This post contains affiliate links. Homemade chicken fried rice isn't nearly as difficult as I imagined it would be. It comes together easily and is a great way to sneak some veggies into your diet. This recipe is so simple that it has even made it onto my fast & easy vacation meal plan. This recipe is super forgiving. It can easily be made with more or less chicken, rice, vegetables, or eggs. Just use what you have on hand. Homemade Chicken Fried Rice Ingredients: 4 Tablespoons coconut oil (or your oil of choice, but I like the slight coconut flavor in this dish) 2 chicken breasts 3 cloves of garlic, finely … [Read more...]
Freezer Friendly: Pizza Tot Casserole
This pizza tot casserole recipe is easy to make, kid friendly, saucy, cheesy, and even freezer friendly. One thing it's not? Pretty. Yep. The photos aren't much to write home about, but it still tastes great. Pizza Tot Casserole Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef 1 green pepper, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 1 can of tomato soup Italian Seasoning to taste 1 can of mushrooms (optional) 1 can of black olives (optional) 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 1 package of tatter tots Directions: Brown the beef, green pepper, and onion together in a pan. Drain the grease if necessary. Add the soup and Italian seasoning. … [Read more...]
Simple Chili Pie
(This post was originally published on January 5, 2011. It has been updated.) It is yummy, warm chili on the bottom. It is cheesy, golden corn bread on the top. It is easy and yet impressive enough to serve guests! It is chili pie! Simple Chili Pie Ingredients: 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 lb. ground beef 1 1/2 Tbsp. chili powder 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz.) salt 1 can kidney beans (15 oz.), drained & rinsed 1 box corn bread mix (8 oz.) 1 egg 1/3 cup milk 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Brown the ground beef in a … [Read more...]
How to Cook an Amazingly Moist Turkey
This post contains affiliate links. Turkey is the bird to eat on Thanksgiving, but honestly it is not my favorite. It is often so dry! However, my mother-in-law makes the best, amazingly moist turkey. This summer I requested that she teach me how to cook a moist turkey. She has perfected her recipe over the past several years and it was a honor to have her walk me through the process. The best part about my mother-in-law's method, besides how moist the turkey turns out, is the fact that the bulk of the work and mess is done the day before! How to Cook an Amazingly Moist Turkey 1. If your turkey is frozen, thaw it in the fridge … [Read more...]
Homemade Sweet & Sour Salad Dressing
I am famous for this homemade sweet and sour salad dressing in some parts of the world. Ok... It might be a very small part of the world, but this dressing is still very much loved by my family and friends. Personally, this is my favorite dressing of all time. I use it on chef salads, strawberry spinach salads, and taco salads. I l-o-v-e this dressing. Sweet & Sour Salad Dressing 1 cup sugar 1/2 sweet onion 1 tsp. paprika 1 tsp. celery seed 1 tsp. salt 1 cup vegetable oil (You could make this healthier by using a light tasting olive oil or using half vegetable and half olive oil.) 1/2 cup white vinegar Add all … [Read more...]
Homemade Kettle Corn
This post was originally published on April 17, 2010. A couple of months ago I heard Nate talking to a friend on the phone about making homemade kettle corn. I was so impressed and decided that I wanted to learn how to make it too! Ironically, Nate wasn't talking about kettle corn at all. I have no idea why I thought he was. Oh well! I learned how to make a very simple impressive treat anyway. Ingredients: 1/2 cup popcorn kernels (any kind will work, but non-gmo is best) 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup vegetable oil (coconut oil would be a healthier choice) Salt to taste Preparation: 1. Heat oil in a large kettle over medium … [Read more...]
