This recipe is quick enough for a weeknight but elegant enough for company. Ingredients Chicken Boneless, skinless chicken thighs — 4–6 (about 1.5–2 lbs) Salt and black pepper — to taste Olive oil — 1 Tbsp Sauce Base Butter — 2 Tbsp Garlic, minced — 4 cloves Sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil), drained and sliced — 1/2 cup Chicken broth or white wine … [Read more...] about Garlic-Butter Tuscan Chicken Thighs
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Slow Cooker Cranberry Pork Tenderloin
A cozy, sweet-tangy crock pot dinner that takes minutes to prep and delivers tender, sliceable pork with a glossy cranberry sauce. Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 2 hours (HIGH)Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutesYield: ~6 servings Ingredients 2 pounds pork tenderloin 2 cans whole berry cranberry sauce 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup chicken stock 2 … [Read more...] about Slow Cooker Cranberry Pork Tenderloin
Tex-Mex Chopped Chicken Salad
📝 Ingredients Dressing 1 cup ranch dressing (Homemade tastes better!) 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (hot or mild) Salad 3 cups cooked, cooled, and diced chicken 4 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped (about 1 head) 2 Roma tomatoes, diced 1 cucumber, seeded and diced 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen) 4–5 green onions, … [Read more...] about Tex-Mex Chopped Chicken Salad
Homemade Shelf-Stable Onion Soup Mix (Lipton-Style)
Skip the store-bought packets and make your own shelf-stable onion soup mix at home. This blend tastes just like Lipton’s, costs less, and you control the ingredients. Perfect for dips, soups, meatloaf, and seasoning meats. Ingredients (Makes about 1 cup — equal to ~4 store packets) ¾ cup dried minced onion ⅓ cup beef bouillon granules or powder (low … [Read more...] about Homemade Shelf-Stable Onion Soup Mix (Lipton-Style)
Slow Cooker Onion Lover’s Pork Loin
Servings: 3–4 | Cook Time: 4–6 hours (low) or 2.5–3.5 hours (high) Ingredients 1 lb pork loin 1 Tbsp olive oil (optional for searing) 1/4 cup Onion Soup Mix (or one packet of store brand equivalent) 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced 1 cup beef broth (or chicken broth for milder flavor) 1 tsp garlic powder ½ tsp black … [Read more...] about Slow Cooker Onion Lover’s Pork Loin
Tex-Mex Beef (or chicken, or turkey, or pork) and Rice
Prep Time: 10 minsCook Time: 35 minsServings: 4 to 6 Ingredients 1 pound ground beef, chicken, turkey tofu (EEEK) whatever you want. 1 onion, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced ( I used a red bell pepper in the photo) 1 can (14.5 ounces) corn, drained 1 can (14.5 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced … [Read more...] about Tex-Mex Beef (or chicken, or turkey, or pork) and Rice
Korean Hamburger Beef Bowls
Korean Beef Bowls Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 tbsp brown sugar 1 tbsp sesame oil 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional) 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown) 1/2 cup shredded carrots 1/4 cup chopped green onions 1 tbsp sesame seeds Instructions: In a skillet over medium heat, … [Read more...] about Korean Hamburger Beef Bowls
Old Fashioned Pot Roast
Ingredients: 3 to 4 lb chuck roast Salt & freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, sliced 4 garlic cloves, minced 3 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks 2 celery stalks, chopped 1 cup beef broth (low sodium) 1 cup red wine (or extra broth) 2 tbsp tomato paste 2 sprigs fresh … [Read more...] about Old Fashioned Pot Roast
Cast Iron Braised Tender & Flavorful Beef Sirloin Tips
Ingredients: 2 pounds beef sirloin tips, cut into bite-sized chunks 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup beef broth (low sodium preferred) 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or mix of thyme, oregano, basil) ½ teaspoon smoked … [Read more...] about Cast Iron Braised Tender & Flavorful Beef Sirloin Tips
French Onion Pork Chops
Ingredients: 4 boneless or bone-in pork chops (about 1-inch thick) 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, helps caramelize onions) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 cup beef broth (low-sodium preferred) 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce … [Read more...] about French Onion Pork Chops
