Tag Archives: Meat

Chicken Migas

Generally I agree with The Pioneer Woman on most food related issues. To me though, Migas is not Migas without Chorizo. Chorizo is really greasy and fatty though. 😦 A local market, I adore Sprouts Farmer’s Market, sells ground chicken chorizo. I decided to give the chicken a try and boy, howdy I’m glad I …

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Pork piccata

This is a Weight Watchers Recipe. We’re working on trying out some healthy new recipes. Pork Piccata We enjoyed the pork dish, although it was a little too lemony for some of the family. The next time I make this dish I will use less lemon. Here is the ingredient list…. 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour, …

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Slow cooker Monday

Pot Roast is a big favorite in my house. I’ve made roasts in the oven and in my slow cooker, I much prefer the taste and texture of the roast when it is slow cooked. I used my slow cooker to make a wonderful roast, then I took the roast to a whole ‘nother level …

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How to make a Wow! worthy nacho.

I might be alone in my attempts to make an awesome nacho at home. Am I? Yes, you all have this nacho thing down already. *sigh* I knew it. Since I’m clearly a nacho making newb and I watch Good Day on Fox 4 in the mornings, I was glued to the T.V. set when …

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Mini, but mighty meaty.

I must confess, I make meatloaf using muffin pans.  Is that strange?  Probably.  See, sometimes it’s like Dinner Time Fight Club around here.  Everybody, and I mean everybody wants the crunchy bits.  How can I make everybody happy and support family harmony? Mini meatloaf.  It’s the only why I know how to make sure everyone …

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Mongolian Beef….Fake Out

I’m sort of a creature of habit.  I know what I like and I tend to stay near it.  Part of my reason for starting this blog, besides being able to share my life, my garden and recipes with all of you fine folks, is to give me a good reason to step out of …

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It’s jerky

I should have started this food dehydrator learning process with jerky. It was so simple to make. I bought about a pound of pre-cut fajita beef. Boiled it for about 7 min. in 1 bottle of barbecue sauce and about 1/3 of a cup of Worcestershire sauce. Patted it dry and placed it in the …

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A post about my slow cooker

I adore my slow cookers (I did not say Crock Pot, because I own two different brands). Slow cookers are great kitchen tools. I would say,  no matter the size of your family, you SHOULD own at least 1 slow cooker. Slow cookers are good for so many types of recipes.  I use mine for …

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