Chicken can be tricky to cook on an outdoor grill. The good news is, you don't have to. You can get the same delicious grilled taste using a grill pan on your stove! This tender and delicious chicken recipe is one of my standards. As part of my weekly meal prep, often I'll make several pieces so I can have with salad all week long. It's a restaurant-quality meal in minutes! For this recipe Continue Reading
Tender, delicious dry rub baby back ribs recipe
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Our dry rub baby back ribs are surprisingly easy to make and SOOOO good! And because they are slow cooked in an oven, they're falling-off-the-bone tender. This recipe uses a dry rub, also known as Memphis-style, which forms a scrumptious crust around the meat, making them tender and flavorful. That's right, there's no messy sauce. We started Continue Reading
How to pick strawberries at a u-pick farm + 4 delicious recipes
Strawberry season is finally here! I love going to pick strawberries at a u-pick farm here in central North Carolina, McAdams Farm. Last weekend I went there to get the first of this year's crop. The berries are so sweet and delicious! If you haven't been, you should go try it. Strawberry picking is great exercise, and an outdoor activity the whole family can enjoy. Kids especially love Continue Reading
3 mouth-watering fruit muffin recipes (regular + gluten free)
Muffins are a sweet treat that makes a welcome addition to any meal, or wonderful on its own as a snack or quick breakfast. It's also a sneaky way to get some more healthy fruit into your diet! Muffins are also super easy to make. For two of these recipes, you don't even need a mixer. Here are easy recipes for three of my favorite muffins, with both regular and gluten-free versions included Continue Reading
VIDEO: How to pick strawberries, plus three scrumptious strawberry recipes
Strawberry season is finally here! I love going to pick strawberries at a u-pick farm here in central North Carolina, McAdams Farm. Last weekend I went there to get the first of this year's crop. Fortunately, they'd survived the recent freeze. The berries were so plentiful, I didn't have go more than 5 or 6 feet down the row to fill up my basket. And they are sweet and delicious! If you Continue Reading
Easy Crockpot Shredded Barbecue Chicken recipe
Here's a recipe that's perfect for Superbowl Sunday or any occasion you have a group of hungry family or friends to feed, but don't want to spend too much time in the kitchen -- Crockpot Shredded Barbecue Chicken! Not only is it delicious and super EASY, it's also low in calories and high in protein! At about 127 calories and 17 g of protein per serving (not including bread), it's a no-guilt Continue Reading