I feel like casseroles do a pretty good job of dividing people. They either love them or hate them and I happen to love them. Except tater tot casserole. Ugh. Here’s the thing, even if you don’t like casseroles, this Shepard’s Pie is delicious and it’s just as great if not better the next day. Besides being delicious, the other great thing about this dish is that there are only 7 ingredients and it takes 30 minutes to make from prep time to on the table. This is a huge when you’re short on time or you have a one year old crying at your ankles. What You Need: -1 can…
-
-
Chipotle Copycat: Lime & Cilantro Rice
Did you know that when I was pregnant with Jack I couldn’t stand Chipotle? The smell even bothered me. Once Jack was born not only did I start eating Chipotle again but I wanted it all the time. To avoid breaking the bank by eating Chipotle everyday, I thought I’d recreate one of their signature ingredients, the cilantro lime rice. From the first bite, J proclaimed this recipe was delicious and tasted just like the real deal. I adapted the recipe from Chipotle Fan. What You Need: -1 cup of white rice -2 tsp fresh cilantro -Juice of half a lime -1/2 tsp salt What To Do: 1. Cook the rice…
-
No Fuss Creamy Potato Soup {With Bacon}
I’ve been on the hunt for a perfect potato soup recipe for several years now. I’ve tried lots of different ones but the soups are always too watery or have a long list of ingredients. So you can imagine my excitement when I came across Jennifer’s recipe for Potato Soup. I gave her recipe a few tweaks and my goodness this soup is good. And it’s just as good the next day! What You Need: -16oz chopped frozen hash browns (not shredded) -2 cans Cream of Chicken -2 1/2 soup cans of milk -8oz container of French Onion dip -1/2 stick of butter -6 slices of bacon + the fat after cooking…
-
No Fire Needed S’mores
I love S’mores but there’s nothing more disappointing then getting your graham cracker and chocolate all ready only to find your marshmallow has burst into flames and turned charcoal black. If that’s happened to you one too many times or you’re craving a S’more in the dead of Winter, I’ve got a recipe just for you! What You Need: -1 box of graham crackers -4 ounces of milk chocolate chips -1/4 cup marshmallow fluff What To Do: 1. Break the graham crackers into single rectangles. You can make as many as you want, just make sure you have an even number. 2. Spread a layer of marshmallow fluff on half…
-
Easy Cheesy Sausage Quiche
I love a good quiche, but I’ve avoided making them in the past because they seem so time consuming and hard to make. Luckily this recipe is both delicious and requires little effort. I scoured the internet for the tastiest, easiest recipe. and when I didn’t find one I came up with my own. What You Need: -1 pre-made frozen pie shell -3/4 lb sausage (I used spicy, but use whatever variety you like) -5 eggs -1 cup heavy cream (to lighten it up use half & half) -6 slices of Swiss cheese -1 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese What To Do: 1. Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Brown the…