Stove Top Stuffing Breaded Pork Chops

   Are you looking for an easy and savory dinner using Pork Chops, without putting a ton of work into them? 

    I have the perfect recipe for you! It is so easy, all you need are your pork chops and a box of Stove Top Stuffing Mix, in whatever flavor you choose. I used Chicken Stuffing Mix and it came out delicious! 

   To make these breaded pork chops, you crunch up the stuffing mix, in its own bag. Once fully crunched, open the bag and throw in your defrosted pork chops, best to do one at a time. Shake and fully coat each chop, then lay in a cookie sheet that is either greased, or coated with some sort of sauce (I like to use foil with cooking spray or BBQ sauce, for an easier cleanup), and bake in the oven at 350 degrees until done. 

   Sometimes I will add a couple slices of butter around the pan, but it's not necessarily needed unless things are looking dry. I've tried it with and without and it doesn't really change the taste. Small pork chops cook fast, so keep an eye on them, not to overcook! These easy pork chops go great with a side of mashed potatoes, baked beans, and collared greens. They're so good, the whole family will love them!

Super Easy 2-4 Ingredient Sweet Potato Rolls

   These are the easiest Sweet Potato Rolls you could ever make, that literally call for just two ingredients!! 1 cup of Sweet Potatoes and 1 cup of Self Rising Flour. Though if you don't have self rising flour, it calls for a few more ingredients, to bring that total to a whopping 4 ingredients lol. The 4 ingredient sweet potato roll recipe is below:

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon of salt

1 cup of sweet potato

Mix all of the ingredients together to form a nice kneadable ball, and break off dough into 6 pieces. Roll each dough piece into their own separate ball, set them on greased baking sheet, and bake in the oven at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes. So so easy and tastes great with several different foods! I added extra seasoning to mine for a more savory taste. A little Garlic powder and a little Onion powder add a nice flavor. You could even add sugar and cinnamon instead, for a sweet roll! 

Happy Cinco de Mayo Fun and Taco Bar

   What kind of fun will you do to celebrate Cinco de Mayo?

Brush up on the history of the day, watch some videos, make some crafts, listen to fun music, eat some tasty food....

I have an entire Pinterest Board dedicated to all the amazing Cinco de Mayo findings I come across, you can see that HERE -

We had a delicious Taco bar for our Cinco de Mayo celebration. 

It was fun, easy, and so tasty! 

Mexican Baked Eggs Cast Iron Comfort Food

   Awhile back, I came across this really delicious Mexican Baked Egg recipe that seemed easy enough to make. My sweet husband decided to make it for dinner one night, using supplies we had on hand, and with a little flare of his own added to it! Ours came out so delicious! This dish is a comfort food of sorts, and really hits that spot when you're craving a hearty Mexican dish.

 To make this dish, you need an approximate of the following ingredients:

 To see the original recipe, visit domesticsuperhero.com for theirs, plus full instructions.

6 large eggs 

shredded cheese

diced peppers

chopped onions

1 tsp olive oil

seasoning (we used Cajun, black pepper, and garlic)

1 can of chopped tomatoes in juice

1 can of beans rinsed and drained

1 can of diced green chiles

(In our recipe, we didn't really follow along exactly, we just used what we had on hand and added in tator rounds for extra deliciousness.)

 

   Preheat oven to 450F. Oil your cast iron pan and begin layering the tator rounds. In a separate bowl, mix together the canned tomatoes with juice, beans, and diced green chilies (I think he used pico de gallo for ours) and place all that atop of the tator rounds. Lots of cheese was also sprinkled throughout all of this. We used Cheddar and Pepper Jack cheese. Once all this was layered into the pan, the eggs were cracked on top of it, and placed in the oven to bake until fully cooked. When the eggs were cooked, more cheese was sprinkled across the top, and set back in the oven on the broil to give the top a nice melted crispyness. Once cooked through, pull out the oven to cool for a few minutes. And enjoy!!

   I recommend adding extra pico de gallo and sour cream to the top! This dish was so very delicious. It's fantastic! One we will definitely be adding to our recipes to continue making in the future!

Kids in The Kitchen With Won Ton Wraps

   Looking for an easy way to get your kids in the kitchen to help out with making meals? Won Ton Wraps are perfect for beginner lessons! You can fill the wraps with all kinds of different filling ideas... whether you make it sweet or savory, the options are endless! My son loves working with won ton wraps...Some of his favorite things to make are pizza squares, cheese balls, or meat filled egg-rolls. Prepare the filling ingredients and make a "buffet line" for easy work space. The great thing about these wraps is you can bake or fry them. I personally love them fried, but baking is less messy haha. Either way, they come out delicious!

