so decadent and bad for you…but the beauty of these smothered burritos is that they are very decadent but skinny!! Yes you read that right…they are super yummy and skinny all at the same time. For these burritos I used this slow cooker Mexican chicken that is so, so easy but full of flavor. If you don’t have time to make the slow cooker chicken feel free to use a rotisserie…
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Chicken with some Mexican flair
Spring break has started here in my part of the world and I know everyone’s calendar is booked solid wth super fun activities with the kids, & making a super delicious slow cooker meal is a perfect option for this week (or any week)…plus check back tomorrow for a 2nd round recipe using this slow cooker chicken. It is no secret that I love the slow cooker as I am sure many of you do as well, but this mexican chicken is a new favorite for sure. It is loaded with tons of flavor but it has just a few ingredients, many of which you probably have on hand. To…
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get up & smell the bacon
Spring Break is here and that means it is time to relax, have fun and EAT…& I say lets eat some bacon!! There is just something so indulgent about bacon that makes you feel like your doing something a little naughty…and trust me this sweet & spicy version is a keeper for sure!! In my house plain bacon is special… but this version takes it to a whole new level. The trick to this bacon is baking it…do you normally bake it? I started baking mine a while ago…not only does it make perfectly crisp, but still tender & it is so much LESS messy. There is no bacon grease spattering…
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kicky shrimp on the grill
I love shrimp! There I admit it…I L.O.V.E those cute little things! Since I was a little kid I have always been a fan. One of my earliest memories involves this favorite treat. There was a restaurant in Houston that I loved, JoJo’s. It was a family type of place that we ate at quite often and I would always get their fried shrimp. To my 6 year old self this was without a doubt the BEST dinner ever…I didn’t care that they were frozen, rubbery or over cooked (really over fried, but I don’t think that is a legitimate cooking term)…none of that mattered to me … I loved my…
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Orzo in the making…
Soup is a comfort food for The Hubby and I try to have it for him as often as possible…but in Half Baked Land it is already getting warm outside so I am not in much of a soup mood, until I remembered a recipe I have been waiting to make all winter…Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup. When I first came across this recipe it was late summer/early fall so I decided to put it on the back burner until spring rolled back around and finally it is here…and it is finally time for this soup!! It is a very hearty soup, while still being light with a perfect hint of lemon…
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chicken chili? yes, please
The Hubby LOVES chili. He loves it so much the very first party we ever had as a married couple (over 10 years ago) he made chili for 30 people with all the toppings…and everyone loved it. Ever since then we have been making chili for lots of get togethers or for a weekend treat…and this chicken chili is a favorite. Most of the time we make a traditional chili but every once in a while we change it up a bit, like this steak chili or this lightened-up chili that has quinoa in it…but last week I wanted to change it up even more and make chicken chili. There is…
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cute, mini & skinny meatloaf
I have been craving comfort food lately. You know what I am talking about a cheesy hamburger macaroni bake, or maybe some loaded mashed potatoes or even better how about a salisbury steak with a rich gravy…boy oh boy I could get myself in trouble with all those for sure. As much as I would love to have any of those delicious dinners I decided to take a little different route…I wanted to make one of The Hubby’s favorite comfort foods but with it lightened-up a bit but still delicious and everything he loves about the original and then my mini skinny meatloaf was created. The Hubby’s mom made meatloaf a…
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fajita skewers please…
Who is ready for grilling season…I AM!! There is just something so great about getting outside and cooking over an open fire (or having The Hubby do it) and experiencing the great flavors that come with it. It just seems to make everything taste better, even the stuff that isn’t cooked on the grill….and especially these fajita skewers. Living in SE Texas definitely has its perks and one of the big ones is almost year round grilling and these fajita skewers are a must make. Fajita’s are a favorite when we go out to one of our favorite Tex-mex restaurants but they can be loaded with extra fat and…
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stirrin’ things up with some stir fry
So how do you feel about stir fry? This was a question posed to me not too long ago and to be honest I didn’t have much of an answer. I mean I have had my fair share of stir fry, ok maybe not my fair share but at least a couple here and there and they were always ok. Probably my favorite was this one that I fixed last year (yes, I don’t fix stir fry that often) but for some odd reason I was craving a little stir fry. I was at the grocery store when the craving hit me and I immediately went back to the produce…
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all day beans…pinto beans
I don’t know about you but this weekend is going to be all about finishing up some around the house projects and enjoying the nice weather we are going to be having…nice like in weather in the low 80’s with a nice breeze. This is one of the many reason I love living in SE Texas in February…now of course ask me how I feel about it in the summer and I might be singing a different song then…but for now I will take this crazy nice weekend and enjoy a nice pot of beans when all the work is done. So you might be asking why would would…
