Do you ever wish you could just cook and not have a mess waiting to be cleaned afterwards? That’s me every day. I usually let the sink get to a point of no return before I even attempt to do the dishes. But have no fear! Foil packets are a clever kitchen hack to a quick and easy meal without the mess…
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Tater Tot Waffles
Waffle irons are that piece of kitchen equipment that you thought you couldn’t live without. The dream of having that essential component of the hotel continental breakfast every morning at home was just too tempting! But where is that waffle iron now?…
Homemade Vanilla Milk
We all have a list of comfort foods from our childhood that brings back memories of a carefree time! Tuna Fish Salad Sandwiches were among my favorites. But there is only one drink that brings me back to that time…
Buffalo Chicken Celery Sticks
I don’t know if these Buffalo Chicken Celery Sticks are healthy, but it is definitely better than deep fried chicken wings from Hooters…
Crawfish Bread
It is nearing the end of the crawfish season, but that does not mean it is time to stop eating these mudbugs quite yet. There seems to be no end in sight to the crawfish boil invitations on my calendar. Just this past weekend, I attended a massive crawfish boil that had so much left over that they were begging people to take home leftovers. I didn’t have to think twice to take some…
Tater Tot Breakfast Skillet
Tater tots for breakfast…
Simple Sautéed Green Beans
Sometimes you need a quick side dish that doesn’t require much work. Something that requires nothing else but items from your pantry and mixing em together. These recipes are not glamorous, but they get the job done without sacrificing flavor. This Simple Sauté Green Beans recipe falls under that category. It’s a no-fuss 5-ingredient recipe that comes handy in a pinch…
Yellow Quinoa
Quinoa is all the craze these days. You’ve probably heard your yoga loving aunt tell you all about the benefits of this superfood. Well, she is right about quinoa, although the essential oils are still questionable. Who could argue with this nutritionally packed grain? It is gluten-free, high in fiber and protein while containing nine essential amino acids…
Cranberry Walnut Salad
This salad comes from a party that I attended about 3 years ago. It was sitting there in an aluminum tray, acting all innocent pretending not to be healthy among the other tasty options. Who was this salad kidding; it certainly couldn’t compete with the buffalo wings on the table right next to it. Or could it…
Egg Drop Soup
Chinese takeout is my go-to food for a hangover. There is something about that sodium infused goodness that just hits the spot. Although, putting on pants to pick up that #12 combination plate just seems too daunting in that mid hangover state…