What are some other quick easy meals, your kids enjoy helping with?

Baking with Milkman Instant Lowfat Dry Milk

Disclaimer: I received the following product(s) in exchange for my review. All opinions my own.

   A great item to have in your pantry is Milkman's Instant Low Fat Dry Milk! It's shelf stable for quite some time, until you are ready to use it, and each bag is the equivalent to one quart of milk. You can use it in several recipes, wet or dry, depending on what you make, and it works just like milk should!

   I really love this brand of powdered milk. It took me back to my childhood when we would drink powdered milk after running out of 1% milk. The flavor is sweet and creamy, and it works great in baking recipes! I love that it can sit in your pantry as a powder and ready to use when needed, just by adding water! Such a great product to have on hand! I made delicious little biscuits and you couldn't even taste the milk in them! See how perfect they came out? :)

  I received a complimentary product in exchange for an honest review. All opinions my own.

 

The Little Potato Company Terrific Trio Potatoes

Disclaimer: I received the following product(s) in exchange for my review. All opinions my own.

    I love these little potatoes!! The "Terrific Trio" by The Little Potato Company are the best tiny potatoes I've ever eaten. They're so creamy and they bake in the oven quick and easy. Comfort Food at its finest.

   The potatoes come pre-washed, straight from the farm they were grown on. And the best part is you don't even have to peel these babies! They make an excellent dish, either by themselves or cooked in a dish. They are truly delicious potatoes, I would even say they are addicting haha. Me and my family loved them! In the bag I purchased, it contained three different types of potatoes: red, blue, and yellow creamers, each one with a slightly different taste.

   The potatoes were so easy to cook, all I did was chopped them in half, toss them in olive oil, added some seasoning, and baked them in the oven at 400 degrees for about 30 minutes. The potatoes become soft and have an exquisite creamy taste, which makes them excellent even on their own! I made a delicious little potato salad with ours, filled with beans, chopped steak, and tomatoes, tossed with shredded Pepper-jack cheese, and laid over a bed of romaine - then drizzled with Kewpie Mayo!

I love everything about The Little Potato Company's Terrific Trio potatoes. I am amazed by their quality and that they have so many varieties. Check out their website at littlepotatoes.com to see all their products, as well as recipe ideas, and more!

 I received a complimentary product in exchange for an honest review. All opinions my own.

 

Breakfast Stuffed Waffle Biscuits

   Have you ever made biscuits in a waffle iron? They don't quite fit right, at least in my experience, but if you can get the biscuits to fit enough to bake inside, the end result is delicious! 

   I made Breakfast Stuffed Waffle Biscuits, filled with eggs, ham, pepperoni, and cheese. You want the eggs to be precooked, so I made little muffin eggs in the oven, beforehand, but you can also do scrambled. 

You begin by taking a can of layered biscuits, so you can tear each biscuit apart, into two. Roll them flat, as flat as you can get them before they rip, then begin filling them with your eggs/meats ect. Top with the other layer you rolled and crimp the sides together. 

Place in the center of your well greased waffle iron and use as your normally would. When the iron is done, so is your stuffed biscuit! It comes out beautifully, with a little crisp on the edges, and it tastes even better!! 
 

   This is such a quick and easy meal to make, and the biscuits can be filled with all kinds of things that suit your tastebuds. Just beware, it left my waffle iron a mess, so the cleanup is not so fun. This was probably due to the grease/sauce from the cheese/meat, leaking out and burning. I might have just stuffed the biscuits too full 😌🤭

Nacho-Style Twice Baked Potatoes

   As a member of Influencer, I joined in on the My Food and Family virtual vox box, and chose a recipe to make for my family and share it with you. I chose to make the Nacho-Style Twice Baked Potatoes, perfect for a Fall afternoon. To make these, I needed the following ingredients:

4 baking potatoes 

1/4 cup milk

1/2 cup Taco Sauce

1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese

1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips

1/2 cup Jalapeño Cream Cheese Spread

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. 
• Wash the potatoes 
• Prick them up with a fork.
•  Bake in the oven at 400°F for 1 hour. 
• After the hour is up, pull potatoes out and let them cool for a few. Change the oven temp to 350°F. 
• Cut potatoes lengthwise in half; scoop out centers into medium bowl, leaving 1/8-inch-thick shells. 
• Add cream cheese to potato flesh; beat with mixer until blended. 
• Add milk; beat until potato mixture is light and fluffy. * I added in my own touch here. A little salsa, ranch, and seasoning (Cajun, Black Pepper, and Garlic Powder)
• Spoon mashed potatoes into potato shells; place on baking sheet. Drizzle with taco sauce, top with cheese and crushed chips. I also sprinkled some red peppers and drizzled Japanese Kewpie Mayo across the top of ours.
• Bake 20 to 25 min.

