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Hot Ham and Cheese Sliders

Hot Ham and Cheese Sliders

  Hot Sliders Volume up ⬆️ for instructions. Hot Sliders at home are better than any sandwich you’re gonna get at a restaurant. Something about that sauce, melted cheese and warm sweet Hawaiian roll. They’re excellent!! 1 pack Kings Hawaiian Rolls1 lb deli meat12...
Split Chicken Breasts

Split Chicken Breasts

  Baking Split Chicken Breasts Baking split chicken breasts is my favorite way to prepare chicken breast meat. It’s so easy! No mess if you line your baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Also no trimming, pounding, and no grease splatter! It takes 5 minutes...
Air Fryer Salmon

Air Fryer Salmon

  Air Fryer Salmon I won’t lie, I was resistant to the air fryer salmon. But I was in a pinch last night and needed a quick dinner and all I had was salmon. I was inspired by @spoonforkbacon — theirs looked insanely good!! I simplified their sauce (again, had...
Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken and Rice

Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken and Rice

  Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken and Rice I’m always looking for ways to add more protein without sacrificing flavor so I used Banza chickpea rice instead of orzo. You would never know this isn’t “real” rice or orzo. Might as well swap out where you can....
Meatloaf

Meatloaf

this post may contain affiliate links   This meatloaf recipe solves all the common grievances people have with meatloaf. Or at least the grievances I had with meatloaf. I never liked the texture of one large loaf. The loaf would sit in its fat and be a sloppy,...
Shrimp and Grits

Shrimp and Grits

this post may contain affiliate links   Shrimp and grits is a favorite meal of mine. I said if I ever go on the show “Beat Bobby Flay,” the dish I would choose to challenge him with would be my shrimp and grits. For my version of this dish, we replace...
Paella

Paella

this post may contain affiliate links     Paella is a delicious one-pot Spanish dish that consists of rice, saffron, vegetables and an assortment of meats. This recipe uses chicken thighs, large shrimp and smoked sausage. To make it more macro-friendly I use...
Easy Orange Chicken

Easy Orange Chicken

  Easy Orange Chicken Easy Orange Chicken 🍊 Seriously, get the Costco membership for the big bags of Bare Chicken Nuggets. You can eat them plain (amazing) or easily doctor them up. Definitely my favorite Costco item I buy. Sauce2 cloves garlic (minced)1 tsp...
Crispy Honey Chicken

Crispy Honey Chicken

  This crispy honey chicken is the perfect weeknight meal when you don’t feel like cooking but still want something super satisfying. I always have Costco brand frozen chicken nuggets in the freezer along with Trader Joe’s vegetable fried rice. These...
Perfect Teriyaki Grilled Chicken

Perfect Teriyaki Grilled Chicken

Fire up the grill for this teriyaki chicken. Plan ahead when it comes to this chicken because you want it to marinate in the fridge for at least 8 hours. Can you marinate for less time? Yes. But your chicken won’t be as flavorful.   Tips for the Best...