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MeeMaw’s Chicken n Dumplings
These last few weeks have been pretty trying. When I am under stress I tend to eat comfort food and one of my favorites is my MeeMaw’s Chicken n Dumplings. Thankfully things seem to be calming down a bit and getting back to “normal” but I am still craving my favorite dish. Super simple Growing up I was not a fan of veggies. I would sometimes eat a green bean here and there but not much else. My MeeMaw being the best EVER never made us eat veggies. When we were at the farm she would make us anything we wanted and this was always my must have. …
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Roasted Veggie Couscous
Spring veggies are just about ready in my part of the country. The farmers markets are starting to get loaded up with beautiful produce and this couscous dish is one of my favorite ways to highlight so many of those veggies. It starts with the veggies With so many beautiful veggies popping at my farmers markets and in my grocery store it was hard to choose which veggies to use for this delicious salad. First I knew I wanted to use peppers, red, yellow and orange. I love how sweet early spring peppers are and these were just perfect. Next I threw in an onion. I used a white onion,…
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Strawberry Cobbler
I found myself in quite the situation yesterday…there were a ton of strawberries in my refrigerator that I had to use.. I had planned on making a strawberry dessert for Easter, but due to some family stuff I didn’t get too. Now I had to figure out something yummy to make with them. Cobbler is was! Was craving cobbler… As the weather gets warmer, I do live in southeast Texas so we are warming up down here, all I want are fruit desserts and cobbler is always at the top of the list. Growing up peach cobbler or blackberry cobbler were my favorites but once when I was in college…
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Balsamic Chicken Tenders
Chicken tenders are one of my most favorite proteins to cook. They are quick, easy and you can do just about anything with them, making them a perfect weeknight dinner option. Amping them up a bit I am a fan of a simple grilled chicken tender, or breast or thigh, but when you can marinade and glaze with something a little special I am an even bigger fan. The added flavor from the balsamic reduction adds just enough of that something extra to make these chicken tenders something to remember. They balsamic vinegar brings a bit of tang while the brown sugar gives a bit fo sweet in each bite.…
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Easter Menu … DONE
Easter is just around the corner and in my family we always have a BIG family lunch to celebrate. When it comes to big family dinners the menu cam sometimes become a little overwhelming, but do not fear I am here to help. Below you will find a little something for everyone…including my favorite DESSERT! Fluff, first First let’s start with one of my brother’s favorite, Pistachio Fluff. Now I am not going to lie I was not a fan of this “salad” when I was growing up but I have learned to appreciate it as an adult. It is a staple on all of our Holiday tables and rarely…
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Instant Pot Creamy Chicken, Broccoli & Rice
What is your favorite casserole? Are you a Enchilada Casserole fan? Maybe a Chicken Poppyseed Casserole fan? Or the classic Chicken n Rice? Whatever your favorite is, I think I may have a new one for you, and it is all made in the Instant Pot making it super easy!! Broccoli Love I love the traditional Broccoli, Chicken and Rice casserole but for this recipe I wanted to add a little extra something. I decided to roast the broccoli. I am a big, big fan of broccoli, but especially roasted broccoli. I love the little charred ends. They just add so much flavor. If you do not want…
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Monster Cookies
Spring is finally here…well at least according to the calendar. I don’t know about you but I am ready for some warmer weather and the sun to come out for more than 1 day at a time. To celebrate Spring I decided to make some super fun cookies with the adorable Spring M&M’s. Just the colors of the M&M’s make me happy. So much yummy Monster cookies have always been favorite of mine. I love the combo of oats, peanut butter and chocolate all together. Not only is the texture amazing, but there is just so much yummy in each bite. Some of the monster cookies I…
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Guinness Brownies
St. Patrick’s Day is tomorrow! I cannot believe we are already into the middle of March. This month is flying by. St. Patty’s Day is a day to celebrate in my house, it is one of my dad’s favorite days so we always try to do something fun. Not only will he has this Instant Pot Corned Beef but he will also have these AMAZING Guinness Brownies!! Yes, Guinness Brownies I am a big fan of dark, heavy beer and especially Guinness. Each year on St. Patrick’s Day I have one with my dad, so this year I decided to to bring the beer to dessert as well…in brownies.…
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Reuben Grilled Cheese
Are you a fan of grilled cheese. I love them… they can be simple, with meat, with multiple types of cheese, thick bread, thin bread, fancy bread…I just love grilled cheese. Closed or Open? There is a great delicatessen here is Houston call Kenny & Ziggy’s. This is the first place I ever experienced The Rueban. I am almost embraced to admit this but it was only about 8 years ago that I fell in love with this amazing sandwich. It all started with a shopping trip to the Galleria with my brother for my sis-in-love. Afterwards we went to Kenny & Ziggy’s for lunch and he said we…
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Instant Pot Corned Beef & Cabbage
St. Patricks Day is just a round the corner and according to my dad that means it is time for Corned Beef and Cabbage. Normally I will find a local place who is fixing it and get it for him, but this year I decided to get it a try in the Instant Pot. PS….I LOVED IT! Everything in one pot The beauty of the instant pot is that you literally can cook everything in one pot. That means one pot to clean up when everything is all said and done…I so LOVE that!! OK, well maybe one pot and a cutting board but still minimal cleaning up. Another great…
