My mom and sister and I have a favorite poblano chicken soup that we love to eat at a food court when we’re together every August. A few years ago, I was lamenting the fact that I couldn’t make the delicious soup at home, and my sister happened to mention that she had a similar…
Chicken Parmesan Meatballs
When I was growing up, my mom cooked us a family dinner every night. There were 7 of us – my mom, dad, and 5 kids – just like my family today. Kitchen tables don’t tend to be built for families of seven. Seven is an awkward number to fit around a table. We made…
Easy Thai Peanut Curry Chicken and Vegetables
This recipe for easy Thai peanut curry chicken and vegetables is the bomb! Emphasis on the EASY. Who doesn’t love a family dinner idea that is ready in about 30 minutes? You are going to love it! Do you ever base an entire meal on a single ingredient you find in your cupboard and are…
Sweet ‘n’ Southern Burgers #burgertour
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Martin’s Food Markets for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. To me, the 4th of July means barbecuing with friends and family, sitting under the stars on a big blanket with all of the kids around, waiting for the fireworks to begin. Over the…
Easy Chicken Cacciatore
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Classico Riserva for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. I love to cook. I really do. But I don’t always love cooking right in the middle of drop offs and pick ups and homework and practices. It can be a chaotic time for the…
Brazilian Chicken Soup With Rice
This Brazilian chicken soup with rice is one of our family’s favorite soup recipes ever. Note: Amazon affiliate links are used in this post to show the tools I use to make this tasty soup! I discovered the recipe back in 2009 when I was sent a rice multi-cooker. We still use ours several times…
Easy Chicken Fajita Quesadillas
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Hormel Foods, LLC. for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Feeding a large family is hard work. I love finding ways that make meal and snack time easier and less time-consuming. That’s exactly what I found with these easy chicken fajita quesadillas I…
Slow Cooker Pepper Jack Chicken
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Crystal Farms Cheese. All opinions are 100% mine. It’s no secret that I love cheese. Especially pepper jack. I like to keep a block of pepper jack cheese in the fridge for myself. It’s a favorite mid-day snack. So when I was challenged to…
The BEST Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken
I’m so glad you’re here! Are you ready to learn the secret of the BEST slow cooker BBQ chicken? I adore cooking with my slow cooker, but I often don’t think of using it in the summer, for whatever reason. Crockpot meals are comfort food for me…and comfort food makes me think of cold weather….
Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta
The other night, I needed a quick-and-painless, easy dinner to feed my family. I’ve always been a fan of sun-dried tomatoes, but I wasn’t sure how they would go over with the kids. They tend to be picky when it comes to certain ingredients…especially when they’re new. While I was cooking this meal, several…