I was given some fresh produce from a co-workers garden and jalapeños were in the mix. I am not a huge spicy person, but thought this was the perfect time to try a bacon wrapped jalapeño popper. Again, who doesn’t enjoy something wrapped in bacon?!? With ingredients I had at home, here is how theyContinue reading “Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers”
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Beer Battered Fish Tacos
I made fish tacos not too long ago with a tempura batter. This time around, I used a beer batter and they turned out SOOO much better. They were perfect. Essentially, I followed the same recipe with a few changes. I had cod filets on a paper towel trying to soak up most of theContinue reading “Beer Battered Fish Tacos”
Crock Pot Mac and Cheese
I have eaten crock pot mac and cheese many times, but never made myself. I thought I give it a go one night when I knew I wouldn’t want cook dinner after coming home from the gym. (I was right, I did not feel like cooking and was so thankful I used the crock pot!)Continue reading “Crock Pot Mac and Cheese”
Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
Wednesday nights were always spaghetti nights with the family, pre covid of course, at my grandparents. Since quarantine I try to continue pasta Wednesdays! This past week, spaghetti with a red sauce and meatballs were on the menu. I took the recipe mom that taught me ( and that grandpa taught her) and used whatContinue reading “Homemade Spaghetti Sauce”
Bacon Wrapped Pickles
Last item I decided to wrap in bacon was pickles! I was hoping to wrap pickle spears, but I only had the flat sandwich spears, so I made it work LOL. All you need is pickles and bacon. The oven was preheating to 400. I wrapped each pickle with bacon and then placed them onContinue reading “Bacon Wrapped Pickles”
Sweet Chili Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Like I said last post, I was in a bacon wrapping mood! So I decided to try wrapping some shrimp as well. I took some inspiration from Ree Drumond’s recipe and made it my own way. Here is how they came together! All you need is shrimp, bacon, salt, pepper, old bay, chipotle seasoning, andContinue reading “Sweet Chili Bacon Wrapped Shrimp”
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Here is your warning … the next few posts you will see all have one thing in common… BACON. I may or may not have tried to wrap bacon around multiple things LOL. First up was Bacon Wrapped Asparagus. This recipe is super easy to follow. If you love bacon and you like asparagus, thenContinue reading “Bacon Wrapped Asparagus”
Homemade Cold Brew
Summertime is when I love iced/cold coffee. But getting it everyday can get expensive! I have made coffee and placed it in the fridge over night and it works. But I was looking for more a cold brew/stronger option. So I thought I try to make my own. After looking through Pinterest for ideas, hereContinue reading “Homemade Cold Brew”
Homemade Skillet Granola
I love granola with cereal, oatmeal and yogurt. So I thought I would try and make my own using my cast iron skillet! It was a quick and easy recipe and you can make it your own with whatever ingredients you have or want? Here are the ingredients I use: 2 cups rolled oats 4Continue reading “Homemade Skillet Granola”
One Pot Sausage Penne
Need another easy, one pot recipe that is also comforting pasta? Then this one is for you! This is one of my favorite easy and delicious pasta dishes! Full recipe is below but check out the quick overview reel here! Here is what you need (feel free to substitute or eliminate as your tummy wishesContinue reading “One Pot Sausage Penne”
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