originally posted March 19, 2009 Ever since I made this loaf of bread (nearly 4 years ago!) my husband has been occasionally asking me to make it again. I give him my sincerest apologies (and I don’t know what I was thinking waiting this long. This bread is AMAZING. So moist, but also light. And […]
Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sandwich Recipe
I am a lover of buffalo chicken wings in any form. This recipe is one of the fastest Crockpot recipes I’ve ever made, with just 3 key ingredients (plus a little butter). It’s a perfect lunch or dinner for your hungry family OR you could double (or triple) the recipe for a perfect party snack […]
Homemade Tangy Barbecue Sauce Recipe
There’s just something satisfying about making your own basic ingredients. Yes, it’s “normal” and oh-so-simple to pick up a jar of your favorite barbecue sauce off of the store shelves. I’ve done it. I have my favorites. But knowing exactly what is in my delicious sweet, sticky, spicy sauce makes me feel that much better about what […]
Super Spicy Three Pepper Chili Recipe
After a day of canning tomatoes with my good friend, we discovered one of the jars didn’t seal and it needed to be used this week. With the cooler weather rolling in, I decided chili was definitely the way to go. Overflowing with fresh, spicy peppers, and hearty tomatoes and kidney beans, this chili is sure […]
Jerk Chicken Soup Recipe
When I saw Rachael Ray making Jerk Chicken Soup on her daytime tv show, I knew that was “what’s for dinner tonight.” You see, Kevin and I have a soft spot for anything “jerk.” Before our cross cultural studies trip to Jamaica in 2006, we couldn’t have told you what that even meant. I thought […]
Fresh Salsa Soup Recipe
With a fridge full of fresh ingredients that desperately needed to be used, a chilly fall afternoon, and a husband who wouldn’t be around for dinnertime, I knew soup was the perfect solution. I chopped and diced everything in sight and came up with a hearty, brothy, spicy, delicious soup that Kevin and I loved. […]
Refried Beans Recipe {from dry pintos}
I have become a big fan of refried beans–especially now that Kevin and I have, what we call, “Mexican fiesta” at least once a week. I make a quick batch of pico de gallo and guacamole. We doctor up a can of refried beans. He grabs the chips and sour cream. And we’re off to deliciousness! […]
Creamy Spicy Macaroni
This pasta dish was created on a whim and in a flurry before my husband arrived home. I was inspired by the abundance of peppers in my fridge, and, knowing my husband’s love of pasta, I set to work. This dish takes a few more pots and pans than I normally like to work with, […]
Chicken Tortilla Lime Soup
Inspired by a recipe in Rachael Ray’s 365: No Repeats cookbook, I spent half an hour putting this soup together yesterday afternoon to be enjoyed by our young adult small group in the evening. Overflowing with fresh vegetables and lean protein, this soup is uber healthy for you and your family. The heat factor is totally […]
Breaded Buffalo Chicken Tenders
This meal deserves the title “Make Your Own Take Out.” Rachael Ray would be proud of me. :) Crispy, juicy, tender and spicy, you will definitely want to make these Chicken Tenders for dinner this week! The best part of this recipe is the heat level is completely in your control. In fact, if you’re not […]