Here is an “easy recipe of things I found in my kitchen” LOL. First, I preheated the oven to 400. I had bone in chicken thighs and I seasoned them with salt, pepper, garlic powder, adobo seasoning and Italian seasoning and set aside. I had potatoes that I wedged and seasoned with salt, pepper, garlicContinue reading “Chicken, Mushrooms and Potatoes”
Category Archives: Quick Meals
Meal Prep: Pancake Bites
As I was making my egg bites, I thought “ohh this could be good with pancake batter.” So I tried it. It needs some minor changes, but I would make them again! Preheat the oven to 350. I made one cup of pancake mix per the box instructions. I added some vanilla, cinnamon and nutmegContinue reading “Meal Prep: Pancake Bites”
Crab Cakes
We ordered crabs for Father’s day, which mean left over crab meat. Usually I will use it for mac and cheese or sometimes stuffed mushrooms. But this time, I decided to try and make some crab cakes. I added my lump crab meat (that yes, I picked out of the shells myself) to a largeContinue reading “Crab Cakes”
Costco Chicken Round 3
We’re are back with “how many ways to use a Costco rotisserie chicken and getting the most out of your $5! First up was a pasta bake, that I actually put together the night before I bought the chicken LOL. I knew that I was going to buy one and it would be the perfectContinue reading “Costco Chicken Round 3”
Meal Prep: Breakfast Burritos
My summer hours for worked have kicked in, so I will be looking at more meal prep and easy meals ideas! First up, breakfast burritos! I had roasted potatoes left over. To them I added chopped red onions, tomatoes, breakfast sausage links and chopped cooked bacon. It sautéed everything together in a pan with salt,Continue reading “Meal Prep: Breakfast Burritos”
Elote Potato Salad
You know Elote/Mexican street corn is one of my favorite ways to eat corn. Last corn season I tried out a few different recipes. This time was an elote potato salad. It was soooo delicious, that I cannot wait to make it again. First, I soft boiled a small bag of baby red potatoes. WhileContinue reading “Elote Potato Salad”
Asian Shrimp Stir Fry
Another recipe of “what needs to be cooked before it goes bad.” My parents were getting ready to leave for a trip, which meant I had more produce to cook than I normally do, including some Chinese greens and snow peas. I decided to make an Asian stir fry with shrimp. I chopped all myContinue reading “Asian Shrimp Stir Fry”
Crock Pot Chicken Ravioli
I was looking for an easy recipe at the same time as using up some freezer/pantry items. I envisioned a saucy ravioli, but it turned out more like a soup LOL. It was still delicious, so it did not go to waste. I had a pack of frozen raviolis and boneless chicken thighs that neededContinue reading “Crock Pot Chicken Ravioli”
Mediterranean Bowls
I was looking for healthier lunch options and decided on a Mediterranean inspired bowl. In a bowl I added a can of chickpeas that I drained. Then tossed in EVOO, salt, pepper and oregano. I made ½ cup of quinoa on the stove. I seasoned with 1/8 tsp. each of salt, seasoned salt, white pepper,Continue reading “Mediterranean Bowls”
Costco Chicken Round 2
Okay, I bought another $4.99 Costco Rotisserie Chicken and here is how many meals/recipes I was able to get from one chicken! First, I removed the legs, thighs and wings. Then I removed the chicken breast meat. The main chicken bone and the wings, I added to a pot with water. I then chopped upContinue reading “Costco Chicken Round 2”