• Maple Roasted Pork & Veggies

    Pork Tenderloin is a quick & easy dinner option, and when you marinade it in maple syrup it becomes a perfect cool weather dinner that will warm you right up.   I made this for a family dinner and it was a HUGE hit! First… let’s talk Veggies I wanted to use veggies that were in season & that would go nicely with the maple and apple cider vinegar marinade. Being it is Fall I went with brussels sprouts, apples and onions.  You could use butternut squash, potatoes (sweet or russet), acorn squash, carrots… really the possibilities are endless.  The key is to season them and make sure you cut…

  • Instant Pot Pulled Pork Verde

    I am obsessed with this Instant Pot Salsa Verde Pulled Pork… truly OBSESSED!!  LIKE REALLY OBSESSED! Pulled Pork Love! I love me some good pulled pork, but when you add in a little heat from some salsa and green chilies it takes it to a whole new level.  This pork is cooked in a delicious mixture of salsa, chilies, stock and spices.  Once it all cooks down it becomes this amazing concentrated spicy sauce that takes this pork to the next level. Broil it a bit… In the idea of a carnita I pulled the pot from the broth and broiled it for just a bit to give it some…

  • Sweet & Spicy Bacon

    Bacon is always a good thing in my world… but this bacon is AMAZING!!! Bake it Baby! 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 grease spattering up to burn you and you can let it bake while you work on something else such as eggs or gravy, making breakfast a breeze and so YUMMY!   Spice it up! For this recipe I sprinkled it with a spice combo that is a little sweet with a little heat making for a perfect piece…

  • Italian Sausage & Brussels Sprouts Skillet

    Italian Sausage & Brussels Sprouts skillet is a must make.  I am getting ready to jump back onto the KETO bandwagon and this will be on my food plan for sure. Skillet Meal in NO Time One of the best things about this one skillet recipe is how quick it comes together…in 30 minutes you can have dinner on the table.  The sausage cooks down and gives you just enough grease to sauté the shaved sprouts in, and it adds a TON of flavor to the dish s well. I purchase my brussels sprouts already shaved which saves a TON of time, if you cannot find them already shaved then…

  • KETO Egg Roll Bowl

    Is your week crazy busy?  I know mine has been.  There seems to be something popping up every couple minutes that has to be handled immediately.  Unfortunately that means dinner doesn’t get prepped… but no worries because this KETO Egg Roll Bowl is the perfect quick fix dinner!  I mean SUPER QUICK! Ready in under 30 When I say quick I mean this dish is ready to be served in less than 30 minutes.  YES… less than 30 minutes!  Oh yeah, and it is all prepared in one skillet.  You start with the sausage and then add on all the other yummy to make this dish really something special.  All…

  • Roasted Pork Tenderloin

    I love a good roasted pork tenderloin.  They are quick, easy and you can change up the flavor with just a few ingredients.  This Roasted Pork Tenderloin is so good, it is super moist and is ready in less than 30 minutes.   Also it is KETO/Low Carb friendly. Its all about the seasoning This great new spice store opened up close to me and I am obsessed with it.  I love trying out all there combos and experiencing spices I have never used before.  One of my favorite blends is this Signature Blend.  It is loaded with tons of flavor and is coarse which helps make for a beautiful…

  • Pork Medallions with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

    I think this is the first time the word mushroom has been in the title of any post I have EVER made.  It was not until a month or so ago that I even started eating them…and now I LOVE THEM, and they are perfect in this dish! Pork & Mushrooms While I was at the store the other day I came across a beautiful pork tenderloin.  Now I am a big pork tenderloin fan, but I wanted to make a one skillet dinner so i decided to cut the tenderloin into medallions.  Not only did it make the cooking time minimal, it also made for super tender little chunks…

  • One Pan Sausage & Veggies

    YES you read that right this is a one pan dinner…yes ONE pan.  Even better it is loaded with veggies and yummy turkey smoked sausage making this dish not only easy but also delicious and not so bad for you too. Season, Season, Season To make this dish really stand out it is all about the seasoning.  To keep it simple though I chose a seasoning mix that brought a ton of flavor but you probably already have everything you need in the pantry.   I mixed together salt, pepper, garlic powder, chili powder and dried parsley.   If you wanted to use your favorite all purpose seasoning you could…

  • a little country goodness on your table

    Ok, ok I know it is the New Year and that means it is time to get all healthy again…and while I agree I have to share this super yummy (maybe not so healthy) recipe.  Trust me you will want to pin this and keep it in your back pocket for a dinner to remember. It all started with my Godmother, SandyJones My niece and nephew have the cutest names for my Godparents.  They call my Godfather, Jonesy and my Godmother SandyJones.  Now while her name is Sandy Jones the way they say it is all one name, SandyJones.  It really is just so cute. The first thing you need…

  • Taco Tuesday … We are Ready for You

    Happy Monday (almost Tuesday)!!  How was your weekend?  Was it packed full of fun, or relaxing?  Well I had nothing short of a crazy busy & super fun one with my niece and nephew.   It started with a soccer game and ended with several dance parties and  cookies, with a ton of fun in the middle. As much fun as we had it is time to get back to reality and to start thinking about the week ahead.  I have a busy one planned but one thing for sure is that there will Taco Tuesday and these Crispy Carnitas are perfect dinner treat! Slow Cooker Time I am a…