When you are craving a fried meal, pan fried foods has got to be the easiest and most efficient way of getting that done. Compared to deep frying, pan frying uses A LOT LESS oil, less time and less clean up. It wasn’t until I got older and started cooking on a daily basis that…… Continue reading Pan Fried Pork Chops
Category: Dinner
Crockpot Lasagna
I learned how to make lasagna during high school, it was actually my sophomore year in Mrs. Wagner’s culinary class. Her class was the very first time I was taught in a culinary setting and it made my desire to learn and love cooking even greater. Although it was only for one school year with…… Continue reading Crockpot Lasagna
Oven-Fried Chicken
When I think of comfort food fried chicken is at the top of my list. I LOVE fried chicken! It’s in my top 5 comfort favorites…probably in my top 3. This is a version of how my mom made it for us growing up with a bit of my own flavor. I won’t lie, frying…… Continue reading Oven-Fried Chicken
Red Pepper Pork Stew / Guisado de Puerco en Chile Rojo
I have 2 Mexican dishes that are my absolute favorite and every time I go home to see my mom I know for sure I will be eating one or the other. The first is Chicken in a Mole sauce, the second is this Guisado de Puerco en Chile Rojo, but for the sake of…… Continue reading Red Pepper Pork Stew / Guisado de Puerco en Chile Rojo
Honey-Lemon Chicken
When it comes to food, there is one way to win my husband over…practically anything with a sauce! I want to share a delicious and succulent dish. Crispy chicken smothered in a smooth sweet and tangy sauce..yum! 11 ingredients may seem like a lot, but honestly when you’re making it you hardly notice it and…… Continue reading Honey-Lemon Chicken
Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup
You know what’s good? Chicken Tortilla Soup. You know what’s better? Making it in a crockpot! Yes, it takes longer than just making it on the stove top, but if you are already having a long day and crock pots are your best friend when it comes to having home cooked meals, then this is…… Continue reading Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup
Garlic Parmesan Red Potatoes
Who doesn’t love side dishes? The best thing about them is the unlimited variety, vegetables, starches, hot, cold, sweet or savory…it’s endless! Here is a great way to add your main dish a little extra something with tender and crispy potatoes packed with flavor! 1/2 lb. Red Potatoes (halved or quartered)1 1/2 Tbsp. Olive Oil1/3…… Continue reading Garlic Parmesan Red Potatoes
Soft Dinner Rolls
Holiday season means tons of great food, time of giving and best of all family time. This dinner roll is so great to serve during family dinners and potlucks! So soft and fluffy it melts in your mouth, it’s a dinner roll that is very versatile and great year round. They can easily become a…… Continue reading Soft Dinner Rolls
Stove Top Velveeta Mac & Cheese
Guys this recipe is a wonderful, velvety and cheesy mac and cheese! It is easy and fast to make and can be featured as a main dish…not just a side dish. I love macaroni and cheese with any cheese sauce, any pasta, stove top or baked, it’s all good! I usually prefer the Velveeta cheese sauce…… Continue reading Stove Top Velveeta Mac & Cheese
My Appetizing Life 