Crispy Chicken Quesadillas
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie chicken works great) 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican blend) 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1/2 cup diced onions (optional) 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (optional) 1 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp garlic powder Salt and pepper to taste … [Read more...] about Crispy Chicken Quesadillas
Pan-Seared Filet Mignon with Garlic Butter
Ingredients (for 2 steaks): 2 filet mignon steaks (1.5 to 2 inches thick) Salt (kosher or sea salt) Freshly ground black pepper 1–2 tablespoons high-heat oil (like canola or avocado) 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2–3 garlic cloves, smashed 2 sprigs fresh rosemary or thyme (optional) Instructions: Bring to Room … [Read more...] about Pan-Seared Filet Mignon with Garlic Butter
Stupid Easy Chicken and Dumplings (Cheater method)
1 can Cream of Celery Soup 4 cups Chicken Stock 1 Can refrigerated biscuits (8 biscuits) Frozen veggies of choice 1 pound rotisserie chicken, pulled and shredded to taste Black pepper to taste Garlic powder to taste Onion powder to taste Green onions to taste This is the easiest way to make the classic chicken and dumplings dish. Die hards and purists will … [Read more...] about Stupid Easy Chicken and Dumplings (Cheater method)
Southwestern Pork Chops
The most difficult part of this recipe is timing. Getting all the prep recipe's done in time to be warm when the chops are cooked. 2 Boneless pork chops (about 1 inch thick MAX) 1 pkg of Fajita Seasoning 1 lime 1 Roma tomato 1 can of black beans 2 tbs sour cream 1/2 cup chicken stock 1 clove of garlic (1 tbs of jarred minced garlic) Bunch of green onions 1 Cup … [Read more...] about Southwestern Pork Chops
Easiest Chicken Pot Pie
This is the easiest Chicken Pot Pie I've ever seen! And it came out GREAT! This recipe is from Tracie's friend Mary Sarver. Slightly mooched around a bit for my tastes but basically the same. 1 large chicken breast (or 2 smaller ones) Deep dish pastry pie shell in tin Rolled pastry pie shell 1 can of mixed vegetables, 50% of the liquid removed. (use frozen if … [Read more...] about Easiest Chicken Pot Pie
Loaded Chicken and Potatoes
Ingredients 1 lb boneless chicken breasts, cubed (raw) 6-8 medium red potatoes, leave the skin on and cut in cubes or use 4-5 large Idaho potatoes ⅓ cup olive oil 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon paprika 2 tablespoon garlic powder 2 tablespoon hot sauce (give or take depending on the heat level that you like) 2 cup Mexican blend cheese 1 lb. … [Read more...] about Loaded Chicken and Potatoes
Butter Burgers (Better than smashed)
Butter Burgers - Simply, thinly pressed ground beef patties cooked in butter on a flat top griddle at very high temperature. INGREDIENTS 1/2 pound or so of ground beef (90/10) per serving. Less if you want. Salt to taste Pepper to taste Granulated garlic to taste Chopped or sliced onion (sufficient for a bit on each burger Lettuce Tomato Mustard … [Read more...] about Butter Burgers (Better than smashed)
Cheap and Easy Burnt Ends
* 1 8 pound chuck roast, trimmed Wet Stuff * 2-4 tablespoons of mustard, this is your binder * 1 1/2 cups of your favorite bbq sauce * 3 tablespoons raw honey * 6 tablespoons unsalted butter Dry Rub * 1/4 cup brown sugar * 2 teaspoons dry mustard * 2 teaspoons cinnamon * 2 teaspoons onion powder * 2 teaspoons garlic powder * 1 tablespoon … [Read more...] about Cheap and Easy Burnt Ends
Super Simple Pork Loin
Note: This is for pork loin. NOT ternderloin. Completely different cuts of meat. However, this is probably one of my favorite cuts of meat. It super easy and doesn't take a full day to smoke and has incredible flavor. We make sandwiches, put it in soup, and Tracie's Charro beans. The ones available at Costco are about 8 pounds or so. I don't brine it at all. Coat the … [Read more...] about Super Simple Pork Loin
Sloppy Joe’s
1 pound lean ground beef ¼ cup chopped onion ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper ½ teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard ¾ cup ketchup 1 ½ teaspoons brown sugar salt to taste ground black pepper to taste Directions Step 1 In a medium skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, onion, and green pepper; drain off … [Read more...] about Sloppy Joe’s


















