Pot roast is such a classic comfort dish, and I remember having a version of this frequently when I was growing up in the Midwest. There's something about pot roast that I think reminds everyone of home, but maybe the version that you had growing up had dry, bland meat We're going to follow a few key steps to make sure that doesn't happen in this recipe, as well as add a few extra seasoning ingredients to punch up the flavor and make this the best slow cooker pot roast recipe you've ever tried. ... continue reading...
Chicken Marsala Meatballs
I should have a series on my blog called "make it a meatball." I love using ground turkey or chicken to make meatballs of different flavors. Why? Ground meat is inexpensive but high in protein and lean when using ground turkey, chicken, or 93% lean ground beef. I have recipes on my blog for turkey meatball curry, turkey teriyaki meatballs, slow cooker meatballs (a family favorite!), chicken picatta meatballs, chicken parmesan meatballs, and more! This latest meatball I've created is a recipe for ... continue reading...
Cheesy Chicken and Rice Skillet
Let's dive into the new year with a one pot meal! Christmas and New Years are behind us, and apparently so are the days of making meals of cheese, crackers, and Christmas cookies. I love the weeks in December where we can do that, but the new year brings a fresh start and more healthy, easy meals like this one. What's easier than a one pot meal that has your protein, carbs, and veggies all mixed in? My kids all love this meal, and you can always top your own serving with avocado, fresh cilantro, ... continue reading...
Cheesy Gratin Potatoes
Sometimes when I create a recipe for the blog, it's because I've tried many recipes out there and none of them have been quite what I wanted. That's definitely the case for these cheesy gratin potatoes. I've made plenty of gratin potatoes recipes over the years and they've just not been quite what I wanted. Too thick of a sauce, not enough cheese, and not enough flavor in the sauce have all been common problems. This recipe for gratin potatoes hits all the marks, we're using both gruyere and ... continue reading...
The Best Cranberry Orange Muffins
When I say these are the best cranberry orange muffins, I don't take that lightly. I have had many cranberry muffins over the years, and they've never been quite what I wanted. Not fluffy enough, no streusel topping, and not enough orange flavor are some of my complaints. I have many recipes here for healthier muffins, like my chocolate chip banana bread turned into muffins and my chocolate sweet potato muffins. But these muffins are bakery-level muffins. They are tall and fluffy with plenty of ... continue reading...