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Enchilada

December 16, 2018 1726 Views 0 Comments

These are one of my husbands like five approved (by me) recipes that he cooks. They are some of the most delicious enchiladas that I've ever had and they're really easy to make. They're also good to make large quantities of and eat throughout the week.

Buttermilk Biscuits

December 1, 2018 1069 Views 0 Comments

These Buttermilk Biscuits are light, fluffy, buttery, and addicting. They are oozing with the south, and costing less than $2 you can afford to eat more than one! I made a double batch of these for the family the day after thanksgiving and there were no leftovers. Try the recipe here! Share this:Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new…

Coconut Chicken Curry

November 24, 2018 1395 Views 0 Comments

This Coconut Chicken Curry is a flavorful quick dinner for a busy weeknight. Especially if you don’t do any of the chopping. I used fresh peppers, onions, and carrots, but those can be bought already chopped and frozen to further reduce your cooking time. The longest thing will be the time it takes the rice to cook! Enjoy the…

Skirt Steak with Chimichuri

November 14, 2018 1170 Views 0 Comments

A Cuban take on skirt steak with a chimichuri sauce to drizzle over the top. The meat for this recipe was provided by the Virginia Tech Meat Center. They have a wide selection of high quality meats from animals processed and raised by the Virginia Tech students. I've had the chance to learn and participate at the meat center and would…

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The Ultimate Guide to Skirt Steak

November 14, 2018 182 Views 0 Comments

What Is Skirt Steak? Skirt steak is the cut of meat that comes from the diaphragm of the cow. This is a highly used muscle which means that it will typically be tougher with more connective tissue than a less used muscle like the tenderloin. Typically skirt steak can be used for fajitas, but it also eats well on it's own…

Chicken Chili

November 3, 2018 878 Views 0 Comments

I'm not really a big chili person, but I LOVE this chili. It was inspired by a recipe that I lost a long time ago that my roommate's mom made for us in college and I fell in love with. It's creamy and just involves a lot of chopping and stirring. Perfect for a cool fall day.

Pork Dumplings

October 28, 2018 1048 Views 0 Comments

These dumplings are great to make in large quantities. I like to always keep a stash in the freezer to have whenever I need a super quick, delicious meal. I steam them as I’m making them so they’re cooked and ready and will only need a pan fry to thaw and crisp up the outside when you’re ready to eat…

Cheddar Mac & Cheese

September 25, 2018 1129 Views 0 Comments

Everyone in my family has a meal that they love and always get for their birthday. This mac & cheese is what my mom would always make for mine. I love to make it for dinner and then freeze the leftovers into individual servings to take for lunch or have for dinner on a busy day when I just don't…

Sausage and Pepper Hoagie

September 24, 2018 753 Views 0 Comments

This is a good one for when you need a quick meal and don’t feel like spending much time cooking. Share this:Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)

Black Bean Salsa

September 16, 2018 779 Views 1 Comment

This dip is addicting. It's something really easy, but still homemade that you can bring to a party when you don't have much time to cook. The best part is that any leftovers go great in tacos or burritos.