Normally, I am a follow the recipe type of person. I measure out ingredients carefully and follow the directions to a T. Especially the first time I'm making something. Then I will tweak the recipe as I see fit. But when it comes to soups and chilis, I am a throw it into the pot and see how to … [Read more...] about Chicken & Chorizo Chili
Poultry Dishes
20-Minute Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup
Did you know January was National Soup Month? I didn't either or I would have posted more soups! To make up for it some of my blogger friends and I are participating in the... Houseful of Soups Blog Hop Check out these 17 soup(er) tasty recipes! (See what I did there?!?) Including my scrumptious … [Read more...] about 20-Minute Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup
Recipe Rehab: Lower Carb Chicken Enchiladas
My family and I have been on a health-kick the past few weeks. I've been replacing a lot of carbs like pasta and rice for steamed or roasted vegetables. We have been eating a lot more vegetable-laden salads, and cutting out items like juice, sugary cereal, and desserts. But I've been avoiding … [Read more...] about Recipe Rehab: Lower Carb Chicken Enchiladas
Copycat Chick-fil-A Market Salad Featuring The Produce Box
The Produce Box is a wonderful service here in North Carolina that provides you with fresh produce, meats, dairy, and bakery items directly from North Carolina farmers and other small business owners. Each week there is a different selection, depending on what’s available and in season, and unlike a … [Read more...] about Copycat Chick-fil-A Market Salad Featuring The Produce Box
Done for You Meal Plan: Winner Winner Chicken Dinners
I am the worst at meal planning. I have great intentions. I'll make a shopping list, pick up what I need, keep the fridge stocked. The problem is by the time I'm ready to break away from work, or whatever I happen to be doing, to start cooking everyone is starving and wants something right … [Read more...] about Done for You Meal Plan: Winner Winner Chicken Dinners
Eat the uglies! Help reduce food waste
Earlier this summer I took a tour of an Eastern North Carolina cucumber farm. It was really interesting to learn how the farm works, from preparing the soil, planting, picking, boxing, and shipping out the cucumbers to processors who distribute them to grocers. Size and shape matter I was shocked … [Read more...] about Eat the uglies! Help reduce food waste