Um ... heaven -- that's what these mashed potatoes taste like. They are smooth and creamy and full of flavor. This is now my go-to mashed potato recipe. And the perfect part is it's a crock pot recipe, so it's super easy! Oh, and did I mention you don't have to stand over the sink peeling potatoes for hours? Yeah, heaven. Here's what you'll need: Red potatoes, chopped Garlic cloves, roasted Thyme Chicken broth Butter Heavy cream Chop up your potatoes -- no need to peel. Roast the garlic. Check out this photo if you need to know how to roast the garlic. Add Continue Reading
Tomato Basil Pasta
My mom shared this recipe with me, and it sounded delicious. So I tried it out for myself, and it was definitely a winner. This Tomato Basil Pasta is easy to make and has lots of flavor. Here's what you'll need: Spaghetti -- I used veggie pasta, but you can use any regular or whole wheat Cherry tomatoes Garlic Basil leaves Olive oil Chili pepper flakes Salt and pepper Start by cutting the cherry tomatoes in half. Next, roll the basil leaves into tight cylinders and slice them into small pieces. Add the basil to the tomatoes. Mince your garlic into the mixture. Then add the Continue Reading
Honey Garlic Rolls
Prepare to drool. It has been years since I had these amazing yeast rolls made by my friend Sarah. Recently, I couldn't stop thinking of them so I dug around until I found the recipe she gave me, seriously, probably two years ago. Maybe three. I decided it was time to try to make them for myself. I was for sure they weren't going to turn out anything like Miss Sarah's. But to my delighted surprise, they turned out just as delicious as her's! These Honey Garlic Rolls are mouth watering, and I dare you not to eat three or more in one sitting. Actually, go ahead and eat as many as you want Continue Reading
Holiday Munchies: Garlic Ranch Pretzels
For the holidays, I'm doing several series for ya'll. First, I wrote about my three favorite soups for those cold winter days: potato, vegetable and chili. Second, I'm posting a recipe for holiday cookies every Monday for five weeks -- so far you've seen grasshoppers and swirl butter cookies. My third series is all about the munchies! I love having snack food around for the holidays because its great to nibble on while playing games with family or (in our case this year) for traveling to see family. To start off this snack series, I'm sharing a recipe for garlic ranch pretzels! These babies Continue Reading
Queso Dip
One of my new favorite foods is queso! I love going to Mexican restaurants now, specifically for their chips and queso. I wanted to be able to make this delicious dip at home, and now I can. This recipe is fabulous! Travis and I love chowing down on chips and queso while watching TV or a movie. We refrigerate the leftovers and heat it up later -- and it's still just as good! Here's what you'll need: White American cheese Butter Milk Chopped green chilies Garlic powder Onion powder Cumin Cayenne pepper First, put the cheese, butter and milk together in a saucepan Continue Reading
Zucchini Crisps
I thought this recipe sounded good. It would be a nice addition to our lunch one day. I made the zucchini crisps, and it wasn't really what I expected. I thought they would be more crunchy. At first, Travis and I both weren't too sure about them. I made a few more, and suddenly Travis was really liking them. He even asked for more. I think we both had different expectations than what we got, but then we realized they were pretty good. These zucchini crisps are a good side dish, appetizer or snack. They are crisp on the outside but soft on the inside. They have a really good flavor, just a Continue Reading
Spinach Artichoke Dip
I've never liked spinach artichoke dip. But Travis loves it. Since he was in eye surgery recovery and home for the day from work, I wanted to make him some. And it turns out, even I really liked it! I really loved the cheesy, garlicky spinachness of this dip. And this recipe made a ton, so we'll be eating it for days. You can eat this dip with tortilla chips, pita chips, bread or crackers. Here's what you'll need: Butter Sour cream Cream cheese Parmesan cheese Artichoke hearts Spinach Garlic Jalapenos Start by preparing your ingredients. Drain the artichoke hearts Continue Reading
Sweet & Tangy Glazed Chicken
This chicken is pretty yummy, especially on top of noodles or rice. It really is both sweet and tangy, and the crushed red pepper adds a kick! Just look at that picture, doesn't it look so good? This is a crock pot meal, but there is a little bit of prep work before you can serve -- nothing too hard though. Here's what'll you need: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts Soy sauce Brown sugar Apple cider vinegar Garlic Sprite Crushed red pepper Pepper Cornstarch One of the great things about this recipe is you don't have to defrost the chicken. I don't know why I love Continue Reading
Roasted Broccoli with Garlic
Remember what I said about vegetables in my green bean post? Well, I'm trying to change that a little bit! So prepare yourself for veggie mania! Today, we're talking about broccoli. Yum! I like broccoli! Add garlic and I love broccoli! :) This recipe I'm writing about has a great roasted taste, because, well, the broccoli is roasted. Here's what you'll need: Broccoli (However much you want) Olive oil Salt and pepper Garlic Start by preheating your oven to 425 degrees. I lay down aluminum foil over my baking sheet to make clean up easy. (All I have to do is throw away the Continue Reading
Parmesan Asparagus
I've never liked asparagus. Like. Ever. (Said in T Swift's voice) Asparagus has always equaled gross in my book. Until now! We tried this recipe, and now I actually like it. I think I would like anything with Parmesan on it. I'm one of those people who dumps Parmesan cheese ALL over my pasta to the point where people ask, "Would you like some pasta with that cheese?" So motto of this post: take a yucky veggie and douse it in Parmesan and suddenly it's delectable. Here's what you'll need: Asparagus (Obviously) Water Butter Garlic Salt Pepper Grated Parmesan Continue Reading
Italian Garlic Green Beans
I struggle with sides. Side dishes that is. I can come up with an entree for supper, but I have a hard time figuring out what to make with it. I usually come up with something starchy, like potatoes or pasta. Not the healthiest choices. I usually forget to include a vegetable with our meals. Travis, on the other hand, is great about it! So the other night, I wanted to make sure I included a vegetable with our meal. I decided to try sauteing my favorite veggie, green beans, the way my sister-in-law did once when we visited. They were so good, so I wanted to try it out myself. Here's Continue Reading
Chicken Pot Pie Casserole
Travis and I have found our favorite meal! Just look at that golden ooey-gooey cheesy garlicy biscuity deliciousness. Yes, it is all of those things and more! This recipe definitely qualifies as comfort food. So let me share the recipe so you can make it yourself and fall in love. First bake 4-6 chicken breasts. Shred the chicken. I put it in my Kitchen Aid mixer to shred. While it was in the mixer, I sprinkled it with the ranch mix (excluding 1/2 tsp to be used for later) plus salt and pepper. Mix the seasonings in and set aside. On medium heat, whisk together the soup, broth and Continue Reading