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Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches

September 23, 2014

:: Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches ::

I admit it; I get side tracked when it comes to meal planning. My goal this school year is to use my slow cooker more often and make simple meals, such as these amazing Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches. It became an instant favorite of mine, and what’s best of all… it makes enough for leftover’s depending on the size of your family. Of course if all else fails, you can double the ingredients for this Barbecue Chicken and save some for later. Dinner is served! [Read more…]

Easy Green Chile Chicken

April 22, 2014

:: Easy Green Chile Chicken ::

I don’t know about you….but life has a way getting us stuck in a cooking rut. Everyone is so busy these days that it truly gets harder day-by-day to create a simple and easy weeknight meal. That being said I decided I needed to pull out all of my easy stops and go back to the basics. Tacos yes tacos! They are usually are easy and you can fill them with what ever you want. Generally speaking the taco filling is usually the star of the show, so why not make this star a cinch by cooking it up in the Crock Pot. All it takes is 3 main ingredients for this Easy Green Chile Chicken, add in the tortillas, avocado, and sour cream and we will tip the scales at 6. Come on you can do this! [Read more…]

Crock Pot Spaghetti

September 10, 2013

:: Crock Pot Spaghetti ::

Welcome, Back to School! That being said, things are about to get crazy around here… time to pull out the crock pot and make a little plan ahead Crock Pot Spaghetti for dinner. Whew! With the kids in soccer, school, and therapy we have a busy Fall season. Meal planning is something Sara and I are really trying to add into our weekly schedules. It helps to run a smooth household, as well as, fewer trips to the grocery store. This Crock Pot Spaghetti Recipe is one that I created based on my favorites… pasta, chicken sausage, and turkey meat. These little gems from my neighbor’s backyard, inspired me to think of a sauce that, though canned {tomatoes}, can be full of flavor over a slow cooking process. [Read more…]

Turkey Meatball Recipe

March 29, 2013

{Turkey Meatball Recipe}

This turkey meatball recipe is a great combination of sweet and savory.

It is a light recipe adapted from a Cooking Light Recipe that

I found years ago, but have yet to find the original online.

I use turkey meat but you can also make these with

extra lean ground beef, depending on what your family prefers.

With the sauce, I find that you can make these meatballs

lighter with the ground turkey meat and not miss

on taste.

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{weekend} lovelies

January 12, 2013

It’s the weekend again, how did that happen?

This week has gone by quickly due to school being back in session.

That being said, I did not prepare for it.

Nope, not in a single way.

I was trying to enjoy the last few moments I had

with my family over the break.

Of course that was enjoyable,

but I am paying the price with my lack of organization

especially in the food department.

I usually love love creating ideas for meals

for the week ahead,

so this {weekend} lovelies is an ode

to meals I love and meals I look forward to making,

not to mention the gadgets that are on my wish list…..

click on the pictures below for the recipes.

Yummy Chicken Picata,

I am a pasta lover and this pasta dish is a perfect weekend meal.

You will WOW the ones you love with this homey feel good meal.

Set it and forget it……

The crock pot can be your best friend,

I am going to make it work for me this upcoming week.

Baby its cold outside……

I am craving this Lasagna soup at this very moment!

This light ooey gooey soup is one of those meals you

make and it tastes even better the next day.

Thank goodness for PINTERST!!!

Or there are recipes that you come across that

kick start healthy motivation…….

I have been making this breakfast for the past couple years.

It is filling and it inspires me to DO Good for the rest of the day.

Of course I was hoping that Santa might have dropped

by a few gadgets to help in my kitchen.

Oh a girl can wish……..

Dreams of fresh pasta….

Oh the pasta I could create with this gadget.

The January Inspiration 2013 Crate and Barrel catalog is full of

beautiful inspiration for the home.

It made me happy to see such beautiful things after the

spark of the holidays has come to an end.

The spark has been lit,

Now that I have been visually inspired by gadgets and

recipes that I have made and loved.

I will start next week with a plan.