Lately, I've been researching anti-inflammatory foods and recipes. I didn't have a ton of ingredients on hand, so I decided to use what I do have. I saw a can of pumpkin and knew that was on the Anti-Inflammatory Starchy Veggies list. So let's make some Pumpkin Muffins. View other Anti Inflammatory Lists Below is... Continue Reading →
Slow Cooker Chili ~ #RecipeWednesday #Recipe ~ 1/15/23
It's a snow day here in STL, and what better recipe to share than Chili! Slow Cooker Chili 2 lbs ground beefSeason with salt & pepper 1 14.5 oz spaghetti sauce1 can of petite diced tomatoes1 can HOT Rotel1 Onion, diced1 green bell pepper, diced1 clove minced Garlic 2 T chili powder1 1/2 t cumin1/2... Continue Reading →
Pizza Bowls ~ #RecipeWednesday #Recipe ~ 1/18/23
Lately, we have been enjoying Pizza Bowls. No crust! All the same delicious toppings, but in a bowl. We can each make our own bowl. You can set up a little toppings bar and go to town. Enjoy! If you are making multiple bowls, these foil bowls (from Dollar Tree) are perfect. Each person can... Continue Reading →
Smoked Burgers ~ #RecipeWednesday #Recipe ~ 1/11/23
Another reason I can't wait until Spring, is to get our smoker going again. I had a blast last year trying out different recipes. One of MY favorites was the smoked burger. Make your patties how you would normally, and toss them in the smoker for a little bit. Add some of that smoky flavor.... Continue Reading →
Cream Cheese Salsa Dip ~ ( Recipe Wednesday ) #Recipe
When I was a kid, my mom had tried this simple creamy dip at someone’s house and couldn’t believe how easy it was to make. From that day on, we have been making Cream Cheese Salsa Dip for most family gatherings. It only has 2 ingredients for the dip, 3 if you include the chips.... Continue Reading →
Smoked Chicken Breasts #grill #smoker #smokergrill
Pat the chicken down with a paper towel. Rub both sides of breasts with your Chicken Rub. Put breasts into Ziploc bag (dish with plastic wrap) and place in the fridge until you’re ready to use. Set Smoker to 250 and time to 2 hours 45 mins. Allows time for any opening of the door.... Continue Reading →
Smoked Pork Tenderloin
Stopped at the grocery store this afternoon to find something to smoke for dinner. They didn’t have much to choose from. So I went with Smithfield Golden Rotisserie Pork Tenderloin. Usually, I get a plain tenderloin and rub it with my mix. But decided to try something a little different. Set the smoker to 225... Continue Reading →
Double Chocolate Chip Muffins #Recipe
Today, was day 2 of Snowmageddon here in the STL area. I wanted to make a sweet treat that could be a quick snack or dessert. And I wanted to try something that I hadn't tried yet. So I looked on Pinterest for the "chocolate cake mix recipe inspiration". I ran across one particular recipe:... Continue Reading →
Crescent Roll Poppers ~ #Recipe #Appetizer
I’m always looking for fun and new ideas for appetizers or snacks. We are definitely a family who loves snacks. I was looking through Pinterest and saw a few ideas that inspired me to try a crescent roll popper type of app. The first run had way too much cream cheese and not nearly enough... Continue Reading →
Chocolate Chip Toffee Cookies #Recipe
Chocolate Chip Toffee Cookies 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter see notes below, room temperature1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar6 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 large egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips1/2 bag of Heath Toffee Bits Preheat the oven to 350°F and line 2 baking sheets (or one large) with parchment paper or spray with non-stick spray. In... Continue Reading →