Grits. They are a southern pantry staple, and I admit, they are often found on the breakfast table, but are a great addition to any meal. During my pantry and freezer inventory, I discovered a wonderful surprise, a bag of Trader Joe’s Stone Ground White Grits. A co-worker introduced these grits to me last spring, … Continue reading Grits Aren’t Just for Breakfast
It’s Taco Tuesday, or in today’s case, Tostada Tuesday. In just 8 hours, the crock-pot does an outstanding job of turning a pound of dry beans into something worth smiling about. I have left-over carnitas thawing in my refrigerator to top these beans on a crunchy tostada shell or a bed of greens for an … Continue reading Crock-Pot Refried Beans
Recently, my husband announced that he was adding Thailand to our vacation bucket list. I’m not so sure how I feel about that, but in the meantime, a trip to our favorite Thai restaurant will have to do. This past weekend, I decided to try a a recipe for Thai Turkey Wraps. It was 95 degrees … Continue reading A Taste of Thai
Got taco meat leftover from Taco Tuesday? Maybe some yummy Carnitas to spare? Bring them back to life as a Mexican Pizza. My family enjoyed tacos earlier this week, and I had 2 cups of chicken leftover, as well as a partial package of wheat tortillas and refried black beans. With only 10 minutes of … Continue reading Double Decker Mexican Pizzas
One pot. That is my favorite part of this recipe. Some nights are one pot nights, and this was one of them. I had an afternoon appointment that ran late. It put me in a time crunch for dinner; it happens to all of us. This could have easily turned out to be a … Continue reading 1 Pot Pantry Pasta
It’s Taco Tuesday! I must admit that it is also one of my favorite nights of the week. There is something wonderful about having an automatic meal planned. It alleviates the stress of making sure I have all the right ingredients because I stay prepared for tacos. It also saves me from the dreaded question, … Continue reading Crock Pot Chicken Tacos
Doritos for dinner? Yes, please! If you watched even a minute of the 2016 Super Bowl, I hope that you saw the Doritos commercial. Their ultrasound commercial was priceless, and we still laugh when we see it. Doritos are a childhood favorite for many of us, but they aren’t usually something we find on the … Continue reading Doritos for Dinner?
I don’t know about your house, but in mine, the kitchen counter often multi-tasks as an office, buffet, breakfast table, and today, it did double-duty as a homework spot. Since I had one of my guys home for lunch, it was the perfect time to use a few extra potatoes, which have been hiding in … Continue reading Sweet Potato Cottage Fries
The Tigers played away tonight, so my time in the kitchen was limited. Stromboli came to the rescue. I had dinner prepared in 20 minutes, tops. My family enjoyed their pre-game dinner, and I was able to set aside more than enough for my boy to have after the game. The Tigers played hard, won … Continue reading Stromboli
It’s the end of the summer garden, and with it, I had one last over-sized zucchini and a few handfuls of okra. Both needed to be cooked or frozen before they ruined. Wednesday nights are usually just my hubby and I for dinner; our youth group eats together before church. That means we can eat … Continue reading From the Garden
Cooking With What I've Got 