~ Enjoy!! ~

These were delicious and so easy to make! The crunched up Doritos on the top were the perfect addition to these baked potatoes. They added a nice texture and the taste was superb! I also added my own touch to a few things. I gave an extra kick to the potatoes by adding a little salsa, Avocado Goodness Ranch, and seasoning (Cajun, Black Pepper, and Garlic Powder) to the mix, as well as sprinkling on red peppers, and a drizzle of Japanese Kewpie Mayo. It was a perfect Fall meal! 

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Leftover Mashed Potato Pizza Crust

A great idea to use leftover mashed potatoes, is to turn them into a fantastic pizza crust! This past Thanksgiving, we had a plethora of leftover potatoes so I had the idea to make a pizza. I came across this Potato Crust Pizza recipe from Home Cooking Adventure. It looked easy enough so I decided to give it a try. To make this crust, you need the following ingredients:

1 Egg

Flour as Needed

2 TBS of Vegetable Oil

3 Cups of Mashed Potatoes 

1/2 Cup of Shredded Cheese (Your Choice)

Salt + Ground Pepper + Any other seasonings you may like

Preheat oven to 425 Degrees Fahrenheit 

Mix all of the ingredients together, whisking egg first. Add in the flour as it is needed, to help thicken dough. Once everything is well mixed, you can begin to spread out the potato mixture on a greased cookie sheet. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until it has a nice golden brown tint to it. 

Once it looks complete, begin placing your pizza toppings on! I used BBQ Sauce, pepperoni, ham, and Pepper-jack Cheese on mine. It was delicious! I couldn't believe how well potatoes made a pizza crust. Definitely a recipe to keep on hand when you have an excessive amount of potatoes! 

Sausage And Pancakes On A Stick + Recipe

I came across the delicious and easy recipe from thrillist.com, to make Sausage and Pancakes on a stick. They are so easy to make, and very similar to corndogs, just the batter tastes like a fried pancake, and the meat inside is a breakfast sausage! To make these delicious little breakfast on a stick dogs, you need the following ingredients:

 1 ½ cups flour + 2 tablespoons for dusting

2 teaspoons baking powder 

1 teaspoon sugar 

1/2 teaspoon baking soda 

1/2 teaspoon salt 

1 cup buttermilk

1 large egg 

2 tablespoons vegetable oil 

12 breakfast sausage links 

2qts oil for frying 

12 wooden sticks

Syrup for Dipping

Begin by heating the 2qt oil in a pot. In a mixing bowl, mix together all the ingredients, dry ingredients first, then add in the wet ones and mix thoroughly. Let batter sit, while cooking the sausages. I used Banquet's Brown & Serve Fully Cooked Maple Sausages, and fried them in my cast iron, to give them some char. Once done to your liking, transfer sausage to a paper towel lined plate, to help reduce some of the grease. Let sausage cool enough to handle, then add them to a bowl of the 2Tbs flour saved for dusting. Transfer the previously made batter into a tall container, such as a drinking jar or glass. Put sticks through your powdered sausage, and dip the sausage into the batter. Place sticks of battered sausage into your oil and fry until golden brown. Allow finished dogs to drain on a wire rack, then dip them into warm maple syrup, and enjoy! If you have any left over batter, it also works to make fried pickles. (see above photo next to dogs) Follow the same process, slice your pickles, coat them in a flour bath, dunk them in the batter and fry. You can also drop plain batter directly into the oil, and make mini "beignets". Just add powdered sugar! There are so many things you could make with the recipe! 

Green Valley Organics Lactose Free Cream Cheese

Disclaimer: I received the following product(s) in exchange for my review. All opinions my own.

    Made with just 4 ingredients, Green Valley Organics Lactose Free Cream Cheese is one of the best cream cheeses out there. Green Valley combines pure organic cream, seas salt, lactase enzymes, and live active cultures to produce this delectable cream cheese, perfect for spreading onto a bagel, adding to desserts, making sauces and soups...so many delicious opportunities. This cream cheese is USDA organic, certified gluten free, and lactose free so it is easier to digest for those that are lactose intolerant. A plus for my family!

 

   I really love Green Valley Organics Lactose Free Cream Cheese, it's amazing!! It has the perfect creaminess and texture. It spreads smoothly and has the perfect flavor. I love that it only has 4 ingredients, so you really know what you're eating. It's also fantastic that they made a lactose free option, as many people have a harder time digesting lactose, so this one really hits the spot. I could eat it everyday and be happy. It tastes amazing on a warm bagel or slice of toast. I can just imagine how delicious it would be as a cheesecake!!

