Want to roast garlic at home? Learn how to roast garlic to make a delicious spread or to add to your favorite recipes! I first learned how to roast garlic at a friend's house in college. I was spending the weekend with her family, and they served a very elegant meal on their patio. There was crusty french bread. Yay! And there were roasted ...
Smoked Chicken Quarters
These Smoked Chicken Quarters are tender and juicy, smoked to perfection with a simple homemade dry rub. An optional wet brine is included in this recipe! What's your favorite cut of chicken? We all have different favorites in my house. My son loves drumsticks, I love skin-on chicken breast and my husband is all about the dark meat; backs ...
Perfect Smoked Chicken Rub
Looking for a delicious smoked chicken rub you can make at home? THIS IS IT! Delicious on smoked, grilled or roasted chicken, this rub is the perfect seasoning for chicken! Folks, this is THE rub. Most of us that love to smoke meat spend quite a bit of money on barbecue rubs, trying to find the right combo. And they aren't cheap! Here in Kansas ...
2 Week Meal Plan for 4 with Grocery List
Get a basic grocery list and meal plan for a family of 4 in the event that you can't leave the house! Affordable meals that use mostly shelf stable products are included. I spent most of the morning at the grocery store after receiving the news that a neighboring school district might be closing for the foreseeable future. And, that our City was ...
Kung Pao Beef
This Kung Pao Beef recipe has been simplified to make it perfectly for a weeknight dinner! Tender beef with peppers in a sweet and spicy sauce. I've talked about it before, but we really don't have great Chinese restaurants in Kansas City. My tiny hometown of 40,000 had not one, but TWO authentic Chinese restaurants with incredible, made ...
Pina Colada Smoothie Bowl
This Pina Colada Smoothie Bowl is a tropical breakfast treat! Topped with pineapple, coconut and chia seeds. This post is sponsored by Hiland Dairy but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. I just got back from the beach. Other than obviously missing the warmer weather, I am really missing the tropical fruits! Each morning, I'd ...
Creamy Apple Broccoli Slaw made with Pazazz Apples
This Creamy Apple Broccoli Slaw is an awesome low carb side dish! Apples and broccoli slaw are mixed with chopped jalapeno, cilantro and a tangy, creamy dressing. The idea for this Creamy Apple Broccoli Slaw came from a local barbecue joint by my house. Kansas City is known for its barbecue, and we have no shortage of options! I’m lucky ...
Buffalo Chicken Soup
Buffalo Chicken Soup ready in about 20 minutes! This "Hot Wing Soup" will become one of your family's favorites! I crave buffalo flavored things all the time. GOD HELP ME if someone brings buffalo chicken dip to a party. I stand there and just shovel it into my face. Or these Buffalo Chicken Tortilla Pinwheels. It's embarrassing, but I can't ...
