Keeping it real & finding balance in everyday life
I was struggling with ideas for dinner a few days ago. Nothing sounded good. It was just before lunch time, and I needed to take something out of the freezer to thaw. I finally just grabbed a package of skinless chicken breasts, figuring if nothing else, I'd just put together a quick sheetpan meal. Later,… Continue reading Salsa Rice Chicken
What do you get when you combine Broccoli & Cheese and Beef & Rice together in one pot? Possibly the perfect comfort food! It's quick and easy to put together for weeknight meals and hungry families. I love hearty meals that make plenty for dinner, plus enough for leftovers. Pin to read later! One-Pot Beef… Continue reading One-Pot Beef & Broccoli Rice
I finally tried out an electric pressure cooker and I kinda liked it! I'm still trying to decide if I would use one enough to warrant buying one. I have a small kitchen in a small house, and I have slowly but surely been eliminating stuff we don't need. So adding another appliance is a… Continue reading Thinking About An Instant Pot?
More and more of the meals I am preparing these days have rice. I am mostly serving brown rice for the whole grain benefits, usually as an accompaniment to the meal, but sometimes as an ingredient. In the past, I hated cooking rice! It took a long time to cook, and invariably I would get distracted and… Continue reading Easy Batch Cooking Brown Rice