Visit greenvalleylactosefree.com for more products and information, as well as recipes! You can also find them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 

 I received a complimentary product in exchange for an honest review. All opinions my own.

Yeast Free Fried Dough Balls (Wannabe Donut Holes)

If you are craving fried bread, or donut holes, you have to try this recipe! I found it over at Sugar Spun Run and have made it multiple times since. However, we often eat them without any topping, so they become just little fried dough balls! They are sooo good and really easy to make! To make these scrumptious little bits, you need the following ingredients:

 

 1 tsp Salt

2 cups Flour

3 Tbsp Sugar

1 Tbsp Baking Powder

5 Tbsp cold Butter

3/4 cup Milk

Oil for Frying

 

To begin, heat your oil for frying, then gather the ingredients. The instructions say to combine the dry ingredients together before you cut in the butter with a pasty mixer, but if you're anything like me, I just throw all the ingredients into a bowl, form it into a dough, and call it good haha. You want the dough to have a nice consistency so you may have to roll it around in flour until it reaches that point. You then will be able to roll the dough into balls and they're ready for frying! 

 

You can fry several balls at a time, and they cook pretty quickly. You want them to be a nice golden color so make sure you cook them until they are otherwise you might have literal "dough balls" haha. Once they are thoroughly fried, pull them from the oil and drain on a plate covered in paper towels. You can then decide if you want to eat them plain, or roll them around in a cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar mixture. 

These little balls make a yummy snack and they're fun for the whole family to enjoy. Your little ones might even have fun helping roll out the dough balls! Enjoy!

Check out my other recipes here! 

 

BBQ it Up With Rubbin' Right Seasoning

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    Made from fresh and high quality ingredients, Rubbin' Right brings you delicious rubs to use on all your BBQ meats. They have a variety of flavors including: All Purpose Rub, Combination, Honey Bourbon, Maple Mesquite, and Chili Fixin's. Each one of these seasonings has their own special taste and is great for all different things. You get a taste from Texas in each of these rubs so you know they have to be good! I love that all of these are also made free of MSG and unnecessary fillers. The company prides themselves on flavor being an essential part in your process of cooking so they don't use a ton of salt either. They have spent a lot of time developing each rub to its utmost purpose, providing the perfect blends to enhance all flavors. 

  
Whether you're grilling or smoking, or using an oven or slow cooker, these rubs bring a party to your any meal. You can use them as a dry rub on any meat, including poultry or fish. You can use them to sprinkle over vegetables, baked potatoes, salads, nachos, beans, ect...you can even use them to flavor popcorn or party mixes. There is a lot more to these rubs than just using on meat! When you need to add some special seasoning to your meal, go to Rubbin' Right and try out their flavors! 

You can purchase Rubbin' Right seasoning at rubbinright.com where you can also find more information as well as a variety of recipes to browse through, photos, and more.

I received a complimentary product in exchange for an honest review. All opinions my own.

Easy Pizza Casserole + Recipe

I recently stumbled across this recipe from Family Cook Book Project for an easy liquid pizza crust recipe, that makes a comforting and delicious pizza casserole, and it is so easy to make! Perfect for a lazy weekday night when you don't feel like spending a lot of time in the kitchen. This recipe doesn't require any hand mixing, all you have to do is toss the ingredients into a shaker cup, screw the lid on and shake shake shake! 

 2 eggs 
2/3 C. milk  
^ (I use water works just fine)
1 C. flour 
1 tsp. salt 
1 tsp. pepper 
1 tsp. Italian seasoning

You can really add whatever seasoning you like. I like to add Garlic Pepper and Parsley. 

Then pour the liquid into a greased casserole dish and top it with your desired ingredients. I like to spread the batter around to make sure it is even across the whole dish, then I top on red spaghetti sauce, sprinkle some cheese, layer on the pepperoni and peppers, (I added zucchini slices as well) then top with some more cheese and place into the oven. It's as easy as that and literally takes like 5 minutes to whip it all up. The cooking time is anywhere from 30-60 minutes...I give such a wide time range because all ovens are different, and the texture you desire is as well. I like for ours to be well done like a pan pizza, and my oven seems to cook slower so it tends to take near an hour for ours. But once it is done, it taste amazing. My husband calls it a Pizzagna because he said it makes him think of a lasagna that is pizza flavored lol. You can call it that I suppose =) Either way, it is an easy homemade meal that your family will love!

Feel free to let me know what ya think if you decide to make it!