That smokey, salty flavor. That crispiness. That crunchy, yet chewy goodness. Yeah…I LOVE bacon. Can you tell?! And I really love things wrapped in that goodness. Like hotdogs in Mexico. They are the best! I can see some of your faces now. All shriveled up and saying, “gross!” Whatever! You […]
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Piggies in a Cheesy Blanket with Romain Salad
I make certain meals just to put smiles on my kiddo’s faces. Pigs in a blanket is definitely one of those meals. Although my husband confessed last night, he also loves these little piggies. I’ll definitely say they’re better than regular old hot dogs, that’s for sure. Oh, and excellent […]
BBQ Chicken Thighs with Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
It’s summertime and that means BBQ. Which also means mac salad. Which always reminds me of Kauai. And where am I going with this? Ha! If you’ve ever had a plate lunch, you know what I mean. That creamy goodness that just blends perfectly with BBQ or Kalua Pig or […]
Spinach Stuffed Pork Chop with Caprese Salad
I found stuffed pork chops for an unbelievable price. $4.25 for two big ones. I’ve mentioned before, always check your local grocers or butcher for Manager’s Specials and capitalize when you can! But, I’m sure you’re also noticing, one package only feeds two. And you’re right. This was a meal […]
Tomatillo Chicken Enchiladas with Chickpea Salad
A few things in life have changed my meal planning. One is my sister in law’s amazing garden and her willingness to share her goodies. The other is our CSA box. I’ll be doing a separate post on CSA’s, but for now, just know that we are in LOVE with […]
Simple Couscous and Grilled Ahi Salad
If you haven’t tried couscous, you must! Especially if your household is a rice loving kind like ours. Even though it’s technically a pasta, it’s affordable like rice and cooks up even easier. It’s bland when cooked alone, but because of that, you can make it special with your own […]