Why buy ready-to-bake frozen cinnamon rolls when you can make your own? All you need is a day free to have fun in the kitchen and your favorite recipe. Technique for par-baking found here. Do you need a great cinnamon roll recipe? Try one of mine: 45-minute Cinnamon Rolls (includes an amazing icing recipe) Banana […]
Recipes
Recipe | Homemade Corn Tortillas
One of my annual year-end activities is clearing out the pantry. (Other year-end activities include burning my current year grievances and unfollowing people and brands on social media that don’t bring me joy.) I had a nearly-full package of masa in the pantry and wondered what to do with it. I mentioned this during one […]
Recipe | Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Fast. Simple. This is what I want nearly 99% of the time when I’m late home from work and need to get dinner on the table. Pulled Pork Sandwiches Premade pulled pork Buns Bagged coleslaw mix (without dressing) Warm everything and serve together – we love Memphis style with the coleslaw on the bun. Add […]
Recipe | Sheet Pan Salmon
Trader Joe’s + my spice cabinet + one foil-lined sheet pan = a super fast meal. Sheet Pan Salmon Thank you Eating Well for the recipe idea. Trader Joe’s salmon fillets Trader Joe’s frozen roasted potatoes Asparagus or Brussels sprouts Olive oil Your favorite seasonings Salt and pepper to taste Preheat oven to 425F. Place […]
Recipe | Peach Cobbler for 2
This was as amazing as I’d hoped it would be. Peach Cobbler for 2 Found here 2 T butter 1/4 t cinnamon 1/4 c flour 1/4 c sugar 1/4 c milk 1/4 t baking powder 1 c canned sliced peaches (drained) Preheat the oven to 350F. Melt the butter and pour into two 7 oz […]
Recipe | 10 Minute Carnitas Tacos
For clarification: The 10-minute count starts the minute you open the fridge door to pull everything out. 10 Minute Carnitas Tacos 1 pkg precooked carnitas from Trader Joe’s Onion, chopped Tortillas Cabbage cut coleslaw style (buy in the packet…so much easier!) – optional Cilantro- optional Pico- optional Queso fresco- optional Warm the carnitas over medium […]
Recipe | Frosted Cake for Two
Without coworkers in the office or church home group meeting in person, it’s really tough to make a cake these days. I don’t always want to buy a small cake (usually they aren’t good unless I go to a bakery and buy a proper pricier cake) and I don’t always want to eat cake for […]
Recipe | Better Than Baskin’s Chocolate Syrup
Homemade, but fast and easy. You want this. Better than Baskin’s Chocolate Syrup Found here 3 oz semi sweet chocolate 1/2 c heavy cream 6 T brown sugar 2 T unsweetened cocoa powder 1 T regular salted butter 1 t vanilla extract Pinch kosher salt Stir all ingredients together in small saucepan set over medium […]
Recipe | Chorizo Potato Empanadas
If you love spicy comfort food, sit down and make plans to have this for your next meal. Fast, easy and amazing. Seriously. Chorizo Potato Empanadas Inspired by this post but simplified Puff pastry Johnsonville chorizo sausage Trader Joe’s frozen roast potatoes and vegetables Cook chorizo until internal temp reaches 165F. Allow to cool slightly, […]
Recipe | Red Chicken Curry
Fast and curry-comforting (not spicy). By the way, the site where I found this recipe has several shortcut Trader Joe’s meals. Red Chicken Curry Found here 1 can low-fast coconut cream 1 bottle Trader Joe’s Thai red curry sauce 2-3 boneless skinless chicken thighs, cubed 1 bag frozen vegetable fried rice Mix coconut cream, red […]