EJ’s Chili Brick Chili
EJ’s Chili Brick Chili is simply the best! Tried and true, loved by family and friends. This is the real deal. If you have never tried chili made with a chili brick, you are in for a treat. A chili brick is a block of …
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Crockpot Sicilian Chicken
Crockpot Sicilian Chicken. Such a delicious chicken dish made super easy in the slowcooker! And such a crowd pleaser. This is one of those recipes that I found about 15 years ago when my children were young. We were always busy with after school activities …
Saucy Meatballs with Mashed Potatoes
Oh, these Saucy Meatballs with Mashed Potatoes! One of my favorite “tastes like it’s been cooking all day” recipes that I can have done in about 45 minutes. The ultimate in quick comfort food! Saucy because the small meatballs are cooked in a flavorful, brothy …
Muffaletta
The Muffaletta sandwich contains my favorite savory things: delicious bread, cheese, and thinly sliced charcuterie meat. And the olive salad…oh how wonderful! This sandwich originated in New Orleans at the Central Grocery. It is still served there today, so if you go to New Orleans, …
SheetPan Sweet & Spicy Chicken
This SheetPan Sweet & Spicy Chicken is amazing! A family favorite that I serve on the regular all year, but especially in the warmer months. Clean up is a breeze as it is baked on one sheetpan. Serve over my Simply Perfect Oven Rice, which …
Conecuh Sausage with White Beans
Conecuh Sausage with White Beans is a staple in our house throughout all four seasons! Creamy white beans cooked with spicy Conecuh sausage, a bit of shallot and then served over rice. Couldn’t be more simple to make or more comforting to eat! It is …
Easy Spicy Kung Pao Chicken
I love Chinese take out as much as anyone, but this Easy Spicy Kung Pao Chicken is so simple and delicious, you won’t miss getting take out. Making your own is also much healthier! Serve with a side of Trader Joe’s frozen egg rolls and …
Roasted Cauliflower with Sausage
My Roasted Cauliflower with Sausage gets its spicy salty flavor from homemade Italian sausage. Store bought Italian sausage works too — try to get the best quality sausage from your butcher shop or deli. Steaming the cauliflower a bit beforehand ensures that the dish will …
Spicy Indian Butter Chicken
One of my brother Joe’s favorite dishes that I used to make for him, this Spicy Indian Butter Chicken is such a perfect comfort food! Served over basmati rice, spicy but not too spicy, and topped with green onions and cilantro, it is the very …
Sausage-Stuffed French Rolls
Adapted from a Southern Living recipe from many years ago, Sausage-Stuffed French Rolls are a family favorite of ours. I have made these yummy sandwiches so many times for tailgates, quick suppers after football practices, and Sunday lunches at the lake. To my son EJ …
Spicy Beef Lettuce Wraps
I love to make these Spicy Beef Lettuce Wraps when I want something healthy and quick, but also spicy and delicious…which is often! My husband loves them and my kids love them. No complaining from anyone when they are on the table. Oh and they …
Green Chile Chicken Tostadas
These Green Chile Chicken Tostadas are super easy and super flavorful! The crock pot does the work for you, yielding tender, juicy, slightly spicy chicken in a creamy base. This chicken is a perfect topper for tostadas, which are simply flat, crunchy corn shells. You …