Million Dollar Spaghetti

This is a truly indulgent meal that takes a spaghetti dinner to the next level. My middle kiddo had been asking for million dollar spaghetti and we finally got it worked into the meal rotation on a weekend where we were able to enjoy a summer day at home filled with running through sprinklers, sitting…

Green Chile Chicken for the Air Fryer, Grilled or Baked

We’re always on the lookout for a new twist on grilled chicken. This recipe is a keeper! We’ve made this a couple times now and it has been great with a salad or alongside potatoes. Ingredients:6-8 boneless skinless chicken thighs 1/4 cup EVOO1/2 can mild green chiles1/4 cup fresh lime juice 1 heaping tablespoon minced…

Chicken, Pesto, Spinach and Sun Dried Tomato Pockets

Here’s one of those recipes that I’ve wanted to try and kept pushing it off because I knew it wasn’t something that my family would enjoy. On a window of time that I had to myself – I decided to make them and they were really good! If you’re a fan of the flavor combination…

Bundt Pan Nachos

My husband found this recipe and gave them a try for a quick weeknight meal. The magic of this recipe is that people can layer in whatever they want and make it their own. My husband layered the following in a bundt pan: tortilla chips, cooked ground beef with taco seasoning, queso, rotel, chili beans,…

Oven Tortilla Pizzas

This is a wonderful method for a lower calorie pizza option because you are saving calories in using a tortilla versus a thick crust. But… that could quickly change with the toppings chosen. We made bacon chicken ranch and buffalo chicken. On this day, I tried a combination of air fried chicken pieces and pan…

Green Enchilada Sauce Egg Bake

If you’re looking for something to mix up one of the last Fridays during lent- here’s a great option! Green enchilada sauce is a wonderful addition to this egg bake. Putting it in the baking dish first helps it reduce down while baking in a way that enhances the flavor even more. This recipe is…

Crescent Wrapped Little Smokies

Here’s another perfect game day snack! The girls really like little smokies and even though we had very recently had a similar snack for game day they asked for them again. Such a cute, fun snack for the game and I love that our youngest was “all in” to help make them. Let’s Get Crafty!…

Little Smokies using Biscuit Dough

This is “take 2” because we initially made them in a pie dish all snuggled together but the biscuit dough didn’t fully cook through, so I separated them and continued baking until done. Key take-aways: (1) You can use biscuit dough instead of crescents rolls (2) the everything bagel seasoning takes it to the next…

Smoked Stacked Sausage Skewers

My husband made these a while back as a part of our game day snacks. The layers are made in a clever way and he looked like he was having fun putting them together. Let’s Get Crafty! Mix until well combined:2 lbs ground sausage3 jalapenos, finely diced2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped2 tablespoons green onions, thinly…

Christmas Prime Rib

We’ve made prime rib many times over the years, especially around Christmas time. If you’ve wanted to try it but aren’t sure because you think it might be tricky… here’s an easy peasy recipe that we will be using again tomorrow! BUT! Here’s the thing to prepare yourself for if you’re making a prime rib…