Black-eyed peas are a new food for me since I usually buy our beans in a can. Don't judge, most beans are good enough out of the can, so making black-eyed peas from dried beans was a new experience. You can check out my recipe for black-eyed peas to see how it went for … [Read more...] about Black-eyed Peas & Barley Salad
Main Course
Always Perfect Seared Pork Tenderloin
Pork Tenderloin is one of those amazing cuts of meat that, if cooked correctly, is a real crowd pleaser. Even my kids plow through a well cooked tenderloin, which is always nice to see. If you overcook it though, the results are nearly inedible shoe leather which requires a lot … [Read more...] about Always Perfect Seared Pork Tenderloin
One-Pot Chicken Shepherd’s Pie
I usually make a dish a few times before I post it on here, and maybe I'll tweak it a bit as I go, but this chicken shepherd's pie was so good I couldn't hold back. The combination of the Cajun Holy Trinity in the milk gravy, properly roasted chicken, and mashed potatoes makes … [Read more...] about One-Pot Chicken Shepherd’s Pie
German Bratwurst Stir Fry
Backstory: I always buy bratwurst to have on hand for a lazy meal, but the grill was out and I wasn't feeling inspired by grilling brats on the stovetop. I also had some green peppers threatening to go bad, so I dove into google and came across and came away with … [Read more...] about German Bratwurst Stir Fry
Smokey White Chicken Chili
Nothing screams Fall like a big bowl of chili, and this Smokey White Chicken Chili is no exception. This healthy chili recipe is super smokey, packed with flavor (other than beans), and is prepared very quickly. No super slow cook for hours or chopping multiple ingredients. … [Read more...] about Smokey White Chicken Chili