This is going to be a post about my personal favorite kitchen items that I use often. I'll add links to everything incase something spikes your interest. I have only added 5 items to this post, but there will be more to come! Instant Pot! The Instant Pot comes in handy on those busy nights… Continue reading My Favorite Kitchen Gadgets
Ancho-Honey Chicken Fajitas with Roasted Veggies and Avocado
These were amazing! I have added some notes after the instructions to pay attention to. Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb of Chopped Chicken Breast 6 Sweet Peppers 1 Small Yellow onion 1 avocado 1 Lime 10 Flour Tortillas 4 Carrots 1/2 cup Sour Cream 1/4 cup of Monterey Jack Cheese 1 tbsp of a Mexican Spice… Continue reading Ancho-Honey Chicken Fajitas with Roasted Veggies and Avocado
Crock Pot Honey Garlic Chicken
Ok, so I really don't do too many crock pot dinners because they are too quick and easy for me (honestly) lol. But I know most people want quick and easy when it comes to dinner, so i chose this recipe because I've made it several time in the past few years and it's always… Continue reading Crock Pot Honey Garlic Chicken
Pesto Salmon with Roasted Veggies
This is one of my favorite salmon recipes! The flavors go so well together and it is very filling! This time making it I used broccolini instead of my normal broccoli. YUM YUM! Ingredients: 2 Skin-On Salmon Fillets 1 lb. Yellow Potatoes 1/2 lb. Broccoli 1 Lemon 1/2 cup Panko Breadcrumbs 2 tbsps Mayonnaise 1/3… Continue reading Pesto Salmon with Roasted Veggies
Korean-Styled Popcorn Chicken with Jasmine Rice & Roasted Broccoli
Ingredients: 3 Chicken Breasts 1 cup of Jasmine Rice 1/2 lb. Broccoli 1 tbsp Ketchup 2 tsps Gochujang 1 tbsp Honey 1 tbsp Soy Sauce 1 tbsp Sesame Oil 1/2 cup Tempura Mix 1 tbsp Ponzu Sauce 1 tsp Black & White Sesame Seeds Instructions: Prepare & Roast the Broccoli: Make sure your honey is… Continue reading Korean-Styled Popcorn Chicken with Jasmine Rice & Roasted Broccoli
Taco Tuesday!
We have Martial Arts and Soccer Practice tonight so it is going to be an easy dinner today! So my family loves tacos! "Fancy" tacos are ok but they love the yellow box easy tacos the most. But I do make some amazing Spanish rice to go with our tacos. Tonight i'm going to finally… Continue reading Taco Tuesday!
Seared Chicken & Brown Butter-Tomato Sauce with Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients: 4 Boneless Chicken Breasts 8 Grape Tomatoes 1 lb. Brocolli 2 tbsps Butter 2 tbsps Spreadable Goat Cheese 2 tbsps Sliced Roasted Almonds 1 tbsp Sherry Vinegar 2 tbsps Chicken Demi-Glace 1 lb. Golden Potatoes Instructions: Prep Work Place an oven rack in the center of the oven, then preheat to 450 degrees. Fill… Continue reading Seared Chicken & Brown Butter-Tomato Sauce with Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes
Chocolate Cake with Strawberry Icing
Ingredients for Cake: 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups of sugar 3/4 cup cocoa powder 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs 1 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup of very hot water Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat two… Continue reading Chocolate Cake with Strawberry Icing
Grana Padano & Panko-Crusted Cod
Ingredients 4 Cod Fillets 1 Lemon 2 cloves of Garlic 1/2 pound broccoli 2 tbsp Dijon Mustard 1/2 cup Panko Breadcrumbs 1/4 cup of Grana Padano Cheese 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Wash and dry all your produce. Line a cookie sheet pan with foil and spray with cooking spray… Continue reading Grana Padano & Panko-Crusted Cod
The Journey Begins
Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton
Cooking for the Cronin's 