I think I like this little life...

 

I am so excited for Spring.

Are you ready? =)

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

 

I have been craving Salad these days,

Something perfect for Sides or just as is. 

The leftovers was not bad too.

I highly recommend!

Ingredients

Chicken:

• 2 cups cooked chicken, cubed (grilled, baked, or rotisserie)
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar, (optional)

Salad:

• 8 oz dried pasta, (fusilli, farfalle bowtie, rotini, or penne)
• 1 cup sweet cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 romaine hearts, chopped
• ¼ - ⅓ cup shredded parmesan cheese, depending on your preference
• chopped red onion
• bacon chopped

Dressing:

• ⅓ - ½ cup healthy Caesar salad dressing, depending on your preference

Instructions

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until it is al dente.
• Drain the cooked pasta and rinse it under cold water to cool. Set it aside.
• In a small bowl, whisk together all the dressing ingredients until well combined (recipe here). Taste and adjust the seasonings as desired. You we used store-bought Caesar, but you can also use homemade.
• If desired, toss the cubed chicken with balsamic vinegar in a separate bowl for added flavor. This is optional, but I love it!
• In a large serving bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cubed chicken, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped romaine hearts, onion,bacon and shredded parmesan cheese.
• Pour the dressing over the pasta and gently toss to coat all the ingredients.
• Taste the salad and adjust the seasonings by adding more dressing, salt, pepper, or parmesan if desired.
• For the best flavor, refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Alternatively, you can serve it immediately. Enjoy!

So perfect with this Grilled Pork Chops that hubby grilled!

What an amazing Dinner!

Let me know what you think!

xo

Slow Cooker Jambalaya

 

Just another Jambalaya post 

to let you all know how much I am obsessed with this recipe.

We probably make it many times during Winter.

It's so so comforting.

RECIPE HERE

This combo was so good!!

Coconuty Cherry Coke!

Yum

We had Crab Cakes for Appetizer and it was perfect!

Let me know if ya'll tried it !!

Enjoy!

xo

Valentine's day 2024

Valentine's this year is perfect. 

I find it better to eat at home and just get my favorites to enjoy.

This Sushi in a heart plate was perfection,

Everything was so good!

I mean...

Look at that!

I made a few extras

because, if you don't know me..

I like everything extra. haha

Spring Rolls,

Just the frozen ones

I'm surprised how good this was!!

I made hubby's favorite

Cheesy Ramen.

So its a basic Ramen noodles with added cheese and egg.

So freakin good!!

And dumplings!

Everything was so perfect!!!!

How was your Valentine's?

xo

Valentine's Treats

Valentine's Day gets sweeter every time, 

I haven't been changing what I want every year.

Chocolates are good but I love these so much!!

Strawberry Margarita Cupcakes

with a little margarita Shot.

..And of course 

Chocolate Covered Strawberries!!!

All from 121 Farmhouse Kitchen.

We had them last year and I would love it every year until I can.

I highly recommend if you are in the area.

Have a good weekend!

xo

 

Happy Girl Era.

 

"In my happy Girl Era."

=)

Superbowl 2024

 

2 years in a row Chiefs made it to the Superbowl

and I have been a fan ever since,

It also because we are here.

Feels like everyone here is a fan.

I just love the vibe!!

Anyway,

This year is even more special,

I'm pretty sure everyone knows why.

I was so excited and scared at the same time!

Let's go!!!

Cupcakes for everyone!

We made the most amazing Finger food/Wing Charcuterie!

Weeeewww look at that!

We also made another Board and it's with Spinach Dip in a Bread bowl.

Recipe is 

HERE

Of course,

Ramen Noodles. 

=)

And, Of course!!

THEY WON!!!!

LET'S GO!!!

Waffles with Sausage Gravy

I love Biscuits and gravy,

It's one of my favorite Breakfast.

I decided to give this one a try.

The egg was just like a cherry on top.

If you want to try a different twist to your sausage gravy,

This is amazing.

Let me know what you think!!

Ingredients 

• 2 cups all-purpose flour *
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 2 eggs
• 6 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar, grated (about 6 ounces)

For the Sausage Gravy

• ▢ 1 pound pork sausage
• ▢ 2 tablespoons butter
• ▢ ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
• ▢ 3 to 3 ½ cups milk
• ▢ ¼ tsp granulated garlic
• ▢ 1 tsp black pepper or to taste
• ▢ ½ tsp salt or to taste

Instructions

• Preheat the waffle iron. Stir together the flour, salt, and baking powder. Add the milk and eggs. Whisk to combine. Stir in the butter. Add the cheese  and stir once more.
• Pour batter onto the hot waffle iron and cook until lightly browned. When finished cooking, transfer the waffles to a wire rack on the counter.
• While the waffles are cooking, start making the gravy.
  Gravy:
  

  • -Set a large skillet (I love cast iron) over medium heat. Add in the sausage and with a wooden spatula break up sausage into smaller pieces while stirring. Cook until brown and fully done (about 8 to 10 minutes).
  • -Place butter in skillet and stir until melted.
  • -Sprinkle flour, garlic, and pepper on top of the sausage and slowly stir until well coated and grease is full absorbed. Continue stirring and let the flour cook fully for about 2 minutes.
  • -While stirring, slowly pour in 3 cups of the milk. Continue to stir and simmer until gravy thickens (3 to 5 minutes). Add salt, if needed. If gravy is too thick, add the last 1/2 cup of milk.

  
  4. When the gravy finishes cooking, Pour over top of the waffles.5. Serve with Egg (optional) Enjoy!
  

Perfection!

Enjoy!

xo

 

Ham and Cheese Egg Cups

During the week I'm all about easy meals.

Something good that me and the boys will love 

without needing to make a lot of time to cook.

This was so good, 

Perfect for Snack, Brunch, Breakfast.

Let me know what you guys think!

 

Ingredients 

• 12 slices of ham
• 12 eggs
• 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
• Salt 
• Pepper
• Green onions

Directions

1. First set the oven to 375 degrees.
2. Next add the ham slices to a lightly greased muffin tin.  Divide the mozzarella cheese among the 12 cups and sprinkle on top of the ham.  Then add the eggs on top of the cheese.  Season with salt and pepper.
3. Bake for 15-18 minutes.
4. Top with green onions and enjoy!

Yum!!!

Look in the mirror...

 

"Look in the mirror,

That's your competition."

=)