I remember the first time I heard of the #Labels4Edu (Labels for Education) program as a child. I was in elementary school and my class was told about collecting Campbell’s Labels for Education from their soup cans so we could get money for our school. It was so exciting to feel like I was helping […]
Dinner Recipes
Tacos al Pastor in the Crock Pot
This past Cinco de Mayo, I made this dish and it was a big hit with my family. Traditionally, Tacos al Pastor is made on a spit over coals and slow cooked all day that way with an herb rub. Since I live on a 3rd floor balcony, this isn’t really an option for me, […]
What is a Buddha Bowl + Buddha Bowl Recipes
Recently, I came across something interesting on Pinterest. It seems there is something called a Buddha Bowl. Now, from what I gather, this is not a new concept; I just happen to be late to the party. A Buddha Bowl is sometimes also called a Hippie Bowl and essentially what it is, is a […]
Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Fall is really upon us1 Just last week it seems that we were still getting temperatures in the 70s and 80s and suddely, here we are in the 40s and 50s and almost freezing at night. This is the time of year that I love cooking! No more worrying about heating the house up with […]
Crockpot Adobo Fajita Chicken Recipe
My husband loves spicy meals and I do most of the time. What’s silly is I don’t like the texture of onions and peppers and this Adobo Fajita Chicken recipe calls for both yet I loved it. This recipe is for a slow cooker like a crock-pot and we let it cook all day. It […]
50 + Soup Recipes to Warm You Up
My husband refers to this season as “Soup season” and he gets very excited about it. I love to make soups at home and I have become somewhat of a soup snob as I very rarely use or buy canned soups. After learning how easy it ius to make soup at home and control […]
Gluten Free Chicken Lo Mein Stir Fry
Derrick is sharing a recipe for Gluten Free Chicken Lo-Mein Stir Fry that is sure to please anyone who tries it. This version makes a few substitutions to make it gluten free, but you could swap it with gluten items and get the same great taste if you prefer. This version of Lo Mein is […]
Chicken Marsala Recipe
Chicken Marsala is a favorite dish around here. It is creamy, delicious and would make a great date night at home meal. Chicken Marsala gets it’s name from the type of cooking wine that is used to make it. In my version, I tone down a bit if the strong cooking wine taste with a […]
Steak and Rice Bowl with Veggies
Derrick is sharing a great hearty and healthy recipe today. I don’t know about you, but there is something special about meals served in a bowl. Maybe it’s the comforting warmth radiating through porcelain curvature. I’m not sure, but I know this, I love bowls. And our Steak & Veggies Rice Bowl is just about […]
Black Bean and Chicken Enchilada Cups with Chobani® Greek Yogurt Sauce
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #HolidayWithChobani #CollectiveBias The holidays are in full swing and that means you probably spend more time in the kitchen than at any other time of the year. The recipes are complicated, the food is indulgent and you have […]
Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup
I made chicken tortilla soup when I was in culinary arts school and although it quickly became a favorite, I have never been a huge fan of broth based soups since I am much more of a savory and creamy lover when it comes to soups. I decided that I needed to come up with […]
Roasted Cauliflower and Basil Soup
I love that fall is the time when I get in the mood to make warm, comforting foods. One of my favorites to make is homemade soups and every Autumn, I get inspired to create new flavors, especially when I go to the local Farmer’s Market and see what the offerings are of the season. […]
Sesame Ginger Kabobs
I was sent food from Chicken Soup for the Soul and Zaycon Fresh in order to facilitate this story and recipe. I don’t know about you, but I grew up reading the Chicken Soup for the Soul books. I remember one title in particular that was extra special to me and that was Chicken Soup […]
Curried Black Beans and Rice with Smoked Sausage
I have a love affair with curry. All kinds of it. I love it’s tangy, soul-food presence in many dishes. It can turn anything from bland to savory in seconds. The funny thing about curry is, while most people think of it as an Indian food, it can actually be found in just about every […]
Slow Cooker Corn Chowder
My slow cooker and I are pretty much besties. I use it about once a week but wish I used it more. There is something just so wonderful about putting all ingredients in, setting it and coming back to a cooked meal several hours later. It’s a busy and frugal mom’s best friend. So when […]
Crock Pot Mac n’ Cheese Delight
This recipe is unlike most of my other recipes. It is not carb friendly, or calorie friendly, but it is very hearty and delicious. It is especially inspired by a friend who was a roommate of mine in college that made a similar version of this. We can’t eat healthy all the time here or […]